Ken Kelley

The Jerry Cans Taking Baby Steps Toward The Big Time

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

You’ll have to forgive Andrew Morrison, vocalist and guitarist of fast-rising northern Canadian band the Jerry Cans, for sounding overjoyed at the notion of the Maritimes getting their first taste…

Kevin McIntyre Chips Away At Successful Music Career

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

Early in his career, indie-rock musician Kevin McIntyre vowed to never take himself too seriously. And thus far, over the course of three full-length releases – his 2008 debut Le…

Lisa LeBlanc Anxious For Return To New Brunswick Stages

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

Of all the far-flung places in which Rosaireville native Lisa LeBlanc has performed over the course of the last 12 months, she insists there is nothing that compares to coming…

Saint John’s Leo LaFleur Celebrates Release of First Graphic Novel

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

Saint John’s Leo LaFleur is a bit of a restless soul. After having risen to prominence via two music releases – 2014’s Love & Fortune and his 2015 EP What…

Joel Plaskett Finds Solidarity With His Father Bill On Latest Project

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

For a man of 42 years, Dartmouth’s favourite son Joel Plaskett has been around the block more than once. From his teen years spent playing with indie rock heroes Thrush…

Lunch At Allen’s Built On Foundation Of Friendship

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

Although the group name “Lunch At Allen’s” sounds innocuous enough, there is wealth of individual star power and history within their ranks. Then again, referring to the folk-pop band –…

Barenaked Ladies Celebrate Canada With Extensive Tour

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

To help celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart felt it was only appropriate the group launch one of the most extensive national tours since the group broke…

Moncton’s Travis Cormier Looks Forward To Hometown Show On Friday

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

Life can’t get much sweeter for Moncton native Travis Cormier. In the last five years, the dynamic classic rock-inspired vocalist has been plucked from relative obscurity and thrust onto the…

Dallas Smith Kicks Off National Tour In The Maritimes

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

As Canadian country music star Dallas Smith prepares to kick off what is arguably the biggest tour of his career, a trek that will be touching down in 26 cities…

The Northern Pikes Revisit Major Label Debut With Extensive Canadian Tour

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

Thirty years can pass by in the blink of an eye. Just ask Northern Pikes bassist-vocalist Jay Semko. Semko and his bandmates – guitarist-vocalist Bryan Potvin, drummer Don Schmid, and…

Festival (506) Ready To Showcase NB Talent

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

The sound of music will be filling Downtown Moncton this week with the return of Festival (506), a four-day celebration of made in New Brunswick music. Festivities kick off on…

Julie Aubé Discovers Joie de Vivre With New Solo Effort

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

As one-third of acclaimed New Brunswick folk band Les Hay Babies, Julie Aubé is no stranger to the concert stage or to the notion of releasing music. Since forming in…

Penny Blacks Celebrate Release Of Long Lights On Saturday

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

As Saint John group Penny Blacks prepare to celebrate the release of their new album, Long Lights, at the Water Street Dinner Theatre this Saturday night, band member Jason Ogden…

Jason Haywood Brings Folklore To Parkindale Hall On Saturday

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

After the release of two critically acclaimed, yet underappreciated works of Americana-tinged folk – 2008’s Nothing Stays The Same and 2012’s A Thousand Miles Since Yesterday – Moncton musician Jason…

Brent Mason Reaches High Water Mark With Tenth Studio Record

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Ken Kelley |

With the release of his tenth studio record, High Water Mark, Saint John music scene staple Brent knows he’s one of the lucky ones. Mason has consistently proven himself to…