Blog — Parton and Pearl

Is Shirley Gnome a Comedian, or a Silly Musician?

Shirley Gnome reflects on her Comedy Album of the Year nomination at the 50th Annual Juno Awards.

ComedyParton and PearlJune 2, 2021Shirley Gnome, Junos, Awards, Interview, Musical ComedyComment

Matt Wright Went Live from the Atlantic Ocean

Matt Wright talks about his Comedy Album of the Year nomination at the 50th Annual Juno Awards.

ComedyParton and PearlJune 1, 2021Matt Wright, Junos, Awards, Interview, Stand UpComment

The Pursuit of Comedy Has Nick Nemeroff Nominated

Nick Nemeroff reflects on his Comedy Album of the Year nomination at the 50th Annual Juno Awards.

ComedyParton and PearlMay 31, 2021Nick Nemeroff, Junos, Awards, Interview, Stand UpComment

Andrew Hyatt Releases New Music with "Wild Flowers"

Wild Flowers is a four song collection recorded live off the floor.

CountryParton and PearlMay 28, 2021Andrew Hyatt, NewsComment

2021 Winners of the TOSketchFest Best of the Fest Awards

TOsketchfest announces winners of the Festival’s five awards.

ComedyParton and PearlMay 27, 2021News, TOsketchfest, Sketch ComedyComment

Album Review: Claire Whitehead, Thelma: A Country Opera

Concept albums aren't anything new, but country-folk singer Claire Whitehead has put a different spin on it.

CountryJason MacNeilMay 26, 2021Claire Whitehead, Album ReviewComment

Album Review: Hisham Kelati, Tigre King

Stand up comedian Hisham Kelati comes out shooting lasers on this debut comedy album.

ComedyChris MiddletonMay 25, 2021Hisham Kelati, Album Review, Stand UpComment

Gord Bamford announces new album "Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass"

26x CCMA Award winner Gord Bamford will release his brand-new album this summer.

CountryParton and PearlMay 25, 2021Gord Bamford, NewsComment

Album Review: Tim Hicks, Campfire Troubadour

Campfire Troubadour is custom-made for socially distanced summertime consumption.

CountryKim HughesMay 21, 2021Tim Hicks, Album ReviewComment

It’s a Hamilton Thing: Crafting Identity Through Comedy

This Is The Thing tells the story of Mike and Tim, a pair of record store employees with dreams of making it in show business.

ComedyJustin ShawMay 18, 2021This Is The Thing, Stand Up, TV Review, FeatureComment

Tranna Wintour is a performance animal

Tranna discusses her stand up career, her music, and the move to French comedy.

ComedyChris MiddletonMay 17, 2021Tranna Wintour, Stand Up, InterviewComment

Manny Blu Announces New EP DEViL

DEViL will be released August 20, 2021

CountryParton and PearlMay 17, 2021manny blu, NewsComment

Five Rankin Family Songs For Nova Scotians To Drink Alone And Cry To

Five Rankin Family tunes that are guaranteed to draw tears at your next quarantine kitchen pity party!

CountryBryn PottieMay 12, 2021The Rankin Family, FeatureComment

Film Review: I'm Wanita, Hot Docs 2021

I’m Wanita is a documentary about a country music renegade, hell-bent on realising her childhood dream of stardom before its too late.

CountryMichael McNeelyMay 11, 2021Film Review, Hot Docs, Wanita BahtiyarComment

Clare Blackwood Loves Feminism and Cats

Clare Blackwood talks about her writing process, and how the frustration of breaking through has influenced her career.

ComedyChris MiddletonMay 10, 2021Clare Blackwood, InterviewComment