Wreckhouse's Blog

The Skylarks to Perform at the Fat Cat Blues Bar December 15th & 22nd

wreckhouse — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:37:57 +0000

Sean Panting Album Release at the Ship 8:30pm December 1st

wreckhouse — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:11:42 +0000

Sean Panting will be celebrating the release of his first album in six years this Thursday, December 1st at the Ship Pub.

There will be an acoustic show starting at 8:30 with an opening set by the one and only Katie Baggs.

At 10:30 the Panting Band (SP: Vocals and Guitar, Don Ellis: Bass and Adam Staple: Drums) will crank up the Rock n Roll.

“Sean Panting is one of the best songwriters, not only in NL, or Canada, but anywhere. It’s been a pleasure watching him grow over the years and Man of the Year is as good as anything he’s ever done – a great distillation of styles and varying sonic attacks. Congratulations Sean on another killer album!” – Mike Campbell The Carlton/Much Music

“For 25 years, Sean Panting has been an original voice in Canadian music whether it’s through his impeccable solo albums or his band collaborations. The wit of Costello, the intensity of Townshend, the straight-ahead rock of Grohl. A musical integrity all his own.” – Russell Bowers host of Daybreak CBC Alberta

“It’s not easy to get older, grow up, and keep the edge you had as a teenager. Sean Panting has made a life in rock and roll, and done it in style.” – Bob Hallett Great Big Sea

“If you don’t like Sean Panting we can’t hang out. There’s more story in two verses of a Panting song than there is in most libraries” – Mark Critch This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Available December 1st at Fred’s Records and online at itunes, Amazon and Bandcamp.com

Hip Waders at Brimstone Public House on George Street on December 17th

wreckhouse — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:21:16 +0000

Hip Waders
Opener: Avalon Stanley
Dec 17th
Brimstone Public House on George St.
11pm

Doris Mason Quartet, Friday November 18 @ Masonic Temple, St. John’s

wreckhouse — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:37:58 +0000

30 years of Community Work by Iris Kirby House

wreckhouse — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:36:05 +0000

Choices for Youth 20th Anniversary Gala

wreckhouse — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:32:00 +0000

Come and celebrate 20 years of Choices for Youth with us in the Sheraton Hotel ballroom on November 9! We’ll have performances by Andrew James O’Brien and King Nancy, plus a silent auction with amazing items from community partners and supporters.

From October 10 – November 4, there will be 20 days of previews for our 20 Items of Hope Silent Auction, with a new item revealed each day on the Choices for Youth twitter and Facebook page(@choicesforyouth / facebook.com/choicesforyouth)! We’ll also reveal what our big grand prize is; an entry for that is included with your ticket!

There will also be a Pledge a Program feature that evening as well as great nibbles and delicious desserts.

Don’t miss an amazing evening in support of a great organization! Tickets are $45 each or 2 for $80 and available at Fred’s Records on Duckworth Street or at the 120 LeMarchant Road location of Choices for Youth (call 754-0446 for more info or to book today!).

Krystin Pellerin talks about the up coming Ladies of Republic of Doyle event

wreckhouse — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:51:02 +0000

For reservations book online at www.rca.nf.ca or call the Hall 753-4531

Wreckhouse Jazz & Blues Fundraiser Featuring Performances by the Republic of Doyle’s Krystin Pellerin & Lynda Boyd

wreckhouse — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:58:21 +0000

Get your tickets online at You can buy Tickets online at the LSPU Hall box office http://rca.nf.ca/buy-tickets.aspx

Music NL Export Readiness Training Pitching Workshop Thursday, October 27th

wreckhouse — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:01:24 +0000

Music Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to offer its export-ready musicians, managers and company representatives an advanced Export Readiness Training Pitching Workshop on Thursday, October 27th held at the Delta St. John’s Hotel (Bonavista Bay Room) from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Learn the skill sets and tools to forward your career in the business of music!

This full-day advanced Export Readiness Training Pitching Workshop, facilitated by internationally-acclaimed pitching consultant Jan Miller, is designed for export-ready artists, managers and companies who wish to perfect their presentation and one-on-one pitching techniques while developing relationships with music industry buyers.

Learn the components to strengthen your personal communication styles and adapt pitches for conversational, one-on-one business meetings. Participants will take part in an interactive, two-hour session focusing on the elements essential to conducting an effective business meeting through observing live, one-on-one pitch conversations in action. Guest Speakers: Shelley Nordstrom (ECMA Export Manager, Halifax, NS), Jonny Stevens (Halifax Pop Explosion, Halifax, NS) and John Clarke (Musician/ Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival).

Pre-registration is required. Open to registered conference delegates. To register, contact gerald@musicnl.ca or Music NL office at (709) 754-2574 (www.musicnl.ca).

Deadline Friday Oct 21st, 2011 at 4:30 PM.

The Ladies of Republic of Doyle. Wreckhouse Jazz & Blues Fundraiser

wreckhouse — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:51:21 +0000

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Join Republic of Doyle’s own Krystin Pellerin (Constable Leslie Bennett)and Lynda Boyd (Rose Miller) as they perform your favourite jazz standards and contemporary pieces with accompaniment by Bill Brennan.

The night will also feature an auction, wonderful food provide byBianca’s Restaurant and the choice of the finest local beers, wines and spirits.

Tickets are limited and and priced at $150 (taxes included). For reservations book online at www.rca.nf.ca or call the Hall 753-4531