East Coast DNA

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) appointed its new Chief Executive Officer, Blanche Israël, a Moroccan French Canadian cultural strategist and professional musician who has called Dartmouth, Nova Scotia home since 2019. She began her new role on Friday, March 1, 2024. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Blanche Israël as we approach ECMA 2024. Israël has had various roles in the arts sector and brings a unique blend of experience to the position. As a consultant for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, she developed a comprehensive Cultural Export Analysis, and for the Halifax Regional Municipality, she consulted on the Performing and Visual Arts Venues Needs Assessment. In addition, her work with Music Nova Scotia as a Board Member and her touring and recording experience with JUNO Award-winning artist Jeremy Dutcher, has provided Israël with a broad perspective and understanding of the music industry. Israël’s skills in strategic finance, partnerships, and understanding of legal requirements in arts organizations are further highlighted by her successful operation of proScenium Services. Through this venture, she generated over $10 million in public and private revenue and supported a wide range of artists and organizations. Israël is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Arts Management program, holding an Honours Bachelor of Arts. She has been recognized with numerous awards and bursaries, including the CultureNEXT Bursary from the Canadian Arts Summit and the Orpheus Prize in Humanities from the University of Toronto. “We are thrilled to welcome Blanche to the East Coast Music Association. Her diverse background and deep understanding of the Atlantic Canadian cultural landscape makes her an ideal leader for our organization,” says Debbie Mullins, Chair of the ECMA Board and elected representative from Cape Breton. “We are confident that Blanche’s innovative approach and passion for music will greatly contribute to the growth and success of our music community.” “I am deeply honored to lead the East Coast Music Association as its new CEO. This role combines my love for music and my commitment to cultural strategy in a region that has been my home and inspiration,” says Israël. “I look forward to working with our amazing artists and stakeholders to elevate Atlantic Canadian music and showcase our rich cultural tapestry to the world.” Under Israël’s leadership, the East Coast Music Association is set to embark on a journey of renewed growth and innovation, strengthening its position as a key player in the Atlantic Canadian music scene. www.ecma.com Opening music "Empire" by Michael S. Ryan accompanied by Blanche Israël on cello Closing music "Physios and Love" by The Public Service (George Woodhouse) accompanied by Blanche Israël on cello Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more music + arts coverage throughout the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Dyson Knight, Baha Men lead singer, as he releases a solo single through NSCC’s Music Business Program. At Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), everyone in the Music Department is aware of a Bahamian student who has achieved international fame in the music industry. Dyson Knight, integral member of Grammy award-winning group Baha Men (memorable for their international hit single Who Let the Dogs Out?), is enrolled in the college’s Music Production and Engineering program, and he is releasing his new single Feeling The Magic today. Knight ended up at NSCC due to a convergence of circumstances: “I went through a series of challenges post a near fatal car crash in 2021. I felt a strong need to reevaluate my life. One of the things I wanted to act on is my transition from being a frontline singer of Baha Men to taking a role as an engineer/producer/manager of the band. So, although daunting, I decided to move to Canada to study Music Production and Audio Engineering at NSCC in Dartmouth. I ultimately chose this school because it allows me to be with my older children who live in Halifax.” Knight has been mostly flying under the radar ever since he arrived in Canada, but that’s about to change, as he is set to make waves with the release of his new single Feeling the Magic. This release came out of a contest held every year by the Music Department at NSCC. The Producer Challenge is a competition in which Music Production students are divided into teams tasked with writing and recording a song in one week. The songs are then evaluated and judged by a panel of local music industry people, and this year’s first-place prize was to have the winning song be commercially released by NSCC’s Music Business class. This Music Business program, offered at the Ivany Campus in Dartmouth, NS, is a graduate certificate program, led by industry veteran Evan Newman. It began last year, where the inaugural class launched the Lulo Music Group. The team of producers which included Knight won the contest with a song called Feeling the Magic. The song was written and sang by Dyson, and because the finished product was a collaborative effort among students, it nudged Knight to explore avenues a bit outside of the Caribbean pop that has mainly been his calling card so far. The result was Feeling The Magic, a change of style for Knight, but still a reflection of his continued dedication to creating captivating music. The song is an upbeat funk-disco track with an infectious bass line that will invite you to dance. It has an encouraging and optimistic message, and it evokes positivity and carefree energy. Feeling The Magic is out today. Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more music + arts coverage throughout the year --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

NOVAFest 2024: Back and Bold! Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Kelsey and Willum on this year's events. NOVAFest is a month-long music festival celebrating local acts, held at venues across Halifax and Dartmouth, running April 23 to May 23 in 2024. This event is organized by the NSCC Music Arts, Production & Engineering and Music Business students. https://www.eventbrite.ca/cc/novafest-2024-3260249 00:00 Intro featuring Origami Workshop 00:15 Interview with Kelsey and Willum 24:29 Andre + Kelsey live The students of NSCC Ivany Campus are thrilled to announce that NovaFest will be returning in 2024 — the festival’s third consecutive year since its re-launch in 2022. NovaFest is a month-long music festival held at venues across Halifax and Dartmouth, running April 23 to May 23. This year’s NovaFest will be bigger and bolder than ever, featuring headlining acts: The Mellotones, Roxy and the Underground Soul Sound, Acid Wash, WolfCastle, Kayo, aRENYE, shanii22, BASYL, Noel Morgan and the Salty Groove, and Origami Workshop. Many of these talented, wave-making artists can trace the roots of their careers back to NSCC’s music programs, with their hard work laying the foundations for the successful careers ahead. NovaFest is organized by and showcases the talents of NSCC Ivany Campus students from the Music Arts, Music Production and Engineering, and Music Business programs. This festival provides a platform for these emerging artists, performers, and industry professionals to showcase the skills and talents they’ve spent the past one to two years honing under the tutelage of NSCC’s dedicated faculty. It also provides students with the practical experience of organizing and operating a large-scale event from the ground up. NovaFest bands will perform original music, standards, and covers, encompassing a wide range of musical genres such as rock, pop, jazz, R&B, latin, and funk. NovaFest will run shows all over Dartmouth and Halifax, with events in some of the cities’ most popular venues, including: Pacifico, the Oasis, Gus’ Pub, The Garden, Radstorm, Halifax Central Library, with a grand finale on May 23rd at the Light House Arts Centre for Spark Creativity. The festival will also include a massive collaboration with Halifax Regional Arts (formerly known as AllCity Music) which takes place from May 9th until May 11th at the Bellarose. The students of the Music Arts and Music Production and Engineering programs follow in the footsteps of the many talented alumni who are now prominent members of the Nova Scotian music industry, including Good Dear Good, Neon Dreams, Lindsay Misiner, and Modern Philharmonic. The Music Business students follow in the footsteps of last year’s immensely hard-working and successful crop of talent, which includes Music Nova Scotia’s “Emerging Industry Professional” award winner, Nik MacDonald. Inspired by the accomplishments of these alumni and given the reigns, this year’s team is ready to boldly continue the tradition of NovaFest, building on the work of those who came before them to: ● Deliver a shining preview of the promising future of Nova Scotia’s music scene ● Empower these students as some of them take their first steps into the Halifax music scene as artists and professionals ● Provide the region of Halifax and the province of Nova Scotia with a unique, exciting festival whose continued legacy will inspire excitement. NovaFest is a celebration of the creativity of the NSCC Ivany Campus community and students, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. With the wide variety of passionate voices, perspectives, musical genres, and venues participating in the festival, there’s sure to be something for everybody. We look forward to seeing you this spring! For more information on NovaFest 2024, including ticket sales, show lineups, and festival updates, please visit our official social media accounts, linked below: https://www.facebook.com/novafestofficial/...

Halifax indie pop-singer Psiren played a special live show with a full band at Radstorm on Thursday, April 18th, to celebrate the release of his new single "Anhedonia"! Psiren (he/him) is a queer, independent singer, rapper, & producer, presenting thoughtful, passionate, jazz-infused pop and hip-hop vocals over dreamy synths, smooth electric keys, grooving basslines, and funky, hard-hitting drum breaks. His lyrics are emotionally honest, and open about sensitive personal and political topics, such as living with mental illness, queer experiences, class struggle, and personal identity in the digital age. Since 2018, Psiren has released five EPs (with his most recent EP “Hope” released this past December), seven original singles, and a cover of Mazzy Star’s “Into Dust.” Psiren has also appeared on “We’re in It Together” (Rich Aucoin), “Me 2 U” (Tuker Lucy), “The Bitter End” (Wash This Garden With Blood), and has produced two songs for the Buffy-nominated Caius Hubris– “Diamond Hands” and “Someday.” “Anhedonia” explores what it’s like to go through the motions while trying desperately to cling to small sources of joy and relief, as they become less and less effective. At its core, It’s a song about asking yourself if you need to make a change. Recorded/co-produced by Riley Lloyd, mixed by John Fraser Longley. Recording musicians include Liam MacNeil (Crystal Stares, Acid Wash and (formerly) Drop the Formality), Josh Stewart (Crystal Stares, Acid Wash and The Thaumaturge), Saylor Walker (IDialedYourNumber and Saylor Moon), Will Mulligan, Rho Centurion and River Gosney. https://linktr.ee/psirensongs Special thanks to The Pint Public House/Below Deck Dive Bar for providing us a location to record our chat. Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more music + arts coverage throughout the year --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

After last year's appearance on the Cavendish Beach Music Festival side stage, Nice Horse are coming back to PEI for a main stage performance in 2024. East Coast DNA's host Darcy Walsh sat for a chat with Katie Rox of the country duo. Join in and listen as our conversation ranges from a 90's fueled immortality to her successes with Brandi Sidoryk in Nice Horse, and their upcoming trek back East to visit us all again for CBMF. Nice Horse is a wild, fresh, and fierce pair that has established themselves as one of the most buzzed-about acts in the Canadian music industry. A live act to be reckoned with, Nice Horse has played high-profile festivals across Canada including Boots & Hearts, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and the Calgary Stampede, and has performed in Spain and France. They have also toured as direct support for legendary artists such as Tom Cochrane and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The duo, made up of Katie Rox (vocals/banjo/acoustic guitar) and Brandi Sidoryk (vocals/bass), has garnered significant accolades, including two Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) wins, eight CCMA nominations, and ten Country Music Alberta Awards. For two years running (2021 and 2022), Nice Horse has been named Country Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards. 00:00 Intro featuring Seeing Ghosts by Nice Horse 00:15 Darcy Walsh chats with Katie Rox 32:26 Nice Horse's single Seeing Ghosts (from APRIL 19th released self titled album Nice Horse) Find Nice Horse on all socials @NiceHorseMusic and www.nicehorsemusic.com @NiceHorseMusic Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more coverage of Canada's music + arts scene --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

New Brunswick based Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic are back with a new album release planned for April 26th. 2024 Dillon Ryan & the Dream Romantic are an infectiously talented and refreshingly distinctive new wave band from the East Coast of Canada. The band is authentically breathing new life into the underexplored genres of new wave, goth and post punk. Their inspiration from the Smiths, Echo & Bunnymen and the Cure is marvelously palpable in their material yet their work remains completely fresh. Their hauntingly melodic landscapes swallow you into a cinematic gothic universe. It's soothing yet scary and you just can't get enough. The perpetually evolving artist shows no signs of slowing down. It is clear he was born to play music and that trajectory has led him down an illustrious path. Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic weave melodic lullabies and gothic ballads that cling to listeners. Their poetic songwriting paired with a beautifully melancholic sonic landscape is an enthralling void to lose yourself to. In a world oversaturated with pathological positivity it's exciting to hear such an emotionally generous band. Their music somehow makes you want to dance and cry at the same time, it's a rare and honest dichotomy. Join East Coast DNA Host Darcy Walsh for a chat with front person Dillon Ryan as we dive into the band, the music, where they came from and where they're headed next. 00:00 East Coast DNA opening 00:47 Dillon Ryan & the Solar Eclipse 02:15 The Dream Romantic 07:15 Making music on the East Coast 10:20 "John Mullane" sound 13:33 Fan first 22:35 Influences 30:04 Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic - So Lovely (from the upcoming "In Polaroid") Dillon Ryan - Lead Vocals, Guitars Julie Doucette - Keyboards, Vocals David Gregory - Bass Guitar Alec Victor - Drums Find Dillon and his band online at: www.thedreamromantic.com @DillonRyanMusic Subscribe to@eastcoastdnafor more arts + music coverage from and around Canada's East Coast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Ethan Chitty, a teen from Truro, Nova Scotia is hosting an all ages fundraiser concert on April 6th at the Truro Best Western Glengarry called Food For The Ears. Teen run, all ages, food bank fundraising, independent music concert!?! Sign us up! East Coast DNA slows down to chat with Ethan Chitty ,as his second annual Food For The Ears concert is about to take place, April 6th, 2024 at the Glengarry Best Western (Truro, NS). Join us as we discuss the upcoming event, Ethan's band Still Guys Are, the lineup for Saturday's festivities, and a peak into his future. Intro music: Silas Bonnell - Wake Up, Sunrise ; Outro music: Pavel Stroke - Turnover Proceeds will be going to the Colchester food bank. This is year two of the event! Admissions are $15 or pay what you can, and children under 12 get in free until 7! Payment will be at the door with cash and e-transfer both accepted. The concert doors will open at 2pm, and the show will start at 3. From 3-6 it will be a rock/folk concert, intermission, then from 7-10 there will be a punk set. 11 local bands from Truro and Halifax will be playing. There will be snacks and drinks sold, a silent auction, 50/50 draw, and art/jewelry/merch vendors! "Last year we had a fantastic show with 4 bands and only 3 hours of music." This year it was Ethan's idea to expand and have a bigger event. He felt that Truro and many surrounding areas do not have enough all ages shows. He also thinks that COVID really separated the community, and it’s his dream to reconnect the people! Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for independent music + arts coverage throughout the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more features and bonus music coverage throughout the year. Katelyn Danielle is a singer/songwriter from Pictou County, NS. Influenced by Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Noah Kahan, Katelyn writes intelligently-overthought indie-folk inspired songs with unabashed lyrics and acoustic vibes (with the occasional synth and slide). Katelyn started her journey into music in early 2023 when she started playing at open mic nights under mentorship from local musician Cory Mercer. She is currently in the process of recording her first EP. The first single, "Down", is now available on streaming services. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Katelyn and stick around for a special live performance of the lead single from her upcoming EP. 00:00 Katelyn Danielle visits East Coast DNA 00:30 Chat with Katelyn 04:01 Roots 09:46 Backstage 22:42 New single and upcoming EP 30:37 Down performed live by Katelyn Danielle Instagram @katelyndani YouTube @KatelynDani --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more features and bonus music coverage throughout the year. FM Berlin is a four- piece Alternative Rock band from Moncton, New Brunswick that sounds like The Police and The Strokes made a baby….in space. A bold claim which they own with sing-along indie rock swagger. Recipients of the 2019 Music New Brunswick Artist In Rotation award, FM Berlin were also nominated for two East Coast Music Awards in 2019: Rock Recording and Rising Star Recording of the Year. In 2018, FM Berlin received the Music New Brunswick Rock Artist of The Year award. In 2014, they were recognized by Music New Brunswick by winning the Emerging Artist of the Year award for their debut EP, In The Interest of National Security (2013). FM Berlin is: COREY HACHEY (MAIN VOCALS) MATT CLOWES (GUITAR, VOCALS) GLEN FARQUHAR (BASS, VOCALS) CHARLINE GAUTREAU (DRUMS) Corey Hachey called into East Coast DNA to chat with host Darcy Walsh about FM Berlin, his own career in music, and the new single "Shake It" ...inspired by a famous Canadian 00:00 Intro clip "Shake It" by FM Berlin 00:17 Corey Hachey chat 29:20 "Shake It" by FM Berlin Find FM Berlin online: fmberlin.ca Subscribe to FM Berlin on YouTube: @fmberlin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more features and bonus music coverage throughout the year. Alex Coley & Afterlove came to be in a sad song shared between friends at a party, eventually leading to a musical exploration that developed into their six-person sound. Since recording at Conquerall Music, Alex Coley & Afterlove have celebrated a handful of sold out shows including their debut at the Duckworth Barn in March of 2023 and a sold out show at the Carleton in Halifax, Nova Scotia in November 2023. Since releasing music in October of 2023, Alex Coley & Afterlove have accumulated more than 80K streams on Spotify alone, as well as achieving spins through CBC Radio; with their first single deeming them as a “Canadian outfit (who) deliver a wonderfully warm and shimmering slice of folk-pop gold” by Mystic Sons. Debuting alongside The Arc is their focus track “Hold It All” — a vocally and lyrically powerful song about the anger, blame, and guilt that comes with heartbreak. “Hold It All” is about a moment of release, an unburdening of the weight that holds us down - a recognition that blame doesn’t belong to just one person. Showcasing Alex Coley & Afterlove’s mixed influence and inspiration for The Arc, “Hold It All” was written for the band, highlighting Alex’s confessional songwriting and the band’s musicianship. “Hold It All” will feature a supporting music video directed by Connor Robins, assisted by John Walsh and Jo Ciarrocco, which will be released on their Youtube channel on March 6th 2024. Join East Coast DNA host, Darcy Walsh, for a chat with Alex Coley at the legendary Oxford Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Now the location of Garrison's Oxford Taproom, Alex and Darcy enjoyed the cafe atmosphere for an afternoon treat. Now let's dive into the beginnings of Alex Coley's musical journey and where it may take him next. 00:00 Intro clip "Hold It All" by Alex Coley & Afterlove 00:30 Shameless Plugs and Alex Intro 01:30 Afterlove aka the band 05:30 Alex Coley musical origins 11:45 The Arc 14:45 Live Shows 16:40 Music Video Singles 19:00 The Future 23:10 Thanks to Garrison's Oxford Taproom 24:45 "Hold It All" by Alex Coley & Afterlove Photo credit: Katy Maclachlan Album art: Undine Schmidt Go buy The Arc on vinyl today! Find Alex and his band online: https://www.alexcoleymusic.ca/ Subscribe to Alex Coley & Afterlove on YouTube: @alexcoleyandafterlove --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Welcome to East Coast DNA's feature on Jesse Patrick. From rap battles to the blues, this Nova Scotian singer/songwriter puts unique spin on East Coast Music 00:00 Opening song "Firebarrell Blues" by @JessePatrick 00:30 Introduction with Darcy Walsh @eastcoastdna 01:07 A chat with Jesse Patrick 07:53 Mackie live except (recorded by Darcy Walsh live @ The Commune) 08:01 "Westvilladelphia" excerpt: Vocals & Lyrics by Anewbis & Mackie. Produced by Syndrome. Engineered by Dirty Dane. Directed by Anewbis & Mackie. Shot by Lauren Sweet. Edited by Dirty Dane. 15:00 Jamestown Revival "California" clip Photo: Harper Smith // Billboard magazine 21:40 Writing words 29:15 Song 1 (live)* 33:39 Song 2 (live)* 38:21 Song 3 (live)* 43:50 Get Groovy 50:55 excerpt of "Get Groovy" by Anthony Manuele 51:10 Distraction 58:13 Closing song: "Distraction" Written by: Jesse Ito & Anthony Manuele Produced by: Jimmy Torres Videography and editing: Krista Fewer @K.Foxcontent Guitars: Jesse Patrick, Anthony Manuele Bass: Nathan Simmonds Drums: Doug Northcott Keys: Robert Campbell Backing Vocals: Nathan Simmonds, Chris Ritchie, Jordan Burke Subscribe to Jesse Patrick @JessePatrick Instagram: @jessepatrickmusic Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more features and bonus music coverage throughout the year. *Live performances recorded at Shobox Cantina (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia) by Darcy Walsh @eastcoastdna (February 17, 2024) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia born and raised, Mike Ross was destined for a life in music. Now based in GTA, Mike has been working with Mini Pop Kids Live and is set to bring their Good Vibes North American Tour to Canada's East Coast. With 7 shows planned over 5 dates, there is a show available for everyone but, get your tickets quick, as shows are already selling out. Each show will feature bonus contributions from local dance groups, from each East Coast community. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Mike about Mini Pop Kids, their history, what to expect live, and where to catch a live show. https://minipopkids.com/ Feb. 29, 2024 Glace Bay, NS Savoy Theatre Mar. 2, 2024 Halifax, NS Rebecca Cohn Auditorium Mar. 3, 2024 Moncton, NB Hotel Casino New Brunswick Mar. 4, 2024 Fredericton, NB Fredericton Playhouse Mar. 6, 2024 Saint John, NB Imperial Theatre Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more coverage of East Coast music and events throughout the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia born and raised, Mike Ross was destined for a life in music. Now based in GTA, Mike has been working with Mini Pop Kids Live and is set to bring their Good Vibes North American Tour to Canada's East Coast. With 7 shows planned over 5 dates, there is a show available for everyone but, get your tickets quick, as shows are already selling out. Each show will feature bonus contributions from local dance groups, from each East Coast community. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Mike about Mini Pop Kids, their history, what to expect live, and where to catch a live show. https://minipopkids.com/ Feb. 29, 2024 Glace Bay, NS Savoy Theatre Mar. 2, 2024 Halifax, NS Rebecca Cohn Auditorium Mar. 3, 2024 Moncton, NB Hotel Casino New Brunswick Mar. 4, 2024 Fredericton, NB Fredericton Playhouse Mar. 6, 2024 Saint John, NB Imperial Theatre Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more coverage of East Coast music and events throughout the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

ECMA 2024 Blues Recording of the Year Nominee, Joe H Henry, wakes host Darcy Walsh from his winter hibernation for a chat about recent flurries of activity, a deeper look into Joe, and a forecast of what 2024 will hold. "With a voice as powerful as a wayward freight train, singer-songwriter Joe H Henry bellows the flames of gritty roots with a whole lot of soul. The son of award-winning Canadian country musician Harvey Henry, Joe was born to sing. Gifted with a one-of-a-kind voice and a love for story telling through song, drawing from his musical roots and Metis heritage of the Red River Valley. Joe’s younger years were spent riding freight trains from town to town with nothing but a faithful dog and a guitar, collecting life lessons and harnessing the flame of inspiration that was often masked in struggle. Eventually settling down to raise a family, Joe moved to a homestead on North Mountain, Nova Scotia with his wife and five children in 2020. With the release of his debut EP, Keep the Fire Burning, (Summer 2023) Joe is ready to wholeheartedly share his talents with the world." ⁠00:00:30⁠ The Joe Intro ⁠00:05:16⁠ Representation ⁠00:11:45⁠ The Genres ⁠00:19:03⁠ The Fellas ⁠00:23:20⁠ The Eagle ⁠00:26:22⁠ The Pictou County Connections ⁠00:30:35⁠ Hitting The Year Running ⁠00:40:18⁠ The Scene Support ⁠00:43:02⁠ The Key ⁠00:48:55⁠ The Future ⁠01:02:14⁠ The "DNA" Format ⁠01:03:08⁠ For The Fans ⁠01:11:05⁠ The Boxes ⁠01:20:20⁠ The East Coast ⁠01:27:20⁠ The Joe H Henry no dot Find Joe H Henry online and sign up for his newsletter: ⁠https://joehhenry.com/ Video features "Keep The Fire Burning" by Joe H Henry Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more chat with people behind the music you love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Merry Pettimas! As East Coast DNA wraps up our 12 Episodes of Christmas, we welcome back returning guest, Andre Pettipas. You've open your presents, now sit back and listen in as host Darcy Walsh chats with Andre about touring with Andre Pettipas & the Giants, new solo material, Giantstock 2.000, and Open Mics. Catch up now as 2024 looks to be a wild ride! Giantstock 2.000 tickets on sale now! Giantstock 2.000 // Three Days Of Music, Camping and Pettipasitivity Tickets, Fri, 30 Aug 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite @AndrePettipasandTheGiants Subscribe to @eastcoastdna and stay tuned for a relaunch in the new year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Migrating from Ontario to Nova Scotia, Cory Mercer is a guitarist, songwriter, producer and full time working musician. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Cory about his solo efforts, his new band Cory and The Mercernaries, and their holiday single "Please Come Home for Christmas" . @CoryMercer Subscribe to @eastcoastdna today and stay tuned for a 2024 relaunch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Bud Chapplain joins East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat about his music career and deliver an important message with his new single: Anxiety Denied: A Song of Hope inspired by personal experience to highlight Canada’s new 988 Suicide Crisis Line Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia — Anxiety Denied is powerful anthem written by Bud Chapplain and Eric C Mestre, two resilient individuals who transformed their family experiences of mental illness into a source of inspiration. Anxiety Denied aims to shine a spotlight on the impact of mental illness and the launch of Canada's 988 Suicide Crisis Line, providing a beacon of hope for those facing similar challenges. In a heartfelt expression of their journey, the lyrics convey the raw emotions of battling mental health issues and finding solace amid darkness. “Mental health issues have been front and center in my family’s life from depression to alcohol addiction to bipolar disorder”, Bud shares. Eric grew up with an alcoholic father and his younger brother, Ricky lost his life at a young age due to alcohol abuse. His life has been affected by mental illness and he still suffers from those memories. “As musicians, we wanted to write about it and tell this story. When we found out about the Canadian launch of 988, we felt sharing our experiences would be the most effective way to connect with people and to get the message out.” Anxiety Denied urges individuals to reach out for help and support through the newly established 988 Suicide Crisis Line. Bud says that “watching my wife bravely battle anxiety and depression, my daughter being diagnosed with bi-polar and borderline personality disorder, and experiencing my struggles with addiction, along with Eric’s lifetime memories of his brother Ricky’s untimely death have supplied all the ingredients we needed to make this song a true song of pain, suffering and most of all hope.” They believe music possesses a unique ability to connect with people on a profound level. Bud wrote the melody and lyrics while his writing partner Eric created the music. Eric arranged the song, played, and programmed all the instruments and gave the song life. Together they gathered other music industry professionals who were also mental health supporters and finalized the music video. Bud reached out to the government office responsible for the 988 roll out and was told that they were not doing a music video as part of the roll out. The boys did not quit or throw in the towel. Bud, Eric and their friends pushed forward wanting only to make sure Anxiety Denied brought its timely message to people and it would help people remember who to call when they are having a mental health crisis. Their hope is that people will share this soul-stirring composition over social media. This will help breakdown the stigma surrounding mental illness and to encourage people to reach out for help when they are in trouble and in need of immediate support. Join us in sharing the music video and spreading the word about Anxiety Denied and the importance of 988 to prevent people from dying by suicide. Together, let's create a chorus of compassion and understanding, reminding everyone that they are not alone in their struggles. About Bud: Bud, a songwriter, singer, and musician, is a passionate advocate for mental health, using his creative talents to make a positive impact. His song, born from personal experiences, serves as a beacon of hope and solidarity for those navigating the complexities of mental health. About Eric: Eric is a songwriter, singer, musician and producer. His experience and talents have helped many other musicians achieve their musical dreams. He has a passion for helping others get through mental health issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Summer Bennett has a new Christmas single and you can find it on "A Trinity Hall Christmas " from Scilly Cove Records. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Summer Bennett about her amazingly early success with her music career, the Christmas project, and a glimpse of what's to come. A Trinity Hall Christmas Available Now Digital: https://www.scillycoverecords.com/sto... Physical CD: https://www.scillycoverecords.com/sto... At just 16 years of age, Summer hails from Paradise, NL. While she has been singing and writing music her entire life, she is now emerging as one of Newfoundland’s most formidable talents. In 2019, Summer was a Vocal Finalist at CMTC Toronto. Two years later she was named as a 2021 Top 10 Indigenous Emerging Artists of Canada. That same year, Summer won the 2021 Newfound Talent Contest from MusicNL where she was able to record her debut single “Carsick”. This past year “Carsick” won the 2022 Arts and Letters Award and was recently listed as one of the top 125 songs in the 2022 CBC Toyota Searchlight competition. Further adding to this already impressive resume, Summer was selected as one of 15 Canadians to attend HoneyJam 2022 in Toronto, a concert and celebration focusing on emerging Canadian Female artists. With unique styling and instantly identifiable vocals, Summer is bursting into a genre few Newfoundlanders before her have ventured. Scilly Cove Records proprietor, Greg Wells, having worked with some of the world’s top pop artists, has presented Summer with what she describes as, “the opportunity of a lifetime”. Summer has released the third of three singles which she had been working on prior to meeting Greg Wells and joining the Scilly Cove Records team. Things are about to get very exciting with Summer beginning work on her debut album with two time Grammy Award Winning Record Producer, Greg Wells. 00:00 East Coast DNA opening 00:45 Chat with Summer Bennett 30:00 Carsick by Summer Bennett Find Summer Bennet online: summerbennettmusic.com https://linktr.ee/summerbennett@summerbennettofficial7403 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

It's Fast Format Friday! East Coast DNA continues our 12 Episodes of Christmas with a returning guest Wild Oscah. We fell a little behind schedule this week but Wild Oscah stepped up to the plate to bring us a new holiday single, "Merry Maritimes Morning", The Maritimes Mix, and catch up with East Coast DNA before we end the calendar year of episodes featuring artists and industry professionals from Eastern Canada. Stream Currents Productions —Wild OscahWild Oscah | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktreethemaritimesmix | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Subscribe to @eastcoastdna today and stay tuned for more coverage over the coming weeks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Chris Kirby joins Darcy Walsh for a chat about his latest album, his musical career, collaborations, upcoming songwriter camps with his wife Victoria Howse, and his new Christmas single. “He’s the East Coast music scene’s secret weapon!” - Colin MacDonald (The Trews) Chances are you’ve heard a Chris Kirby song lately. The Newfoundland born, Halifax based award winning artist has co-written hits for The Trews, Matt Andersen, The East Pointers, Quote the Raven, and many more. Find Chris Kirby with a new holiday single on @eastcoastdna Holiday Music 2023 Edition playlists on YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more artist chats and live performances --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message