Spotlight on Music
Date: Aug 14
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Enjoy performances by local outstanding musicians as they fill The Rooms with music and songs from our province’s rich musical history. Be prepared to sing along, tap your toes or just sit back and delight in the moment. This is a free, drop in event.
July 29 – Sherry Ryan
On her fifth album, Shout for More, Sherry Ryan blends folk-pop with country and Irish-Newfoundland roots, affirming her place among Atlantic Canada's beloved singer-songwriters. Her pure voice, adorned with lush arrangements by producer Mark Neary, carries each song's soul into listeners' hearts. Born in Middle Cove, NL, Sherry's acclaimed career includes accolades from the ECMA, MusicNL, and CBC. Compared to Lucinda Williams and John Prine, her vocal style is unforgettable. Her 2018 release, Wreckhouse, featured the celebrated single "Stop the Trains." Shout for More showcases her fresh energy, new stories, and ability to captivate audiences.
AUGUST 2024
August 2 and August 30 - Port-Aux-Poutines:
Port-Aux-Poutines is a MusicNL Award winning French-Canadian duo based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, formed by Jenna Maloney and Axel Belgarde. Since 2022, Port-Aux-Poutines fuses French-Canadian and Newfoundland musical traditions. Through original songs, folk songs, as well as translations of Newfoundland songs, the band celebrates the diversity of French-Canadian culture, tells stories and legends of the province, and celebrates the heritage of Francophonie in Newfoundland.
August 5 - Andrew Kagumba
Andrew Kagumba is a PhD student in Ethnomusicology at The Memorial University of Newfoundland. He also holds a PhD in Music Education from Texas Tech University. Born and raised in Uganda, Andrew's creative output is deeply influenced by the rich musical heritage of his Ganda culture
August 7, 14, and 28 - Jim Payne
From Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland, Jim Payne is a leading performer and collector of Newfoundland traditional music. The multi-instrumentalist and singer, who has performed on six continents, is also one of the province's most prolific songwriters, known for creating musical mosaics that portray the lives of coastal people living on the edge of the Northwest Atlantic.
August 9 and August 21 - Maria Cherwick
Violinist and fiddler Maria Cherwick enjoys a diverse career, from symphony orchestras, to touring internationally with her Ukrainian speed-folk band, The Kubasonics. Twice named MusicNL “Side Musician of the Year” as well as “Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year”, Maria maintains a busy performing schedule, dividing her time between several country, folk and bluegrass bands, and is highly sought after as a session musician. This year, Maria released her first solo fiddle album (self-titled) with her band Jockey Special.
August 12, 19, and 26 - Ana and Eric
Ana & Eric are a Brazilian duo based in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador. Having performed in Brazil, Europe, and Canada, Ana & Eric offer a unique combination of Brazilian bossa nova and North American indie-folk. In 2020, the duo released two singles “Hope" and "Lights My Way" as well as their self-titled debut EP, which earned them one nomination at the 2021 ECMA Awards, and three nominations at the 2021 MusicNL Awards. In 2023, the duo released their debut album “Our House From Here” and the singles “I Can See Our House From Here” and “Manhã de Abril" (April Morning), which have received wide coverage in Brazil, Portugal, and Canada. The album was nominated as the 2024 Global Recording of The Year at the ECMA and received three 2023 MusicNL Award nominations.
August 16 and August 23 - Adrian House
Adrian House is a bilingual singer-songwriter from St. John's, NL. His music is an exciting, passionate journey through styles of folk, jazz and rock. Pêcheur de rêves, his first album in French, was released in June 2024, supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Events & Programs
Join us for an afternoon with Joe Goudie.
The land trappers of Labrador—primarily Innu, Inuit, and settler hunters—lived off the land by trapping animals like fox, marten, and beaver for food and fur.
Using snowshoes, sleds, and later snowmobiles, they followed long traplines through the wilderness, staying in small cabins or tents during the winter months.
Trapping was central to both survival and the fur trade, with furs traded at posts like those run by the Hudson’s Bay Company. The practice blended Indigenous knowledge with settler traditions and shaped life in Labrador for generations. Though less common today, it remains an important part of the region’s heritage.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the speaker:
Joe Goudie was born to James and Elizabeth Goudie at Mud Lake, Labrador, in 1939. The family moved to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in 1943, where he graduated high school in 1958.
Joe began working in 1959 as Town Clerk, eventually serving as Town Manager until 1962. He then became manager of an automotive parts supply store until he moved on to become a radio announcer/operator with radio station CFGB Goose Bay until 1973. He then worked in community development with the Company of Young Canadians.
In 1975, Joe was elected as MHA for Naskaupi District in Central Labrador. During that time, he became the first Indigenous Minister to serve on Executive Council until 1985. He then worked in tourism development in Labrador and finished his career as Native Liaison Officer with 5 Wing Goose Bay in 1996.
Joe went on to retrain, learning how to build cedar and canvas canoes. He is now in the final stages of constructing an 18-foot canoe for two of his friends (the final canoe). Among many other accomplishments, Joe was a hunter and trapper and served as Honorary Coronal for 5 Wing Goose Bay.
He holds the Monarch’s Medal for over 50 years of volunteer work, which was presented to him by the Governor General of Canada. His involvement with the community culminated in his admittance to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador.