Even though it's February, the city will heat up this weekend with music and thousands of music fans who will take part in the East Coast Music Awards, Conference and Festival. The ECMA's offer over 400 artists on 20 + stages and tickets ranging from $3 to $50, there's something for everyone, including several free shows.
Because it's the 20th anniversary of the ECMA's, there is a very special show to celebrate the two decades of East Coast music on Saturday Feb 9 at the Aitken Centre. Performers include Ashley MacIsaac, Bruce Guthro, Damhnait Doyle, Lennie Gallant, Mary Jane Lamond, Jean-François Breau, Terry Kelly and several more entertainers, along with an audio-visual photo album will take the audience on a very special musical journey down memory lane.
Tickets are still available at the Aitken Centre box office, by calling (506) 454-ECMA (3262), or online at www.ecma.com.
World Music Stage
All kinds of music is represented at the ECMA's, including world music. On Friday, Feb 8th at the Charlotte St. Arts Center, catch the ECMA World Music Partnered Stage. Performers include Fredericton' s own Brollachan and from Halifax, el Viento Flamenco and Gypsophilia, all which offer diverse musical and artistic backgrounds, unique and original sounds.
The music begins at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10, and available from Krista Touesnard at giverkt@rogers.com or 471-4898 or at the door.
A full schedule of events for the ECMA weekend is found at www.ecma.com and in Gig Guides that have been distributed around the city.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Celebrating 20 Years of East Coast Music in Fredericton
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Was at Dolan's on Friday night for Newfoundland Night. Great music from a variety of artists. Highlight was being front and centre to see and hear Ron Hynes!!!
Saturday was at Regent Mall and saw another super selection of musicians highlighted by Jimmy Rankin!
Great time had by all!
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