Songwriters From Here And Away

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, heartfelt songwriting, and u...

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 our independent music scene. Whethe...

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 ...

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 Canada and beyond. Influenced by the g...

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, eng...

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 tell a great story through song.

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 imaginative songwriting from Jesse W...

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 of Toronto's best indie songwr...

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 Canadian folk artist Kim Barlow...

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, heal...

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, 2025). His groove is swamp...

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 captures the depth, div...

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 of Music graduate and na...

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 Share, World Of Make...

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-c...

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 A...

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 acoust...

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we’ve got a beautiful mix of thoughtful writing, great voices, and songs that stick with you:

Alanna Sterling – Everything’s Gonna Be Just Fine – A warm, reassuring song that leans into hope and the quiet strength of simple words. Eddy Currents – It's A Jungle Out There – A sharp, observant take on mode...

This week’s episode of Songwriters From Here and Away features a live concert recording with New Brunswick songwriter Brent Mason, recorded in an intimate setting where his songs and stories really get room to breathe.

Brent has been writing, recording, and performing for more than three decades. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick, he has released over a dozen albums of original material and has built a reputation as one of t...