Songwriters From Here And Away

This week on Songwriters From Here And Away, we're shining the spotlight on one of Canada's most distinctive blues artists, Manitoba Hal. who is coming to the Pink Piano Cafe, Lower Sackville, NS, on Saturday July 18th with Geoff Arsenault! Known for his masterful fingerstyle guitar, soulful harmonica, and engaging storytelling, Hal has spent decades bringing acoustic blues to audiences across Can...

This Week's Featured Artist: Annie Capps This week on Songwriters From Here And Away, we're pleased to welcome singer-songwriter Annie Capps for a conversation about songwriting, life on the road, and the stories behind her music. The episode features both an interview and a blend of live performances and studio recordings, offering listeners a chance to experience Annie's warm, engaging style as...

Bluebirds, Old Oak Trees & Glitter Parties – Fifteen Great Canadian Songwriters Every week, I'm reminded just how much incredible songwriting is happening across Canada, and this episode is another wonderful example. From heartfelt folk and roots music to indie rock, Americana and thoughtful contemporary pop, we've gathered another outstanding collection of Canadian artists who know how to tel...

This week on Songwriters From Here And Away, we're taking a musical road trip across Canada with fifteen outstanding songwriters whose songs showcase the depth, diversity, and creativity of today's independent music scene. From thoughtful folk and roots storytelling to contemporary indie sounds, this episode brings together emerging voices and established artists from coast to coast. You'll hear i...

This week on Songwriters From Here And Away, we're joined by one of the mentors for the 3rd Annual Songwriters Retreat (August 20–23, 2026, Nova Scotia), acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Angela Saini. Angela has built a reputation as one of Canada's most engaging contemporary folk-pop and country-pop songwriters, earning praise from media outlets including The Examiner, which called her "one o...

Episode 1: Live from Wolfville featuring Kim Barlow We're excited to launch a brand-new chapter in the Songwriters From Here And Away story with the debut episode of our monthly concert series, Songwriters From Here And Away – Wolfville Edition, presented in partnership with local host and songwriter Mike Glenn. Recorded live in the heart of Wolfville, this inaugural concert showcases acclaimed Ca...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we travel through stories of hard truths, resilience, memory and connection. From the gritty pulse of Merideth’s “East City Blues” and Mark Bezanson’s haunting “Ruin,” to the warmth of Mary Beth Carty’s “Friendship Song” and Woody Woodburn’s uplifting “I Am Enough,” this episode moves through heartbreak, humour, healing and hope. Along the way we visit...

Dive into the archives for an exclusive conversation with Geoff Arsenault (Nova Scotia), exploring his latest album Hired Hand. Then, enjoy cuts from Canada’s top roots, blues, and folk talents, including Matt Andersen and Vancouver’s Headlong Hearts. Geoff Arsenault - Nova Scotian singer/songwriter, drummer, percussionist, and acclaimed session musician, Geoff returns with Hired Hand (Feb 21, 202...

As the East Coast Music Awards take place this weekend, we’re revisiting a special Songwriters From Here and Away episode featuring some of the remarkable artists nominated in last year’s Music Nova Scotia awards. We wish we could be there this weekend but local concerts took over! We send all the folks in Sydney, Nova Scotia our best wishes and hope they all have a grand old time! This episode ca...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we welcome rising songwriter Sam Robbins for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about songwriting, touring, creativity, and his tunes. Often described as an “old soul singer-songwriter,” Sam blends the warmth and storytelling tradition of artists like James Taylor and Jackson Browne with a modern folk sensibility all his own. A Berklee College o...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, I’m joined by one of Canada’s most respected and celebrated songwriters, Dave Gunning. In this special interview episode, we talk about his acclaimed new album Field Notes, the stories behind the songs, and the journey that continues to shape his remarkable career. We’ll hear tracks from Field Notes including Vincent Coleman, She Is The Swan, Angels Sha...

This week’s episode leans into the emotional core of songwriting—apologies, longing, connection, and self-reflection. From intimate acoustic moments to richly textured arrangements, these Canadian artists explore what it means to stay, to leave, and to be truly heard. There’s a quiet strength running through this set—songs that don’t shout, but linger—offering listeners a deeply human, coast-to-co...

This week on Songwriters From Here And Away, www. SFHAA.ca , a rich mix of Canadian songwriting voices spanning roots, folk, soul, and storytelling that runs deep. Bishop J. Church – “Affection” 🔗 https://donriver.bandcamp.com A quirky, genre-blurring piece with poetic imagery and a distinctly offbeat indie sensibility. Jason Wilson and Ashara – “Coal Dust Caruso” 🔗 https://jasonwilsonmusic.com...

Jim Henman www. JimHenman.com shares songs & stories in a live concert recorded in Musquodoboit, NS. Co-founder of April Wine installed into the Canadian Music Industry Hall Of Fame, along with April Wine Juno award, commemorating April Wine’s  induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Writing his first tune, at age 12, Jim spent much of his youth strumming a Stella acoustic guitar on th...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we’ve got a beautiful mix of thoughtful writing, great voices, and songs that stick with you: Alanna Sterling – Everything’s Gonna Be Just Fine – A warm, reassuring song that leans into hope and the quiet strength of simple words. Eddy Currents – It's A Jungle Out There – A sharp, observant take on modern life, full of energy and edge. Coraline James –...

This week’s episode of Songwriters From Here and Away features a live concert recording with New Brunswick songwriter Brent Mason, recorded in an intimate setting where his songs and stories really get room to breathe. Brent has been writing, recording, and performing for more than three decades. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick, he has released over a dozen albums of original material and has b...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we’re stepping back into a full evening of live music from The Pink Piano Café & Lounge. It’s a night that captures everything we love about songwriter rounds — great songs, shared stories, and that easy connection between artists and audience. You’ll hear performances from Mike Biggar, Laura Rae, and John Cornwall — each bringing their own voice, s...

You may have noticed lately that we’ve been dipping into the archives here on Songwriters From Here and Away. Before anyone thinks we’ve become a nostalgia show… There are a few very good reasons. First, planning is underway for the 2026 Songwriters Retreat, which turns out to involve more emails, spreadsheets, and kitchen logistics than any reasonable human should face in one sitting. Second, the...

This week’s show features Terra Spencer in concert. Terra is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter who writes songs that feel lived-in — attentive to detail, careful with language, and rooted in real experience. In a live setting, that kind of writing breathes even more. There’s space in the room. Space in the phrasing. Space to listen. Join us for a beautifully crafted performance from Terra Sp...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we revisit a concert and conversation with the ever-engaging Ian Sherwood — newly remixed and ready for another listen. Recorded live, this episode captures Ian in his element: sharp songwriting, generous storytelling, and that unmistakable mix of musicianship and humour that makes his performances so compelling. In between songs, we talk about the craf...

This week we’re revisiting a remix of a very special house concert and in-depth conversation with the wonderful Ruth Manning. Recorded in an intimate living room setting, this performance captures what I love most about house concerts: the closeness, the quiet attention, the stories behind the songs, and the space where music can really breathe. Ruth brings thoughtful songwriting, emotional honest...

Aaron English www. AaronEnglish.com is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and pianist whose music reflects a long journey through places, people, and musical traditions. Born in Tennessee and now rooted in one of America’s most vibrant songwriting cities, Aaron has spent years touring the U.S., Europe and Africa, bringing a wide range of influences into his work. His songs blend elements of folk,...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away we’re celebrating a lineup of compelling Canadian artists, ranging from heartfelt reflections on life and home to electrifying storytelling, genre-bending soundscapes, and deeply personal narratives —  songwriters shaping the sound of Canada’s music scene. Discover voices you know and ones you’ll want to get to know — from roots and indie to soulful pop...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we shine the spotlight entirely on Canadian songwriters, celebrating the depth, diversity, and emotional honesty that defines our music from coast to coast. From the radiant pop-folk warmth of Steeple and the intimate reflections of Molly Ferdinand, to the roots-driven storytelling of Cheryl Gaudet, Mark Bezanson, and Tiller’s Folly, this episode is a r...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we revisit a memorable live interview with Ontario songwriter Graham Nicholas, recorded over the railroad tracks at Alderney Landing in Nova Scotia. Graham’s storytelling, wit, and deeply observant lyrics shine in conversation and performance, painting portraits of life’s long roads and human heartaches with equal grace. To round out the hour, we’ve add...