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The kid meets the classic: Two biggest stars of Acadian music team up
You couldn't find two bigger stars of Acadian music, despite the half-century between them.
Matt Andersen going ahead with Manchester concert Wednesday night
New Brunswick singer Matt Andersen is on tour in Europe and the U.K., with a show scheduled for Manchester just two days after the terrorist bombing. It's become a fundraiser.
Breakfast deals at ECMAs, where mornings are about business
For some ECMA artists, the biggest show they play at the event can be early in the morning for the international delegates.
Matt Andersen leads blues acts named for 2017 Harvest festival
Matt Andersen and a lot of other returning favourites have been announced for the 2017 Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival.
Gallant, Macmillan win second trophies at ECMAs in Saint John
Second trophies for Lennie Gallant and Scott Macmillan were among the highlights at the East Coast Music Awards in Saint John Saturday and Sunday.
Best gig at ECMA's: The Flocase
The best performances of the East Coast Music Awards are often in front of some of the smallest crowds in surprise locations.
Ria Mae, Classified rack up more ECMA wins
There were double wins for Halifax singer Ria Mae and artist/producer Classified as more trophies were handed out at the 2017 East Coast Music Awards in Saint John.
Serge Brideau, outrageous frontman for ECMA winners Les Hôtesses d'Hilaire
Moncton rockers Les Hôtesses d'Hilaire, winners of two ECMAs in Saint John this week, feature the zany frontman Serge Brideau.
Acadian rockers, favourite folkies rule East Coast Music Awards
Colourful Acadian group Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire shared ECMA wins with pop star Ria Mae, banjo player Old Man Luedecke and a host of Atlantic Canadian talent.
East Coast's biggest music star? It's Lisa LeBlanc
It might come as a surprise to some music fans, but the biggest star by far on the East Coast is Acadian trash-folk singer Lisa LeBlanc from Rosaireville, N.B.