Blog — Parton and Pearl

Ivan Decker and the Science of Stand-Up

Mike Carrozza and Ivan Decker discuss building and dissecting jokes, and the evolution of “clean” comedy.

ComedyMike CarrozzaJune 9, 2021Ivan Decker, Stand Up, Mike Carrozza, InterviewComment

TV Review: Girls5eva, W Network

Girls5eva uses a high joke-per-minute ratio to reveal devastating truths in season one.

ComedyJackie TwomeyJune 8, 2021Girls5eva, W Network, TV ReviewComment

Jacob Samuel Gains Recognition with "Horse Power"

Jacob Samuel reflects on his Comedy Album of the Year nomination at the 50th Annual Juno Awards.

ComedyParton and PearlJune 5, 2021Jacob Samuel, Junos, Awards, InterviewComment

Album Review: Gord Bamford, Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass

Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass is an album that deftly touches just about every emotional base you can name.

CountryKim HughesJune 4, 2021Gord Bamford, Album Review, Anthem RecordsComment

Meet The 2021 Country Album of the Year JUNO Award Nominees

A snapshot of what’s in the running for Country Album of the Year.

CountryKim HughesJune 3, 2021Junos, Awards, Feature, Dallas Smith, Jade Eagleson, Lindsay Ell, MacKenzie Porter, Tenille TownesComment

How Derek Seguin Rode the First Wave

Derek Seguin talks about his Comedy Album of the Year nomination at the 50th Annual Juno Awards.

ComedyParton and PearlJune 3, 2021Derek Seguin, Junos, Awards, Interview, Stand UpComment

Is Shirley Gnome a Comedian, or a Silly Musician?

Shirley Gnome reflects on her Comedy Album of the Year nomination at the 50th Annual Juno Awards.

ComedyParton and PearlJune 2, 2021Shirley Gnome, Junos, Awards, Interview, Musical ComedyComment

Matt Wright Went Live from the Atlantic Ocean

Matt Wright talks about his Comedy Album of the Year nomination at the 50th Annual Juno Awards.

ComedyParton and PearlJune 1, 2021Matt Wright, Junos, Awards, Interview, Stand UpComment

The Pursuit of Comedy Has Nick Nemeroff Nominated

Nick Nemeroff reflects on his Comedy Album of the Year nomination at the 50th Annual Juno Awards.

ComedyParton and PearlMay 31, 2021Nick Nemeroff, Junos, Awards, Interview, Stand UpComment

Andrew Hyatt Releases New Music with "Wild Flowers"

Wild Flowers is a four song collection recorded live off the floor.

CountryParton and PearlMay 28, 2021Andrew Hyatt, NewsComment

2021 Winners of the TOSketchFest Best of the Fest Awards

TOsketchfest announces winners of the Festival’s five awards.

ComedyParton and PearlMay 27, 2021News, TOsketchfest, Sketch ComedyComment

Album Review: Claire Whitehead, Thelma: A Country Opera

Concept albums aren't anything new, but country-folk singer Claire Whitehead has put a different spin on it.

CountryJason MacNeilMay 26, 2021Claire Whitehead, Album ReviewComment

Album Review: Hisham Kelati, Tigre King

Stand up comedian Hisham Kelati comes out shooting lasers on this debut comedy album.

ComedyChris MiddletonMay 25, 2021Hisham Kelati, Album Review, Stand UpComment

Gord Bamford announces new album "Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass"

26x CCMA Award winner Gord Bamford will release his brand-new album this summer.

CountryParton and PearlMay 25, 2021Gord Bamford, NewsComment

Album Review: Tim Hicks, Campfire Troubadour

Campfire Troubadour is custom-made for socially distanced summertime consumption.

CountryKim HughesMay 21, 2021Tim Hicks, Album ReviewComment