18 results for tag: East Coast
Named after a small town in Nova Scotia that is the hub of Celtic culture in Canada, West of Mabou returns to perform lively dance music steeped in the rich traditions of Scottish and Cape Breton fiddle and pipe tunes. The band combines the talents of Scott Benson (fiddle), Roberta Wallace (fiddle), Alex Rasmussen (pipes/whis...
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Back of the Bus began in the rear of a bus on a pipe band trip, where the late evenings were filled with songs and fun. Today the band offers classic and contemporary Celtic and folk music with Scottish, Irish, and
East Coast roots. Known for solid vocals, sweetly blended harmonies, and authentic Celtic and maritime sounds, ...
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Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier are two of Canada’s outstanding roots singer-songwriters. Both have previously played solo gigs at the Bassment, but this time, they’re returning as a powerhouse acoustic duo. Great friends, frequent collaborators, and co-writers, Dave and J.P. are on a 27-date tour of North America in support ...
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Blending Irish, Scottish, and
East Coast sounds, Back of the Bus has been on the Saskatchewan Celtic music scene for almost two decades. The band was formed in the back of a pipe band bus where the long rides were filled with many songs and much merriment.
Back of the Bus welcomes newcomer Emma Wood (guitar/vocals). Emma is ...
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Multi-award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Christina Martin’s style has been described as an effortless union between Americana and rock. Choosing to focus on love, perseverance, loss, and to explore darker and more complicated experiences, her recordings have garnered four Nova Scotia Music Awards and two
East Coast ...
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One of the true originals in Canadian music is hitting the road with the sounds he made famous, the party music of Cape Breton. Jimmy's new tour, “Songs From Route 19,” will feature the folk-rock tunes from his new Moving East album, as well as his solo hits and the many Rankin Family classics he wrote.
Rankin's new ...
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Newfoundland has a storied history of stunning songwriters, poets, and players. Over the course of the last decade The Once have writ and knit themselves into that story. With three Canadian Folk Music Awards, numerous ECMA awards, and two JUNO nominations, the group is now at the vanguard of contemporary Canadian folk music. ...
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Newfoundland has a storied history of stunning songwriters, poets, and players. Over the course of the last decade The Once have writ and knit themselves into that story. With three Canadian Folk Music Awards, numerous ECMA awards, and two JUNO nominations, the group is now at the vanguard of contemporary Canadian folk music. ...
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With a voice and songwriting ability that have been celebrated the world over by critics and industry insiders alike, Jenn Grant returns to perform songs from her six-album discography. Described as being one of the “best singers in the world” by her ongoing collaborator, Buck 65, she’s been nominated for three JUNO ...
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With his sprawling vocal range, compelling approach to songwriting, and adept guitar and piano skills, Dylan Menzie is quickly becoming one of Atlantic Canada’s prime musical exports. He has been compared to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen and was highly praised by Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexmith. Dylan’s latest EP, ...
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