biographical info
Songs of the sea, the salty air, and the great abyss beyond the
shoreline.This is New Providence. The band formed near the edge of
Halifax harbour, meeting in the stone hallways of the University of King's College. Ten musicians with a mutual love for not just the
shanty, but all forms of folk within and beyond the shores of Nova Scotia. The arrangements sound like a twisted chamber orchestra, with a
punchy pop melody on top. Performances are riotous, with shouting,
clapping, stomping, accordians, violins, clarinets, flutes and
hungarian zithers send the spirit soaring. Listen to New Providence
when your sails are in need of wind, or the sidewalks start to look
like a plank - and you too will find yourself drifting in that great
abyss, tasting the salty air.
lineup
Jeremy Costello Bass, Vocals
Thomas Hoy Ukulele, Guitar, Vocals
Faye Bontje Violin, Zither, Vocals
Marc Blouin Clarinet, Saxophone, Vocals
Magdalena Jennings Trumpet, Vocals
Nathan Ladovsky Percussion, Vocals
David Burns Accordion, Piano, Vocals
Kate Connolly Flute, Vocals
Mark Rendell Violin, Mandolin, Vocals
Andrei Mihailiuk Guitar, Vocals