Atlantic Airwaves with Stephanie Domet

This week on Atlantic Airwaves - after a 16 year hiatus between recordings, singer/songwriter Laura Smith chats about her highly anticipated new CD "Everything is Moving". She shares some insight into what transpired during those years and how happy she is to be back making music.

We'll also hear a concert by multi-talented musician Kim Dunn, given during ECMA Week in Halifax this past March.Tune in Saturday at 10 a.m. on CBC Radio 2 and at 5 past 5 in the afternoon on CBC Radio 1 for some of the best music made in the Maritimes.

One of the biggest highlights in Halifax last summer was the celebrations for the Tall Ships along the waterfront. CBC was there, broadcasting throughout the week as well as presenting several concerts in the evenings. On Atlantic Airwaves this weekend you'll hear two .... one with Old Man Luedecke and the other with the Booty Boppin Brass Band. Tune in Saturday on CBC Radio 2 at 10 a.m. or on CBC Radio 1 at 5:05 in the afternoon.

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Yes this week we have Miles and Myles of music for you.... Caleb Miles in concert at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville and David Myles with his soon to be released double CD 'In the Nighttime'. Join Stephanie Domet on Saturday - 10 a.m. on CBC Radio 2 and at 5 past 5 p.m. on CBC Radio 1.

This weekend Juno award winner Garrett Mason and next generation bluesman Keith Hallett in concert at last year's Halifax Jazz Festival. We'll also sample some of the many new CDs that have come our way. Join Stephanie Domet this Saturday at 10 a.m. on CBC Radio 2 and 5 past 5 on CBC Radio 1 for some of the best music in the Maritimes.

Stephen Fearing and Erin Costelo shared the stage at the Al Whittle Theatre last spring for an unforgettable concert. This project brought the two singer/songwriters together, collaborating and co-writing several songs, and creating an electric energy and synergy that you'll definitely be able to hear. They are backed by a great band - Jamie Gatti, Dave Burton, Chris Mitchell, Ken MacKay, Rick Waychesko and Dan Martin.
We'll also tip our Airwaves hat to Rita MacNeil who died earlier this week, and take a listen to a new CD by a promising young fiddler, Alycia Putnam. Tune in Saturday at 10 a.m. on CBC Radio 2 and at 5 past 5 on CBC Radio 1 for some of the best music made in Atlantic Canada.

JP Cormier along with Dave MacIsaac, Ray Legere and special guest John Doyle from Ireland take the stage as part of last years' Celtic Colours International Festival. The Celtic Guitar Summit brought these 4 very talented musicians together sharing tunes, songs and medleys.

Musician, composer and producer Asif Illyas just released his brand new solo project called 'Synesthesia' and he dropped by the Airwaves studio to chat about the new recording. Tune in Saturday at 10 a.m. on CBC Radio 2 and 5 past 5 on CBC Radio 1 for some of the best music in the Atlantic region.

A battle of the bands took place during PEI Music Week this year ... on stage Two Hours Traffic and Paper Lions squared off during 'Nudie's House of Rock' event at the Mack Theatre in Charlottetown. CBC Radio was there to record it all and we have it on Atlantic Airwaves this weekend. We'll also have a feature with Trevor Murphy chatting about the new Quiet Parade cd called 'Old Haunts'. Tune in Saturday at 10 on CBC Radio 2 and at 5 past 5 on CBC Radio 1.

This week on Atlantic Airwaves -'J'enjoye la difference' and that's just what it is ... a concert celebrating the diversity in the Acadian and Anglo culture and language in the province of New Brunswick. David Myles and Pascal Lejeune join forces on stage performing their own songs, speaking in both languages and even performing a song written by the other. The chemistry is electric and the music is incredible. Tune in Saturday at 10 a.m. on CBC Radio 2 and 5 past 5 in the afternoon on CBC Radio 1.

This week on Atlantic Airwaves we'll revisit a Studio H session with singer/songwriter Catherine MacLellan and we'll chat with progressive country singer Ryan Cook about his recent cd 'Wrestling with Demons'. Tune into Atlantic Airwaves on Saturday at 10 in the morning on CBC Radio 2 and at 5 past 5 on CBC Radio 1.

Well East Coast Music Week is finished for another year. There was tons of activity in Halifax including concerts, showcases and lots of celebrating throughout the 5 days of incredible music from this region. Along with winning 3 East Coast Music Awards, Rose Cousins also co-hosted the Gala. This week on the show we have a concert given by Rose in Calgary last spring. It includes her award winning song 'Go First'. We'll also shine a spotlight on New Brunswick roots/blues musician Thom Swift as he just released his third solo CD called 'The Fortunate Few'. Tune into Atlantic Airwaves Saturday at 10 a.m.on CBC Radio 2 and at 5 past 5 in the afternoon on CBC Radio One.