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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo: Talent comes from every corner of globe

Truro News

Published: Jun 26 at 8:03 a.m.

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo enters its middle age in a big way this week, celebrating its 40th anniversary with one of its splashiest shows yet.

Running from now until July 2 at Scotiabank Centre, the annual pageant of pomp and circumstance Monday afternoon held a sneak preview of a handful of the dozens of acts taking part, with a mix of military musical precision, graceful dance, impressive acrobatics, and rock and roll South Pacific-style on the ukulele.

Estevan Concert Series announces 2018-19 lineup

David Willberg. Estevan Mercury. MAY 4, 2018 10:15 AM. 

Even though it’s been just a few weeks since the final concert of their most recent season, the Estevan Arts Council (EAC) is already promoting the 2018-19 season for the Estevan Concert Series through Stars for Saskatchewan.

Acclaimed Cape Breton musician Heather Rankin headlines at Celtfest

Heather Rankin is a songwriter, singer and a 2018 Juno nominee for “A Fine Line”.

After twenty-five years of performing with her siblings, Heather Rankin comes into her own with “A Fine Line”, her debut solo record. This is Rankin like you have never heard her before, breaking away from The Rankin Family’s signature sound, and forging her own musical legacy with her poetic,

Ten 2017 Christmas Albums Worth Checking Out

Music Canada Blog.

It’s been proven that a good Christmas album, even though it contains songs that have been covered hundreds of times over the years, can sell very well. As the folks who celebrate the holiday yearn for fresh interpretations by their favourite artists to listen to while they wrap gifts and decorate the tree, we present 10 Canadian artist Christmas albums released in the past couple of months. These are listed alphabetically by title. Hopefully one of these will appeal to you.

Heather Rankin bringing holiday cheer to Glasgow Square

The News. 

Heather Rankin will be performing at Glasgow Square Theatre on Friday evening. 

Christmas in the Rankin family home, like their lives, was filled with music.

Heather Rankin remembers as a child the joy of singing in the church choir with her sisters and her first Boxing Day ceilidh at the Mabou Hall.

“It was always an exciting thing,” she said. “It was a social outing.”

She hopes to spread a little holiday cheer in Pictou County this year as she brings some new and old songs to Glasgow Square Theatre on Friday at 8 p.m.

‘It’s an easier way to connect with people’: Heather Rankin on upcoming show at Grace United Church in Digby

The Digby County Courier. By James Mallory james.mallory@tricountyvanguard.ca

Maritime performer talks about her latest tour, solo work and love for Christmas music

DIGBY, N.S. – Since beginning her Maritime tour on Dec. 1, Heather Rankin has been reminded of all the reasons she chose a musical path many years ago.

Rankin is part of the Maritime Christmas 2017 tour featuring Tomato Tomato, Dave Gunning and Ray Legere. On Dec. 20, the group will perform in Digby at the Grace United Church and Rankin couldn’t be more excited.

“It’s a really fun group of people,” she said by telephone interview.

CM Radio – Dec. 6, 2017 – Holiday Music with Heather Rankin & Sultans of String

Canadian Musician Radio. 

We’re getting into the holiday spirit this week as we welcome Heather Rankin and Sultans of String on the program. Heather Rankin is fresh from the release of Imagine, her solo Christmas collection featuring some holiday favourites and fresh new compositions. She talks about how the John Lennon song that inspired the album’s name (and appears as its final track) is fitting for the holidays, how the season contributed to her and her family’s musical upbringing, and more. Then, Sultans of String frontman Chris McKhool talks about his band’s eclectic new holiday release,

Holiday gift guide: essentials from Canadian artists

Canadian Beats.

By Cassandra Popescu on December 6, 2017

The holidays are finally here! If you’re like me, you’ve been obsessing over peppermint mochas and plotting gift ideas before Halloween was even over. But if you’re just starting to get your gift ideas together or are looking for the perfect present, consider picking up these items from some of our favourite Canadian artists.