Once I went to California
To try myself a tasty dish
But my friends I’d better warn ya
When I asked for a beer they gave me a pint of piss.
Once I went to New York City
To join myself in all the din,
But my welcome there was quite a pity
When I asked for a beer they robbed me to the skin.
Come let’s sing the Maritimes
Come and pour yourself a pint
Come let’s sing the Maritimes
The best damn times you’ll ever find.
Once I went out to Newfoundland
To try my luck with hook and rod
But I got a few stares and thought I might get pounded
When I asked for a beer they made me kiss a cod.
Once I went to Montreal
To see what things that could be seen.
I don’t think they understood me at all
When I asked for a beer they gave me a poutine.
Once I went out to Toronto
The most Canadian city under the moon
But I spun on my heel and shot out of there pronto
When I asked for a beer they didn’t have Picaroons
credits
from Coffee, Ale, and Southumbrian Tales,
released September 10, 2015
Music & lyrics: Joel Violette, except Newfoundland verse by Geoff Hutchin
A grand, raw and brilliantly executed piece of blackened folk metal. The acoustic and metal passages flow together seamlessly. A must own for every Canadian - or a must own for anyone who loves damn good music. iamtherevenant
This album is, without a shadow of a doubt, my favourite album of all time. Lyrically magnificent, musically phenomenal, and the plot is one of the most well constructed things I've ever seen, being both coherent and deep. Don't miss up on the chance to listen to this beast, it is truly incredible. iamtherevenant
Their take on folk-black metal is fine, but just like Eluveitie, I appear to prefer their stripped-down, acoustic approach. It's dark, yet playful and an ode to the great, Canadian north. gebs
From Knoxville, TN, Cereus Bright delivers an album of plaintive ambient folk and indie pop, with gauzy atmospheres & stirring melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable May 29, 2021
Celtic-inspired instrumentation, delicate harmonies, and reflective lyrics abound on the sisterly indie-folk duo's debut album. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 26, 2023
As if I could be disappointed by anything from my fellow Brunswicker. Atmosphere out the wazoo, vocals as crisp as ever; once again Tblat knocks it out of the park. Elijah Chamberlain