March 2013 Archives
Thursday March 28, 2013
Pascal Lejeune and David Myles in concert
Posted by Margaret Hemsworth Laleune
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.
Wednesday March 20, 2013
Catherine MacLellan in concert and Ryan Cook chats about his new CD Wrestling with Demons
Posted by Margaret Hemsworth Laleune
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.
Tuesday March 12, 2013
Rose Cousins and Thom Swift featured on Atlantic Airwaves
Posted by Margaret Hemsworth Laleune
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.
Monday March 11, 2013
The Top 10 East Coast Songs announced in order on Atlantic Airwaves
Posted by Margaret Hemsworth Laleune
Musicians and our CBC crew backstage at the Spatz Theatre in Halifax after 'CBC's Top 10 East Coast Songs' concert/broadcast. Kim Stockwood, Jimmy Rankin, Maureen Ennis, Jenn Grant and Ben Caplan performed to a packed house the Top 10 songs selected by a public nomination and vote. The songs in countdown order:
10. I'm Movin' On by Hank Snow
9. Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary's by Otto Kelland
8. Snowbird by Gene MacLellan
7. When It Comes My Turn by David Myles
6. Farewell to Nova Scotia (traditional)
5. Nowhere with You by Joel Plaskett
4. Peter's Dream by Lennie Gallant
3. Working Man by Rita MacNeil
2. Sonny's Dream by Ron Hynes
1. Fare Thee Well Love by Jimmy Rankin
This concert will be broadcast nationally on Canada Live:
CBC Radio 2 on Thursday, April 4 at 7 PM (7:30 in Newfoundland & Labrador)
CBC Radio 1 on Friday, April 5 15 2 PM (2:30 in Newfoundland & Labrador)
Wednesday March 6, 2013
Top 10 East Coast Songs on Atlantic Airwaves
Posted by Margaret Hemsworth Laleune
This week the Top 10 East Coast Songs will be performed at the Spatz Theatre in Halifax and broadcast live on Atlantic Airwaves. It's all part of the ECMA's 25th anniversary celebrations. The songs will be sung by Jimmy Rankin, Ben Caplan, Kim Stockwood, Jenn Grant and Maureen Ennis in a countdown starting with # 10 and ending with #1. The order will be revealed during the show.
The ten songs are (in alphabetical order):
Fare Thee Well Love by Jimmy Rankin
Farewell to Nova Scotia (traditional)
I'm Movin' On by Hank Snow
Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary's by Otto Kelland
Nowhere with You by Joel Plaskett
Peter's Dream by Lennie Gallant
Snowbird by Gene MacLellan
Sonny's Dream by Ron Hynes
When it Comes My Turn by David Myles
Working Man by Rita MacNeil
Tune into Atlantic Airwaves Saturday on CBC Radio One at 5:05 p.m.(AT) 5:35 p.m. (NT) - this week broadcasting to all of Atlantic Canada.
- April 2013
- Fri., 26 – Mason and Hallett deliver the Blues!
- March 2013
- February 2013
- Thu., 28 – Albums and Groups and Songs - Oh my!!!!
- Wed., 20 – In-Flight Safety - on Atlantic Airwaves
- Wed., 6 – Stephen Fearing and Ria Mae on Airwaves
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- Wed., 25 – The Songs of Gene MacLellan
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- Thu., 15 – East Coast Blues Summit
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- Wed., 17 – On the program for Saturday August 20, 2011
- Thu., 11 – On the program for Saturday August 13, 2011
- July 2011
- Wed., 27 – On the program for Saturday July 30, 2011
- Thu., 21 – On the program for Saturday July 23, 2011
- Thu., 14 – On the program for Saturday July 16, 2011
- Thu., 7 – On the program for Saturday July 9, 2011
- June 2011
- Wed., 29 – On the program for Saturday July 2, 2011
- Thu., 23 – On the program for Saturday June 25, 2011
- Wed., 15 – On the program for Saturday June 18, 2011
- Wed., 1 – On the program for Saturday June 4, 2011
- May 2011
- Fri., 27 – On the program for Saturday May 28, 2011
- Tue., 17 – On the program for Saturday May 21, 2011
- Wed., 11 – On the program for Saturday May 14, 2011
- April 2011
- Wed., 27 – On the program for Saturday May 7, 2011
- Wed., 20 – On the program for Saturday April 23, 2011
- Thu., 7 – ATLANTIC AIRWAVES live at the 2011 ECMAs
- March 2011
- Thu., 31 – On the program for Saturday April 2, 2011
- Fri., 25 – Studio H Sessions - Catherine MacLellan
- Wed., 23 – On the program for Saturday March 26, 2011
- Thu., 17 – On the program for Saturday March 19, 2011
- Mon., 7 – Studio H Sessions - Feature - Kim Dunn
- February 2011
- Mon., 7 – Studio H Sessions - Kim Dunn
- Fri., 4 – Studio H Sessions - Stephen Fearing
- Tue., 1 – New 'Studio H Sessions' Videos
- January 2011
- Mon., 31 – Studio H Sessions - Laura Merrimen
- Wed., 26 – Studio H Sessions - Max Keenlyside
- Wed., 26 – On the program for Saturday January 29, 2011
- Wed., 19 – On the program for Saturday January 22, 2011
- Tue., 11 – On the program for Saturday January 15, 2011
- Tue., 4 – Thom Swift
- Tue., 4 – John Campbelljohn
- December 2010
- Wed., 29 – On the program for Saturday January 1, 2011
- Mon., 13 – Stephen Fearing
- Mon., 13 – Meaghan Smith
- Mon., 6 – Laura Merrimen
- Fri., 3 – Harvey Millar
- Fri., 3 – Jerry Granelli
- Fri., 3 – Bill Stevenson
- November 2010
- Tue., 30 – Erin Costelo
- Tue., 30 – Morgan Davis
- Tue., 30 – Bucky Adams
- Mon., 29 – Garrett Mason
- October 2010
- Tue., 26 – On the program for Saturday October 30, 2010
- Wed., 20 – On the program for Saturday October 23, 2010
- Wed., 13 – On the program for Saturday October 16, 2010
- September 2010
- Tue., 28 – On the program for Saturday October 2, 2010
- Mon., 20 – Web Feature Of The Week
- Wed., 15 – Web Feature Of The Week
- Fri., 10 – Studio H Sessions - James Hill
- August 2010
- Mon., 23 – On the program for Saturday August 28, 2010
- Tue., 17 – On the program for Saturday August 21, 2010
- Wed., 11 – On the program for Saturday August 14, 2010
- July 2010
- Thu., 29 – On the program for Saturday July 31, 2010
- Wed., 7 – Jamie Gatti
- Wed., 7 – Gary Steed
- Wed., 7 – Woody Woods
- Wed., 7 – Dinuk Wijeratne
- June 2010
- Mon., 28 – On the program for Saturday July 3, 2010
- Tue., 22 – On the program for Saturday June 26, 2010
- Mon., 14 – On the program for Saturday June 19, 2010
- May 2010
- Wed., 26 – Studio H Sessions - Meaghan Blanchard
- Wed., 26 – On the program for Saturday June 5, 2010
- Wed., 26 – Studio H Sessions - Ian Janes
- Thu., 20 – On the Program - Saturday May 29, 2010
- April 2010
