Canada Live from CBC Radio 2

Lights performs a special acoustic concert for a standing-room-only crowd at the Igloo Church in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.

Kathleen Edwards performs a rocking set at the inaugural CBCMusic.ca Festival at Echo Beach in Toronto.

Sam Roberts Band performs as part of the inaugural CBCMusic.ca Festival, thrilling the crowd with a career-spanning set of hits.

The Morrocan inspired group Ayrad, winners of the 2013 Prix de la diversité, perform at the Montréal arts interculturels.

Tom Cochrane hosts part 2 of the 2013 edition of the Juno Songwriters Circle, featuring Bahamas, Kathleen Edwards, and Danny Michel at Casino Regina.

Tom Cochrane hosts the 2013 edition of the Juno Songwriters Circle, featuring Colin James, Crystal Shawanda, and Classified with David Myles at Casino Regina.

To help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the East Coast Music Awards, CBC Music invited listeners to nominate and vote for their top 10 east coast songs. The songs were performed to a capacity crowd at the Spatz Theatre in Halifax by Jimmy Rankin, Ben Caplan, Maureen Ennis, Kim Stockwood, and Jenn Grant.

Breakout Newfoundland singer-songwriter Andrew James O'Brien, along with special guests The Once, perform a set of sweet tunes for a sold-out crowd at LSPU Hall in St. John's.

50 years after its release, Robi Botos and his trio recreate Oscar Peterson's seminal recording, Night Train, live at Victoria Hall in Montreal.

Singer-songwriter Amelia Curran performs songs from her newest album, Spectator, along with some old favourites for an adoring crowd at the Arts and Culture Centre in her hometown of St. John's, Newfoundland.

Vancouver Afro-pop band Zimbamoto create enchanting and upbeat sounds on the mbira and marimba in this performance recorded at CBC Vancouver's Studio 1.

Cold Specks brings her lush voice and "doom soul" sound to St. James Hall in Vancouver.

Snowblink performs their evocative songs at this CD release concert for their newest album, Inner Classics.

Singer-songwriters Stephen Fearing and Erin Costelo team up for this concert featuring a handful of brand new songs written by the duo.

Singer-songwriter Bif Naked performs songs both new and old in her apartment in Vancouver.

Ndidi O charms the crowd at the Edmonton International Jazz Festival with her soulful, jazzy tunes and funny stories.

Sarah Slean performs a brand new song cycle, written just for her by Canadian composer Christos Hatzis, with help from Symphony Nova Scotia.

Newfoundland folk band The Once, joined by special guest Matthew Byrne, perform a mix of new and traditional tunes as part of their annual Christmas concert at the Gower Street United Church in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Some of Canada's best jazz guitarists come together at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto to celebrate jazz giant Ed Bickert, who turned 80 on November 27th.

Serena Ryder premieres her brand new album, Harmony, for a capacity crowd at the Mod Club in Toronto.

Three great Canadian guitarists -- Donna Grantis, Suzie Vinnick, and Christine Bougie -- get together in CBC Toronto's studio 211 for a session of great bluesy, jazzy, guitar-driven tunes.

Whitehorse performs songs from their new album, The Fate of the World Depends on this Kiss, at a secluded cabin in the woods.

Matt Mays rocks out with tunes from his newest album, Coyote, in CBC Toronto Studio 211.

Evening Hymns perform songs from their recent album, Spectral Dusk, at the Great Hall in Toronto.

Royal Wood is joined by special guest Sarah Slean plus a string section for this performance of new songs from his recent album, We Were Born to Glory.

Jason Collett releases his brand new album, Reckon, with a concert featuring some of his best musical friends.

East-coast singer-songwriter Mo Kenney is joined by her producer, Joel Plaskett, for this special session featuring tunes from Mo's brand new album.

Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Cuba plays his infectious tunes for a lucky audience in this preview concert of his newest album, Ruido en el Sistema.

Hannah Georgas is joined by an all-star band as they perform songs from her brand new self-titled album.

Vancouver's Mother Mother perform a special preview concert of their brand new album, The Sticks, for an enthusiastic audience in CBC Vancouver Studio 40.

Johnny Reid performs songs from his latest album, Fire it Up, in session in CBC Toronto's Studio 211.

Jarvis Church and the Soul Station perform Sam Cooke classics, plus a few original tunes, at the Jackson-Triggs Auditorium in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Twin sisters and musical duo Tegan and Sara perform a stripped-down show for a hometown crowd of friends and family at the Theatre Junction Grand in Calgary, Alberta.

Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs perform to an adoring crowd at the inaugural Harvest Picnic in Dundas, Ontario.

Corb Lund and his band The Hurtin' Albertans premiere their new album, Cabin Fever, at the Arden Theatre in St. Albert, Alberta.

Oh My Darling combine bluegrass, Franco-folk, and country with their charming four-part harmonies to wow the crowd at the 2011 BreakOut West festivities in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Deep Dark Woods rock the Great Hall in Toronto with their jammy alt-folk sound.

Banjo-picking, storyteling Old Man Luedecke wins over the crowd at the Great Hall in Toronto.

Larger-than-life acoustic blues artist Matt Andersen delights the crowd at the Maurice Young Millennium Place in Whistler, BC.

Six great Canadian singer-songwriters, including Ash Koley, David Vertesi, Bonnie Ste-Croix, Deon Blyan, Beth Moore, and Jeffrey Piton perform as part of the CBC Canada Day Songwriters Circle in Major's Hill Park in Ottawa.

Canadian country superstar Paul Brandt performs in his hometown of Calgary in front of an adoring crowd at the Jubilee Auditorium.

Singer-songwriter David Francey delights the crowd at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Quebec with his heartfelt songs and hilarious stories.

Michael Bernard Fitzgerald (affectionately known to his fans as mbf) brings together over 250 performers -- including a 50-voice choir, a 30-piece orchestra, a marching band, a drumline, and dancers -- at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary.

Mike and Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies discuss the band's history and their recent four-album project, the Nomad Series, with CBC host Laurie Brown.