Shanneyganock's musicians are true to themselves and having fun

"It's still fun," said Chris Andrews, of performing, touring, and recording with his longtime Newfoundland traditional music band, Shanneyganock.

The quartet of musicians — which includes Andrews, Mark Hiscock, Bob Pike and Billy Sutton — has a jam-packed schedule of performances in Newfoundland and Labrador, with tours in Canada and the United States slotted in between.

The band has taken a breather from the road to release a new album, called Home in My Harbour.

Andrews said the band's secret to its success that the members are true to themselves.

"[We] just do what we do and hope people like it," said Andrews.

Also helpful, Andrews noted, is "being pretty good."

Have a listen to Chris Andrews' conversation with Weekend AM host Heather Barrett.

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