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Malia Rogers: Sunlight (A Good Death) Single Release Show Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00pm Doors - 7:00pm Show Art House Cafe - Ottawa, ON Nova Scotia-raised, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Malia Rogers returns with “Sunlight (A Good Death),” a dynamic, celtic-influenced folk single celebrating the interconnectedness of grief and love. Written on Ireland's coast on the anniversary of her grandfather's passing, “Sunlight"" moves from intimate to vast, with a cathartic breakdow

Piner: Odelia Kingston, ON - Canadian artist Piner announces the release of her new single, “Odelia,” a powerful pop/rock track rooted in folk storytelling that confronts gender inequality, inherited expectations, and the radical act of self-trust. “Odelia” arrives at a moment when conversations around women and 2SLGBTQI+ rights, autonomy, and power feel both urgent and necessary. It’s time to stand up… time to feel your power… time to know your worth. Cover Art by Becky Hinc

Dave Gunning: Field Notes 'Field Notes' is the fifteenth studio album from Dave Gunning. Recorded outdoors beneath a gumtree in Point Lonsdale, Australia, the sessions used vintage equipment and a live-to-tape approach, with two microphones hung in the trees to capture the performances. The album gathers songs written over the past four years reflecting on love, loss, resilience, and the state of the world. Gunning was invited to Australia by songwriters and producers Mark La

James LeClaire: No Place I’d Rather Be   ""No Place I'd Rather Be"" is about the love of my life, my woman, my partner, Méla. It was written very spontaneously on a lazy Monday night on Jan 2nd 2022. I was sitting on the couch strumming my guitar beside my girlfriend who was laying reading a book when I suddenly came up with an interesting riff on the guitar. I showed her and she liked it. The lyrics started to form immediately in my mind and I silently began to write. When i

Liv Wade: Darkest Hour   Merilainen Music Inc. is thrilled to announce the release of Liv Wade's new single "Darkest Hour”, the first track from her highly anticipated 6th EP. Written on a full-moon winter night, “Darkest Hour” was born during a time of significant personal challenges, prompting her to reflect on what truly matters and the importance of nurturing the relationships closest to us. Lyrically intimate and emotionally grounded, “Darkest Hour” speaks to finding pea

Terra Spencer @ Folk Night at the Registry Saturday Apr 18, 2026 - 8PM EDT The Registry Theatre - Kitchener, ON $24 Advanced / $27 Door $20 Live Stream Terra Spencer, Music Nova Scotia’s 2025 Entertainer of the Year, appears in person and online at Kitchener's Folk Night at the Registry on Saturday April 18. Tickets available via folknight.ca. Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, hairy dogs, questionable tattoos…all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-song

Kameke Speak Easy, Lauriel Inc., Chinyi C & Will Charbonneau @ Nevizade / Celtic Irish Pub Join us for an evening of poetry and music at Nevizade / Celtic Irish Pub!  For audiences 18+. Doors at 7pm. $10 Cover. 7:30pm: Kameke Speak Easy 8pm: Lauriel Inc. 9pm: Chinyi C 10pm: Will Charbonneau  Click here for more info

Barbara Lynch & Clela Errington @ The Tranzac Saturday, March 7 - 5:00-7:00 PM Southern Cross Lounge - The Tranzac - Toronto, ON Shout out to The Tranzac in Toronto for hosting the monthly performance residency program for musicians. Barbara Lynch and I are grateful to the Tranzac staff and audience members who supported us in the Southern Cross Lounge throughout 2025-26.  Click here for more info

Songwriting-Food-Yoga Retreat w/ Arvi Gosmo and James Gordon September 10-13, 2026 Fells Meadows - Carleton, ON Join this wonderful soul-experience retreat of songwriting, one-on-one “Song Doctor” sessions, yoga classes and a cooking class. Be nurtured with great gourmet food, fresh air, and good company.  Click here for more info

The Salt Cellars: Heaven Only Knows   Release: March 6 "Heaven Only Knows", The Salt Cellars new release with guests Jenny Whiteley, Joey Wright & Jim Bryson. Recorded in Jim Bryson's studio.