Come on guys: Put on those high heels for a worthy cause:
RHS Student, Pierce Calvin McAllister & Co-Writer Josh Parkinson wrote the
song that proved to be a winning combination that propelled Riverview High's Safe Grad Video Entry to the top in a province
wide competition. The song was performed by the pair as well and included Matt Jenkins on lead guitar.
The video was produced by the students of Riverview High as a their
video submission for a 2011 Safe Grad campaign developed by NB Liquor.
In total NB Liquor gave $20,000 to 18 New Brunswick
high schools who qualified. The money was used to support their 2011 Safe Grad celebrations.
To
learn how your New Brunswick High School can participate next year, please contact info@anbl.com
U2 on Magnetic Hill - from a Dream to Reality
Check out our random footage from the event:
Now a great memory, bringing U2 to Moncton obviously started as a deam for someone. Mud and rain aside, this world class event,
by all accounts was a huge success. Even the likes of U2 made some new fans during the past couple of days. I know because
I'm one of them. This song in particular hit home for me. So much so that I've put together a "dream theme" video using some
random footage from the concert along with an acoustic cover of "One". I hope you enjoy!
The GTO Band, shown below at this year's Speed Sport East, will perform at Shediac's Centre for Speed July
6, 2011 as part of this year's "Back to the 50s" event. The show will also feature international tribute acts performing the
music of Jerry Lee Lewis & Buddy Holly. The GTO Band are Atlantic Canada's Rock n Roll band and have performed at venues
throughout the Atlantic region for nearly 15 years.
Help Raise Over $6000. for Fire fighter Locator System
Echoes or Elvis, Roy Orbison & Neil Diamond
were heard by nearly 300 during the Old Time Rock n Roll night in Sussex, NB. Milton Jerome & the Classics, along
with Earl McAllister and surprise guest and world Elvis champion
Thane Dunn rekindled memories for an appreciative audience. The May 8th event was sponsored by the Bayview Credit Union
(www.bayviewnb.com) with over $6000. raised for the Sussex Volunteer
Fire Department. The funds will be used to purchase a "Fire Fighter Locator System".
During much of 2009, Milton Jerome (McAllister), focused
his attention on his new Roy Orbison Tribute. The Atlantic Canadian tour opened on January 31st in
a stellar performance at Moncton's Celebration Centre. The Event was in conjunction with the World Elvis Champion, Thane
Dunn's, Elvis' Birthday Celebration. The capacity crowd of nearly two thousand was treated to strong vocals
reminiscent of the Roy Orbison & Elvis eras and to authentic Elvis attire of the 1970s. Milton Jerome has been performing
Oldies Rock n Roll throughout Atlantic Canada over the past ten years. With five seasons as the GTO Band's lead
vocalist and more recently, front man for the OVERDRIVE Classic Rock Show; Milt's Roy Orbison Tribute has raised
the bar, resulting in his best vocal performance to date. The tour continued on April 19th at the Imperial Theatre
in Saint John NB and May 2nd, at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay NS. Later stops included Festival Theatre
at Acadia University in Wolfville, NB. Milton's single, "Unconditionally" is receiving air play and is set
to be released on Itunes and CD Baby. The single will also be part of an original album he is currently working.
As shown in the Kings County Record
The show was complete when it was announced that World Elvis Grand Champion (Collingwood 2009) Thane Dunn would
be a last minute addition to the May 8th Rock n Roll night in Sussex. Thane graciously donated his time to assist in
the purchase of life saving equipment for the Sussex Volunteer Fire Department. He was an immediate hit with the near capacity
crowd and stayed around after the show to meet with those in attendance. For more on Thane Dunn, visit: www.thanedunn.net
ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE TOUR CONTINUES May 8th in Sussex:
Above, Milton Jerome (McAllister) pays tribute to Roy Orbison during a show at the Savoy Theatre
in Glace Bay in May of 2009. With stops in Saint John at the Imperial Theatre, Windsor, Truro & Moncton's
Celebration Centre, the tribute has been touring Atlantic Canada.
Check out Rikk Reese & Neon Highway, The Divorcees, Sproll and more!
Country Rockin' ECMA Nominees, Rik Reese & Neon Highway, add another act to their extensive list of bands
they've opened for. Last week, the East Coast Country Rockers open for legendary Scottish Rockers, Nazareth.
"The concert setting was electrified and security kept pulling people off the stage during our set....it was crazy fun!",
said Reese. In a short time, Reese and his band have opened for The Kentucky Headhunters, Little Texas, Blue
Rodeo, Julian Austin, George Canyon, Lennie Gallant, Matt Minglewood and have performed three spots during this year's Cavendish
Beach Fest 2010 that featured Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum. More info: www.rikreese.com
Pictured is Rik Reese with Dan McCafferty(left) and Pete Agnew(right) of Nazareth.
"This album by Rik Reese & Neon Highway is like a Music filled Treasure
chest, not trying to copy but rather create a refreshing mix of music with out any Compromise.” - Max Achatz—Country
Jukebox Magazine—Munich, Germany
Have your act featured: Simply forward your PRESS RELEASE or contact us to let
us know about your act, website or upcoming performance. We would be glad to link up as well: info@atlanticbands.com (THIS REVIEW is FREE TO ANY ARTIST).
Sproll's "Eyes Have Spoken"
Music Review by Lee Rambas
Sproll's song "Eyes Have Spoken"
First, this is a great song with a good beat and rhythm.
It is clear to see that the lead singer puts his heart into it. It's this kind of passion that
makes the song more meaningful. Songs like this can really touch people and produce an emotional response. Vocalist
Corey Hachey both connects with his audience and has them under his spell.
Now, for the video itself: It's artistic!
The setup of the band is very simple. There is no flash or glitter, but a black and white scheme.
Except for the lead singer, the other band members (guitarist Neal MacLean, bassist Austin Farquhar, drummer
Thom Cooke and keyboardist Mike Goyette) appear as silouhettes. This effect allows the mind to focus more
on the instrument's sound and not the player identity.
The place, I guess a warehouse, also adds something. Each of the band members have
as little equipment as possible. This attention to space allows the different instruments to be played in harmony
and makes the sound that much richer. If I was there in the room with the band, I believe the music would fill up the
place.
I have enjoyed watching the video and hope this review is appreciated.
Lee Rambas
(Lee Rambas is an independant writer providing content for this site)
