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RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED

PUBLISHED: July 26, 2023 | LAST UPDATED: August 28, 2023

“Ricky Nelson Remembered” is a unique multi-media entertainment event featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson’s hit songs (including “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man”, “Garden Party”) performed by Ricky’s own twin sons Matthew & Gunnar and includes never before seen big screen video footage of the NELSON family with interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson.

This show stars Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the identical twin sons of Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson and grandsons of ‘50s TV icons Ozzie & Harriet Nelson. When Matthew & Gunnar hit #1 on the Billboard with their rock band NELSON with their self-penned #1 mega hit “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love & Affection” it put the Nelson family in the Guinness Book of Worlds as the ONLY family in entertainment history with THREE generations of #1 HITMAKERS!

Tickets for this unforgettable experience are available now at ticketatlantic.com. Secure your spot for a night filled with classic rock hits and the spirit of a true music icon at Casino Nova Scotia on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Show starts at 7:30PM.

THE GLORIOUS SONS ANNOUNCE THE GLORY TOUR DATES IN THE MARITIMES, DEC. 6 – 9

Following the release of their brand-new single “Mercy Mercy” two-time JUNO Award-winning rock band The Glorious Sons have announced The Glory Tour. Kicking off in September and spanning 57 cities across North America, The Glory Tour features special guest The Blue StonesTickets go on sale this Friday, June 23 at 10 a.mat sonicconcerts.com and dates in the Maritimes include:

Dec. 6             Charlottetown, PE    Eastlink Centre
Dec. 7             Sydney, NS                Centre 200
Dec. 8             Moncton, NB             Casino New Brunswick
Dec. 9             Halifax, NS                 Scotiabank Centre

Earlier this month, The Glorious Sons delivered the resilient brand-new single “Mercy Mercy” in partnership with Warner Music Canada and ADA, along with the visualizer HERE. Sounding both familiar and unprecedented, “Mercy Mercy”’ displays a remarkably vivid sonic approach alongside, heartfelt lyricism while amplifying the multi-platinum certified band’s more anthemic and unapologetically ambitious side. Available on all major streaming platforms and radio now, the track was the most added song at both Alternative and Active Rock radio last week.

Of the single, lead singer / songwriter Brett Emmons shares, “Mercy Mercy is my own quiet little prayer. It’s me fighting through some twisted process of self-forgiveness and acceptance. It’s a glimpse into my inner dialogue, however hilarious or concerning that might sound. A friend told me that this album sounds like someone at war in their own mind. In that context, I think this song is about faith in oneself, and one’s future—even if the past is always still there.

Produced by Brett Emmons and Frederik Thaae “Mercy Mercy” is a testament to The Glorious Sons, and in particular Emmons, ability to conquer his own bullshit and let go of the harmful narratives one often serves rent free to their cerebral centre point. A reflection of the struggles one faces, the song dives into the depths of the human experience, exploring themes of redemption, vulnerability, and the relentless pursuit of personal growth.  With its spirited chorus, and vast depth of artistic input, ‘Mercy Mercy’ is a sonic journey that demands to be heard.

Hailing from Kingston, Ontario, The Glorious Sons have steadily pushed the boundaries of modern rock music – by consistently being deeply personal and wholly universal. Their previous releases have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success earning them multiple JUNO Awards, sold-out tours, and a dedicated global fanbase. “Mercy Mercy” marks the next milestone in the band’s career and serves as the first track off their fourth studio album Glory due out this fall.

Rock the Fiddle 2023 announces stellar musical line up for Sydney Waterfront in Cape Breton, August 10-12


(Sydney, NS) – Rock the Fiddle 2023 announced its full line up for the return of live music to
the Sydney Waterfront, Port of Sydney in Cape Breton, August 10-12, 2023.
The line up is as follows:

Thursday, August 10
Andre Pettipas and the Giants
Rock Ranger
Villages
Matt Mays

Friday, August 11
Men of the Deeps
The Privateers
Island Girls
Jimmy Rankin Band

Saturday, August 12
Jordyn Crocker
Hearts of Kin
RG Schaller and the Peacemakers

Fire Valley Fire
Serena Ryder

Tickets are available HERE
Weekend passes are $170 plus applicable service fee & tax and general admission day passes
are $70 plus applicable service fee & tax.
Gates open each evening at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. This is an all-ages event
with a licensed 19+ area.
For information on Rock the Fiddle 2023, go HERE
About Rock the Fiddle
The tradition of celebrating with live music on the Sydney Waterfront returns with the inaugural
Rock the Fiddle 2023. Designed to present the very best talent from the island alongside some
of Canada’s finest acts, this year’s event has the enthusiastic support of Cape Breton Music
Industry Cooperative, (CBMIC) and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The event
is presented by Rock the Fiddle Events.
Follow #rockthefiddle #rockthefiddle2023 socially:
Instagram: @rockthefiddle
Facebook: @rockthefiddle
Twitter: @rockthefiddle
TikTok: @rockthefiddle

Matt Mays, Neon Dreams, Jenn Grant Classified and Joel Plaskett Emergency to headline WILDFIRE RECOVERY CONCERT at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, June 9

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6 at 12 noon HERE

(Halifax, NS) – To help raise much needed funds to support those affected by the Nova Scotia wildfires, the Nova Scotia music industry is coming together to present a WILDFIRE RECOVERY CONCERT at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia this Friday, June 9 at 7pm. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way.

Performing artists:
Adam Baldwin & The Jenny Wren
Classified
Dave Sampson
Deedee Austin
Jah’Mila
Jenn Grant
Joe H. Henry
Joel Plaskett Emergency
Kim Harris
Matt Mays
Neon Dreams
Rankin MacInnis

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, June 6 at 12 noon and will be available online at ticketatlantic.com

Show time is 7 p.m. with doors at 6 p.m. All ages welcome.

“East Coasters come together in times of need. It’s just the way it goes. Family first. I’m looking forward to turning the Scotiabank Centre into a gigantic kitchen on Friday night to turn it up with some of the best talent in the land. See you all there!” – Matt Mays

“It’s hard to explain the devastation around these wildfires to our kids but at least we can show them that whenever there is a tragedy in our community, the best way to move forward is by coming together.” – Jenn Grant

“There are Nova Scotians badly in need as a result of these fires and our music community is, once again, moved to step up to help!” – Brookes Diamond

“Like everyone, we were all overwhelmed by the losses incurred by our fellow Nova Scotians, but very proud to see the outpouring of support by the music community to help on such short notice.” – Louis Thomas, Sonic Concerts Ltd.

The Wildfire Recovery Concert is co-produced by Sonic Concerts and Brookes Diamond Productions.

Concert Partners: Scotiabank Centre, Phillips Public Relations, Tour Tech East, II Eleven Backline Rental and The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax.

About United Way
United Way Halifax is a local impact organization bridging gaps for people experiencing poverty and marginalization in Nova Scotia. It changes lives by providing funding, creating solutions, partnering with others, and advocating for change.

GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING ICON SHANIA TWAIN ANNOUNCES BRAND NEW ALBUM QUEEN OF ME AND MASSIVE GLOBAL TOUR Album available everywhere on February 3, 2023

(Halifax, NS) – Gearing up for another monumental chapter, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history Shania Twain will release her new album, Queen of Me, on February 3, 2023. It notably stands out as her sixth original full-length offering, first record since 2017, and official debut for her new label partner Republic Nashville, a division of Republic Records.

On November 14th at 3pm PT/6pm ET, Shania will join celebrated TV personality Nancy O’Dell for TalkShopLive where fans can hear stories around the making of Queen of Me and pre-order special autographed editions of the album and special box sets. Link HERE.

To celebrate this next era in style, she will also embark on a global 49-date Queen of Me Tour, produced by Live Nation. The tour marks the first-time fans around the world will get to see the queen in all her glory in nearly five years, following a highly successful Vegas residency run. Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Breland, Robyn Ottolini, Priscilla Block, and Mickey Guyton will be joining Shania on select dates throughout the tour.

The Queen of Me Tour kicks off on Friday, April 28th at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA and makes stops across North America and Europe in Vancouver, Denver, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, London, Dublin and more before wrapping up on September 26th at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, UK.

“Let’s go girls..”, the Queen has returned.

See Shania live at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax on Monday, June 12 and the Avenir Centre in Moncton on Wednesday, June 14.

TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Friday, November 4th at 10 a.m. local time.

Tickets for the Halifax show will be available online at ticketatlantic.comevenko.ca and livenation.com.

Tickets for the Moncton show will be available online at avenircentre.comevenko.ca and livenation.com.

PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the North American leg of the Queen of Me Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, November 1st at 10am local time until Thursday, November 3rd at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit: citientertainment.com

Additionally, Shania and Live Nation have announced that $1 of every ticket purchased to Shania’s “Queen Of Me” Tour will be donated to SKC. Established in 2010 by Shania Twain, SKC provides services that promote positive change in children’s lives in times of crises and economic hardship. SKC provides children with one-on-one consultations, academic support, and group activities, as well as nutritious snacks and meal programs where needed, all while in the safe, confidence-building environment that is the Shania Kids Can Clubhouse. These children are learning the skills to cope with and overcome family hardships which, in turn improves their ability to succeed in school. For more information about Shania Kids Can, please visit: shaniakidscan.com

ALBUM: Pre-order/Pre-save Queen of Me HERE.

She excitedly heralds the highly anticipated album with a new song entitled “Last Day of Summer. Listen to “Last Day of Summer” HERE. The track unfolds as a nostalgic and cinematic anthem set in the final moments of everyone’s favorite season. Delicate guitar melts into a steady beat and big screen-worthy strings as she nostalgically recalls, “The last time we were together the first thing I remember every time September comes.

Shania will make it feel like summer forever, like only she can…

SHANIA TWAIN ‘QUEEN OF ME’ 2023 TOUR DATES
4/28     Spokane, WA             Spokane Arena ^
4/29     Seattle, WA                Climate Pledge Arena ^
5/02     Vancouver, BC           Rogers Arena ^
5/03     Vancouver, BC           Rogers Arena ^
5/05     Edmonton, AB            Rogers Place ^
5/06     Edmonton, AB            Rogers Place ^
5/09     Calgary, AB                Scotiabank Saddledome ^
5/10     Calgary, AB                Scotiabank Saddledome ^
5/12     Saskatoon, SK            SaskTel Centre ^
5/14     Winnipeg, MB             Canada Life Centre ^
5/16     Madison, WI               Kohl Center #
5/17     St Paul, MN                Xcel Energy Center #

Sting has Halifax crowd wrapped around his finger.

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It sure has been awhile since the legendary Sting has been in Halifax.  In 1986 Sting and his wife Trudi Stylehad were on their way home for Christmas on a flight from New York to London when the pilot had to make an emergency landing when Trudi took sick.

Fast forward almost thirty-six years later, Sting finally made his return, this time under much better circumstances.  After  opening with the Police classic “Message in a Bottle”, Sting took a minute and thanked the local doctors and nurses of Halifax for helping save his wife’s life.

Sporting a bright orange t-shirt and black jeans the 70-year-old then took the capacity crowd on musical journey.  For nearly two hours the 17-time grammy award winner weaved through his set-list that was composed of hit after hit, making the night one big sing-along for the fans.

This show will go down has a Halifax classic.  Scotiabank Centre concert goers expressed their satisfaction online during and after the show confirming that Sting is truly a musical icon, a legend that shouldn’t be missed in this lifetime.

If you missed Monday’s show you still have a chance to catch Sting when he returns to the east coast of Canada this September with dates in Moncton and St. John’s.
STING – Moncton – September 13, 2022. Tickets
STING – St. Johns – September 16, 2022. Tickets
Sting’s latest album, The Bridge, showcases his prolific and diverse songwriting prowess. Representing various stages and styles from throughout his unrivaled career and drawing inspiration from genres including rock n’ roll, jazz, classical music and folk, the eclectic album features Sting’s quintessential sound on pop-rock tracks such as the album’s opening rock salvo “Rushing Water” and the upbeat, whistle-driven earworm “If It’s Love.” To explore the album, please visit the interactive hub: http://thebridge.sting.com.
SETLIST
Message in a Bottle
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
Englishman in New York
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
If It’s Love
For Her Love
Loving You
Rushing Water
I Hung My Head
Fields of Gold
Brand New Day
Shape of My Heart / Lucid Dreams
Wrapped Around Your Finger
Walking on the Moon/Get Up, Stand Up
So Lonely / No Woman No Cry
Desert Rose
King of Pain
Every Breath You Take
Roxanne / It Don’t Mean a Thing
Driven to Tears
The Bridge

JAAN ARDEN LIVE

Atlantic Canada Shows

May 16 – Avenir Centre – Moncton
 May 17 – Scotiabank Centre – Halifax
May 18 – Credit Union Place – Summerside

(Halifax, NS) – Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and author, Jann Arden kicks off her national cross-Canada tour Jann Arden Live! in Atlantic Canada this month with shows in Moncton, May 16, Halifax, May 17 and Summerside, May 18.

Tickets for the Moncton show are available at the Avenir Centre Box Office (150 Canada Street) and online at ticketmaster.caavenircentre.comevenko.ca and livenation.com

Tickets for the Halifax show are available online at ticketatlantic.comevenko.ca and livenation.com

Tickets for the Summerside show are available at the Credit Union Place Box Office (511 Notre Dame St.), by calling 1-855-790-1245 and online at cupevents.caevenko.ca and livenation.com

Shows begin at 8 p.m. with doors at 7 p.m.

In 2021, Arden was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the 50th Annual Juno Awards Broadcast. With accolades that include 19 top ten singles, eight JUNO Awards and 10 SOCAN Awards, Arden is a beloved Canadian musical artist and personality. Jann released a greatest hits album; Hits & Other Gems in 2020 on Universal Music, including her big hits and exclusive performance of the Cure’s Lovesong, featuring Scott Helman.

Jann Arden’s hit comedy series, JANN, returned to CTV for season three, where she stars as a fictionalized version of herself. Arden’s podcast, THE JANN ARDEN PODCAST is available weekly on iHeartRadio Canada and everywhere podcasts are found.

Arden has written four books, the most recent being the Canadian bestseller Feeding My Mother – Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as My Mom Lives with Memory Loss and is set to release a fifth book later this year.

JANN ARDEN LIVE! TOUR

May 16 – Moncton, NB, Avenir Centre
May 17 – Halifax, NS, Scotiabank Centre

May 18 – Summerside, PE, Credit Union Place
May 20 – Montreal, QC, MTELUS
May 21 – Kingston, ON, Leon’s Centre
May 24 – Toronto, ON, Massey Hall
May 25 – Toronto, ON, Massey Hall
May 27 – St. Catharines, ON, Meridian Centre
May 28 – London, ON, Budweiser Gardens
May 30 – Hamilton, ON, FirstOntario Concert Hall
May 31 – Kitchener, ON, Centre in the Square
June 6 – Winnipeg, MB, Club Regent Casino **
June 7 – Winnipeg, MB, Club Regent Casino **
June 8 – Saskatoon, SK, TCU Place
June 10 – Calgary, AB, Grey Eagle Casino **
June 11 – Enoch, AB, River Cree Casino **
June 13 – Penticton, BC, South Okanagan Event Centre
June 14 – Vancouver, BC, The Orpheum
**not an evenko & Live Nation show

Follow Jann Arden:
Website | Twitter | Instagram Facebook

Promoting his new album, Parallel Lines Robert Thomas and his band the session men will tour The Maritimes, April & May 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Halifax, NS) – Promoting his new album Parallel Lines, New Brunswick-based singer-songwriter
Robert Thomas, and his band the session men will tour their acoustic roots-folk-Americana
show throughout The Maritimes, April & May 2022.

Upcoming shows include:
April 23 Fredericton, NB – Grimross Brewing
April 28 Halifax, NS – The Carleton
April 29 New Glasgow, NS – The Monarch Café
April 30 Moncton, NB – Empress Theatre
May 7 Fredericton, NB – Gallery 78 – ECMA 2022 weekend
May 13 Florenceville, NB – Second Wine Music Centre
May 28 Baie Verte, NB – Le Chat Bleu

For tickets and show details, visit: robertthomasandthesessionmen.com

Originally from Halifax and currently living in New Brunswick, Robert Thomas is long-time
published songwriter with Capital/EMI and has written songs for Kenny Rogers, Bonnie Raitt, Joe
Cocker, Sheena Easton, The Dixie Chicks, and Roch Voisine to name a few. His band the
session men, featuring New Brunswick musicians: Ray Legere on fiddle/mandolin/guitar/backing
vocals, Jon Arseneau on guitar/backing vocals, and Maxime Forbes on keyboards/backing
vocals have collectively played with talents such as Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, Doc Watson, Rita
MacNeil, The Rankins, Natalie MacMaster, Michelle Shocked and The Chieftains.

Performing all original material from Thomas’ extensive publishing repertoire, the show blends
evocative song writing, consummate multi-instrument musicianship and a visually interesting and
energetic stage presence into memorable performances that always entertain.

“Impressive musicianship, so clean, so solid, and full of life and energy. I love ‘em.”

Barbara Cloyd – Host, The Bluebird Café, Nashville

“Highly recommended.”
The Americana Music Association

For more information, visit: robertthomasandthesessionmen.com

Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest provides update on current health and tour.

East Coast Live
Folks. Sean McKenna here stepping in for Allan Zilkowsky of East Coast Live. We have Richie Faulkner
from Judas Priest. Sir, thank you for doing this!

Richie Faulkner
It’s a pleasure. A Pleasure and an honor to be with you here in the beautiful frozen Nova Scotia. It’s a
beautiful day here, and we’re looking forward to playing for you guys in a couple of days. And it’s a
pleasure to be here.

East Coast Live
And you will be playing, right? You will be playing. We know this?

Richie Faulkner
Absolutely. Yeah. We’re resting up. Obviously. We know the story. Yesterday we had to unfortunately,
cancel the show. And the reason for that is so that we can preserve our health and get better. Rob has
got a bit of a cold, so we can preserve our health, get back on track and do the rest of the shows in
Canada. So, yeah, that’s what we’re aiming to do.

East Coast Live
That’s perfect, and you know best wishes to him because I know anytime you get a sniffle, they’re saying
it’s COVID. So you got to be careful of that thing, right?

Richie Faulkner
Absolutely. Obviously, these guys have been doing it for 50 years. I’ve been doing it for a few years with
them. Even if you don’t tour as a musician, we all get sick from time to time. And it’s going to happen
when you’;re on the road. It’s a rigorous schedule and even pre COVID now post COVID, so to speak, you
gonna catch bugs and stuff like that. It’s just part of the life we live. And obviously, being a singer, if it was
me or Ian Scott or Andy, I think we could maybe just hammer through it. But obviously when your
instrument is your voice, it’s a bit harder to do. So he”s resting up. He’s resting his voice and he’s on some
meds and he’s going to get through it.

East Coast Live
The best to him. And obviously, when you have that voice, you got to be very respectful of it because it’s
such a distinctive voice.

East Coast Live
So not to come at you with the 2000th question about your health, but you had a setback there. Are you
finding that with the COVID thing, being back on the road, you got to be a little extra careful or can you
just handle yourself, business as usual. How’s that going for you?

Richie Faulkner
Well, I think everyone’s got to be vigilant. Obviously, the lockdowns and restrictions are kind of being
relaxed around the world. So in one respect, you can be a bit more relaxed, but in another respect,
because they’ve been relaxed, you’ve got to be a bit more vigilant. It’s a bit of both, really. It’s nice that it’s
been relaxed because we can now enjoy live music again and to see the fans and the looks on their faces
to be experiencing, in our case, heavy metal shows again, live heavy metal show is fantastic. And it’s
great for us again as well, to be able to deliver a live heavy metal show and see the looks on those fans
faces and be part of that live heavy metal community again, it’s fantastic. But obviously I don’t think it’;s
gone away completely yet. We’re still hearing of cases here and there, so we’ve got to be somewhat
careful. Depends what you listen to, what kind of sources you listen to, but you’ve got to be somewhat
vigilant. But again, I think it’s got to the point where everyone’s living their lives, but kind of using common
sense in terms of being safe again.

East Coast Live
Because I’m sure you got to be to the point where, oh my god, one more question about what happened
to me, but it seemed like it happened and we get the when it happened and then we see you out there
playing and then it just seemed to know where you were good, but there was probably a long period of
time where you went through some stuff to get back to where you’re at. I have a bandmate, I play music
myself. He just had open heart surgery last Wednesday and he’s going through a very rough time, so that
must have been for you, very draining,

Richie Faulkner
Definitely.. And I think people handle it differently, and I think I’ve spoken to people. There’s a whole
community of people that have had open heart surgery for different reasons. You know, mine wasn’t so
much the heart, it was the mechanics around it. So people have it for different reasons. They recovered
differently or their recovery period is longer, or their age affects them differently or their health that they
were in affects their recovery period. I was very fortunate in relation to some people that I’ve spoken to in
the community. I recovered fairly quickly and I just had in my mind that I wanted to get back out on the
road and do these dates and get back on the horse, so to speak. And I don’t know if that was a naive
thing. I don’t know if I knew how serious my condition could be or how serious I needed to take the
recovery, but it works for me, if you know what I mean. I had these dates. I was given the go ahead by the
surgeons. I had these dates, we put these dates up on the calendar and I just focused on those, really.

Richie Faulkner
I went through the cardiac rehab, got my heart strong and all the mechanics strong and everything like
that and just went for it. And again, I don’t know if that was a naive mindset to have, but it seems to work
and I feel strong and obviously there are precautions that I have to take moving forward and medications
and stuff like that, but I seem to be doing well on the road and it seems to be working fine.

East Coast Live
Well, I have to think for the mental health to be able to get back out when everything was shut down. You
weren’t able to play and then you had that setback. I mean, I think mental health wise, it’s got to be a
great thing to get up there and see thousands of people back in a Stadium?

Richie Faulkner
1000% yeah. I Mean, to be out after COVID last year, through rehearsals, we don’t band rehearsals, and
then we did production rehearsals and we were getting closer and closer to getting on the plane and
actually getting out to the US until we were in the US. We were actually on tour after COVID and three
weeks in, I was the one to kind of put the brakes on and it was quite upsetting, really, and it was exciting
to be out. As I said, it was a release for us to be out again playing and obviously for the fans as well, to be
out experiencing live music and to put the brakes on was kind of no pun intended. It was kind of
heartbreaking to put the brakes on not only for me and the band, but for the crew as well. The crew were
relying on working and everything like that, but it was out of my hands, really. And it’s just good to be back
again doing those dates that we promised, that we were going to fulfill and now look into the future,
moving on into 2022. We look into Europe and then dates beyond that.

Richie Faulkner
So it’s an incredible feeling.

East Coast Live
Well, it says something about that organization, not to cast you aside, but I mean, if they really wanted to,
they could have called somebody up and said, hey, look, he’s down for a few weeks, a few months. Let’s
keep it going. But they chose not to. They chose, all for one, one for all. Get you better. I guess what
that’s saying is after being in the band for the period of time that you have your focal point of the band
now, is that a fair statement?

Richie Faulkner
I couldn’t speak for them, really. That’s what they chose to do. It was an honor, really, that they chose to
wait for me. They gave me the support, really, and chose to wait and they could have got someone else
in. But as you said, they chose to wait until I was ready. And it was always when I was ready and when

we were looking at rescheduling these dates, it was always about when I was going to be ready. Am I
sure? Are the surgeons okay with me doing it? And they were always checking in with me to make sure I
was okay. And to this day, really, they always check in and the production manager always checks in and
just make sure I’m okay. I’m feeling okay. And it’s been supportive all the way through, really.

East Coast Live
That’s fantastic. I had a friend of mine that saw you guys in West Virginia, I guess a week, a week and a
half ago, and he’s a singer, guitar player, and he made a really funny comment. Obviously your name
people know your name and he said it was the first time that he saw you play live knew you by reputation
was blown away by how you played and that’s not me sitting here giving you an ass kissing sort of
sentiment. But he was very surprised. Do you tend to get that a lot? People just kind of pigeonhole you as
a guy that came into Judas priest and they don’t understand hey, you’re a talented player as well.

Richie Faulkner
I don’t know really. I mean, obviously I’ve been in the band for over ten years now, but I don’t think you
can take for granted that you still can play to people that haven’t seen me with a band. And not only that,
sometimes we play places that the band haven’t played before often, or as I said at all, sometimes I think
we played New Zealand a few years ago and the band had never played there. So you can’t take that for
granted, really. So you’re always planning to either a new fan or a new city or a new country and you can
never take that for granted that someone is going to see you for the first.

Richie Faulkner
And you’re up there upholding that legacy. And I think it’s a great legacy. And the legacy was there before
me for 40 years. So you can never take that for granted. So it’s an incredible one that your friend thought
that, tell him thank you for me.

East Coast Live
I will, for sure.

East Coast Live
I don’t want to hit you with the cheesy question, but I mean, you’re there ten plus years. They’ve been a
band for almost 50 years. Do you ever get tired of playing those songs?

Richie Faulkner
Yeah, I hate it, man. It’s the worst (laughing). No, it’s cliche. But those songs take on a different kind of
character every night based on their great songs anyway. But when you play them live to a different
audience every night, it becomes a different experience. I think it’s the same for the audience. You can go

and see a band for ten shows ten nights in a row, and it will be a different experience every night. I think
it’s the same for us. Plus there’s two albums worth of songs to choose from that I’ve been involved in as
well now. So obviously that takes on a different experience as well. When you’ve had a hand in creating
some of those songs that become people’s favorites as well, sometimes. And that’s an incredible as well.
So no, they don’t get boring. I mean, you got like The Sentinel, Victim of Changes. And again, it’s about
holding that legacy that means so much to so many people and the looks on their faces and when they’ve
got their horns in the air and they’re singing along with you, you become part of the whole experience
yourself.

East Coast Live
So you may or may not know this, but I mean, this part of the world. So there’s a huge following of metal
in Atlantic, Canada. It probably started in 1984 when Iron Maiden came here with Twisted Sister and kind
of went on from there.

East Coast Live

But you guys have a huge following here.

East Coast Live
I believe you’ve been here one other time before when things were postponed. Social media here was
just like, oh, not another concert. Everybody is super excited about this concert on Thursday night.

East Coast Live
Are you guys aware of the following that you have in this part of the world?

Richie Faulkner
When people like you tell us about it, we’ve made more aware. I think we haven’t been here for now,
seven years. I think we were here on the Redeemer of Souls tour. I think we were here in Macedon and
we didn’t make it here on the Epitaph tour. But every time we come up to Canada, we are kind of made
aware of how much heavy metal and Judas Priest. And as you said, heavy metal in general means up in
Canada, you can always tell when you cross the border into Canada and the audience reaction, this isn't
to put down the US in any way. But you can always tell there’s a slight shift in energy when you get out to
Canada and you think what’s happened to you? We’re in Canada. There’s a slight shift in energy which is
always a welcome one. Everyone seems a bit more unhinged up here in a good way.

East Coast Live
The other good thing too is if you carry US dollars, you come up across the border while you get to buy a
lot more stuff up here in Canada, right?

Richie Faulkner
Yeah, a lot more made from Europe to take back down. Everyone’s nice and kind up here. Everyone
seems in a good mood but now it’s evident really how much respect people have for metal up here and
it’s a great thing. It’s good to be back.

East Coast Live
So you guys get a couple of days before your show.

East Coast Live
I’m not going to say where you are. We’re going to keep that secret. But what are your plans over the next
couple of days? Because everybody thinks they read the stories of your where rock and roll is huge
partying thing. They don’t understand actually how regimented your schedule is and how intense it is.
What do you plan on doing for the next couple of days before the show?

Richie Faulkner
Well, we’ve got a couple of days off and if anyone’s been paying attention to the rock press, we’ve had
some illness in the band. Rob’s got a bit of a cold. So we’re going to take a couple of days for Rob to
recuperate and get ready for the show. And in the meantime, where we are at the moment, there’s some
good seafood, apparently. So I’m a big fan of seafood. We are by the coast so we’re going to do some
exploring. I usually try and find some local guitar stores and music stores and see if there’s anything that I
haven’t got anything I need in the local guitar stores. In terms of guitars and stuff like that, that’s basically
it, really. But mainly try and recuperate, get Rob back to health and give 1000% on Thursday.

East Coast Live
Fantastic. And again, Very nice to meet you. I hope you guys enjoy your stay in Atlantic Canada while
you’re here.

Richie Faulkner
Thanks very much.

East Coast Live
Mr. Ritchie Faulkner. It’s been a pleasure.

 

Richie Faulkner

You too, man. Take it easy.

 

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