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MIA-Fest Full List of MNS Members @ ECMA February 9, 2011 Halifax, Nova Scotia – During the 2011 East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown, Music Nova Scotia will present 7 Nova Scotian artists over three nights on the MIA Fest stage on April 14, 15, and 16. MIA Fest is a partnership between the ECMAs and the MIAs (music industry associations) of all four Atlantic Provinces (Music New Brunswick, Music Nova Scotia, Music PEI, and Music Newfoundland & Labrador). MIA Fest will host three evenings of incredible showcases during the East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, featuring a great selection of some of the best acts from each provincial MIA. The venue for these shows will be Murphys Community Centre, 200 Richmond Street, Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island, Canada C1A 1J2. The Nova Scotian artists performing on the MIAFest stage this year are:
Listen now to Carleton Stone - Kick Drums Performing: Thursday April 14th 1:00am (technically Friday morning) Dripping with sweat and covered in proverbial stardust, Carleton Stone’s live show will leave you believing this front man was born onstage. Synced like a well-oiled machine, the dynamic hook-rock quintet gains more and more momentum as their electrifying shows take Canada by storm. With a complete, super charged E-Street orchestration, yoked to the lyrical wit and conviction of a Ryan Adams or Elvis Costello, Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel has concocted the perfect hit-maker balance of passion, originality and relentless live energy.
Performing: Thursday April 14th at 10:00pm Lingering somewhere amidst the rich, soulful roots of traditional Cape Breton music and the grooves of a thousand branches of rock and funk, Colin Grant embarks on his latest project: a dynamic and thoughtful mingling of beats and melodies from an extensive host of musical influences. Far from the awkward malaise of mohawked bag-pipers and kilted punks, the Colin Grant Band has created a kind of Celtic fusion that is as much Steely Dan and Yes as it is Ashley MacIsaac.
Listen now to David Myles - Turn Time Off Performing: Thursday, April 14th at 11:00pm With his latest recording, Turn Time Off, David Myles again delivers on his reputation as a versatile artist with a knack for straddling genres. A smooth, soul-infused pop record that pays tribute to crooners and lovers alike, Turn Time Off shows a further maturing of David Myles the songwriter with .smart heartfelt lyrics and memorable melodies. Turn Time Off was produced by acclaimed Nova Scotia musician Joel Plaskett.
Listen now to Ghettochild - Welcome To Nova Scotia
Paul Smith was born and raised in Halifax’s North End Community of Uniacke Square. From a young age he involved himself in anything music related from pageants and community events as a child to battles and ciphers on the corners and in clubs as he grew up. Taking the stage name Ghettochild, he along with fellow Squaretown artists AWOL, T Bone D and Jordan Croucher (JRDN) created the scene changing group NEP. NEP released many mix tapes together before eventually branching out as solo artists. As well as performing and recording as a solo artist, Ghettochild was later a part of the group Heavy Spittaz, gaining Canada-wide exposure for their hype sound and performance style. Ghettochild has released three mix tapes as a solo artist, 2003’s “Haligonian”, 2005’s “The Fax of Life” and 2007’s “Time to Get Serious”. Ghetto took his last mix tape title and ran with it spending the next three years working with award winning producers Classified, Tone Mason, Kuya Productions and other local up and comers to create and perfect his debut album, titled “In the Making”, released in 2010.
Listen now to Molly Thomason - Summer Rain Performing: Saturday, April 16th, 11:00pm Molly Thomason’s award nominated debut CD (2009)Through the Static has provided several ECC top ten singles, including #1’s. She was a semi finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Her song People Lie was selected to be a Viewfinders (Atlantic Film Festival) video. Favorite venues: The Carleton, Metro Centre (Halifax for Haiti), New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee, and Stanfest.
Listen now to Slowcoaster - Darkest of Discos
With infectious and captivating lyrics, reinforced by a commanding groove, Slowcoaster takes you on a ride to the heart of the party with no apologies. Throwing down their high-energy danceable tunes, the Cape Breton trio fuses ska, reggae, hip hop, and classic house influences with their unique brand of funky rock and roll. Having spent the past ten years infiltrating the Canadian live music scene, Slowcoaster has firmly established themselves as one of the country’s most popular jam rock bands.
Listen now to Tanya Davis - Don't Bury Me Performing - Friday, April 15th, 10:00pm Tanya Davis is a poet who makes music. She can count amoung her fans Stuart MacLean and Roger Ebert and, on the heels of two acclaimed independent releases, she launches her 3rd album, Clocks and Hearts Keep Going, in November 2010. Produced by Jim Bryson, it highlights Tanya's creative musicianship; her soft, warm voice; and her poignant lyrical expression.
Music Nova Scotia will also be presenting other artists over the weekend at ECMA. The following artists will be presented at The Selkirk Stage, located in the Delta Prince Edward on Thursday April 14 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Thursday April 14, 5:00 - 8:00pm @ The Selkirk Stage, Delta Prince Edward
Listen now to Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers - Stranger Performing: Thursday April 14th at 5:00pm @ The Selkirk Pub Stage - Delta Prince Edward Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers are primarily a folk group with major jazz and Eastern European influences. Their music has flavours of Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, and European folk traditions. They tend to enter a song through the backdoor and do the unexpected. They are known for powerful vocals.
Listen now to Breagh Potter - Down Below Performing: Thursday April 14th at 7:15pm @ The Selkirk Stage - Delta Prince Edward This soulful young singer-songwriter conveys her passion for music, life and love with every lyric and breath. With charming simplicity Breagh’s honest lyrics convey her experience with loss, love and happiness creating a folkie pop sound that holds hints of Norah Jones and Regina Spektor.
Listen now to Kelly Sloan - Hurricane Performing: Thursday April 14th at 5:45pm @ The Selkirk Stage, Delta Prince Edward This rising Dartmouth, Nova Scotia-based musician is known for deflecting emotional landmines with an easy wit. On stage and in life, Kelly’s clever banter often serves to soften the edges of loss. But once this rising singer-songwriter grasps a guitar and microphone, or sidles up to a piano, all bets are off. Armed with a clear voice and honest word, Kelly’s music resonates with diverse audiences.
Listen now to Kenneth MacKenzie - Donald & Gordons Alternative content Performing: Thursday April 14th at 6:30pm @ The Selkirk Stage - Delta Prince Edward Kenneth has gained a reputation as being one of the finest fiddlers and pipers playing in Cape Breton today. His lively, musical playing has him much in demand for sessions and dances, and he has performed and recorded with artists such as Be?lach, Mary Jane Lamond, Dawn & Margie Beaton Band with whom he has toured North America and Europe.
Saturday April 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm @ The Club, Delta Prince Edward
Listen now to Dwayne Cote and Duane Andrews - The Princess Performing: Saturday, April 16th at 3:00pm @ The Club, Delta Prince Edward Steeped in the rich musical traditions of Cape Breton and Newfoundland Dwayne Côté and Duane Andrews twist their inimitable blend of East Coast Celtic and Roots music with strands of Gypsy and Jazz sounds.
Listen now to Jon Bryant - Deaf Alternative content Performing: Saturday April 16th at 3:45pm @ The Club, Delta Prince Edward Since releasing his debut album and receiving Nation-wide exposure through itunes, Jon Bryant has been touring relentlessly throughout North America. A Singer/songwriter at heart, Jon's music is beautiful in its melancholy, strength and character conveyed through nicely contrasting styles. His live set is sure to hit spiritual highs and sweet, somber lows.
Listen now to Rebekah Higgs - Little Voice Alternative content Performing: Saturday April 16th at 4:30pm @ The Club, Delta Prince Edward Rebekah Higgs is an instrument all her own. At times happy, often haunting, her voice echoes and chimes like a xylophone French kissing a wa-wa pedal
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Carleton Stone
Colin Grant Band
David Myles
Ghettochild
Molly Thomason
Slowcoaster
Tanya Davis
Ben Caplan
Breagh Potter
Kelly Sloan
Kenneth MacKenzie
Dwayne Cote and Duane Andrews
Jon Bryant
Rebekah Higgs
