Profile of Justin Brake

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• Songstress describes writing lyrics as way of...
  “The amazing thing about teaching (Grade 1) is that you’re responsible for all the curriculum, so you’re not just specializing in history or ...
• Occupy Newfoundland organizers plan Saturday rally...
  “If I lost my job right now I’d probably have to put my house on the market. I know they couldn’t fire me for this, but they could find another ...
• Feel good band coming to Newfoundland
  When musicians land a reality TV show gig and then, due to exposure, talent or both, land a recording contract, record an album and go on tour, ...
• Love of home fosters musician’s talent
  “Like many I’ve sort of had the push and pull to leave, though, since I’ve started touring I haven’t really wanted to as much because I love this ...
• 54-40 — 30 and loving it
  It’s hard to believe they’ve been at it for so long but 54-40 is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.Few would argue the Vancouver veteran ...
• City’s new bike plan stirs questions, cautious...
  It’s been four years since the prospect of turning St. John’s into a more transport-egalitarian city became a good possibility. Now, after more ...
• New album a carnival for the senses
  Some musicians tone it down as they mature artistically and otherwise in life. But Mark Bragg isn’t like most musicians. On Sept. 13 the St. ...
• Painting with music and poetry
  A group of local musicians is about to raise the curtain on a debut album that perhaps belongs equally to poetry section bookstore shelves as it ...
• Tied up in red tape
  Like so many Palestinian refugees, Hussein Al Haijaa never returned to his homeland. He never saw his children marry, never held a grandchild in ...
• Peeking behind the doors
  When was the last time you passed that mysterious building that always seems to pique your curiosity?This weekend the Newfoundland Historic ...
• Donations pour in for victim of theft
  An American visitor whose motorcycle was stolen from a plaza parking lot on Ropewalk Lane Monday evening has received an outpouring of support ...
• Tourist’s beloved motorcycle stolen
  Molly Nelson parked her motorcycle outside the Blockbuster Video on Ropewalk Lane in St. John’s around 8 p.m. Monday, thinking she’d just be gone ...
• The sound of catharsis
  If it offends you or incites discomfort, welcome to Monsterbator’s social experiment by way of a musical experience designed to optimize ...
• Art marathon hits its stride
  There’s nothing more exciting for St. John’s thriving visual arts community than this.The 12th annual Art Marathon Festival, which runs Aug. ...
• Cousins’ brave journey in life and song
  It’s been almost two years since Rose Cousins released her introspective and emotional sophomore album “The Send Off,” a collection of songs that ...
• From the rocky barrens to the deep dark woods
  Sometimes when things don’t go as planned they go better. This is the case for Placentia-native and songwriter Steve Haley who, in 2009, ...
• The Trews momentum brings them back to N.L.
  They came together in Nova Scotia and found success in Ontario, but it will be something of a homecoming when The Trews return to the island for ...
• ‘Ship of Sirens’ hoping to lure you in
  “Sirens are very powerful, mythological creatures. These beautiful women with their smoky voices lure sailors and sea-faring men,” says Joanna ...
• George Street Festival invests in big-name bands
  It's no secret. George Street is a place for drinking, eating, dancing, picking up (people and things), and socializing. All the usual ...
• City shows its Pride
  The raising of the rainbow flag outside St. John’s City Hall at noon today will mark the launch of what could be the biggest event in support of ...
• Deeper meanings
  It’s a chilly, damp and foggy Tuesday morning at Cape Spear, and there’s no sun in sight.Still, a group of about 30 has gathered for a sunrise ...
• From dream to reality
  Four years ago Katie Power had a dream. She envisioned a big log cabin-like centre somewhere along the East Coast Trail, and ...
• Old Man Luedecke’s search for honesty
  Chris Luedecke, 35 and a father-to-be, is at the hospital with his wife Teresa for an ultrasound to check in on the twins when my call comes in. ...
• Singer/songwriter all about the action
  Al Tuck always seems to be shrouded in a cloud of mystery. For some time the 45-year-old songwriter from P.E.I has been the curious subject of ...
• Farmers’ market eyes expansion
  The St. John’s Farmers’ Market is heading into its fourth season on an all-time high. Last year it witnessed record attendance, in November was ...
• Independent streak
  It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Six years ago, up-and-coming Edmonton songwriter Ann Vriend was on the verge of mainstream success by way of a ...
• Gros Morne subject of artists’ affection
  Group of Seven painter Lawren Harris once referred to art as “a realm of life between our mundane world and the world of the spirit.” The ...
• Jenn Grant marches on
  One listen to Jenn Grant’s new album and you’re either sporting a smile or dancing on the spot, or both. That’s because the past two years of the ...
• Epp returns with songs from Amoria
  Matt Epp could be counting his blessings, but he would rather take them on the road.The 30-year-old Winnipeg songwriter will return to ...
• At the heart of their art
  Phoebe Kreutz’s career is a bit of a paradox. She never fashioned herself a performer, at least not the songwriting, singing type.Yet the New ...