Songwriters From Here And Away

14 Fabulous Canadian Songwriters. www. SFHAA.ca New Releases and a re-release too... John Donovan – “All Of Me.” PEI Caroline Marie Brooks – “The Pool.” Toronto, ON INNERSPEAR – “GreenerGrass.” Calgary, Alberta Big Fancy & The Shiddy Cowboys – “Falling Down.” Fort Fraser, BC Easy Pieces – “Life Goes On.”, Toronto, ON Shirley Jackson and her Good Rockin’ Daddys – “Shut Up And Drive.” Halifax, N...

Songwriters From Here and Away: Roots & Branches, Live from Deep Roots 20 (Part 1) This week we’re in Wolfville for the 20th anniversary of the Deep Roots Music Festival (September 24–27), which takes over the town each year with a mix of world-touring and regional artists. I was asked to emcee, co-produce and handle the audio for two one-hour songwriter concerts at the Manning Memorial Chapel...

From the archives this week on Songwriters From Here and Away: Graham Nicholas, recorded live at Alderney Landing, with trains rumbling by (I’d like to say that was planned). Graham is a Toronto songwriter who tells stories about flawed, funny, lovable people, and he does it with a wink. If you like John Prine, you’ll like him. We talked about Black Creek, which had just come out, and he played so...

This Week's Artists & Songs on Songwriters From Here And Away All Canadian!  more @ SFHAA.ca Logan Staats — “Medicine Wheel” Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario Logan Staats is an Indigenous singer-songwriter whose music draws on roots, rock and Americana. “Medicine Wheel” is a powerful, socially conscious song reflecting on Indigenous land, culture, environmental damage and the ongoing im...

This week on Songwriters From Here And Away, we're going LIVE with one of Nova Scotia's most entertaining and hardest-to-categorize performers — Ian Sherwood. Ian shows up with a guitar, a saxophone, a loop pedal, and apparently no fear of using all three at once. He's a two-time Music Nova Scotia Musician of the Year, a Canadian Folk Music Award winner, and — according to at least one radio host...

We've got a fresh batch of Canadian songs for you this week — mostly brand new releases, with two live recordings thrown into the mix just to keep us honest. 😉 From folk and roots to rock, pop, Americana and a few places in between, we're showcasing 15 Canadian artists and some seriously good new music. 🎵 Featuring: Andre Pettipas ft. Morgan Toney — Wipers Big Little Lions — Until We Touch Down...

This week on Songwriters From Here And Away, we're taking you LIVE with two of Nova Scotia's most distinctive roots and blues performers — Manitoba Hal and Geoff Arsenault. Manitoba Hal is a Canadian ukulele bluesman and singer-songwriter known for proving that a little four-stringed instrument can deliver a mighty big blues sound. His performances blend blues, folk, country, gospel and more, with...

This Week on Songwriters From Here And Away This week we're taking another musical trip across Canada with a wonderfully eclectic collection of original songs. From indie pop and folk to roots, rock and everything in between, these artists prove once again that there's no shortage of great songwriting happening across the country. Turn it up, settle in, and come along for the ride! Featured Artist...

Chuck Brodsky is a master storyteller—and his songs are stories in themselves. In this special episode of Songwriters From Here And Away, we take you to the Pink Piano Café & Lounge in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, for a live concert with acclaimed American singer-songwriter Chuck Brodsky. Known for his sharp observations, memorable characters, humour and deeply human stories, Chuck brings an...

This week on Songwriters From Here And Away – Wolfville Edition, guest host Mike Glenn welcomes award-winning Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Ruth Manning for an intimate live concert and conversation, recorded at the wonderful Pizza Lupa in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. A 2022 inductee into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, Ruth has spent decades captivating audiences with her warm personality,...

This week on Songwriters From Here And Away, we're bringing you another outstanding collection of Canadian songwriting, featuring artists from coast to coast whose music captures life's journeys, relationships, triumphs, and turning points. From emerging voices making their mark to award-winning veterans continuing to shape Canada's musical landscape, this episode celebrates the rich diversity of...

This week on Songwriters From Here And Away, take a front-row seat for a live concert recorded at one of Atlantic Canada's favourite listening rooms—The Carleton in Halifax. Featuring an inspiring performance byhs with      multi-award winning  singer-songwriter Terra Spencer, along with a wonderful opening set from Youngtree & Carole Bee, this episode has everything one loves about live music...

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...