Bill Stevenson (b. 1947, Ottawa, Ontario) is a highly respected Canadian blues and jazz pianist, vocalist, and songwriter whose musical career spans more than five decades. In his teenage years, he joined the Boston-based band Earth Opera and toured opening for acts such as The Doors. After his time with Earth Opera, he returned to ... Read more
Let’s go on a journey through decades of country music!
John Chaisson grew up in Antigonish, and studied jazz at St. Francis Xavier University, long before the singing jazz upright bass player Esperanza Spaulding came to prominence. Fans of John’s smooth baritone-plus-bass already had her Nova Scotia counterpoint. John has put true, low notes behind PEI legend Lenny Gallant, the stratospheric pipes of The Rankins, ... Read more
Geordie Haley: With more than 25 years of presenting and performing original music guitarist, composer, improviser and educator Geordie Haley has been a featured artist in concert and festival programs by creative music presenters Upstream Music, Suddenly Listen, Canadian Music Center, The Motion Ensemble, Jazz East, Vocalypse ,Shattering the Silence, Obey, Scotia Fest, Center for Experimental ... Read more
Come step back to the 1920s and 30s to hear some Hot Jazz, Old Pop and Blues. Featuring John D’Wolfe on vocals/ resonator guitar and his pack, Karen Mackay on cornet, Simon Oakey on euphonium and Gary Edwards on drums.
Celebrate International Women's Day with these women of exuberant sound! Krisanne Crowell: piano, sax, vocals Anna Martin: guitar: sax, piano, vocals Gabriella Ciurcovich: bass Sue Street: drums
Bill Stevenson is a Canadian blues and jazz pianist, vocalist and songwriter, originally associated with the band Earth Opera, whose career in music has spanned over forty years. Stevenson commenced his music career in Ottawa, Ontario, where he spent his childhood and adolescence. While still in his teens, he joined the band Earth Opera, originally ... Read more
As an accomplished drummer and bandleader John Alphonse has amassed quite an enviable record. He spent seven years as the drummer with Rita MacNeil. He has accompanied Anne Murray, Mitch Miller, Pat Boone, Stan Rogers, Vera Lynn, Catherine McKinnon, The Irish Rovers, Peter Appleyard, Red Buttons, Dinah Christie, Patti Page and Dionne Warwick to name ... Read more
The ‘Original’ Funk Unit returned in May 2025 from The Romerias de Mayo Festival in Holguin Cuba & now a revamped 8 piece- horn section, a smokin’ rhythm section and great vocals called ‘The Funk Unit 2.0’ is getting ready to keep the funk alive in NS! Open rehearsal with the Funk Unit 2.0 at ... Read more
With a new interest in singing, Larry Bjornson & The Country Classics bring listeners on a musical journey through decades of country music, celebrating the timeless stories, heartfelt melodies, and unmistakable sounds that shaped the genre. With rich harmonies, unique instrumentation, and a deep love for country’s roots, the band pays tribute to legendary artists ... Read more
Geordie Haley: With more than 25 years of presenting and performing original music guitarist, composer, improviser and educator Geordie Haley has been a featured artist in concert and festival programs by creative music presenters Upstream Music, Suddenly Listen, Canadian Music Center, The Motion Ensemble, Jazz East, Vocalypse ,Shattering the Silence, Obey, Scotia Fest, Center for Experimental ... Read more
Mike Cowie is a trumpet player, singer and songwriter in a funk/jazz/blues style. After the success of his Big Night Out CD, which brought Mike's original jazz/funk based music to audiences in Canada and Europe. Mike has followed up with the release of his latest CD Lucid Blue. A stunning fusion of Miles Davis' In a Silent Way period with ... Read more
John Chaisson grew up in Antigonish, and studied jazz at St. Francis Xavier University, long before the singing jazz upright bass player Esperanza Spaulding came to prominence. Fans of John’s smooth baritone-plus-bass already had her Nova Scotia counterpoint. John has put true, low notes behind PEI legend Lenny Gallant, the stratospheric pipes of The Rankins, ... Read more
Geordie, Trevor & David-- top local jazz talent with fine food!
John Chaisson grew up in Antigonish, and studied jazz at St. Francis Xavier University, long before the singing jazz upright bass player Esperanza Spaulding came to prominence. Fans of John’s smooth baritone-plus-bass already had her Nova Scotia counterpoint. John has put true, low notes behind PEI legend Lenny Gallant, the stratospheric pipes of The Rankins, ... Read more
Sam Wilson is a guitarist-composer whose practice focuses on creating instrumental music for improvisers. Her current artistic muse is wild spaces and site-specific responses, evident by her latest release Wintertides (April 2024), featuring drummer Jen Yakamovich and bassist Geordie Hart. Written in the winter of 2022 on both the east (Scotsburn, NS) and west Coast (at Lena ... Read more
Geordie Haley: With more than 25 years of presenting and performing original music guitarist, composer, improviser and educator Geordie Haley has been a featured artist in concert and festival programs by creative music presenters Upstream Music, Suddenly Listen, Canadian Music Center, The Motion Ensemble, Jazz East, Vocalypse ,Shattering the Silence, Obey, Scotia Fest, Center for Experimental ... Read more
John Chaisson grew up in Antigonish, and studied jazz at St. Francis Xavier University, long before the singing jazz upright bass player Esperanza Spaulding came to prominence. Fans of John's smooth baritone-plus-bass already had her Nova Scotia counterpoint. John has put true, low notes behind PEI legend Lenny Gallant, the stratospheric pipes of The Rankins, ... Read more
Bill Stevenson is a Canadian blues and jazz pianist, vocalist and songwriter, originally associated with the band Earth Opera, whose career in music has spanned over forty years. Stevenson commenced his music career in Ottawa, Ontario, where he spent his childhood and adolescence. While still in his teens, he joined the band Earth Opera, originally ... Read more
Mike Cowie is a trumpet player, singer and songwriter in a funk/jazz/blues style. After the success of his Big Night Out CD, which brought Mike's original jazz/funk based music to audiences in Canada and Europe. Mike has followed up with the release of his latest CD Lucid Blue. A stunning fusion of Miles Davis' In a Silent Way period with ... Read more
Born in Cuba,now residing in Canada. Silvio Pupo studied classical piano for more than 12 years at the Professional School of Music in Holguin Cuba. Currently living in Atlantic Canada, " Simply put,Silvio plays beautifully . His technical finesse on the piano and his compositions where borders have no meaning are inspiring., is truly an ... Read more
The piano has been Holly Arsenault's favourite toy since the ripe old age of 4 when she came upon the tired old upright at her grandmother’s house in Cape Breton. In the years since, she has traveled the globe as a pit musician, music director, sideman, soloist and leader of her own trio . These ... Read more
An engaging, lyrical saxophonist, Mike Murley is one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz artists. He has played on fourteen Juno Award-winning recordings since 1990, seven as a leader or co-leader, seven as a sideman. His most recent Junos include The North (2018), Metalwood’s Twenty (2017) and his trio’s Test of Time (2013). More Canadian guitarist Richard White has been turning heads since moving to ... Read more
Bill Stevenson is a Canadian blues and jazz pianist, vocalist and songwriter, originally associated with the band Earth Opera, whose career in music has spanned over forty years. Stevenson commenced his music career in Ottawa, Ontario, where he spent his childhood and adolescence. While still in his teens, he joined the band Earth Opera, originally ... Read more
Geordie Haley: With more than 25 years of presenting and performing original music guitarist, composer, improviser and educator Geordie Haley has been a featured artist in concert and festival programs by creative music presenters Upstream Music, Suddenly Listen, Canadian Music Center, The Motion Ensemble, Jazz East, Vocalypse ,Shattering the Silence, Obey, Scotia Fest, Center for Experimental ... Read more
