The Fables - News

St. John's NF: On October 12th, 2002, The Fables held their CD Release Concert for St. John's at The Delta, St. John's, Newfoundland. They will begin their cross-country CD Release Tour in November (please check Tour Schedule for details).

Since the band�s conception in 1997, The Fables have been captivating audiences with their original material and their Fable-ized renditions of traditional tunes. Defying categorization, The Fables� fusion of contemporary rock �n� roll and pop, mixed with the call of their Celtic roots, receives cross-genre airplay and appeals to all ages. Their unique sound and fresh approach have earned them multiple nominations and awards.

The Fables� talent and the rollicking energy of their live performances have once again been captured in the studio for their latest CD. All the material on this 12-track album is rife with cutting-edge guitars wrapped in the warmth of traditional instruments. The album�s title track and first single release, St. John�s, is a goodtime song about life in the capital of their home-province, Newfoundland. This and other rousers, along with a sprinkling of heart-felt ballads, will mystify, excite, and surely be loved by long-time fans and newcomers alike.

Another Nomination for The Fables
February 9, 2002

Halifax, NS: Newfoundland Celtic/Rock band The Fables, have just received yet another nomination. This time, the nomination for Roots/Traditional Artist of the Year comes from the Canadian Independent Music Awards. "The Indies", as they're known, will be the official kick-off public event for Canadian Music Week, which runs from February 27 to March 3.

The awards will be presented at ceremonies at the Steam Whistle Brewery, Roundhouse (255 Bremer Blvd., Toronto, ON) on Wednesday, February 27 at 9 p.m. Tickets for the event are available at all Ticketmaster outlets (416-870-8000) or on the web at www.ticketmaster.com .

The awards event will include performances by a number of the nominated artists, and will be hosted by Dean Blundell and Danger, the morning show radio personalities on New Rock Edge102 in Toronto. The event will be webcast by Iceberg.com and televised at a later date on EdgeTV.

"The Canadian independent music scene in Canada continues to expand," said Neill Dixon, who heads Canadian Music Week. "Hundreds of artists in all the different genres of music are forced to make and market their own recordings as part of their path to success," he added. "It's not easy, but a significant number of artists have been able to break through from this hectic, competitive environment. We created the Indie Awards to recognize the best of Canada's independent artists and encourage the growth of their careers."

The Fables are now in pre-production for a new album which is anticipated to find it's way to retail outlets throughout Canada in the fall of 2002. This new release will follow the release of "Tear the House Down" (1998) and "A Time"(2000). "Tear the House Down" is one of the most successful independent recordings in Atlantic Canada.

The Fables will be performing in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia during March. To find out more about performance dates and locations, please refer to Tour Schedule.