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CTV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
‘It's been such a journey': Halifax duo Neon Dreams celebrates 10 years of music
A decade after first making waves in the Canadian music scene, Neon Dreams is back home in Halifax to celebrate. 'It feels like we've matured into the role we take on with our music,' Kadillac told CTV Atlantic's Katie Kelly. 'Looking back, I'm just really happy with where we are now.' The duo – made up of vocalist Frank Kadillac and drummer Adrian Morris – is marking the milestone with the upcoming release of a stripped-down acoustic album titled '10 Years.' 'We've been recording some of our favorite songs over the past ten years acoustically, including all the way back to our first demo project from 2015,' said Morris. 'So, you kind of get a little bit of every year of the band.' Known for their energetic live shows and genre-defying sound that blends pop, rock, hip-hop and EDM, Neon Dreams first rose to fame with hits like 'Marching Bands' and 'High School Dropout.' In 2020, they won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year. 'It's been such a journey,' said Morris. 'We've played big stages around the world, but there's nothing like coming home.' Neon Dreams is performing back-to-back shows at the Carleton in Halifax, N.S., this weekend. They also have a special 10-year anniversary show planned at the Shore Club in Hubbards, N.S., on July 18. 'We're going to play a bunch of songs throughout the years, and we've got a couple of surprises,' said Morris. 'You might see the original four on stage again. One night only.' When asked what they're looking forward to over the next 10 years? 'One of the kids the other day asked, 'What's your dreams?'' said Kadillac. 'I was like, to keep doing this, to go as many places as possible, spread a lot of love.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Neil Young Performs Eighties Deep Cut ‘My Boy' for First Time in 42 Years
Neil Young played his first full show of the year Friday night at a special benefit for Ontario's Lakefield College School on the campus grounds. It was a frigid, rainy night, and tickets cost upwards of $1,500, with all the money going towards the restoration of a 116-year-old cottage near the school. Unlike his upcoming Love Earth Tour with the Chromes Hearts, this was a solo, acoustic show. The 18-song set was heavy on standards like 'Comes a Time,' 'Sugar Mountain,' 'Heart of Gold,' 'Helpless,' 'I Am a Child' and 'After the Gold Rush.' But there were a few surprises, like 'Love/Art Blues,' which he hadn't played in public since 2008. He also broke out the 1988 CSNY super deep cut 'Name of Love' for the first time since 2014. More from Rolling Stone Neil Young Stands With Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen in Trump's Musician War: 'You Work for Us' Farm Aid to Celebrate 40th Anniversary in Minneapolis Neil Young Takes Direct Aim at Tesla on New Single 'Let's Roll Again' The most notable moment took place midway through the night when he strapped on a banjo and played the Old Ways obscurity 'My Boy' for the first time since the 1983 Solo Trans tour. It's a sweet, loving ode to Zeke Young, his eldest song. 'Why are you growin' up so fast/My boy?,' he sings. 'Oh, you'd better take your time/Why are you growin' up so fast/My son?' Hours before the concert, Young posted a vintage photo of himself with Zeke as a toddler alongside his late father, sportswriter Scott Young. 'Practicing for Lakefield, I was playing 'My Boy,' thinking about my own dad,' he wrote. 'I knew he must have heard this song. My dad was a great guy and Zeke is a wonderful son. I think 'My Boy' is my favorite recording of all the ones I have done. I love Ben Keith and Spooner Oldham's playing, as well as the others on it. They are soulful musicians. I have been so lucky!' The show ended with 'Old Man,' but a printed set list on the stage revealed that he originally planned on coming back out for solo electric renditions of 'Throw Your Hatred Down' and 'Rockin' in the Free World.' It's unclear why he cut the last two numbers, but the miserable weather likely played a role. (Young largely refuses to play indoor gigs due to Covid concerns. The sole indoor date of his upcoming Love Earth Tour is July 13 at the Adidas Arena in Paris.) The Love Earth Tour kicks off June 18 in Rättvik, Sweden. The American leg begins Aug. 8 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Young hasn't revealed exactly what he'll be playing on the tour, but expect several selections from his upcoming album, Talkin' to the Trees. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Times
18-05-2025
- Science
- Times
Welcome to Britain's biggest building site. There's a ‘fish disco'
Two miles off the Somerset coast, a strange sound is playing. About 20 metres below the slate-grey surface of the Bristol Channel, a small device called a ceramic transducer blasts out a high-pitched acoustic beam at a frequency far higher than can be detected by the human ear. This machine — once disparaged by the former environment secretary Michael Gove as a 'fish disco' — is being tested to see if it can scare off the salmon, herring, shad, eel and sea trout that in six years' time will start being sucked in their millions into massive water inlets that have been built near by. Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is late and over budget. This is the biggest building site in Britain, possibly
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The Hoosiers to play at record shop in Oakham after festival cancelled
Multi-platinum selling band The Hoosiers are set to play an intimate gig to just 70 people after a festival where they were due to perform was cancelled. The band had been booked for On the Green Fest in Peterborough, which was cancelled due to poor advance ticket sales. But instead the band will play a free gig at family-run independent record shop Rockabuy Records in Oakham, Rutland, on Saturday 24 owner Dean Poole said he was staggered when the festival organisers approached his son asking if they wanted The Hoosiers to play in their shop. Dean said: "The people who were running the festival know my son Chris and contacted him and said 'the festival has been cancelled, so how do you feel about The Hoosiers playing in your shop?'"My instant reaction was that we've only got a small shop which will only hold about 70 people; do they really want to play here? "But we were told they were happy to do a small intimate gig, so I thought 'let's do it'. Sometimes in life you just need to go for it, and it'll be nice to give something back to the fans. "It's quite a thing for sleepy little Oakham, and we'll need to be careful we don't upset the noise police, but it will be an acoustic gig, so we won't be shaking the windows!" The Hoosiers – who comprise original members, vocalist Irwin Sparkes and drummer Alan Sharland - will play hits from their entire back catalogue during the said: "With the disappointing news that On The Green Festival has been cancelled, Al and I thought it would be only right and a bit fun to do a pop-up gig at the nearest record shop for fans who were planning to come to our festival show."Entry to The Hoosiers show will be on a first-come, first-served basis, prioritising those who have cancelled tickets to On The Green Festival at the Embankment with them.
Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Zenith Cafe Hosts Intimate London Showcase at Gibson Garage to Spotlight Rising Talent
Zenith Cafe hosted an intimate London showcase at Gibson Garage, featuring acoustic sets from Gareth Dunlop, Danny Addison, and Nathan O'Regan. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 12, 2025 / / -- Independent record label Zenith Cafe brought its artist-first ethos to the heart of the capital last night with an exclusive industry showcase at the iconic Gibson Garage, London. The event celebrated the label's momentum going into 2025, with live acoustic performances from three of its standout artists: Gareth Dunlop, Danny Addison, and Nathan O'Regan. Held in the basement performance space beneath Gibson's flagship showroom, the evening offered a stripped-back, intimate experience for a packed room of industry guests. Each artist performed a concise three-song set, highlighting the breadth of talent nurtured by the Cambridge-based label. Label representatives Sophie and Laura opened the night with a heartfelt introduction, sharing insight into the label's current direction and growth, before introducing each artist. Gareth Dunlop performed selections from his latest album 'Welcome to the House of I Don't Know', a critically acclaimed release nominated for Album of the Year at the 2024 Northern Ireland Music Prize. He was followed by multi-instrumentalist and composer Danny Addison, whose emotive performance underscored his reputation as a thoughtful and cinematic songwriter, and an artist that's really going to have a spotlight on him this year. Closing the night was Nathan O'Regan, whose debut EP 'Uncovered Vol. 1' has quickly established him as one to watch within the UK folk and roots scene. Each artist performed using Gibson and Epiphone acoustic guitars, generously provided by the venue, adding an authentic connection to the legendary setting. Guests departed with branded Zenith Cafe records and publishing tote bags, filled with a curated selection of music releases, including CDs, vinyl, and cassettes. Now under the leadership of the second generation of the Turner family, Zenith Cafe continues to build on its legacy as a progressive, independent label with a strong focus on artist development, creative collaboration, and global sync opportunities. With a roster achieving growing international success, and a renewed commitment to live performance and publishing, Zenith Cafe is firmly positioned as one of the UK's most exciting independent music entities heading into the next year. Instagram | Website Patrick Welsh Rising Notes email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
