A TASTE OF SMALL-TOWN LIVING IN EVERY SONG.line-height:normal">Aaron MacDonald writes songs you can feel under your skin - stories pulled from long roads, hard lessons, and the bright chaos of family life. A veteran rocker and heartfelt songwriter, Aaron's sound blends dusty rock, folk grit and country soul. His shows are raw, melodic, and steeped in the kind of truth you can't fake.line-height:normal">“Whether you've already heard Aaron’s music or you are a brand new listener, he shows you every side of him as an artist.” - Canadian Beatsline-height:normal">“Cape Breton troubadour Aaron ...


Mabou, NS

Fresh from a highly successful tour in France, ABOiTEAU was warmly received at two prestigious events: the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany and the Semaine acadienne in Normandy. Their performances showcased the band’s unique Acadian sound to large European audiences and created strong new connections with international industry partners.Earlier in 2024, ABOiTEAU completed an impressive 22-date tour across the Maritimes with their show “C’est l’histoire de…”. Presented as part of both the “En plein dans le mille” and “Cerf-Volant” tours organized by RADARTS, the performances ...


Dieppe, NB

Aubin pi la S.C.B. (Sea Can Band) is an Acadian rock n’ roll band from Abram-Village, Prince Edward Island. The band was named one of the seven Acadian acts to watch out for in 2024 in a featured Bandcamp article. They released their first album Yousque l'hell in 2022 and were ranked the #1 band on Sirius XM #166 for the Spring Quarter of that year. Originally formed in Iqaluit (Nunavut) in 2019, the group is now Maritime-based and composed of Riel Gallant (vocals, guitar), Robbie Gallant (guitar), Shane Arsenault (drums, vocals), and Dawson Arsenault (bass). Their live show is loud, funny, ...


Wellington Station, PE

Pasadena, NL

East Uniacke, NS

Originally hailing from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, musician Brett Matthews brings a refreshing take to the americana genre by combining an eclectic list of influences from RnB to Country to create a unique expression that is melancholic, nostalgic and beautifully musical. He shares similarities with Bon Iver, City & Colour, Wintersleep and Novo Amor. Coming from an artistic household, Brett began writing music at the early age of 13, but it wasn’t until later in life that he decided to share his talents with the world.In 2019 Brett started playing guitar for local hip-hop artist ...


Whycocomagh, NS

Milton Highlands, NS

Celtic Colours International Festival is an annual celebration of music and culture that takes place on Cape Breton Island during nine days each October. Featuring dozens of concerts and hundreds of cultural events in communities all over the Island, Celtic Colours is more than just a music festival or a cultural event, it is community economic development in action, in the very communities where the music and culture have been nurtured for more than 200 years. It is a testament to the resilience of the Island’s living Celtic culture.Since its introduction in 1997, Celtic Colours has grown to ...


Sydney, NS

Thirteen-year-old vocalist and cellist Lavinia Colepaugh is carving out her own sound, with a voice that’s instantly striking —sweetly classical on the surface yet edged with modern attitude. Her natural vibrato recalls the storybook clarity of Snow White, but with a twist of Amy Winehouse’s soulful bite. Still early in her journey, Lavinia performs with an energy that balances emerging confidence with bold curiosity, delivering vocals that stop audiences mid-conversation and cello lines that weave raw emotion into every song. Whether bowed or sung, her sound is both delicate and defiant, ...


Riverview, NB

How did two time JUNO Award winner Old Man Luedecke go from touring the world with his banjo to suddenly giving it all up to work as a deckhand on a scallop boat, and abandoning his signature instrument?“I was just going over to my scallop farming neighbour’s house to get some scallops to have for dinner”, says Chris Luedecke. “Knowing that the live music world had slowed down, he asked me if I wanted a job on his boat” And so, Luedecke accepted and began going out to sea in the North Atlantic, not far from his family home in rural Nova Scotia. He was giving up the game of music.Throughout ...


Robinsons Corner, NS

Chuck BoudreauHost, East Coast Rising101.5 The Hawk609 Church Street,Suite 201,Port Hawkesbury, NSB9A 2X4 www.1015thehawk.comchuck.1015thehawk@gmail.com


Arichat, NS

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Souris, PE

Corey Matheson is a Canadiana/Americana and roots rock musician based in Truro, Nova Scotia. Known as a prolific storyteller, his music often explores his coming-of-age in Nova Scotia and his early years in the Toronto music scene.Musical Career & ProjectsMatheson has been active in the Canadian alternative and roots music scenes since high school in the early 1990s:Northumberland: His current band, formed in 2021 with longtime friends. The group released a self-titled album in 2023.Gus Corey: Matheson released a solo record under this moniker in 2020.Driveway: An alternative country band ...


Truro, NS