In 1980, The Newfoundland Herald reported that "Two Old Hands" (ROY PENNEY & CHARLIE CROCKER) had formed a "Hot New Country Duo".
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In 1980, The Newfoundland Herald reported that "Two Old Hands" (ROY PENNEY & CHARLIE CROCKER) had formed a "Hot New Country Duo".
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2. It’s public domain
3. Americans pay the cost of the added 10% tariffs, not Canadians
4. Trump keeps lying because he thinks you’re all too stupid to fact check
5. The average family will pay an extra $4900 this year because his tariffs
2. It’s public domain
3. Americans pay the cost of the added 10% tariffs, not Canadians
4. Trump keeps lying because he thinks you’re all too stupid to fact check
5. The average family will pay an extra $4900 this year because his tariffs
It's 1969, and Bowrings Downtown has a special offer.
They're selling NL superstars' LPs on the Arc Label for $1.99... in STEREO no less!
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It's 1969, and Bowrings Downtown has a special offer.
They're selling NL superstars' LPs on the Arc Label for $1.99... in STEREO no less!
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Airs first at Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM & chmr.ca.
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Airs first at Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM & chmr.ca.
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A tribute to two NL music legends who recently passed - Dr. Donald F. Cook & Ellis Coles.
Airs first
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at Noon NT Saturday in St. Johns & www.chmr.ca everywhere. For a schedule of all stations go to www.newfoundrecords.ca.
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A tribute to two NL music legends who recently passed - Dr. Donald F. Cook & Ellis Coles.
Airs first
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at Noon NT Saturday in St. Johns & www.chmr.ca everywhere. For a schedule of all stations go to www.newfoundrecords.ca.
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You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
We kick-off our season with a tribute to Corner Brook guitarist ROY PENNEY who passed in June.
Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, NL & www.chmr.ca.
For all stations & airtimes go to www.newfoundrecords.ca
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We kick-off our season with a tribute to Corner Brook guitarist ROY PENNEY who passed in June.
Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, NL & www.chmr.ca.
For all stations & airtimes go to www.newfoundrecords.ca
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In 1966, Newfoundland & Labrador's first "Come Home Year", RPM Weekly noted that BERT CUFF's "Island of Newfoundland" (aka "Cold Canadian Waters") and DICK NOLAN's "I'se The B'y" were regional hits.
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In 1966, Newfoundland & Labrador's first "Come Home Year", RPM Weekly noted that BERT CUFF's "Island of Newfoundland" (aka "Cold Canadian Waters") and DICK NOLAN's "I'se The B'y" were regional hits.
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So how popular was Trout River's ROY PAYNE in 1976?
Well, an ad by RCA Records in Canada's music industry magazine, RPM Weekly, had him right up there with Waylon Jennings, Jefferson Starship, Tony Bennett. and KC & The Sunshine Band to name a few!
So how popular was Trout River's ROY PAYNE in 1976?
Well, an ad by RCA Records in Canada's music industry magazine, RPM Weekly, had him right up there with Waylon Jennings, Jefferson Starship, Tony Bennett. and KC & The Sunshine Band to name a few!
In 2022 singer/songwriter/bass player DEREK PELLEY passed away. His bands included RED ISLAND & FIGGY DUFF. He also released a cassette tape of original songs - "Near Life Experience".
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In 2022 singer/songwriter/bass player DEREK PELLEY passed away. His bands included RED ISLAND & FIGGY DUFF. He also released a cassette tape of original songs - "Near Life Experience".
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According to President Trump, foreign countries and overseas businesses are eating the cost. But evidence shows that American consumers and businesses are paying for the tariffs the administration has implemented.
According to President Trump, foreign countries and overseas businesses are eating the cost. But evidence shows that American consumers and businesses are paying for the tariffs the administration has implemented.
In 1985, Geoff Meeker in The Newfoundland Herald wrote that Newfoundland entertainers were participating in benefit concerts and recordings to raise money for famine relief in Africa.
In 1985, Geoff Meeker in The Newfoundland Herald wrote that Newfoundland entertainers were participating in benefit concerts and recordings to raise money for famine relief in Africa.
In 1967 The Evening Telegram, St. John's NL, profiled one of Newfoundland & Labrador's most belove rock bands - THE DU-CATS!
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In 1967 The Evening Telegram, St. John's NL, profiled one of Newfoundland & Labrador's most belove rock bands - THE DU-CATS!
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In 1947, seventy-eight years ago, The St. John's Daily News announced that three new songs by ART SCAMMELL would soon be released on disc. This was before the vinyl era—these records were 78 rpm singles made of shellac!
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In 1947, seventy-eight years ago, The St. John's Daily News announced that three new songs by ART SCAMMELL would soon be released on disc. This was before the vinyl era—these records were 78 rpm singles made of shellac!
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In 1982, Geoff Meeker of The Newfoundland Herald reviewed BRUCE MOSS' debut album "The Islander".
The title track and "Your Last Goodbye" (about the Ocean Ranger tragedy) have since become modern classics.
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In 1982, Geoff Meeker of The Newfoundland Herald reviewed BRUCE MOSS' debut album "The Islander".
The title track and "Your Last Goodbye" (about the Ocean Ranger tragedy) have since become modern classics.
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In 1974, RPM Weekly reported that Newfoundlander HARRY BROWN will emcee the Canadian Open Championship Fiddle Contest. The finals will be broadcast across the country live by CBC Radio!
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In 1974, RPM Weekly reported that Newfoundlander HARRY BROWN will emcee the Canadian Open Championship Fiddle Contest. The finals will be broadcast across the country live by CBC Radio!
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It's also particularly despicable because it not only preys on the grief of mourning families, but the grifter also fucks with their memory of a loved-one by fabricating messages from the beyond.
It's also particularly despicable because it not only preys on the grief of mourning families, but the grifter also fucks with their memory of a loved-one by fabricating messages from the beyond.
In 1975 The St. John's Evening Telegram reported that free Lunch Hour Concerts on the lawn of The Arts & Culture Centre were a big success.
Performers include The Ron Hynes Trio & Frances Galgay.
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In 1975 The St. John's Evening Telegram reported that free Lunch Hour Concerts on the lawn of The Arts & Culture Centre were a big success.
Performers include The Ron Hynes Trio & Frances Galgay.
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In 1984, Canada's national music industry magazine, RPM Weekly, reported that the Bel Air label was celebrating its 7th anniversary. The label's founder and president was Newfoundlander, BOB COUSINS.
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In 1984, Canada's national music industry magazine, RPM Weekly, reported that the Bel Air label was celebrating its 7th anniversary. The label's founder and president was Newfoundlander, BOB COUSINS.
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In 1976, The Western Star reported that Claude Caines & others will develop a recording studio in Stephenville.
Caines said the studio will provide a place where Newfoundlanders can cut records without having to travel to the mainland!
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In 1976, The Western Star reported that Claude Caines & others will develop a recording studio in Stephenville.
Caines said the studio will provide a place where Newfoundlanders can cut records without having to travel to the mainland!
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In 1974, The St. John's Daily News wrote that JERRY ELI & The Jay-Lers had finished a tremendous week at The Strand Lounge, and were about to set out on tour of the province.
Jerry's real name is Eli Lee and he hails from Grand Bank, NL.
Where is he today?
In 1974, The St. John's Daily News wrote that JERRY ELI & The Jay-Lers had finished a tremendous week at The Strand Lounge, and were about to set out on tour of the province.
Jerry's real name is Eli Lee and he hails from Grand Bank, NL.
Where is he today?
In 1976, ROY PAYNE's single "Outlaw Heroes" was #8 on the country charts of Canada's RPM Weekly Magazine. It was his biggest national hit.
DOES ANYBODY KNOW ROY PAYNE'S WEREABOUTS TODAY?
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In 1976, ROY PAYNE's single "Outlaw Heroes" was #8 on the country charts of Canada's RPM Weekly Magazine. It was his biggest national hit.
DOES ANYBODY KNOW ROY PAYNE'S WEREABOUTS TODAY?
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In 1982 The Newfoundland Herald profiled singer MARGO ST. JOHN. She had recently released the single "Death On The Ice" which was composed by her aunt, Cassie Brown, and Cassie's daughter Christine.
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In 1982 The Newfoundland Herald profiled singer MARGO ST. JOHN. She had recently released the single "Death On The Ice" which was composed by her aunt, Cassie Brown, and Cassie's daughter Christine.
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