Part 3: Gloryhound – Halifax, NS

Gloryhound’s Electric Dusk isn’t going to appeal to everyone on this site – in that it’s a pretty polished radio sounding rock record – but if you’re into Scandinavian rock like The Hellacopters – this is definitely worth checking out – especially if you liked By The Grace Of God

Check out the first two tracks on this record – Electric Dusk and TKO Tokyo and if it’s decent to you – you’ love the rest of the record.  Some of the slower stuff gets a bit JimmyEatWorld-ish at times (think Bleed American) – so if that’s a good thing to you – then you’ll really get a good vibe off this download.

That said – this record is zero risk – because the band is giving it away for free on their site – you can stream it first and download it if you like it at: http://www.gloryhoundband.com/

If you’re into the record you can see the band live at Plan B with the Stanfields on November 18th

For one night only, multi-award-winning documentary, A Drummer’s Dream screens throughout Atlantic Canada, Oct. 20

(Halifax, NS) – For one night only, multi-award-winning documentary film, A Drummer’s Dream, directed by Halifax based, Gemini award-winning filmmaker John Walker, will screen in seven cities at Empire Theatres throughout Atlantic Canada, Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m.

Atlantic Canada screenings include:
Sydney, NS – Empire Studio 10 (325 Prince St.)
Halifax, NS – Empire 8 in Park Lane Mall (5657 Spring Garden Road)
Moncton, NB – Empire 8 (127 Trinity Drive)
Fredericton, NB – Empire Studio 10 in Regent Mall (1381 Regent St.)
Saint John, NB – Empire Studio 10 (175 McAllister Drive)
Charlottetown, PE – Empire Studio 8 (670 University Ave.)
St. John’s, NL – Empire Studio 12 (48 Kenmount Road)

Advance tickets are available now at all theatres listed above. For more information on Empire Theatres, visit: http://www.empiretheatres.com/theatres

Set at an idyllic music camp for emerging musicians in rural Ontario, A Drummer’s Dream focuses on a rare assembly of some of the most versatile drummers in the world, including Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr, Dennis Chambers, Kenwood Dennard, Horacio “El-Negro” Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Mike Mangini and Raul Rekow, awe-inspiring musicians who have backed up the likes of Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Carlos Santana and now – each other. It showcases their explosive talent – running the gamut from Latin and rock to jazz and soul – as well as their passion, humour and irresistible personalities.

“I wanted to explore not only the dynamic craftsmanship of these master musicians, but also the life lessons that can be gleaned from passion and dedication such as theirs,” said director John Walker. “For me it was a master-class in the joy of life”.

This riveting Canadian film has been earning awards and screening at festivals internationally.  It won the Gold Grand Prize for Performing Arts at the International Festival of Audiovisual Programs (FIPA) in France, received a Top Ten Audience Favourite award at Hot Docs (North America’s largest documentary festival) in Toronto and was chosen as one of the Top Ten Canadian Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival.  It has screened at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax, the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM), the Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba, and the EBS International Documentary Festival in Seoul, Korea. This month it has been invited to the Tokyo International Film Festival and in November plays the Rokumentti Rock Film Festival in Finland. New York based Argot Pictures is handling the US theatrical release starting this Fall.

“This movie is not to be missed.” – MacLeans Magazine

“A Drummer’s Dream isn’t really about drumming, but about joy and self expression.” – The Globe & Mail

“This is one hell of a feel-good movie and the applause at the end was thunderous.” - The Montreal Gazette

With more than 15 award-winning productions to his name, Walker is one of Canada’s most respected directors and cinematographers working in the documentary genre.  His films, A Winter Tan, The Fairy Faith, and Utshimassits: Place of the Boss have been widely broadcast and have appeared at major international film festivals in Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin and London.   His film on the Cape Breton coal miners’ choir, Men of the Deeps, won three Gemini awards and a Best Director nomination. The film garnered three million viewers in Canada alone.

His other recent film, Passage, was recently nominated for two Gemini Awards. Focusing on celebrated British explorer Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated attempt to discover the Northwest Passage, the film earned a nod in the Best History Documentary Program and Walker a nomination for Best Writing in a documentary program. The film also received the 2010 Erik Barnouw Award from the Organization of American Historians and Walker was named Best Director for his work on Passage at the 2008 Atlantic Film Festival.

To view a trailer of A Drummer’s Dream and for more information on the film, visit: http://adrummersdream.com/

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Grammy award-winning comedy duo Cheech & Chong to appear
at Casino New Brunswick’s Entertainment Centre in Moncton, November 26

(Moncton, NB) – Successful beyond their wildest dreams, the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong, who defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter culture, no-holds-barred comedy routines, will appear at Casino New Brunswick’s Entertainment Centre on Saturday, November 26 at 8 p.m.

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong’s phenomenal success began on the stand up comedy circuit which led to nine hit comedy albums and eight hit films, breaking box office records, shattering comedy album sales and garnering multiple Grammy nominations for more than a decade.

With nine albums released from 1972 through 1985, Cheech & Chong were nominated for four Grammy awards, winning the Grammy award for Best Comedy Album for their third album, Los Cochinos released in 1973.  Big Bambu, their second album released in 1972, was one of the biggest selling comedy records of all time. Their highly successful comedy streak transitioned to film in 1978 with their first film, Up In Smoke.  The film was the highest grossing comedy of 1978, topping $100 million at the box office.  Cheech & Chong co-wrote and starred in a total of eight feature films together, all directed by Chong.

It was this year at the world famous Troubadour in Los Angeles where they were initially discovered, where Cheech & Chong announced their first tour in over 25 years.

For more information on Cheech & Chong, visit: http://www.cheechandchong.com/

Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, September 23 at 10 a.m.  Tickets for the show start at $49.99 (plus tax and applicable surcharge) and are available at the Casino Gift Shop (located at 21 Casino Drive in Moncton, exit #450 off the Trans-Canada Highway), by calling 1-866-9-GET-TIX/ 1-866- 943-8849 and online at http://casinonb.ca/casino/

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Casino New Brunswick is a full-service casino, entertainment centre, hotel and spa.  It features over 500 slot machines, 20 gaming tables, (including a private poker room with five tables), as well as a variety of restaurants and lounges.  In addition to its luxurious hotel and spa with 126 rooms and suites, the complex also offers a multi-purpose entertainment centre.  The Centre presents events year-round and since opening its doors on May 4th, 2010, the venue has hosted several sold-out shows in its 1,800-seat concert venue.  Casino New Brunswick is wheelchair accessible and features extensive car and RV parking.

For more information on Casino New Brunswick’s upcoming shows, including George Thorogood & The Destroyers (September 22), Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue, starring Carmen Electra (September 29), Terri Clark (October 1) and Matthew Good (October 14), visit: http://casinonb.ca/casino/

Bomarc’s Hardcorathalon came out in 2009 to positive reviews - however two year’s later there are likely a lot of people – especially some of the younger folk in the music community that missed this record completely.

This 11 track unassuming full length was printed on a Staples brand CD-R and sold at shows – but it really could have been a lot more than a local hard-core release as the album stands up quite well against first releases from many of the big hard-core touring acts.

The catch with this one is that the songs are fast and heavy like you’d expect – but also just a lot of fun to listen to. I was surprised to find elements of DK and Bad Brains mixed in with influences of Minor Threat, Sick Of It All, and even the occasional Husker Du vibe.

If you’re going to listen to one song and one song only – try This Is Democracy or The Sword – which can both be found on the band’s Myspace http://www.myspace.com/bomarchardcore/

This is the first in what will hopefully be a regular article-type thing on locals.  There’s still lots to fix up on the site – but I’ve wanted to do this for a while – so even though it’s not really a top priority – I’m going to post some of my favorite local – or sort of local records that have come out in the past few years – and were probably missed by most.

Great Plains – Maps Of  The New Totem – 2006 (Halifax / Sydney)

Great Plains - Maps Of The New Totem

This gem is the brainchild of Sean MacGillivray who now spends most of his time playing drums for Classified. However in 2004 there weren’t too many shows happening at Halifax’s Pavilion where MacGillivray wasn’t the sound tech – and he’s been involved with locals since the early days when it was an IRC channel.  This band eventually changed its name to “Alright Already” but not before releasing this haunting masterpiece of East Coast prairie rock.  I would say this is for fans of North Of America, Greg MacPherson, and music.  If you listen to one song only (and please do) Listen To Tantramar Station

THE MCDONS HOUSE // SEASON 1 FINALE – Episode 14 from Superbob Records on Vimeo.

Do not miss this double episode featuring RED RUM, Ryan’s Spot “Rap De La Shediac”, Mark Gaudet’s Best Albums, and ending with a tribute to The Paramount Lounge, which just recently closed its doors.

Isosceles Project Tour Poster

THE ISOSCELES PROJECT ANNOUNCE EASTERN CANADA TOTAL VANDEMONIUM SPRING/SUMMER 2011 TOUR
(Toronto, ON) – Toronto’s THE ISOSCELES PROJECT have announced their summer Eastern Canada ‘Total Vandemonium’ tour which will take them all across Ontario, Quebec and throughout the maritimes over the course of the summer. Playing all the way from Sue Sault Marie, ON to Sydney, NS with details off individual dates here.

Having previously toured all across Canada, with previous exploits seen here, the band is now set to share the stage with bands including Life In Vacuum, The Bulletproof Tiger, The Yage Letters, Ace Kinkaid, LIke Animals , Adrenechrome, The killing Field, Memories of an Old Man, Mountains Unfold, Bong Jovi, The.Daisy.Anthesis and Saprophyte.
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ABOUT THE ISOSCELES PROJECT
The Isosceles Project is a fierce musical force that resides in downtown Toronto, Canada. Since forming in 2007, this instrumental trio has been steadily gaining momentum with their dynamic sensibility for song writing, relentless hunger for the road, and their incredible respect for the riff. Fuelled by their D.I.Y attitude, they’ve successfully completed two national tours, released a critically acclaimed record, and two live DVDs. After re-establishing their line-up in 2009, The Isosceles Project is more capable than ever to make sure that their work ethic is as strong as their desire to play clever, creative, heavy music. Catch them debuting new songs off their next full length recording during the “Total Vandemonim Tour”.

Eric Euler :: Guitar
Scott Tessier :: Bass
Brandon Smith :: Drums
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEISOSCELESPROJECT
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WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THEISOSCELESPROJECT

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