Capitol Theatre

Tommy Emmanuel Returns To Moncton’s Capitol Theatre

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

When guitar legends like Eric Clapton and Chet Atkins are singing your praises, you know you’re doing something right. Two-time Grammy Award nominee Tommy Emmanuel is considered one of Australia’s…

Marco Calliari Honours His Heritage Through Music

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

Quebec-born singer Marco Calliari boasts a distinct musical past consisting of two genres that aren’t typically complementary to one another. Perhaps that’s the reason his talent stand out. When Marco…

Ronald Bourgeois Stays True To Acadian Roots

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

Even if the name Ronald Bourgeois doesn’t ring any immediate bells, chances are very good that you’re familiar with his music. A native of Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Ronald is one…

Matt Andersen Finds Success On World Stage

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

From his humble beginnings in Perth-Andover, to selling out Toronto’s Massey Hall last month, Matt Andersen’s career has travelled a long and winding road to success. From the time he…

Moncton’s Rik Reese Keeps The Wheels Turning

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

**EDITOR’S NOTE: The Rik Reese Band concert, originally scheduled for the Capitol Theatre Wednesday, March 26, has been postponed until Wednesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. due to the forecast…

Gypsophilia Push Musical Boundaries

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

At the heart of the Halifax-based group Gypsophilia lies a deep-seated desire to push musical boundaries. Over the course of their three full-length records, the group has mixed gypsy jazz…

Danny Bhoy Returns To Moncton For Sold-Out Show

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

Almost two years to the day after playing to a sold-out crowd at Moncton’s Capitol Theatre, Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy returns to Metro Moncton for yet another sold out show…

The Beatlemaniacs Keep The Music Of The Beatles Alive

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

Although their time as a band lasted less than a decade, the musical and cultural impact of The Beatles are among the greatest of pop acts. With more than 600…

Bill Burr Grateful For A Career In Comedy

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

Having first gained notoriety for his recurring role on the second season of Dave Chappelle’s show, stand-up comedian Bill Burr has built a rather impressive career for himself over the…

Danny Boudreau Looks Back Upon Four Decades Of Music

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

Many musicians can only dream of career with longevity like what New Brunswick’s Danny Boudreau has achieved over the last 40 years. He was born with music in his blood.…

Quebec’s Ian Kelly Dreams Big

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

As far as Quebec pop musician Ian Kelly is concerned, things couldn’t be better. Performing as the support act for New Brunswick’s Danny Boudreau at the Capitol Theatre next Wednesday…

Miles Davis’ Kind Of Blue Celebrated In Moncton This Friday

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

Released in 1959, Miles Davis landmark album Kind Of Blue is the best-selling jazz record of all time and is also generally regarded as veritable masterpiece. Revered by fans from across all…

Thom Swift Is One Of The Fortunate Few

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

With more than two decades of making music behind him, both as a solo artist and as a part of acclaimed blues trio Hot Toddy, Fredericton native Thom Swift approached…

Debra DiGiovanni Gets Set For First Headlining Tour

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Ken Kelley |

The pressure is on for Toronto comedian Debra DiGiovanni – as if being a featured panelist on The Comedy Network’s Match Game, a frequent guest on CBC Radio’s The Debaters or a contributor…

Ron James Keeps The Audience Laughing

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Ken Kelley |

Canadian comedian Ron James has worked hard for his current show business success. He has many one-hour comedy specials under his belt in addition to a television series that is…