Singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin has been a mainstay of the Atlantic Canada music scene for over a decade. With his sophomore full-length, Concertos & Serenades, Adam Baldwin - born and raised “inside these imaginary lines” that denote Nova Scotia - offers an east coast testimony that challenges the typical tourism marketing gloss. Through eight masterful yarns, the songwriter bears witness and pays tribute to a tradition of desperation: sinners and losers, perpetual failures, and down-and-out phantoms that haunt his home’s coastlines and back roads - without a passing judgement. Some of the tales happened, some didn’t, and most walk a tightrope between truth and fiction.

Starting as a member of rock combo Gloryhound before joining Matt Mays & El Torpedo in 2009, Baldwin’s own music has continued to evolve since his award-winning self-titled solo debut EP in 2013. In 2016 Baldwin released his first full length album No Telling When (Precisely Nineteen Eight-Five) featuring the singles “Daylight” and “Anytime”. In 2019 he released the follow up No Rest for the Wicked, including “Salvation” and “Dark Beside the Dawn”.

In March 2020, with in person performances impossible due to COVID-19, Baldwin launched his Cross-Country Chin Up concert series, almost every Friday evening on YouTube. In addition to making this weekly opportunity to connect virtually with fans, he also raised funds for the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, Red Cross Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund, RCMP Fallen Officer Fund, and the Black Cultural Society for Nova Scotia. The online concert series also produced two digital EPs: Chin Up Sessions (originals) and Songs for the Parlour (covers).

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Dee Hernandez is a Cuban artist based in Atlantic Canada, recognized for her fusion of Cuban roots with genres such as R&B, funk, and pop. Her music has captivated audiences and gained support from the CBC, and she has been nominated for East Coast Music Awards and Music New Brunswick Awards.

Praised by artists like Sass Jordan, who described her as a "world-class jazz singer," and recognized by Maritime Edit as "the voice of Cuban-Canadian Jazz," Dee has made a notable presence in the music scene. Her music is inspired by iconic artists such as Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, and the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz.Her live performances are known for their electrifying energy, mesmerizing vocals, and infectious rhythms, offering an unforgettable experience that transcends musical boundaries.

Currently, Dee is working on a new album where she fully embraces her Cuban roots, weaving rich rhythms and storytelling into her sound. Her journey reflects her passion for sharing positivity and cultural authenticity through music.

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Fusing a singer-songwriter’s empathy with driving rhythms for high energy, evocative songs, Elyse Aeryn is picking up speed with her own brand of rock and roll. An electric performer, Elyse's live show and relatable story earned her the title of Music Nova Scotia’s 2024 Entertainer of the Year.

After leaving behind a career as an engineer to follow her calling as an artist she has since shared stages with Canadian icons like Blue Rodeo, Amanda Marshall, and Matt Anderson. Her 2023 debut Joy State of Mind—eight tracks of resilience, rebirth, and just a bit of revenge—scored an East Coast Music Award nomination and was awarded Country Recording of the Year by Music Nova Scotia.

Elyse Aeryn’s sophomore album is expected to release in summer 2025, continuing her steady ascent into the Canadian music scene.

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Foot-stompin, banjo driven, folk twang with a splash of pop. That’s the promise of Zack Ingles’ latest project “Get Ahead.” From the rural valleys of New Brunswick comes the singer- songwriter who has drawn sonic comparison to Neil Young, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan.

Ingles is no stranger to Woodstock, having earned top honours as Winner of The Scene’s BIG Battle of the Bands 2024,

Ingles’ refreshing ability to explore complex and often taboo social conversations by packaging them within heart-pumping 4-on-the-floor bluegrass rhythms opens the door for a timeless connection with every listener.

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