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.

Just BS Was Just That Damn Good

New Years Eve I had a great time working behind the bar at Walkhams Pub in downtown Bonavista. It was my first time working as a bartender but I absolutely loved it, running back and forth and grabbing drinks here and there for people was something that just came natural to me. Working there was a blast but what made it even more fun was having the joy of listening to Just BS. Steve Abbot and Bob Little covered tunes from Tom Petty to Stan Rogers. They really had the pub jumping and jigging with their traditional Newfoundland songs. Just the two of them played instruments ranging from acoustic guitars to fiddles to banjos and harmonicas. They are the perfect pub band that pairs well with a glass of beer. They are the perfect pub band who I can see playing in the best pubs in St John's any day. I enjoyed my time at Walkhams Pub that night and Just BS was traditional music to the ears

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.