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

French Road, NS

Adria Jackson is a Celtic harper/singer reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt and early Joni Mitchell. Her natural and pure lyric soprano voice paired with her hand crafted harp skillfully brings traditional ballads and songs to life. She released her debut traditional folk album Troubadour which is filled with traditional Celtic, timeless originals, Canadiana and folk inspired classical songs drawing on her Celtic, English and Scandinavian heritage. Troubadour climbed nationally to #15 on the Earshot folk/roots/blues charts in August 2023. In July 2023 Adria was the most requested artist on ...


Halifax, NS

Brad Reid

Brad Reid’s fresh fiddle phrases connect old traditions with modern popular music, while drawing on global influences such as latin percussion, classical, jazz, and hip hop. Showcasing at ECMA 2023 Halifax:Thursday Night, May 4, 12:30am (early Friday), NS Ballroom, Halifax Marriott harbourfront HotelSaturday Afternoon, May 6, 1:40pm, The Carleton, Argyle St. New album The Bridge coming May 12! Pre-save here Nominated for a 2022 East Coast Music Award, and two 2021 Nova Scotia Music Awards, he’s been described as "traditional yet innovative" by Irish Music Magazine, and "a true pleasure" by ...


Dartmouth, NS

Conception Bay South, NL

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

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


Arichat, NS

Coastline is a young, high-energy band from Cape Breton made up of talented Cape Breton University students. With a mix of folk, country, pop, rock, and traditional Cape Breton tunes, they bring something for everyone and always keep a gig fun and lively. The band includes Breagh Kelly (Lead Vocals, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist), Ryan MacNamara (Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar), Luke MacKinnon (Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Trombone, Vocals), Ben Smith (Fiddle), and Cameron Sollazzo (Drums). They play at venues all over the island, and if you find yourself at a Coastline gig, ...


Cape Breton, NS

Colleen Evelyn is an up-and-coming country artist who’s turning heads with her blend of soulful storytelling and electrifying fiddle. She grew up with the sounds of country music running through her veins and a fiddle in her hands, creating a sound that’s as rich and authentic as the stories she tells.


Dieppe, NB

Conception Bay South, NL

Cape Breton-based singer/songwriter Dane Pedersen is new to the scene, but not to the song. His love of performing has led him across disciplines, from folk to musical theatre to an undergraduate degree in jazz studies. He now aims to blend the vibrant palette of his influences in service of the love of story and song that led him to this path. With performances at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Lunenburg Folk Harbour, Winnipeg Folk Festival, and Celtic Colours International Festival under his belt, Dane is surely establishing his place in the scene as a rising voice in folk music. His debut ...


Millville, NS

Hello and welcome to well, me. One of the largest supporters of NL music and the culture from here in Kitchener Waterloo, ON, the mainland. The latest is the brand new online radio station on LIVE365.com. The station plays nothing but ALL Newfoundland music, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From the past, present and future. You can copy and paste from the link belowhttps://live365.com/station/Jigs---Reels-Radio-KW-a21157I am still a one man volunteer radio announcer on Canada's oldest Community radio station, 98.5 CKWR, in Kitchener Waterloo, ON, the mainland. I do the show for 2 hours once a ...


Waterloo, ON

Dram & A Draw bring the classic East Coast kitchen party to life. Accordion-driven reels, fiddle energy, tight harmonies, and a fresh modern edge combine with original storytelling about Maritime life. New singles produced by Juno-winner Jake Charron (The East Pointers) release in 2026.After years packing Maritime pubs, the four-piece are now hitting festival stages and bigger rooms with a contagious take on Celtic roots that makes the audience the heart of every show.


Bass River, NB

New Glasgow, NS