Tuesday, September 01, 2009 Songs and Stories and Showcasing Artists Announced Songs and Stories and Showcasing Artists Announced Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth November 5-8 September 1, 2009 Halifax, Nova Scotia – Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week is pleased to announce the Songs and Stories concert will showcase the talents of host Matt Minglewood and feature Erin Costelo, Ryan Cook, Steven Bowers, Jenn Grant, Julian Babin and Jeanne (Doucet) Currie. Songs and Stories showcases the unique emotional connection between song and story and reflects the reality and diversity of our culture, past and present, as seen through the eyes of a songwriter.                                                              After a dozen recordings and thirty years of touring from Cape Breton to Vancouver, Europe and across the United States, Matt Minglewood has earned the respect and loyalty of thousands of devoted fans. As a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Minglewood creates an inspired blend of country, blues, folk, roots and rock and has been honored with many accolades including three gold records, two Juno nominations, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) and the Queens Jubilee Medal for his contribution to Canadian music. www.mattminglewood.com Erin Costelo’s debut full-length album Fire & Fuss has proven to be a hit among fans and fellow artists. Costelo has shared the stage with a long list of admired Canadian singer-songwriters including David Myles, Rose Cousins, Amelia Curran, Al Tuck, Catherine MacLellan and Tom Swift. www.erincostelo.com   Ryan Cook is a rather unusual suspect in the world of honky-tonk singer-songwriters. Raised in a large dairy farming family in Yarmouth, he began screaming in punk rock and heavy metal garage bands as a teenager and has gone on to receive an ECMA nomination and international recognition in country music for his debut full-length album Hot Times. www.ryancook.ca Steven Bowers is making a unique mark with his words and endearing folk performances at home in Nova Scotia and across the country. A trailblazing traveler and festival favorite, his career is taking off after the launch of his new EP Circadian Anthem, a follow-up to his critically acclaimed album Homing, and a cross-Canada tour. www.stevenbowers.com Jenn Grant's name has surfaced in four star reviews from Harp and The Globe and Mail, earned her several ECMA nominations, and landed her on tours with the Great Lake Swimmers, Hayden, Justin Rutledge, Martin Tielli, Danny Michel, and The Weakerthans. www.jenngrant.com Julian Babin was born and raised in a small fishing community in Southwest Nova Scotia, fell in love with the guitar at the age of 12 and started to create his own material at the age of 22. He’s been creating ever since. www.myspace.com/julianbabin Jeanne (Doucet) Currie is a writer, singer-songwriter, poet and storyteller. An Acadian from the region of Clare in Nova Scotia, Currie presents a lively and moving selection of songs with an Acadian flavour. She will make you laugh, sing and laisser les bons temps rouler! www.jeannedoucetcurrie.ca Music Nova Scotia received a record number of submissions this year to showcase, and it displays the depth of talent in this province, much of it new to the Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week stages. The following 55 artists will showcase their talents in Yarmouth this year: Friday, November 6th Showcases Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel   www.carletonstone.com Gloryhound   www.myspace.com/gloryhound John Campbelljohn Trio   www.campbelljohn.ca Charlie A’Court   www.charlieacourt.com Mike Trask & Mudhill   www.mudhill.ca Old Wagon Whiskey   www.myspace.com/oldwagonwhiskey The Superfantastics   www.thesuperfantastics.com Rich Aucoin   www.myspace.com/richaucoin The Sleepless Nights   www.myspace.com/thesleeplessnights The Stanfields   www.thestanfields.ca Drumlin   www.drumlin.ca The Beaton Sisters   www.dawnandmargie.com Anna Ludlow   www.annaludlow.com Colin Grant   www.colingrant.ca Chrissy Crowley   www.chrissycrowley.com Norma MacDonald   www.normamacdonald.com Coco Love Alcorn   www.cocolovealcorn.com Ryan MacGrath   www.myspace.com/ryansmacgrath Gillian Boucher   www.myspace.com/gillianboucher Theresa Ennis   www.teresaennis.ca Hellafactz   www.hellafactz.org Three Sheet   www.myspace.com/threesheet Ghettosocks   www.ghettosocks.com Universal Soul   www.myspace.com/universalsoul902 Acres and Acres   www.myspace.com/acresandacres Gypsophilia   www.gypsophilia.org Share   www.sharetheband.ca Jon McKiel   www.myspace.com/jonmckiel Caledonia   www.caledoniatheband.ca Saturday, November 7th Showcases Pink Thunder  www.pinkthunder.ca Carmen Townsend   www.carmentownsend.ca Christina Martin   www.christinamartin.net Garrett Mason   www.garrettmason.com The Tom Fun Orchestra   www.tomfun.ca Stone Mary   www.stonemary.com Telfer   www.myspace.com/telfermusic Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers   www.myspace.com/andrewhuntermusic Alert the Medic   www.alertthemedic.com Dwight d’Eon   www.dwightdeon.com Kim Wempe   www.kimwempe.com Carmel Mikol   www.myspace.com/carmelmikol Ian Sherwood   www.iansherwood.com Ruth Minnikin and her Bandwagon   www.ruthminnikin.ca Andrew White   www.andrewwhitemusic.com The Hupman Brothers   www.myspace.com/thehupmanbrothers Molly Thomason   www.mollythomason.ca Broken Ohms   www.brokenohms.com Myles Deck & The Fuzz   www.mylesdeckandthefuzz.ca Black Moor   www.myspace.com/blackmoormain Children Of Eve   www.myspace.com/wearetheonesunheard Shelter With Thieves   www.myspace.com/shelterwiththieves Laura Merrimen   www.myspace.com/lauramerrimen The Spinney Brothers   www.spinneybrothers.com The Whiskey Kisses   www.myspace.com/thewhiskeykisses Jason Haywood   www.jasonhaywood.com JD Clarke   www.jdclarke.ca Songs and Stories will be held at Th’YARC, 76 Parade Street in Yarmouth, on Saturday, November 7th at 8:00pm with doors opening at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now for $19.99 (HST included, not including convenience fee). Festival wristbands give you access to all the showcases at The Rodd Grand Yarmouth, Haley’s Lounge, Rudder’s, Th’YARC and on two stages at The Red Knight and are on sale now for $24.99 (HST included, not including convenience fee). Each showcasing venue will have a $10.00 cover charge each night for individuals without festival wristbands. Tickets for Songs and Stories and festival wristbands are available for purchase at www.ticketpro.ca or by calling 1-888-311-9090, at Th’YARC box office and at all Ticketpro outlets including: Yarmouth Mariners Centre Box Office – 31 Cottage St., Yarmouth, NS  (902) 742-2155 City Drug Store – 369 Main St., Yarmouth, NS  (902) 742-3579 Saulnierville Pharmacy – 9999 Highway #1, Saulnierville, NS  (902) 769-0893 Details of the Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Award nominees and the Gala Awards Show on Sunday, November 8th will be released on Tuesday, September 8th. Visit www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw. -30- For more information, please contact: Krista Keough Communications and Membership Coordinator Music Nova Scotia (902) 423-6271 ext. x 2 302-5516 Spring Garden Road Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 1G6 krista@musicnovascotia.ca www.musicnovascotia.ca Funding Partners Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage | FACTOR | SOCAN Foundation | South West Shore Development Authority | Canadian Heritage | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   Corporate Partners Molson Canadian | Come to Life | Maritime Broadcasting Systems | Ticketpro | Z103.5 The Beat of Halifax | CJLS The Wave | Yarmouth Vanguard   Stage Partners Doug Thistle Hyundai | Audiology Associates Community Partners Yarmouth Mariners Centre | Th’YARC | The Red Knight | Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brewpub | Rodd Grand Yarmouth | Haley’s Lounge | Rodd Colony Harbour Inn Accommodations The Rodd Grand Yarmouth is our host hotel and is offering discounted rates when a delegate pass is shown at checkout. The Rodd Colony Harbour Inn also has a limited number of delegate rooms. Book now – they are expected to go fast. While there are more accommodations in Yarmouth, these two locations will be filled with delegates and will be a stop along our weekend-long free shuttle route. The Rodd Grand Yarmouth, 417 Main Street Call 902-742-2446 to book your reservations today! The Rodd Colony Harbour Inn, 6 Forest Street Call 902-742-9194 to book your reservations today!