New Releases

Wonderful Grand Band "The Best of Vol 1 and 2"
Just $18.98


Mary Barry "Chansons Irisées" CD
Just $21.98


Jerry Stamp "I, Noel" CD
Just $15.98


Ed Kavanagh "On Strings of Light" CD
Just $20.98


Celtic Fiddlers "Christmas" CD
Just $18.99


George Street TV Double Feature DVD
Just $19.98


Ennis "Lessons Learned"
Just $20.98


Rajaton "Best of 1999-2009" CD
Just $22.99


The Navigators "Sea Miner" CD
Hailing from the Atlantic Canadian province of Newfoundland, The Navigators are four multi-skilled energetic and entertaining musicians brought together for the love of music. Each member brings into the fold talent and years of experience in the music community.
Just $19.99


Bird and Bear "Into the Moon" CD
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The Mountains & The Trees "Hop, Skip & Jump" CD
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Teresa Ennis "Stars" CD
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Snook "Right Price, Easy to Mail" CD
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John Curran "May Your Days Be Merry and Bright" CD
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Kujo "Kujo" CD
Victor Lewis is amazing. Rock and roll.
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WELTA'Q "It Sounds Good" CD & Booklet
Historic recording of the MI'KMAQ.
Produced by ethnomusicologist Janice Esther Tulk, Welta'q - "It Sounds Good": Historic Recordings of the Mi'kmaq features important archival recordings from institutions across Canada, as well as field recordings from private research collections. The vibrant musical life of the Mi'kmaq is showcased through 24 tracks, including traditional Mi'kmaw songs, songs by the first Mi'kmaw powwow drum group, fiddle tunes, hymns and anthems, a lullaby, and the story of Mi'kmwesu - the flute-playing trickster.
Featuring artwork by Mi'kmaw artist Jerry Evans, Welta'q - "It Sounds Good" will ship with a 60-page booklet that includes textual and musical transcriptions of the songs, translations of Mi'kmaw texts, extensive notes that contextualize each selection, photographs, and discussion of Mi'kmaw musical instruments and dance styles.
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Amelia Curran "Hunter, Hunter" CD
Hunter, Hunter is both a homecoming and a departure for multiple ECMA winner Amelia Curran. The album, her first recorded in her hometown of St. John’s, signals Curran’s definitive arrival onto national and international scenes. Curran’s 2008 release, War Brides, captured the attention of critics across Canada and lead to the pronouncement of Curran as one of this country’s finest singer-songwriters.
Rich in metaphor, language and instrumentation, Hunter, Hunter speaks to unrequited longing, the notion of belonging and reflections on love both lost and found. “It’s Hunter, Hunter, not Hunter, Gatherer, if that makes sense,” she says. “It conveys a kind of haunting – a vibe of necessary cruelty to dig down to the deeper meanings of being alive day by day.” From acoustic numbers to full band tracks, Curran grapples with notions of self, memory, forgiveness and desire. “There is a reason matters of the heart have been the subject for artists for centuries. It is uncontrollable and owns us. Even to give up on love is to break one's own heart, which in itself is a precious part of love.”
That preciousness of heartache takes on an unabashed savagery in “The Mistress”, a standout track on Hunter, Hunter. “The Mistress” is a no nonsense manifesto, a calling out of love’s frivolity and one’s willingness to play the game. Listen to “The Mistress” and marvel at Curran’s ability to cut to the heart, and to cut it open.
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The Dogberries "Salt Water Jazz" CD
In creating "Saltwater Jazz," - their third CD as The Dogberries - Charlie Barfoot and Jack Daw have continued pursuing their characteristically unstandard jazz music.
Focused on a layering of instrumentals, the pair at times push at the boundary of "what is jazz," presenting a mix that includes Latin or folk bars as soon as it includes something akin to a thread from a Coltrane, Davis or Monk.
The Dogberries' blended sound may not be the standard, said Barfoot, but it is jazz at its core. As music teachers, both Barfoot and Daw have studied extensively and learned from the famous standards before allowing themselves to begin experimenting with their sound, he said.
"It is jazz music," said Barfoot. "It's designed to inspire others to hopefully join the Newfoundland instrumental listening audience."
The pair said the experimentation heard on "Saltwater Jazz" comes from a love of improvisation more than any intense challenge to more traditional instrumentals.
Improvisation leads to discoveries that just happen to appeal to the pair, said Daw.
"If we were sitting down and saying that we have to put out this type of music or that type of music, (the line between jazz and other genres) is a line we'd have to think about," Daw said.
Barfoot said the song that he feels is most characteristic of this free approach is the title track. If forced to provide a label, the song would be "contemporary folk jazz," said Barfoot, who added he always prefers no labels added.
"It does have elements of folk ... and then there's solo elements with electric guitar and piano," he said. "Saltwater Jazz," is the key. "That says it all. That's what it is," said Daw.
Daw said the deep layering by the musicians is meant to fit as background music at dinner or during study, as much as it appeals to someone looking to lose themselves in mixed metres and the tiniest instrumental intricacies. "The more you listen to it, the more you hear," said Daw, adding the album also has an overall "smooth" sound with a careful ordering and relaxed transitions from one track to the next. "People listen to it and say, "I don't like jazz, but I like this,'" Barfoot said. The challenge now, said both men, is to bring the sounds of "Saltwater Jazz" to the wider jazz-appreciating audience. "We'd like to be included in some of the national jazz festivals and we're aiming on a tour for this summer," said Barfoot. "Saltwater Jazz" is now available at Fred's Records.
Just $18.99


Allan Ricketts "Rivers" CD
A brand new album from this young and talented traditional artist! Features many local heavyweights.
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Chris Kirby "Vampire Hotel" CD
Vampire Hotel is amazing. Kirby matches deft storytelling with dynamic and highly original arrangements that course with the essential spirit of Rhythm N Blues, Funk and Soul music for one of the finest all-around albums of 2009. Give Chris Kirby a little time and one big break and he's going to be a superstar. Kirby puts the listener in the middle of each tale, wrapping you in the velvet folds of story and song. Vampire Hotel is the sort of CD that the "repeat all" function was created for; a Wildy's World Certified Desert Island disc. Don't miss it. In fact, go get it right now. Go!
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The Once "S/T" CD
The buzz has been happening since late 2008 around The Once. Here's the debut. Geraldine Hollett's vocals are full with verve and conviction while the incredibly diverse musicianship of Andrew Dale and Phil Churchill provide superb renderings of wonderfully atmospheric selections. The two Cohen songs are noteworthy as are the traditionals. Nell's Song is both delicate and stoic while the Amelia Curran song is tender and deep. Outstanding local folk/traditional
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The Dardanelles "S/T" CD
Newfoundland music was originally dance music. People would gather in their homes or Parish halls to play and sing and dance. The Dardanelles first release was recorded and arranged with that in mind. This album is exciting, fresh, fun and energetic What else would you expect from a group of 20-somethings?
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Michael Hanrahan "Freeing Lonesome Tune" CD
His second solo release. An all-star line-up. Folk/trad/rock.
Just $19.98


Various "Captains & Ships" CD
Celebrating the historic accomplishments of Captain Bob Bartlett, extraordinary navigator and greatest ice captain of them all from Brigus. Jim Payne has compiled a fitting tribute of Newfoundland songs about sailors.
Just $18.98


Dave Penney "Stories and Strangers" CD
Dave is long-standing session player. This albums features notable guests/friends including Jean Hewson, Christina Smith and Dave Panting.
Just $19.98


Various "Atlantic Voices" CD
Features Sherry Ryan, Amelia Curran, Rose Cousins, Jenn Grant, Julie Doiron and many more.
Just $18.99


Donnie Dumphy "I Loves Doin' Wheelies" CD
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Ray & Greg Walsh "Generations" CD
Just $23.98


Molotov Smile "Out of Order" CD
Just $15.98


Tony O'Leary "Rock's The Rock: Celtic Rock Sojourn" CD
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Jerry Stamp "There Is Something In Me That Makes Me Like To Think..." CD
Just $16.98


The Novaks "Things Fall Apart" CD
Just $13.99


Tarahan "Tarahan's Town" CD
Just $19.99


Scott Goudie "Acoustic Live" CD
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The Monday Nights "S/T" CD
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Buddy Wasisname & The Other Fellers "The Big Two Five" CD
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Homebrew 10 CD
Just $18.99


Pubs, Pints and Parties CD
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More Silly Songs CD
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