Songwriters From Here And Away

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we shine a spotlight on some of the exceptional nominees from the 2025 Music Nova Scotia Awards. Join us for an inspiring mix of music from  these Nova Scotian artists: Charlie A’Court – multi-award-winning roots and Americana icon, fresh off a tour in Australia 11th & Duke – Pictou County rock-soul collective crossing genres with raw energy  Terra...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, bluesy ukulele wizard Manitoba Hal joins us for a  wide-ranging live concert episode recorded in front of an intimate audience. Hal shares stories behind his songs,  and plays songs from his new release Nice Day for Fishin’. Whether you’re a roots music fan or just curious how the ukulele can power a full-on blues groove, this episode is for you. 🎧 Str...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we chat with Michigan folk duo Annie & Rod Capps about songwriting, studio life, staying inspired—and even the surprising role of crows in creativity  ✨ They perform live, share stories behind the songs, and we spin a few standout album tracks too. If you love warm harmonies, honest songwriting, and quirky side notes, you’ll love this one. 🎧 Liste...

A live intimate concert recording with Nova Scotia country singer-songwriter Ruth Manning www. RuthManning.com Join us for stories and songs rooted in tradition, family, and rural life; heartfelt originals, down-home charm, and a deep dive into the craft behind her music. 🎧 Listen on your favourite podcast app or at sfhaa.ca #CountryMusic #NovaScotiaMusic #Podcast #SongwritersFromHereAndAway #Rut...

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...

Discover 15 Fresh Tracks from Emerging Canadian Songwriters This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, our Nova Scotia–based radio show & podcast highlights 15 brand-new releases from Canadian indie and folk songwriters. From heartfelt acoustic reflections to energetic alt-pop and blues‑tinged anthems, this episode celebrates the rich diversity of today’s music scene. Listen now on your favo...

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...

A unique mix of singer-songwriters from across Canada plus one from way down south who will be here this summer.... Amanda Rheaume #44 00:04:16 Naomi Skye ghost 00:04:07 Beau Nectar Loggerhead Shrike 00:03:13 Joe H Henry Only A Whisper 00:03:40 Berk Jodoin I Got a Dream 00:02:46 Flara K Bodywork 00:03:19 Leanne Lightfoot The Game 00:04:00 Katie MacDonald Remind Me 00:03:55 Quote The Raven House on...

A few requests have come in and this list only satisfies a few of them! You Can Have My Heart Jim Henman (CA) Hit’s Me Right Ian Sherwood (CA) One Simple Glance Campbell+Green (CA) Momma Corner House (UK/US) Queen Of The Wild Campbell+Green (CA) Any Lie Brock Davis (US) He Can Have You Ian Janes (CA) Chameleon Freya Milliken (CA) You Don’t Love Me Anymore Lynn Miles (CA) Storm Campbell+Green (CA)...

Canada has some great songwriters :) Jesse Waldman Commission From The Ether 00:05:00 Carrie Matisse Baby Robotic 00:03:01 Aaron MacDonald Crazy In Love featuring Jenn Sheppard 00:04:10 Blamethrower Dead Town 00:04:07 Alanna Matty Swimming 00:04:11 Lily Monaghan Snow In May 00:03:28 Rube & Rake Coat of Paint 00:05:17 Silver Wolf Band Coffee Pots 00:04:05 Mo Kenney Lonely Love 00:03:09 Ian Jame...

The wonderfully eclectic, poignant, funny, and topical Youngtree & Carole B plus a song or two from Terra Spencer. https://pwyoungtree.com/ www. SFHAA.ca    

A great chat with a fabulous songwriter/performer, Aaron English www. AaronEnglish.com from his home in Nashville, TN. We share some songwriting insights, travel tales, new songs.  www. SFHAA.ca  

www. IanSherwood.com www.sfhaa.ca  

The full night of songs, Live at The Pink PIano Café & Lounge featuring: Mike Biggar Laura Rae John Cornwall and host Robert Campbell on a couple of tunes Songwriters From Here And Away online links

This episode once again has a wide variety of styles and draws from locations in Canada and even Africa! More shows @ https://www. SFHAA.ca Artists this episode are: Various Which Side Are You On? Cam Blake Endless Geoff Arsenault Two Bodies, One Soul Ian Sherwood I Don’t Want To Leave Elisa Thorn My Moon Jessie Bird If This Is How Sorry Goes Jon Martin and Lovers Little Heartbeat Jim Henman Round...

Recorded Live In Concert - James Gordon Songwriter, tale teller, author and fabulous entertainer  Recorded Live by SFHAA.ca at The Pink Piano in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia James Gordon has been there. He’s done that. He has had a remarkably diverse and resilient career in the Canadian cultural sector. As a solo singer-songwriter and with the ground-breaking trio Tamarack, he’s recorded 40 albums...

New Canadian tracks from Canadian artists Check out more at https://linktr.ee/songwritersfromhereandaway Daniel Lew Out Of Sight, Out of Mind 00:02:56 Gail and Karl A Thousand Thousand Blessings 2025 00:02:49 Malia Rogers Vulnerable 00:03:48 Clara Cloud Lay Me Down (Again) 00:04:07 Aaron MacDonald What's The Point 00:03:13 Jill Peacock All I See Is Blue 00:03:47 Onion Honey Spite, Rebranded 00:02:...

New Tracks, Old Tracks, Funny Tracks and all Great Tracks. CA except ** Brent Mason Something In The Water Michelle Calder Hurricane Lindsay Kay Tired, Sick, Sad Brett Ryan Stewart ** The Bend Katie MacDonald One Room Apartment Ian Sherwood We’re Only Human Cailin Marie Green I’m Only Human The Privateers ** Never Give It Up (Oh Canada) Lynn Miles You Don’t Love Me Anymore Robin Cisek Play Dirty M...

11 Great Canadian Songwriters plus 1 - New & Recent releases Alanna Sterling Everything’s Gonna Be Just Fine Eddy Currents It's A Jungle Out There Coraline James Maybe Five. X.Five Before You Leave (feat. Billy the Kid) Jordyn Pollard If I Got You Tom Eastland Rest Your Head Rachel Therrien Beauty Free Leanne Lightfoot Unsettled Wallgrin To Be a Creature The Johnsons Fast Food Coffee 11th &amp...

Taking a trip back to... Carolina East & the late Chris Ryan swap tunes on a Sunday afternoon.  Two fine folks from Newfoundland. Carolina has a great voice and her humour and personality shine through.  Shortly after I recorded this Chris passed away. He is missed deeply by those who knew him and anyone who had the pleasure of hearing him or working with him. Country, roots, ballads, Great si...

We have great songwriters here in Canada. Have a listen to these new tracks! Lily Monaghan Willing to Wait McKINDRED Washes Over Me Thea Koper The Outlaw Ian North Antarctica Joe H Henry Real Things j oe and the sun Used Like Fabric Naomi Skye old habits The Gertrudes City Noise Write On! The Songwriting Experience Harmony Backyard Betties Blame It On The Red Wine Noah Derksen I Try Katie Mal Stop...

Thirteen New tracks from Canadians plus 2 from "Away" :) Cam Blake Passengers Denielle Bassels Songbird Don River Wool People Harpoonist Show Me The Green Bishop J. Church Affection Jason Wilson and Ashara Coal Dust Caruso J ess Knights I Know That I Love You Satellite Birdhouse One More Afternoon James Harley Jones Rock and Roll Man Aaron English New Day Jason Wilson and Ashara The Shoemaker Juli...

New tracks From 'Mostly' Canadian Artists plus a chat with Geoff Arsenault featuring selections from his new album "Hired Hand"  Geoff Arsenault Pearl River 00:03:56 Geoff Arsenault Geoff Arsenault Hired Hand 00:04:20 Geoff Arsenault Geoff Arsenault Angel’s Share Or The Devil’s Take 00:03:19 Geoff Arsenault Geoff Arsenault Cajun Soul 00:03:22 Geoff Arsenault Geoff Arsenault Gravedigger 00:03:33 Ge...

20 Great New Tracks from Canadian Songwriters! Alyson McNamara In Your Wake 00:03:09 Sarah Jayne Riley comeback kid. (oh, oh, oh) 00:02:39 Steeple I Won't Come Down 00:03:37 Nick Faye Undone 00:03:14 OK Charlie Nomadic 00:02:57 Sail Cassady Hold Me Down (Radio Edit) 00:04:33 Leah Barley Don't Get Weird (EXPLICIT) 00:02:20 Molly Ferdinand Ten Foot Two 00:04:03 Cheryl Gaudet Grandfather’s Hands 00:0...

East Coast Blues Legend John Campbelljohn in an intimate conversation sharing his thoughts on songwriter, touring, learning guitar and his look on life. Interspersed with his album tracks. www. Campbelljohn.ca   www. SFHAA.ca