The Garrick Hosts Pat Braden

There's been numerous great songwriters that came out of Canada's hidden forests. Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitcheal, Neil Young, Stan Rogers just to name a few. Some has passed to the great pub in the sky to show off their talents, others have been selling out stadiums and concert halls all over the world. February 26 at the Garrick Theater in Bonavista Newfoundland you can see one of the top up and coming songwriters in Canada today. Pat Braden has been singing his talents all over Canada since 1984 and has been performing with numerous talents all over the great white north ever since. Hailing from Yellowknife, NT Pat's first instrument was the stand up bass which he studied in collage. Later he would pick up an interesting instrument called the Chapman Stick which he still plays today. Combining heart filled blues with great folk influenced songwriting Pat Braden is not a performer to miss. He will leave you speechless and I for one will be first in line on February 26 to be blown away by songs of Canada and Pat's talent. Tickets are only $18.00, a small price to pay for a great night of live music.

Hey Rosetta! Im Here

One in a while I stumble across a video where im surprised at how great the band is. I must admit the first time I heard about Hey Rosetta I thought they would be just like any other 2009 pop band that are taking little girls hearts by their simple lyrics and good looks. Then a friend of mine posted this video and for some reason I clicked on it. Was I pleasantly surprised when the first strum of the guitar struck my ears. They simply blew me away with their energetic sound that just charges your right up. I was also impressed with the video for the song. Showing sparklers with random people from Newfoundland around downtown St. John's gives it a sense of home, its beautiful. It also shows places in downtown St. John's that I see everytime I visit there, especially the amazing coffee shop Hava Java.  Im proud to say they are from Newfoundland, given that Newfoundland is well known for its sea shantys and traditional music its a breath of fresh air to see that bands like this are taking the world by storm. They are set out on a huge tour right now. Playing shows all over Canada and the US. Even in Australia where almost all their shows are already sold out. Hey Rosetta are an amazing band that give you catchy lyrics with a rocking sound and throws a cello and violin in the mix. How could you pass up listening to this band? If you do your losing out.

Take A Little Bit Of Sea Shanty

Canadian songwriter Stan Rogers was taken away from us way before his time. It was an unfortunate plane crash that took his life and brought alot of tears to fans all around the world. We were fortunate on the other hand to have a wide array of sea shanties that Stan has left behind for us to enjoy and sing along with him. This video gives me personally goosebumps from head to toe. Being from the Canadian Maritimes like Stan there's nothing I love more to see a bunch of friends sitting around the table, enjoying a few drinks and singing their hearts out. Not for money or the fame, no just for the pure fun of it. Its a tradition around here, its how alot of the songs were written, just sitting around looking out your window at the waves crash the rocks. How can you not write a great song and Barrett's Privateers is a great sea shanty. It sounds great with a table full of guys, no instruments, just bring your voice. Beauty.