Sean Conway
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Sean Conway
@sconjin.bsky.social
Avondale, NL
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Today (Oct 25) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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October 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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1. Reagan’s speech is real

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
October 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Today (Oct 10) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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October 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Saturday (Sep 27), NFR salutes SANDY MORRIS on his 60 years as a performing musician.

Airs first at Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM & chmr.ca.

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September 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Tomorrow (Sep 20) on NFRRH...

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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September 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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I believe this to my core. They're using trans people as a test case to dismantle individual rights in the US.
Trans rights are not the rights of a tiny minority, trans rights are everyone’s rights to self-determination, control of our bodies, and a society where opportunity and aesthetics are not restricted by sex assigned at birth

You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
September 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Today(Sept. 6) on NewFoundRecords...

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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September 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Today (Aug 29) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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August 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Today (Aug 28) in #NLMusicHistory...

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!
August 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Today (Apr 27) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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August 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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When tariffs are tacked on to many imported goods, someone’s got to foot the bill.

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.
‘Sneakflation’: How Trump’s tariffs are gradually raising costs for American consumers | CNN Business
When tariffs are tacked on to many imported goods, someone’s got to foot the bill.
www.cnn.com
August 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Remembering today when pro-GOP media erupted with outrage over Kamala Harris' warning that Trump had plans to militarize the national guard and deploy them on the streets of US cities. Indeed, he had such plans. And now he's implementing them.
August 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Today (Aug 24) in #NLMusicHistory...

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.
August 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Today (Aug 23) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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August 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Today (Aug 18) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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August 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Today (Aug 14) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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August 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Today (Aug 17) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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August 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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This is a well-established grift with a long history.

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.
From Queen’s Park to the spirit world? Former MPP Rima Berns-McGown has traded politics for intuitive mediumship — and she’s not shy about it. “I’m now fearless,” she tells @spaikin.bsky.social. “This is what I do now.”
How this former MPP found a new life communicating with the dead | TVO Today
Rima Berns-McGown was an academic who did one term at Queen's Park. Now she says she can help you connect with your long-lost loved ones.
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August 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Today (Aug 12) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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August 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Today (Aug 11) in #NLMusicHistory...

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.

#CanadianCountryMusic #BelAir #EddieEastman
August 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Today (July 24) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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July 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Today (Aug 9) in #NLMusicHistory...

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?
August 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Today (July 31) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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July 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Today (Aug 7) in #NLMusicHistory...

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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August 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM