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Listen to Philip et Wendel - Coureurdebois Alternative content Philip and Wendell D'Eon are two contemporary folk singers from West Pubnico. They are well known for their original Acadian folk songs and have performed at many venues across the country. Sit back and enjoy their music with soft guitars, harmonious voices, smooth rhythms and unique lyrics with a local Acadian flavour.
Listen to Pogey - Just Enough Alternative content Within the last two years, POGEY has performed at every major American Irish festival and most recently hit major Canadian events with some of the biggest names in Roots & Rock. “Full Speed Ahead” (Universal Music) was released in 2010 with a new project set for release in early 2012.
Listen to Quake - Warrior Alternative content Twenty-two year old Halifax emcee Quake has proven that persistence; hard work and passion go hand in hand to survive in this music industry. Since emerging from the underground battle rap scene in his early teens, the hungry street savvy lyricist has aimed to create a sound that brings back the classic essence of hip-hop.
Listen to Rachel Davis - The Rights Of Man Alternative content Rachel is a vibrant young fiddle player who was born and raised in the village of Baddeck, on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Rachel began playing fiddle at the age of 12, learning first from her grandfather, Clarence Long. She has performed across Nova Scotia and the Atlantic provinces, and in the Eastern United States, taking part in shows for the Festival of Small Halls in PEI, the Skye Theatre in Maine, and the Celtic Colours International Festival in Cape Breton.
Listen to Rain Over St. Ambrose - DG Gold Paint Alternative content Whether it’s the driving opening riff of their single “DG Gold Paint,“ the lively trumpets and swirling vocal harmonies of “Headstone Lights,“ or the haunting sing-along lyrics of “At Night With Friends,“ Rain Over St. Ambrose combines powerful melodies with good old-fashioned rock n’ roll fun to craft songs that get stuck in your head and stay with you for days.
Listen now to Rich Aucoin - PUSH Alternative content Happiness held is the seed, happiness shared is the flower. Rich Aucoin is a connector. On a mission to create a euphoric communal experience, Rich Aucoin writes music that transcends. With his first commercial release, Public Publication, Aucoin has created anthemic pop, breaking the barriers between audience and performers, inviting everyone to create this lush-yet simplistic, electro-pop music together.
Listen to Ria Mae - Waiting Alternative content Ria Mae gets Under Your Skin with her debut, full length album, produced by Asif Illyas (MIR). Moody, melancholic and melodic, Halifax's Mae creates slick pop songs with universal themes – longing, love lost, hearts found. Mae doesn't just scratch the surface, her voice will break and mend your heart.
Ronald Bourgeois is considered one of the best contemporary Acadian singer-songwriters. With 2 CDs to his credit, multiple award nominations and prizes, over sixty Ronald Bourgeois songs have been recorded by Francophone artists in Canada, France, and Louisiana.
Listen now to Ruth Minnikin - Four Churches Alternative content Since the release of Ruth Minnikin and her bandwagon’s orchestral opus, ‘Depend in This’, Ruth has charted on national and international radio, released two videos, been reviewed around the world and played summer festivals throughout the UK along side artists like, Wilco, Timber Timbre and Jools Holland.
Listen to Ryan Cook - Gaspereau Valley Alternative content Whether you love, hate, or occasionally enjoy Country Music, Ryan Cook is a breath of fresh air for your tired ears. With original scores like The O.C.D blues and Dead Like Me, Ryan’s critically acclaimed LP ‘Peaks & Valleys’ is a provocative ensemble of Country, Folk and Jazz narrated by the youthful crooning of a Country misfit.
Listen to Ryan MacGrath - Facing The Fire Alternative content
Listen to Sanktuary - Raise The Flag Alternative content White hot from Whitehorse, Yukon to Nova Scotia come Sanktuary. This power trio pumps classic beer swilling, horn throwing traditional metal. Since their inception in 2008 they have seen no slowing down and between multiple national tours and a number of EP's they have been garnering a growing fan base throughout the heavy metal underground.
Listen to Scientists Of Sound - Dentifrice Alternative content Dirty electro sounds in an improvisational original format that nobody else is doing… Live looping dance madness – in masks – and lab coats…with synched video and lights... This is the mantra for this Halifax based looping madness duo… Play sound – record sound – manipulate sound until it doesn’t sound like the original sound – and do it all over well crafted original dance tracks and thumping’ beats… this is Scientists of Sound.
Simon et André are an amazing duo with excellent musicianship, story telling and harmonies. With a mixture of both traditional Acadian songs, as well as their own tunes, they are always sure to entertain. We guarantee that Simon et André deliver a memorable performance each and every time they step on stage.
Listen to Slowcoaster - B.Y.O. Life Alternative content 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 to Soho Ghetto - Anchor Tattoo Alternative content SoHo Ghetto has had a busy year locally as well as in and around the East Coast. Having just played the Evolve festival for the second year they have also played with the likes of Caledonia, Grand Theft Bus and the Trews. Having slowly slid into the vein of indie-roots music the band now possesses an energetic stage show to go along with its hook-laden roots songs. Their new album “Humble Beginnings Make for Good Night Life” is set to be released in the fall of 2011.
Listen to Something Good - Business As Usual Alternative content Halifax-based live hip-hop band Something Good combines the best elements of 90’s era hip-hop with disco, dance and rock styles for an exciting genre-bending show that Stephen Cooke of the Chronicle Herald calls, “one of the most body-moving live-dance parties in town.” You good?
Listen to Steve Gates - Tonight Alternative content After the long process of recording and touring his band Caledonia's latest album, "We Are America" (nominated for 5 ECMA 2010 awards), Steve stole some time away last fall to record a solo disk with some friends, Kris Pope (Acres and Acres), Daniel Ledwell (In Flight Safety), Jenn Grant, Zac Crouse, and Rose Cousins. Inspired by a public talk by Daniel Lanois, this Factor funded record is being shepherded by acclaimed producer John Critchley (Elliott Brood, Dan Mangan).
Listen to Stone Mary - Rock Bottom Alternative content Four piece rock n roll band from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Fronted by the audacious and captivating Christine Campbell. Loud and sexy, with a shot of whiskey. Their debut album "Hell Bound Gypsy Train" was released in May 2011. Recorded at Fortress Studio with Producer/Engineer Paul Northfield (Rush, Marilyn Manson, Hole, Alice Cooper, Ozzy)."
Listen to Tanya Davis - Please Bless Alternative content Tanya Davis is a poet. She is a storyteller. She is a musician and a singer-songwriter and she fuses these elements together in a refreshing matrimony of language and sound, side-stepping genre and captivating audiences in the process. With the release of her third album, Clocks and Hearts Keep Going (Nov 2010), she affirms her well-earned place in the ranks of thoughtful and hard-working Canadian Artists.
Listen to The Hupman Brothers - She Got Mad Alternative content The Hupman Brothers are an important Nova Scotia band to watch. Their original sound is played with superb musicianship and as brothers they play as if one, knowing where the music is heading and how to make it their own.
Listen to The Moonshine Ramblers - Heavy Drinkin Woman Alternative content The Moonshine Ramblers offer their take on folk music, fusing bluegrass with country, rock, and blues. With an intent to dust off forgotten melodies while laying down fresh bootprints, their sound has been described as "banjo picks dancing around guitar licks, 60's era harmonies and a solid rhythm section... the musicianship is top shelf, as the harmonies are spot on." Fresh off a well received cross Canada tour, the Moonshine ramblers are polished and poised to electrify the masses with old classics and new material.
Listen to The Stanfields - Ship To Shore Alternative content Meet The Stanfields, a maelstrom of rock ‘n’ roll, Celtic and bluegrass. Hailing from the gritty post-industrial towns of Nova Scotia, Canada, The Stanfields play every show like it’s their collective last night on earth. Their kitchen party harmonies, thunderous rhythm section, high-octane stage show and genuine chemistry have won over audiences from coast to coast.
Listen to The Stogies - Any Old Friends Alternative content Within the past 3 years The Stogies has gained a reputation for putting on ruthless rock shows around the Maritimes. The band’s guitar driven rock n’ roll tunes have taken the boys to Ontario and back twice in the past year, and are showcased on their 2011 EP ‘No Couth, No Class, No Nothin’
Listen to The Town Heroes - English Class Alternative content Although minimalist in terms of numbers, their sound is anything but that. Self described as “The most noise two Cape Bretoners can make”, that noise is a cascade of passion, urgency and belief in their songs. On stage they move like intense caricatures – soaked in sweat, pushing every chord, note and beat to the limit. A structured wall of sound emerges; familiar yet distinctive.
Listen to Three Sheet - Stamina Alternative content Three Sheet is a fresh take on traditional Hip Hop. Strictly live beatbox, vocalization and instrumentation. Their newest release, Sheet Music, echoes the energy of the band’s live performance and has been getting an A+ from those intent enough to listen to what’s being said, and those who simply want to get out and get down.
Listen to We're Doomed - The Show Must Go On Alternative content We're Doomed is an explosive culmination of tempered skill and intelligent song-writing. A groovy yet heavy assault on progressive rock, the 4-piece Halifax-based band draws inspiration from the impending apocalypse and the human condition. With heavy riffs, syncopated rhythms, dynamic vocals, and a general disregard for the genre barriers between rock, pop and metal, We're Doomed will melt your face faster than a zombie outbreak would overrun civilization.
Listen to Weldon Boudreau - Fi Di Laille - Just Enough Alternative content Weldon Boudreau is a bilingual singer/songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist. His songwriting brings forth a feeling of nostalgia. Through song, he often creates a snapshot of a moment in time with masterful phrasing and sensationalism of small town living and its everyday heroes. He has been entertaining people of all ages for numerous years. He completed the recording of a 12 song debut album in 2004. In November, of the same year, he received a nomination for ‘Francophone Recording of the Year’ with the Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia. He has been said to be an ambassador of “Acadiana”.
Listen to Writers' Strike - Splitting Images Alternative content Writers' Strike are an Indie Rock band who believe in Bruce Springsteen anthems and Beach Boys' harmonies. Armed with thundering drums and blazing synths, they pack their songs to the edges with hooks. Their incendiary live show has won over audiences from Halifax to Toronto.
Listen to Young River - Ultimatum Alternative content This bare-bones rock band from Halifax NS aims to keep it simple by singling out the parts of rock and roll that can't be argued with; driving beats, loud guitars, three chords and the truth. Every show is a salute to their influences, such as The Band, The Heartbreakers and Constantines. Their self-titled debut album is scheduled to drop in the Fall of 2011.
Bilingual singer-songwriter or “chanteuse” from the Acadian region of Pubnico, 2006 ECMA nominee for Francophone Recording of the Year ( “Mes deux souliers”), twice nominated for a Music Nova Scotia award (Francophone Artist of the Year), Yvette is versatile both as a performer and keyboard player. Her lively performances combine a rich blend of traditional, Acadian folksongs, and original and contemporary French/Acadian ballads. She has performed with Symphony Nova Scotia (2003 and 2004), has toured with the Maritime Forces Stadacona Band , and toured in France.
Listen to Zac Crouse - So Fine Alternative content Best known from the band, Caledonia, Zac just finished touring his first solo album, ‘You Plan to do Nothing’ from Ottawa to Halifax - by sea kayak. Zac's live show features acoustic pop songs on banjo about ladies, politics and adventure; including his ECMA nominated and top 10 charting song 'Scott’s House'.
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Philip et Wendel
Pogey
Quake
Rachel Davis
Rain Over St. Ambrose
Rich Aucoin
Ria Mae
Ron Bourgeois
Ruth Minnikin
Ryan Cook
Ryan MacGrath
Sanktuary
Scientists Of Sound
Simon et André
Slowcoaster
Soho Ghetto
Something Good
Steve Gates
Stone Mary
Tanya Davis
The Hupman Brothers
The Moonshine Ramblers
The Stanfields
The Stogies
The Town Heroes
Three Sheet
We're Doomed
Weldon Boudreau
Writers' Strike
Young River
Yvette D'Entremont
Zac Crouse
