Podcasts about ecma

The accolades keep coming for local music sensation Summer Bennett. From the ECMA for Dance Release of the Year to winning the International Songwriting Competition Teen category... her song "Just a Phase" beat out thousands of entries from around the world. We welcome her to the On The Go studio to talk about her incredible career - thus far. (Guest-host Todd O'Brien with Summer Bennett)

Musicians are flooding into St. John's for the ECMA's... including an opera singer and concert artist who was singing at the Lincoln Centre in New York a couple of nights ago. Now, the multi-talented, multi-nominated singer is getting ready to sing for local audiences. (Krissy Holmes with Measha Brueggergosman-Lee)

ECMA week officially opens in St. John's Wednesday... and one thing St. John's is really good at is throwing a party: When the ECMA's come to town... St. John's goes next level with music, parties and people everywhere. To help plan your nights out, we welcome out "nightlife navigator" to the On The Go studio. (Krissy Holmes with Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin)

 We talk with singer, songwriter, playwright, activist, and author Tara MacLean on this special episode of Sisters in Song.  It was such a pleasure talking to Tara about becoming your own inner-nurturer, meditation to get herself back in tune, and all things music.  Canadian singer/songwriter Tara MacLean has been an internationally renowned and award winning recording and touring artist for over 25 years. She released her first album with the Nettwerk Music Group in 1996 and Sony Music Publishing Canada. Since then has been signed with Capitol Records, and EMI Canada with her JUNO nominated band Shaye. She haswritten and recorded seven solo albums and two with Shaye.     Tara has recently received the Senate of Canada Medal for her activist work in her community. She finished a run of three summer seasons with her hit theater show that she wrote, produced, and directed called, “Atlantic Blue-The Stories of Atlantic Canada's Iconic Songwriters” inCharlottetown. The summer of 2019 saw Atlantic Blue produced and directed by the world famous Charlottetown Festival playing three nights a week to sold out crowds.  Tara received the SOCAN Songwriter of the Year award as well as Solo Recording of the Year for her latest album, Deeper at the PEI Music Awards. Deeper was nominated for Pop Album of the Year at ECMA 2020. Her duet with Catherine MacLellan, "This Storm", received the award for Song of the Year. She performed “Songs from Atlantic Blue” in Concert with the PEISymphony Orchestra. Last year, Tara received the Stompin' Tom award by the East Coast Music Association, marking an outstanding contribution to music in the region.  Tara MacLean is an environmental and social justice activist, a zen student, a poet, author and a playwright. She resides in her home province of Prince Edward Island, and also lives on Salt Spring Island, BC. She considers herself bi-coastal. Her greatest joy is being a mother to herthree beautiful girls.   Check Tara out here:  Website: Taramacleanmusic.com  FB: Tara MacLean Music  IG: Taramacleanmusic  YouTube: Tara MacLean Music   Today's episode is part of the annual Podcasthon.   Podcasthon is the world's largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters globally to raise awareness for charitable causes. Traditional fundraising methods like charity galas, marathons, and auctions have their limits. They often require large budgets,exclusive access, or short-lived engagement. Meanwhile, charities around the world struggle to reach new audiences and create long-term connections. Our charity of choice is American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). https://afsp.org/  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Mission : Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide  Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.  AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that's smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:   Funding scientific research  Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention  Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention  Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide    Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741   

Heather and Melissa discuss the latest on the controversies surrounding two big music events scheduled for St. John's - The ECMA week in May and the NL Folk Festival in July. 

This week, we're hanging out with one of the biggest champions of East Coast music—Darcy Walsh! If you're part of the scene, you already know his name. As the co-creator of East Coast DNA Podcast, Darcy has made it his mission to shine a light on the incredible talent coming out of Eastern Canada. Whether through interviews, live performances, or event spotlights, he's always got his finger on the pulse of the music we love.   In this episode, Darcy takes us back to his roots in Pictou County, sharing how his first exposure to music sparked a lifelong passion. We dive into the joy he finds in sharing artists' stories through East Coast DNA, the platform he built from the ground up—now earning him an ECMA nomination in the Media category!   If you love discovering new artists, supporting local music, or just hearing from someone who genuinely lives and breathes the East Coast sound, this one's for you. Tune in and celebrate the guy who spends his time celebrating everyone else!   Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com Darcy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eastcoastdna Darcy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/eastcoastdna/

Brand new artist, emstuu, is a fresh presentation of veteran Halifax-based Singer/Songwriter Emily Stuart.In September 2024 emstuu released her first single "Force (To Be Reckoned With)", and in January 2025 released "Don't Look At Me" off her upcoming 4-song Pop EP, produced by 3x East Coast Music Awards Producer of the Year, Corey LeRue (Neon Dreams, Maggie Andrew, Ria Mae).She currently sits at #1 on East Coast Countdown and #9 on East Coast Top 30.emstuu's elaborate stage show blends her original music with vibrant costumes, dynamic lighting, dance, and her ECMA and Music Nova Scotia Award-nominated vocals.Find out more @emstuu

In about three months, even more music than usual will be pouring out of venues in St. John's as the ECMA's five-day celebration of east coast music and musicians comes to town. We take a look ahead to what we can expect with the chair of the East Coast Music Association, who's from the island's Southern Shore.. (Krissy Holmes with Michelle Eagles)

The move comes in the wake of big changes at the organization which drew criticism from some members in the fall. Outgoing CEO, Blanche Israël, shares her thoughts and what she was able to accomplish in her short time as leader.

Maggie Andrew had a pretty killer 2024: she was a Wavemaker at the 2024 JUNO Awards, won CBC Music's Searchlight Competition and put a song in the top five of the CBC Music Top 20... picked up an ECMA and two ANSMA Awards.Maggie joins Jeff to talk about turning dreams into goals, manifesting success, and staying strong.

Two words answer the question: What's the vibe?MILLION VIBES!@million___vibes

Part One: Jailhouse Jannies In this episode, we're diving into the spirit — and  mischief — of Christmas in Newfoundland. First, I've got an old story from Trinity, where one group of mummers wound up in jail… but that was far from the worst thing to happen to them. I call the story Jannies in the Jailhouse. I've come across this tale a number of times in my travels but I based my retelling on a version shared in the Daily News' ‘Trinity Notes' section on January 3, 1955. Part Two: Tyler Humber of Kitchinparti I'm excited to welcome Tyler Humber of Kitchinparti, the ECMA-nominated family trio known for their high-energy performances, harmonies, and dedication to keeping Newfoundland's musical traditions alive. Made up of Tyler (vocals, guitar), his sister Terri Lynn Hickey (vocals, tin whistle), and brother-in-law Justin Hickey (vocals, bass), Kitchinparti embodies the spirit of a true Newfoundland kitchen party—which is to say they bring people atogether with music, laughter, and stories. Since forming about four years ago, Kitchinparti has been adding their own original songs to Newfoundland's musical catalog while reimagining traditional favorites. They're currently working on their third album with producer Matt Dines, set to release in the summer of 2025. This holiday season, the band is celebrating the tradition of mummering with their new single, Plank'er Down. Written by Charlie Payne and made famous by Uncle Harry's Bar Band, the ‘Plank'er Down' captures the fun energy of mummers as they visit homes late into the night. I'm thrilled to chat with Tyler about Plank'er Down, the band's roots, and classic Newfoundland hors d'ouvers. Part Three: Martha's Dance With The Mummer Finally a brand new story; a ghostly tale from Bonavista Bay about a woman's last dance with a mummer. It's a story of love and loss, and maybe even the fulfillment of a Christmas promise from long ago… the whole town wants to get a glimpse behind the mummer's mask, instead the get a glimpse beyond the veil. Credits Ocean and Fog Horn, Shepardr, freesound.org, creative commons 0 Musical Snow Globe - We Wish You A Merry Christmas, mhtaylor67, freesound.org, creative commons 0 Multi-sounding jingle bells 001 - Fast, wastefield, freesound.org, creative commons 0 Sources & Further Reading Jannies in the Jailhouse, Product of Newfoundland Look ‘Ere Me Son, The Evening Telegram, December 20, 1968 Trinity Notes, The Daily News, January 3, 1955 Kitchinparti Hurricane Music Rescue of Flatrock Men, Daily News, April 20, 1937 The Old Sunday Dinner, The Martin Family Maids When You're Young Never Wed and Old Man, The Dubliners Tyler Humber's Pickle, Cheese and Sausages from Vienna, Instagram Martha's Dance with the Mummer, Product of Newfoundland

The CBC's Erin MacInnis has been looking into a petition calling for more transparency from ECMA organizers.

Kylie Fox Returns to East Coast DNA! The burgeoning New Brunswick-based singer-songwriter Kylie Fox is back on East Coast DNA to share her second studio full-length album, Sequoia. Supported by ArtsNB, Music New Brunswick, and the Canada Council for the Arts, Sequoia is an 11-track album developed with her band and six-time ECMA-winning producer Daniel Ledwell (Jenn Grant, Fortunate Ones, The Good Lovelies). Deeply rooted in folk-Canadiana, Sequoia also delves into folk-rock and jazz-pop fusion, embodying a sound Fox describes as “70s Sesame Street meets Sharon Van Etten.” The album reflects on themes of gratitude, women's roles, relationships, and the environment, with inspiration drawn from a news story about firefighters saving a Sequoia tree. Kylie shares, “It resonated with me how severely nature and time have been taken for granted.” In songs like the title track, she explores personal realizations about how we sometimes neglect the most important aspects of life—echoing the sentiment of Joni Mitchell's Big Yellow Taxi. Sign up for Kylie Fox's newsletter at: kyliefox.com Join us on the podcast to hear Kylie discuss the stories behind Sequoia and her journey as a rising star in the Canadian folk scene!

Mike and Kristen's first live podcast recording at Alderney Landing Theatre followed a magnificent performance by award-winning musician Christina Martin, who premiered her ECMA-nominated album Storm with a full band and a stunning string quartet. The atmosphere was electric, with roses falling from the ceiling and a breathtaking moment of gang vocals that featured a cast of local characters including former podcast guests: James Mullinger, Katie Kelly, Nancy Regan, Krista Keough and Steph Purcell. Mike and Kristen not only emceed the show but also seamlessly transitioned into their live podcast, capturing the raw post-performance energy. Christina, still basking in the afterglow of the performance, fielded questions from an engaged audience, offering rare and intimate insights into the immediate experience of a musician post-show. The evening was made even more memorable thanks to the expert sound work by Ground Sound's Trevor DeSouza, who ensured every note resonated perfectly in the theatre.   Tickets to Christina's show at Togetherland: https://kristenherringtonart.com/event/5752551/695113696/christina-martin-live-concert Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com Christina's Website: https://www.christinamartin.net/ Christina's IG: https://www.instagram.com/XtinaMartinMusic/

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They say you should never meet your idol... but multi-ECMA winner Mallory Johnson is hoping she will get that chance tonight at the Churchill Park Music festival with headliner Shania Twain.

Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with PEI's Kinley Dowling. We dirve into her musical history, her time with Hey Rosetta!, and her latest single, Marrying Me, produced by Corey LeRue. KINLEY is a skilled and sought-after collaborator at her core, sharing countless stages and recording credits with some of Canada's best-known artists on over 550 tracks. PEI indie pop powerhouse KINLEY has adapted that approach into her solo work – and is delivering the most compelling material of her decorated career as a result. She's released 3 solo albums and won countless East Coast Music and Music PEI Awards. Corey LeRue is a multi-platinum, Juno award winning producer, songwriter, remixer and engineer. In May, 2024, at the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) in Charlottetown, KINLEY met Corey LeRue in the hallway just after he won the ECMA for Producer of the Year. As a fan of him and his work with Neon Dreams, she slipped her latest album in his Sobeys bag as he was leaving to go back home. Later that night she got a nice message from Corey asking if she had any demos she would like him to work on. The next day KINLEY sent Corey a demo of ‘Marrying Me' and within a week he had produced, mixed and mastered it, and it's ready for release into the world. "I live in the adorable city of Charlottetown and I hear church bells all the time and this became the inspiration for ‘Marrying Me.' I started to think about all my friends who got married and all the weddings that I've played for and observed a lot of them didn't work out. It also made me think about myself and how I grew up thinking that of course I would get married and how beautiful it would be but I realized I was only imagining the romance and the fabulous white dress and being surrounded by friends and family. I never imagined the reality of marriage past the glamour. That's when I came up with the chorus of the song. My reality hasn't included marriage and it may or may not be in the cards but it is no longer an expectation because my reality is a life filled with love and rich experience." http://www.kinleymusic.com/

Featuring music from artists who have appeared at this year's “ECMA's” in Prince Edward Island, “Trails Tales and Tunes Festival” in Newfoundland and at the “Festival of Small Halls” in Prince Edward Island, including  Jimmy Rankin, Morgan Toney, Tim Baker, The Bombadills, Rum Ragged, The Once, Shermanm Downey, David Francey, Richard Neville, Craig Young, Dave Gunning, Sirène et Matelot, Richard Wood, Catherine Maclellan, Tim Chaisson and Meaghan Blanchard.  https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Good Dear, Good is both an ECMA and Music Nova Scotia award-winning rock-pop band based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Their band name inspired by the endearing, commonly-heard Nova Scotian phrase. This rapidly rising band, known for their vibrant sound and inclusive ethos, was born from the camaraderie and shared passion of its members who met at NSCC. Growing up on Cape Breton Island, Tim and Bran developed a deep appreciation for nature and the tight-knit community spirit of small towns, which subtly permeates their music and lyrics. With newfound confidence fueling their stage presence, Good Dear, Good is poised to release a new EP that promises to capture their evolving artistry. Advocates for the queer community, the band emphasizes inclusion, safety, and fun at their shows, creating a welcoming space for all fans. As they continue to impress the Nova Scotia music scene, as their message of belonging resonates strongly. Oh, and Tim's leg is almost healed! You'll hear all about it… Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com   Town Heroes Pre-Sale: https://thetownheroes.com/newalbum Tickets to "Secret Show": https://thetownheroes.com/shows Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com Good Dear, Good's IG: https://www.instagram.com/gooddeargood/ Good Dear, Good's website: https://www.gooddeargood.com/ Episode Sponsored by Ryan O'Malley at All State Insurance - romalley@allstate.ca or phone: 1-902-210-1293 —  https://g.co/kgs/XbKHH9s 

Music from selected winners from this year's East Coast Music Awards held recently in Charlottetown PEI including “Songwriter's Circle” co-chairs Damnhait Doyle and Rose Cousins, Neon Dreams, Kayo, Émilie Landry, Kellie Loder, Morgan Toney, the East Pointers, Mary Beth Carty, Richard Wood, Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen, and Rum Ragged.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Join Clinton from BlackLantic as he hits the red carpet at this year's East Coast Music Awards, bringing you exclusive interviews and unforgettable moments direct from the stars of the event. This special clips episode compiles the best of the BAM Red Carpet interviews. Dive into the heart of Atlantic Canada's music scene as we explore the excitement, the passion, and the raw talent's feelings and views on being there.

Blanche Israël is the CEO of the East Coast Music Association. A multilingual Moroccan-French Canadian cultural strategist and accomplished professional cellist, she has called Dartmouth, Nova Scotia her home since 2019. Before joining ECMA, Blanche was the founder and lead consultant at proScenium Services, a consulting firm excelling in transformative strategy which helped secure over $10 million in grants and funding for arts organizations.As a versatile cellist, Blanche collaborates with Indigenous artist Jeremy Dutcher, and in recent years her talents have graced over 60 Canadian stages and have been showcased in a Tiny Desk Concert and at the JUNO Awards. Her advocacy efforts span various arts service organizations, demonstrating her commitment to cultural storytelling and representation.Blanche has presented at esteemed conferences and platforms including Folk Alliance International, Music Nova Scotia, and the PHI Centre's Digital Literacy Incubator. With a polymathic range, a rich background in arts management, an impressive funding track record, and a profound artistic presence, Blanche Israël is poised to lead the East Coast Music Association towards a future characterized by innovation, inclusivity, and unparalleled cultural impact.

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Music from selected winners from this year's East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown PEI including “NeonDreams”, Charlie A'Court, The East Pointers, Jason Benoit, Tim Baker, Julie Aubé, Morgan Toney, “Flying Pooka”, The Bombadils, Jenn Grant, and the Deriva Harvey Band. Includes a tribute to Bruce Guthro. 2https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Jeanne Armstrong had a conversation with this year's Stompin' Tom Award winner, Zach Atkinson, owner of The Cap.

How yuhs doin'! This week, we'll celebrate Cinco de Mayo while celebrating an ECMA win, plus an Island Mi'kmaq rapper will B-Noq you out. It's all genres. All decades. All-inclusive. And all PEI!Donate to the podcast through PayPal at https://tinyurl.com/isletunespaypal - thank you!Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive videos! https://www.patreon.com/isletunesJoin the isletunes community! https://www.facebook.com/isletunes and https://www.instagram.com/isletunes.

Music from selected winners from LAST year's East Coast Music Awards in Halifax Nova Scotia including David Myles, Allen Snow, The East Pointers, Mallory Johnson, Fortunate Ones, Morgan Toney, Lisa LeBlanc, Shannon and Tony Quinn, Dylan Menzie, Jing Zia, Adam Baldwin and Kellie Loder.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Musicians from across Atlantic Canada are in Prince Edward Island this week for the ECMA's. Our local music columnist Emma Chevarie is there too to take in all the action. 

The members of the Derina Harvey Band live in Edmonton and most recently were on tour in the U.S. However, they're from this province...and last night in Charlottetown, P.E.I. the band was been named Entertainer of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards.The band has been compared to a “rockier” version of Great Big Sea, if you swapped out Alan Doyle for Adele. We caught up to Derina in Charlottetown for a chat about being honoured with the "Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year" award. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Derina Harvey)

Join us on BlackLantic as we delve into the musical journey of Vince the Messenger, a dynamic artist from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Released during the East Coast Music Awards on May 2nd, where Vince is not only a local hero but also a performer, this episode offers a timely glimpse into his life and work. Vince shares insights from his early days in Toronto to his influential presence in Charlottetown's hip-hop scene. Discover his unique approach to music, combining deep lyrical content with authentic sounds, and how he navigates the challenges of the industry as an independent artist. Vince's thoughtful lyrics and powerful messages resonate far beyond the Maritimes, especially as he takes the stage at the ECMA's.

In this replay from last year, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Vineet Vyas and his wife and musical partner, Bageshree Vaze, to talk about their music, how it is created and their recent ECMA nomination.

An accordionist with a bag of pocket-sized instruments & a dedication to cultural ecology, Mary Beth Carty fuses traditional songs, instrumental tunes, & songwriting. With a live show that runs the gamut of emotions, transporting us from the heights of dance-paced ecstasy to the calm of contemplative airs, she has had the opportunity to tour in North America, Europe, and Africa. Most recently, Mary Beth has performed at the Celtic Colours International Festival, FrancoFest Halifax, and Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, Louisiana. “She got the crowd singing along. It was something else!” - Bill Roach, CBC.Mary Beth released her second solo album, “Crossing the Causeway” in November 2022. Since then the album has made several appearances on the Earshot! College Radio Charts in Canada has reached No. 1 on Richard Gilman's Folk Radio DJ Chart, and No. 3 on the Folk Alliance International radio play chart. It has also been nominated for two 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards.Mary Beth's debut solo album, 2017's Les biens-nommés, earned nominations at the Nova Scotia Music Awards and the ECMA's. It features original, accordion-fueled songs in French and English, with Donald MacLennan on violin and the Melchin brothers on double bass and percussion.As a member of the former duo Bette & Wallet, Mary Beth was nominated Traditional Singer of the Year at the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards. The duo toured extensively and released two albums, Voici… and Électrique. Their most popular song, “Squeegees,” transforms a public domain French-Canadian song into a humorous, bilingual anthem about urban winter hardships.In addition to her work as a solo artist, Mary Beth is in demand as a guitar accompanist for Celtic fiddlers and has performed with many of the best, including Cape Breton's Ashley MacIsaac, Colin Grant, and Chrissy Crowley. She is known for her distinct, rhythmic style, keen ear, and mastery of the unusual DADGAD tuning. Mary Beth is also a square dance caller and dance instructor and has done extensive research on dances from communities all over Eastern Canada.Learn more @stompinmary

Two Cape Breton musicians who are taking the ECMA "Pledge to Pause" in January talk about the role drinking has played in their music careers, and how it's changed.

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WHO IS SHUNICE HILL-SULLIVANGraduate of Roosevelt University, Chicago IL with a Bachelor Degree Administrative Studies, singer, author and 2011 Black Essence Grammy Award Winner, Chicago Independent Music Award Winner, Poze Productions Eight Time Winner X-Pozeing Awards Best Christian/Gospel Song Draw Me Nearer, Breakthrough, For You & I and The Akaaemia Music Award of Best Gospel Soul Song for Breakthrough and Draw Me Nearer. La Expose' 2015 Award Winner for Indie Artist of the Year.Prayze Factor People's Choice Season 8 Awards M.V.P. Winner/Two categories Song Writer of the Year & Contemporary Solo Artist of Year went to Nassau Bahamas with to perform at Bahamas Faith Ministries International (Diplomat Center) The Myles Munroe Church.Live Taping for TBN Trinity Broadcast Network, Aurora, IL and Live Taping Dr. Willie Wilson Singsation TV Show WGN Channel #9, Chicago, IL such an exciting experience.X-POZE-ING MUSIC AWARDS 2016--Born To Perform Event, Madison Street Theater August 18th and recipient for an award and will perform.Recipient for Indie Artist of the Year Extraordinary People's Awards 2016, Fort Lauderdale, Sept. 16-17th..ECMA #16 Recipient of Certificate for The Excellence in Christian Music Academy, will perform at PM Thearc Theather The 6th Annual Concert Gala Oct 1st, in Washington DC.Performing for Annual Concert Gala at The 6th Annual Dove Awards Prayer Breakfast Oct. 11, 2016 on the Prayze Factor Inspired Artists.

Welcome to the first episode of "Women In The Music Industry", a podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in an industry that has long been dominated by men. Our first guests is none other than Juno & ECMA nominated Singer, Songwriter and Performing/Recording Artist Shobha. Sit back and enjoy as she tells you how she went from singing in her bedroom in Halifax Canada to writing songs for today's worldwide pop artists - including a story of how she once performed an x-ray on Alex Lifeson from Rush. Shobha is an award winning Juno & ECMA nominated singer/songwriter/performing & recording artist based in Canada.  She is one half of the writing/production team The Fourth Floor with producer/songwriter Rob Wells. Since debuting on the music scene in 2008 with her first album "Work in Progress", Shobha's music has been garnering attention from around the world. Signed to a world-wide publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing, Shobha has been busy writing for today's top artists including Ria Mae, The Heist, Bobby Bazini, Tep No, Crystal Kay, Victoria Duffield, Kiki Rowe, Tyler Shaw, Theo Tams, Kolton Stewart, W Darling, Wild, Ana Golja and many others. Shobha has contributed to the soundtrack of Degrassi Next Class on Netflix with 5 new songs including the main theme as both artist and songwriter. Shobha's singles "Lost at Sea", "Traitor", "Not Gonna Let You Love Me" and many others can be heard on all streaming platforms. Accolades include: Top 10 Hit with “After Love – First Boyfriend”, by Japanese pop star Crystal Kay (Epic Records) Top 40 Hit with "Dizzy" by Tyler Shaw (Sony Music) Best R&B Soul song, Best R&B Soul female artist and Best R&B Soul Album (Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards) Toronto Independent Music Award for “Best Urban" Winner of numerous singer/songwriting competitions, including being a finalist in the 2021 International Songwriting Competition Grand prize winner of Astral Media's "Canadian Radio Star" #26 on Billboard's Emerging Canadian Artists National airplay led by CHUM-FM   Instagram: @shobhamusic   

In this supper club episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Nick Hehr about the fun ways to get started with micro controllers, writing JavaScript for hardware, and ideas for projects to build involving hardware and software. Show Notes 00:36 Welcome to Syntax 01:04 Introducing Nick Hehr Nick Hehr (@hipsterbrown) HipsterBrown (@hipsterbrown@toot.cafe) - Toot Café HipsterBrown HipsterBrown (Nick Hehr) Nick Hehr on CodePen 03:58 Running JavaScript on microcontrollers 06:20 What was your first project that got you into this? 12:12 Is the ESP32 the most popular controller? 14:12 Where do you buy hardware? Arduino - Home Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits AliExpress - Online Shopping for Popular Electronics, Fashion, Home & Garden, Toys & Sports, Automobiles and More products - AliExpress SparkFun Electronics Introduction

Music from selected winners of this year's East Coast Music Awards in Halifax Nova Scotia including David Myles, Allen Snow, The East Pointers, Mallory Johnson, Fortuneate Ones, Morgan Toney, Lisa LeBlanc, Shannon and Tony Quinn, Dylan Menzie, Jing Zia, Adam Baldwin and Kellie Loder.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Jean Surette is the executive director of Music NB.

Description: Music from selected winners of last year's East Coast Music Awards in Fredericton New Brunswick, including tracks from Justin Fancy, Hillsburn, Campbell & Johnston, Quote the Raven, Scott McKay, The Gilberts, Morgan Toney, Chloé Breault, Andy Creegan, Paragon Cause, Adam Young, Andrew Waite, Breagh Isabel, Dylan Menzie, Gordie MacKeeman and Rube and Rake.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Today we are recognizing a few of our provinces talented poets and talk to them about their most recent publications. We'll also be speaking with Inuk oprano Songstress, Deantha Edmunds about her latest ECMA nomination- Indigenous Artist of the Year.

Canadian singer/songwriter Tara MacLean has been an internationally renowned and award winning recording and touring artist for over 25 years. She released her first album with the Nettwerk Music Group in 1996 and Sony Music Publishing Canada. Since then has been signed with Capitol Records, and EMI Canada with her JUNO nominated band Shaye. She has written and recorded six solo albums and two with Shaye. Tara has recently received the Senate of Canada Medal for her activist work in her community. She finished a run of three summer seasons with her hit theater show that she wrote, produced, and directed called, “Atlantic Blue-The Stories of Atlantic Canada's Iconic Songwriters” in Charlottetown. The summer of 2019 saw Atlantic Blue produced and directed by the world famous Charlottetown Festival playing three nights a week to sold out crowds.Tara received the SOCAN Songwriter of the Year award as well as Solo Recording of the Year for her latest album, Deeper at the PEI Music Awards. Deeper was nominated for Pop Album of the Year at ECMA 2020. Her duet with Catherine MacLellan, "This Storm", received the award for Song of the Year. She performed “Songs from Atlantic Blue” in Concert with the PEI Symphony Orchestra. Last year, Tara received the Stompin' Tom award by the East Coast Music Association, marking an outstanding contribution to music in the region.Tara MacLean is an environmental and social justice activist, a zen student, a poet, author and a playwright. She resides primarily in her home province of Prince Edward Island, and also lives part time on Salt Spring Island, BC. She considers herself bi-coastal. Her greatest joy is being a mother to her three beautiful girls.Her first book, Song of the Sparrow, will be released on March 14th, 2023 with Harper Collins Canada, followed by a new album that is the soundtrack for the book on March 31st.  Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99

You all know the sensational Katie Kelly from CTV News and today we turn the tables and learn all about her life! We chat about what a typical day looks like, manifesting dream jobs and our mutual infatuation with Kurt Browning. Katie is every bit as special and sweet as you would imagine and is in her natural element highlighting the accomplishments of others. She's a recent Music Nova Scotia award recipient for Media Person of the Year AND is nominated for an ECMA. We love this woman!  Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com   Katie's Instagram: @katiekellyhali

Gadzooks - this is one gold nugget of a special Graventown episode as my guest is a songmaker who, in my mind, makes music that is not of this world. Having spent the last 20 years playing nearly every folk and jazz festival in Canada and captivating audiences across the globe in Japan, Europe, Australia, Mexico, South America, the USA and the Middle East, JUNO and ECMA award winning Jill Barber, with her new album "Homemaker", delivers ten quietly profound songs about the complexities of motherhood, marriage, and the struggle to feel at home in one's own identity. Homemaker is a return to Jill's folk roots. Whereas her most recent albums have been bathed in lush string arrangements, Homemaker sees emotions laid bare, with a stripped-down production style reminiscent of her acclaimed debut Oh Heart and double Juno Award nominated follow-up For All Time and it drops on February 10th. We had a real deep and all-encompassing convo and I hope you enjoyed listening as much as I did. Much love, pals.UPCOMING GRAVEN SHOWS:FEB 4: 27 Club (Supporting The Killjoys + Pkew Pkew Pkew) | Ottawa, ON | TICKETSFEB 17: The Rod and Gun (Songwriter Series) | Toronto, ONFEB 18: Free Times Cafe (Music City North Showcase) | Toronto, ON | TICKETSCatch me in a town near you by visting my website to see where I'm playing. If people can hate for no reason, I can love for no reason - and I love you. Thanks for stopping by Graventown. Yer always welcome here. As a full time independent artist, you can support me by joining my SUPER RAD subscription service at https://ko-fi.com/gravencanada

Keonté Beals is an accomplished singer/songwriter, musician (piano), producer, author and entrepreneur. Keonté triumphs among the East Coast music scene as a multi-talented, award-winning R&B/Pop artist.Born and raised in North Preston, Keonté started singing at the age of six. In 2016, Keonté released “Man Down” from his self-titled EP ‘Keonté,' followed by a second single “4 Ever” in 2017. Keonté, is a natural-born entertainer who has collected accolades from Music Nova Scotia, African Nova Scotian Music Association (including Artist of the Year 2020), Coast Halifax, East Coast Music Association; Challenge AIDS and Malaria in Africa and recognised with an MLA Rising Star award.In 2020, CBC radio produced a special “Keonte Beals: Christmas in North Preston” which was rated the number one story in Canada and earned a feature in “Being Black in Canada”. Keonté released a Christmas EP stemming from the special, entitled “December”, which was very well received. 2020 also saw the birth of KBeals Entertainment (kebe.ca) where Keonte launched his first full-length album under his company.Keonte is the co-author and illustrator of his first children's book with his younger brother Antonio, “I am Perfectly Me”. This book expresses historical pride within the African Nova Scotian community and celebrates diversity. Keonte provides rich and inclusive book presentations within schools all across Nova Scotia - even adding in a few song performances throughout the hour-long sessions with the kids.Keonte propelled the project ‘KING' in 2020 under his own company name, which received the ANSMA song of the year for 2021. Keonte received acclaimed ECMA status in 2021 for R&B album of the year for ‘KING', and also collected three Music Nova Scotia awards: R&B Solo recording, African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year & Inspirational recording of the year.Keonté is set to release his 3rd album in 2023.

Paul Puckett, Director of the Army's Enterprise Cloud Management Agency joins Tech Transforms to shed some light on one of government technology's most used buzzwords: Zero Trust. Listen in as Carolyn and Tracy learn what it really means to remove implicit trust and how agencies are prioritizing user experience and data protection. Episode Table of Contents[01:03] The Enterprise Cloud Management Agency [10:41] The Context of Zero Trust [19:55] A Zero Trust Reference Architecture [29:28] Protecting the Data that Falls to the Zero Trust Architecture [39:00] The Traditional Dogma [50:07] Data Sharing on Zero Trust Episode Links and Resources Episode Links and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbp3/ (Paul Puckett) https://www.army.mil/ecma (ECMA) https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/M-22-09.pdf (White House Memo on Zero Trust) https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-207/final (Zero Trust Architecture)

This episode is brought to you by: GRUBBED Since launching his career in early 2020, Justin Fancy, who hails from Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, has quickly become one to watch on the Canadian Country Music scene. Masterfully combining classic country songwriting with his own take on today's country sound, Justin's music is both fresh and familiar. After releasing two stand-alone singles in early 2020, Justin released his debut album, Sure Beats a Good Time, which became the catalyst for Justin winning Music Newfoundland's 2020 Country Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year. It was the first time in the history of the awards that the same artist has won both categories in the same year. Most recently, Justin was crowned the 2022 ECMA's Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year and had three nominations in total at this years awards, including Solo Artist of The Year and Country Recording of The Year. In June 2021, Justin's single “Makes Me Wanna” was chosen as Rogers One to Watch, propelling the single to #42 on the Billboard Canadian Radio charts. In addition, the single secured the #1 spot on Sirius XM Canada's CBC Country chart and held the position for three consecutive weeks. His latest single “Better Than You” also just hit #1 for two consecutive weeks on the same chart. In October 2021, Justin became the first-ever Canadian Country Artist to be invited by The Recording Academy to take part of their Press Play at Home concert series on Grammy.com (watch it here). Fancy's debut album, Sure Beats A Good Time, debuted in the No. 3 position on Apple's iTunes Canadian Country music chart. The record would go on to rack up more than a half-million streams across major streaming platforms. In addition to his single “Makes Me Wanna” peaking at #42 on the Billboard radio charts and being played at over 70 radio stations across Canada.

It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Willie Stratton, to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Willie picked up the guitar at 12 years old and started songwriting soon after. Then, he developed a brief obsession with the banjo and released his first album in 2011. Willie's record gained him an east coast audience and secured him a spot in the Gordie Sampson Songcamp a year later.In 2014, Willie released “Deserter,” which was equally moody but with a switch to guitar; the sound was more indie rock than folk. He won the MNS Alternative Album Award and earned him a nomination for ECMA Rising Star of the Year. When he was not recording, Willie Stratton was making his way across Canada, winning fans with his quirky and charming shows and attracting attention at international events such as the Folk Alliance.Two years later, Willie released Della Rosa, an oddball alternative country record that garnered him an ECMA nomination for Album of the Year. During the pandemic, he released the fun, up-tempo “Grease Coast,” a sound equally at home on the dusty cattle trail as it is among the pounding waves at the most daring surf spots.Willie's music has ranged from folk music to roots and indie rock, so it comes as no surprise that he has landed firmly in the alternative country genre. It is a shift that his fans are sure to embrace – an old-time country vibe with contemporary solid lyrics and a smooth baritone vocal reminiscent of Roy Orbison.In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Willie Stratton spoke about his latest album: Drugstore Dreamin'. He also shared the stories behind some of his best songs.