Blog — Parton and Pearl

Album Review: Five Roses, Jukebox Vibrations

Steady ear candy as both Godin and Ouimet complement each other perfectly.

CountryJason MacNeilSeptember 28, 2022Album Review, Five RosesComment

Album Review: Mariel Buckley, Everywhere I Used To Be

These songs can be bitter and they can be hazy but they shine bright even in the dingiest of places.

CountryLaura StanleySeptember 22, 2022Album Review, Mariel BuckleyComment

Black & Bluegrass Festival Back With Bruising Genre-Bending Lineup

“It's always been a place for me to find music that doesn't necessarily fit anywhere else.”

CountryJason MacNeilSeptember 14, 2022Bluegrass, Festival, FeatureComment

Orchestrating a Mess with Hillary Yaas

An Informal Chat with Camp Wannakiki’s Happy Canadian Camper.

ComedyMelanie DahlingSeptember 12, 2022Hillary Yaas, Drag Queens, InterviewComment

Album Review: Shane Pendergast, The House Before The Bridge

This tight album is grounded on the intersection of history and current crises.

CountrySteacy EastonAugust 30, 2022Shane Pendergast, Album ReviewComment

Album Review: Sykamore, Pinto

This album is summery, warm and inviting with several gems.

CountryJason MacNeilAugust 22, 2022Sykamore, Album ReviewComment

Brittany Brooks Drawing Fans In With Her Music And Artwork

Brooks has made quite a name for herself in recent years creating concert posters for a myriad of acts.

CountryJason MacNeilAugust 15, 2022Brittany Brooks, FeatureComment

Canada's Drag Race Mid Season Review

There’s still more episodes to come and so many more questions!

ComedyChris MiddletonAugust 7, 2022TV Review, Canada's Drag RaceComment

Shantaia Looking To Be A Smash In Nashville And Beyond

Shantaia, who cracked the Billboard charts with her song "Broke To Brand New," is currently in the Top 3 of SiriusXM's Top of the Country competition.

CountryJason MacNeilJuly 28, 2022Shantaia, FeatureComment

Review: Tom Hearn, Gay Garbage

A hella gay performance that will have you hooting and hollering in your seats.

ComedySamantha WuJuly 25, 2022Tom Hearn, Ajahnis Charley, Sketch Comedy, Live ReviewComment

MASHUP PON DI ROAD Premieres in Toronto

MASHUP PON DI ROAD fuses raucous humour with whip-smart cultural critique.

ComedyParton and PearlJuly 22, 2022Bahia Watson, Liza Paul, NewsComment

Album Review: The Sadies, Colder Streams

The Sadies perfect their enigmatic style over these 11 songs.

CountryJason MacNeilJuly 22, 2022The Sadies, Album ReviewComment

The Canadian Country Music Association Announces 2022 Nominees

Tenille Townes, Jade Eagleson, Dean Brody and Brett Kissel lead in 2022 CCMA nominations.

CountryParton and PearlJuly 21, 2022CCMA, Awards, NewsComment

Deborah Kimmett Is An Overnight Sensation

Celebrated writer and comedian Deborah Kimmett will present Overnight Sensation at The Social Capital Theatre.

ComedyParton and PearlJuly 21, 2022News, Deborah KimmettComment

Album Review: Lucy Gervais, Negative Space

All eight tracks are just the right blend of personal stories, observations and surprise impersonations.

ComedyZillah FergusonJuly 21, 2022Album Review, Lucy Gervais, Stand UpComment