|
|
Charlotte Carey
Charlotte was born and raised in Grand Falls-Windsor and went to school at St. Catheriine’s High School where she graduated with a High School Diploma.
She started music lessons at age 5 and throughout high school became known as a singer and piano player. In 1989, she was winner of the Budwieser Country Contest. She than moved to St. John’s where she performed at the Radison Hotel in the Nancy Oh Piano Bar as a singer and was very popular with the audiences that came to the establishment. Over the years she has fronted a number of local bands ranging from names like Brigade and Vintage.. |
|
Chris LeDrew
Singer-songwriter Chris LeDrew hails from the culturally-rich Canadian city of St. John's, Newfoundland. A protege of east coast songwriters Lennie Gallant and Ron Hynes, LeDrew has released two award-winning and critically acclaimed solo albums (Too Commercial, 1997 & Stronger Man, 2006) as well as one with the band Brothers in Stereo (self-titled, 2003), which was nominated for three East Coast Music Awards and took home the 2003 CBC Galaxie Rising Star award.
LeDrew's music has received widespread international radio play, and he has performed all over North America in clubs, concert halls, arenas, and on national radio/television shows. He has opened for the likes of Bryan Adams, Blue Rodeo, Tragically Hip, April Wine, The Stampeders, and many more. LeDrew's songs have appeared on over a dozen east coast recordings as well as in Canadian/American TV and film. Also an accomplished pedal steel guitarist, he's been a session player on over 50 east coast albums.
LeDrew's music has received widespread international radio play, and he has performed all over North America in clubs, concert halls, arenas, and on national radio/television shows. He has opened for the likes of Bryan Adams, Blue Rodeo, Tragically Hip, April Wine, The Stampeders, and many more. LeDrew's songs have appeared on over a dozen east coast recordings as well as in Canadian/American TV and film. Also an accomplished pedal steel guitarist, he's been a session player on over 50 east coast albums.
CHRIS RYAN
Hailing from Canada's East Coast, Newfoundland's Chris Ryan has been entertaining crowds for over a decade. With his gritty voice, stellar guitar playing and high energy stage presence, Chris has become a mainstay in the Atlantic Canadian entertainment scene. Chris has had the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Halifax Urban Folk Festival and Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival, as well as share the stage with country music legends Toby Keith and Deana Carter, Canadian royalty Blue Rodeo, Canadian country artist Dallas Smith, Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle and Newfoundland folk favorites Fortunate Ones.
In 2014, Chris began accompanying CCMA nominee & CMT “Big In A Small Town” finalist Quentin Reddy. While working with Quentin, Chris played stages at the Canadian Country Music Awards, East Coast Music Awards and appeared on the Bell Media show “Club One New Releases”, filmed & broadcast in both Newfoundland & Trinidad and Tobago. Since the release of his self titled debut album, Chris has caught the attention of the East Coast music industry, playing showcases during East Coast Music Week and Music Nfld. & Labrador Week, along with receiving nominations for “Country Recording of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year”.
Chris’ songwriting skills allowed him to be part of the 2016 ECMA SOCAN Song House, working with Nashville’s songwriting guru Ralph Murphy. This also led to Chris touring with Ottawa Valley artist Kelly Prescott from Canada to Tennessee and co-writing in Nashville. Numerous singles from Chris' debut album continue to receive regular rotation on radio stations in Newfoundland and Labrador & Nova Scotia and he was recently announced as an East semi-finalist in the 2018 SiriusXM-CCMA Top of the Country Project. Chris released his new single “Last Forever” in October 2018, has been hard at work writing & co-writing songs for his follow-up album to be released in 2019 and is currently on the road in Canada with Nfld. and Labrador award winning artist Carolina East.
Hailing from Canada's East Coast, Newfoundland's Chris Ryan has been entertaining crowds for over a decade. With his gritty voice, stellar guitar playing and high energy stage presence, Chris has become a mainstay in the Atlantic Canadian entertainment scene. Chris has had the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Halifax Urban Folk Festival and Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival, as well as share the stage with country music legends Toby Keith and Deana Carter, Canadian royalty Blue Rodeo, Canadian country artist Dallas Smith, Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle and Newfoundland folk favorites Fortunate Ones.
In 2014, Chris began accompanying CCMA nominee & CMT “Big In A Small Town” finalist Quentin Reddy. While working with Quentin, Chris played stages at the Canadian Country Music Awards, East Coast Music Awards and appeared on the Bell Media show “Club One New Releases”, filmed & broadcast in both Newfoundland & Trinidad and Tobago. Since the release of his self titled debut album, Chris has caught the attention of the East Coast music industry, playing showcases during East Coast Music Week and Music Nfld. & Labrador Week, along with receiving nominations for “Country Recording of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year”.
Chris’ songwriting skills allowed him to be part of the 2016 ECMA SOCAN Song House, working with Nashville’s songwriting guru Ralph Murphy. This also led to Chris touring with Ottawa Valley artist Kelly Prescott from Canada to Tennessee and co-writing in Nashville. Numerous singles from Chris' debut album continue to receive regular rotation on radio stations in Newfoundland and Labrador & Nova Scotia and he was recently announced as an East semi-finalist in the 2018 SiriusXM-CCMA Top of the Country Project. Chris released his new single “Last Forever” in October 2018, has been hard at work writing & co-writing songs for his follow-up album to be released in 2019 and is currently on the road in Canada with Nfld. and Labrador award winning artist Carolina East.
THE IRISH DESCENDANTS
The Irish Descendants are a folk group from the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. All the members, born of Irish emigrants, were workers in the Newfoundland fishing industry before forming the band in 1990 out of the remnants of two former Newfoundland bands – The Descendants and Irish Coffee. The group helped to popularise traditional Newfoundland music to a wider Canadian audience in the early 1990s, along with other bands such as Great Big Sea. Their popularity within the province itself led to their selection as the official band of the province's 500th anniversary celebrations, during which they performed for the Queen. Tension within the group caused co-frontman D'Arcy Broderick to leave soon after this period, and their lineup has frequently changed since then, with frontman Con O'Brien being the only constant member. Regular touring and occasional album releases, most recently Southern Shore in 2007, have kept the group in the public eye.
The Irish Descendants are a folk group from the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. All the members, born of Irish emigrants, were workers in the Newfoundland fishing industry before forming the band in 1990 out of the remnants of two former Newfoundland bands – The Descendants and Irish Coffee. The group helped to popularise traditional Newfoundland music to a wider Canadian audience in the early 1990s, along with other bands such as Great Big Sea. Their popularity within the province itself led to their selection as the official band of the province's 500th anniversary celebrations, during which they performed for the Queen. Tension within the group caused co-frontman D'Arcy Broderick to leave soon after this period, and their lineup has frequently changed since then, with frontman Con O'Brien being the only constant member. Regular touring and occasional album releases, most recently Southern Shore in 2007, have kept the group in the public eye.
JANET CULL
Janet Cull is enigmatic. She’s a firecracker, a force to be reckoned with. She has boundless energy, and limitless talent. Her voice is warm and inviting, timeless, smooth, and maybe just a little bit dirty. Just like frigid Northern air, she is edgy, dramatic and larger than the everyday.
Janet Cull is one of Newfoundland’s (Canada) most prolific local artists. Her most recent album "Real Tough Love" was released in 2016 to great acclaim, and has already garnered her several awards and accolades. She has most recently received 3 MusicNL awards: FACTOR Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and Pop/Rock Artist of the Year. Janet has also been selected as the only Canadian finalist (vocal performance) for the Unsigned Only 2017 competition. Janet has been performing to support the album since early 2017, including an opening slot during Marianas Trench's most recent east coast tour. She will begin her first full solo tour in Fall 2017, which will feature a special performance, opening for Grammy Award winning artist k.d. lang. Cull has 2 previous award-winning albums to her credit. The first album with the Janet Cull Band (MusicNL ‘Group of the Year’, ‘Album of the Year’, and ‘Galaxie Rising Star -2004); the second, People Get Ready, her 2007 release with Kelly-Ann Evans, which earned her an ECMA nomination.
Janet Cull has performed in local musicals as a principal singer/actor (“Hair”, “Cats”, “DIVAS do…”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”), and additionally toured the province each year with a series of sold-out shows, she has co-produced herself. Janet is also currently working with Spirit of Newfoundland.
Janet Cull is enigmatic. She’s a firecracker, a force to be reckoned with. She has boundless energy, and limitless talent. Her voice is warm and inviting, timeless, smooth, and maybe just a little bit dirty. Just like frigid Northern air, she is edgy, dramatic and larger than the everyday.
Janet Cull is one of Newfoundland’s (Canada) most prolific local artists. Her most recent album "Real Tough Love" was released in 2016 to great acclaim, and has already garnered her several awards and accolades. She has most recently received 3 MusicNL awards: FACTOR Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and Pop/Rock Artist of the Year. Janet has also been selected as the only Canadian finalist (vocal performance) for the Unsigned Only 2017 competition. Janet has been performing to support the album since early 2017, including an opening slot during Marianas Trench's most recent east coast tour. She will begin her first full solo tour in Fall 2017, which will feature a special performance, opening for Grammy Award winning artist k.d. lang. Cull has 2 previous award-winning albums to her credit. The first album with the Janet Cull Band (MusicNL ‘Group of the Year’, ‘Album of the Year’, and ‘Galaxie Rising Star -2004); the second, People Get Ready, her 2007 release with Kelly-Ann Evans, which earned her an ECMA nomination.
Janet Cull has performed in local musicals as a principal singer/actor (“Hair”, “Cats”, “DIVAS do…”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”), and additionally toured the province each year with a series of sold-out shows, she has co-produced herself. Janet is also currently working with Spirit of Newfoundland.
KIELLEY KOYOTE
Kielley Koyote located in Newfoundland Canada, began his curiosity with hip hop when he was evoked by the lyrical freedom and diversity of Earl Sweatshirt which prompted him to write in a style like no other. With heavy inspiration from horror movies and witchcraft. Kielley Koyote's music is described as a "verbal back rub" using elements of trip hop, house, lofi, as well as avante garde.
The power behind lyrics is something Kielley Koyote has always brooded over. "I want my lyrics to portray how I feel in a cryptic way." Kielley Koyote spends his time listening to any and all types of music in hopes of discovering the next monumental inspiration.
"Josh Kielley aka Kielley Koyote might look like he could growl into a mic, but he offers razor-sharp wit and rhymes about his own life and weaknesses." - Rolling Stones In.
Kielley Koyote located in Newfoundland Canada, began his curiosity with hip hop when he was evoked by the lyrical freedom and diversity of Earl Sweatshirt which prompted him to write in a style like no other. With heavy inspiration from horror movies and witchcraft. Kielley Koyote's music is described as a "verbal back rub" using elements of trip hop, house, lofi, as well as avante garde.
The power behind lyrics is something Kielley Koyote has always brooded over. "I want my lyrics to portray how I feel in a cryptic way." Kielley Koyote spends his time listening to any and all types of music in hopes of discovering the next monumental inspiration.
"Josh Kielley aka Kielley Koyote might look like he could growl into a mic, but he offers razor-sharp wit and rhymes about his own life and weaknesses." - Rolling Stones In.
MALLORY JOHNSON
“The girl can sing!”, says Grammy-nominated entertainer, Sammy Kershaw, in an interview with Nashville Country Club. “Her pitch is so good, she has country soul, her phrasing is great and the way she breathes in the song, it’s unbelievable that she has been sitting out there.” That was the response multi-talented singer/songwriter, Mallory Johnson, received shortly after winning NL's "Next Country Star” in 2015.
The 2017 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Spotlight performance winner is no stranger to the stage and has been performing in front of audiences for as long as she can remember. As early as eight years old, she was the youngest ever to perform both Canadian and American National Anthems at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto for an NHL game.
As a former, leading member of the 6-time MusicNL award-winning and ECMA nominated Celtic family group “The Cormiers”, Mallory has recorded multiple albums and has toured Canada, the US, and Scotland.
Adding to her talents, the 2019 ECMA nominee has also been very busy in musical theatre. She’s performed with The Spirit of Newfoundland, Theatre St. John’s, Peter MacDonald Productions, Best Kind Productions, TaDa Events, and many others. Some past credits include: Grease (Frenchy), Hairspray (Amber), SpiritNL’s Grinch Dressing & Gravy (Cindy-Lou), [title of show] (Heidi), Chicago (Murderess June), Fame (Serena), and Smoky Mountain Songbird; The Music of Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton).
Since her first trip to Nashville to record her debut EP, produced by Kershaw, Mallory has been turning heads in the country music scene and songwriting community, sharing stages with artists like Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Rascal Flatts, and Blake Shelton to name a few. Her debut single “Tupelo” reached #6 on the Canadian Country iTunes Top Songs list and found a home on GAC and CMT.com. Her following single “Good Mistake to Make” broke the top 50 on the Music Row Chart and top 30 on the CDX Breakout Chart. In May of 2018, Mallory released her EP, which received three MusicNL nominations for Female Artist of the Year, Country Artist of the Year, and Rising Star.
Even though most of the songs on her debut project were penned by other writers, Mallory’s writing certainly hasn’t taken a back seat. She was recently invited to showcase new music at the 2018 CCMA Songwriter Series and the 2018 MusicNL Songwriter Circle, as well as received an Honorable Mention during the 19th Annual NSAI Song Contest. She is also currently working on a film project. Following an audition for the war thriller “Into the Wilderness”, Mallory was not only offered a role in the movie, but asked to write music for the soundtrack.
“The girl can sing!”, says Grammy-nominated entertainer, Sammy Kershaw, in an interview with Nashville Country Club. “Her pitch is so good, she has country soul, her phrasing is great and the way she breathes in the song, it’s unbelievable that she has been sitting out there.” That was the response multi-talented singer/songwriter, Mallory Johnson, received shortly after winning NL's "Next Country Star” in 2015.
The 2017 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Spotlight performance winner is no stranger to the stage and has been performing in front of audiences for as long as she can remember. As early as eight years old, she was the youngest ever to perform both Canadian and American National Anthems at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto for an NHL game.
As a former, leading member of the 6-time MusicNL award-winning and ECMA nominated Celtic family group “The Cormiers”, Mallory has recorded multiple albums and has toured Canada, the US, and Scotland.
Adding to her talents, the 2019 ECMA nominee has also been very busy in musical theatre. She’s performed with The Spirit of Newfoundland, Theatre St. John’s, Peter MacDonald Productions, Best Kind Productions, TaDa Events, and many others. Some past credits include: Grease (Frenchy), Hairspray (Amber), SpiritNL’s Grinch Dressing & Gravy (Cindy-Lou), [title of show] (Heidi), Chicago (Murderess June), Fame (Serena), and Smoky Mountain Songbird; The Music of Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton).
Since her first trip to Nashville to record her debut EP, produced by Kershaw, Mallory has been turning heads in the country music scene and songwriting community, sharing stages with artists like Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Rascal Flatts, and Blake Shelton to name a few. Her debut single “Tupelo” reached #6 on the Canadian Country iTunes Top Songs list and found a home on GAC and CMT.com. Her following single “Good Mistake to Make” broke the top 50 on the Music Row Chart and top 30 on the CDX Breakout Chart. In May of 2018, Mallory released her EP, which received three MusicNL nominations for Female Artist of the Year, Country Artist of the Year, and Rising Star.
Even though most of the songs on her debut project were penned by other writers, Mallory’s writing certainly hasn’t taken a back seat. She was recently invited to showcase new music at the 2018 CCMA Songwriter Series and the 2018 MusicNL Songwriter Circle, as well as received an Honorable Mention during the 19th Annual NSAI Song Contest. She is also currently working on a film project. Following an audition for the war thriller “Into the Wilderness”, Mallory was not only offered a role in the movie, but asked to write music for the soundtrack.
PAUL LAMB
Originally from St.John’s, Newfoundland, Paul started playing music at a young age, and played professionally by age 17. He has toured across Canada with various bands, and finally planted his roots in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
In 2000 Paul formed the recording group Crush, and over the next five years, garnered much success, winning 8 East Coast Music Awards, a Canadian Radio Music Award, a Music Industry Association Award, and earned a Juno nomination.
Currently, Paul has taken time away from touring, but continues to write, and perform locally whenever possible, at his favourite venues and corporate events.
Originally from St.John’s, Newfoundland, Paul started playing music at a young age, and played professionally by age 17. He has toured across Canada with various bands, and finally planted his roots in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
In 2000 Paul formed the recording group Crush, and over the next five years, garnered much success, winning 8 East Coast Music Awards, a Canadian Radio Music Award, a Music Industry Association Award, and earned a Juno nomination.
Currently, Paul has taken time away from touring, but continues to write, and perform locally whenever possible, at his favourite venues and corporate events.
RUM RAGGED
From spirited instrumentals to heartfelt ballads, they pay homage to the greats that came before them while carving out a fresh, unique sound of their own. While their pub shows have transformed into festival headlining gigs in a very short span of time, they are a group who are comfortable performing in any venue with a serious want to spread the reach of their music.
Rum Ragged released their debut album in the summer of 2016, it received widespread attention and acclaim with a MusicNL nominations for "Album of the Year" and a Music NL win for "Folk Roots Recording of the Year" in 2016. The album was also nominated for 2017 ECMA "Roots/Traditional Album of the Year", the group was awarded MusicNL Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year" in that same year. Their recent 2018 recording “The Hard Times”, has in short time garnered top spot on iTunes Canada charts, award nominations and the coveted #1 spot on Fred’s Record’s wall of top selling records.
Rum Ragged boasts an extensive and consistent touring and show schedule including past shows in Eastern, Central, and Western Canada, Scotland, Trinidad, Jamaica, Bahamas, Cuba, United States, and Mexico among others. When they are not on the road Rum Ragged keeps happily busy in their home province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Since Manning and Collis expanded to a four-piece, with Anthony Chafe on bodhran and Michael Boone on bass and banjo, they are now able to deliver the full traditional spectrum in a live context. Hailing from four different outport communities around the island, Rum Ragged now represents the best that this province has to offer in the traditional/folk genre. With their acclaimed debut album, a best selling holiday album and their flying off shelves recent sophomore effort, Rum Ragged continues to be the group to keep you eyes and ears on.
From spirited instrumentals to heartfelt ballads, they pay homage to the greats that came before them while carving out a fresh, unique sound of their own. While their pub shows have transformed into festival headlining gigs in a very short span of time, they are a group who are comfortable performing in any venue with a serious want to spread the reach of their music.
Rum Ragged released their debut album in the summer of 2016, it received widespread attention and acclaim with a MusicNL nominations for "Album of the Year" and a Music NL win for "Folk Roots Recording of the Year" in 2016. The album was also nominated for 2017 ECMA "Roots/Traditional Album of the Year", the group was awarded MusicNL Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year" in that same year. Their recent 2018 recording “The Hard Times”, has in short time garnered top spot on iTunes Canada charts, award nominations and the coveted #1 spot on Fred’s Record’s wall of top selling records.
Rum Ragged boasts an extensive and consistent touring and show schedule including past shows in Eastern, Central, and Western Canada, Scotland, Trinidad, Jamaica, Bahamas, Cuba, United States, and Mexico among others. When they are not on the road Rum Ragged keeps happily busy in their home province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Since Manning and Collis expanded to a four-piece, with Anthony Chafe on bodhran and Michael Boone on bass and banjo, they are now able to deliver the full traditional spectrum in a live context. Hailing from four different outport communities around the island, Rum Ragged now represents the best that this province has to offer in the traditional/folk genre. With their acclaimed debut album, a best selling holiday album and their flying off shelves recent sophomore effort, Rum Ragged continues to be the group to keep you eyes and ears on.
SHERRY RYAN
For over 10 years Sherry Ryan has been winning hearts across the country as one of Newfoundland’s finest singer-songwriters. Drifting between country, blues, and folk, Sherry’s songs can lead you down a path of heartbreak, hope, and even humour in the space of a single chorus. Her highly anticipated fourth album, Wreckhouse, takes its name from the song ‘Stop The Trains’; a gem of a tune written by Sherry and her father, Jim. Her instantly recognizable voice radiates on this Newfoundland classic in the making, and the rest of Wreckhouse is no exception.
Couple 10 heartfelt songs, with rich vocals, and phenomenal live off the floor performances from her band, and you have Sherry Ryan’s best work yet. She’s earned nation-wide attention, extensive radio play, and multiple music awards and nominations. A talent in the truest sense of the word, Sherry Ryan continues to ring out true and clear with her newest release.
For over 10 years Sherry Ryan has been winning hearts across the country as one of Newfoundland’s finest singer-songwriters. Drifting between country, blues, and folk, Sherry’s songs can lead you down a path of heartbreak, hope, and even humour in the space of a single chorus. Her highly anticipated fourth album, Wreckhouse, takes its name from the song ‘Stop The Trains’; a gem of a tune written by Sherry and her father, Jim. Her instantly recognizable voice radiates on this Newfoundland classic in the making, and the rest of Wreckhouse is no exception.
Couple 10 heartfelt songs, with rich vocals, and phenomenal live off the floor performances from her band, and you have Sherry Ryan’s best work yet. She’s earned nation-wide attention, extensive radio play, and multiple music awards and nominations. A talent in the truest sense of the word, Sherry Ryan continues to ring out true and clear with her newest release.
SKIDDERPUP
First formed in the summer of 2001 in Grand Bank Newfoundland, Canada. Dave Noseworthy, Damon Green and Chad Green had a chemistry that was evident from the start. All three members were equally respected musicians in their own right having made a name for themselves with earlier bands playing the Newfoundland and Labrador festival and bar circuits as well as playing regular stints on the island of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Skidderpup released a self-produced and distributed Christmas cd entitled "Home for Christmas" in 2004 and another self-produced and distributed cd entitled "Skidderpup" in 2007. Skidderpup continued to perform while juggling day jobs and family lives over the next 16 years.
In October 2017 Skidderpup was invited to open a show for swedish anti-pop group "The Magnettes" at the live music venue "Paddy's Shed" in Burin, NL. In the audience was Peter Astedt, senior advisor/head of booking for "Live at Heart" an annual international showcase festival that takes place in Orebro, Sweden. Impressed with what he saw, he personally invited Skidderpup to be part of the festival in September 2018.
With a newfound wind in their sails, Skidderpup began writing new material and are now working on a new album. The band's Electric Rock sound is very versatile, with well crafted songs that pay homage to the great heartland rockers of 70s and 80s.
First formed in the summer of 2001 in Grand Bank Newfoundland, Canada. Dave Noseworthy, Damon Green and Chad Green had a chemistry that was evident from the start. All three members were equally respected musicians in their own right having made a name for themselves with earlier bands playing the Newfoundland and Labrador festival and bar circuits as well as playing regular stints on the island of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Skidderpup released a self-produced and distributed Christmas cd entitled "Home for Christmas" in 2004 and another self-produced and distributed cd entitled "Skidderpup" in 2007. Skidderpup continued to perform while juggling day jobs and family lives over the next 16 years.
In October 2017 Skidderpup was invited to open a show for swedish anti-pop group "The Magnettes" at the live music venue "Paddy's Shed" in Burin, NL. In the audience was Peter Astedt, senior advisor/head of booking for "Live at Heart" an annual international showcase festival that takes place in Orebro, Sweden. Impressed with what he saw, he personally invited Skidderpup to be part of the festival in September 2018.
With a newfound wind in their sails, Skidderpup began writing new material and are now working on a new album. The band's Electric Rock sound is very versatile, with well crafted songs that pay homage to the great heartland rockers of 70s and 80s.
CHRIS FEENER
My name is Chris Feener. I’m a 24 year old guitarist from Newfoundland, Canada. I’m currently a member of a couple different bands, one being Threat Signal and a local cover band named Papa String. Since the ripe ol’ age of 8, I’ve constantly been completely and utterly indulged in the fine art of guitar-playing.
Having been raised on classic rock (Kiss, Aerosmith, Journey, etc.) and blues (Jimi Hendrix, SRV, etc.), and then in later years into fusion, metal, progressive rock/metal (Jeff Kollman, Guthrie Govan, Dream Theater, Scar Symmetry, etc.), my ear has been well developed over time and I wouldn’t be the guitarist I am today without having gone through such phases. Having prior touring experience from traveling to each and every corner of North America and Europe, I’ve been around the block and understand many of the in’s and out’s of being a working musician. In April of 2008, I was picked among the top 12 world competitors to compete in London, England as part of “Guitar Idol 2008?. I currently reside in Grand Falls-Windsor, am busy planning to release a solo record. I teach privately, as well as through Yamaha’s “School Of Music”. I’ve taught group lessons and one-on-one sessions for about 5 years.
My name is Chris Feener. I’m a 24 year old guitarist from Newfoundland, Canada. I’m currently a member of a couple different bands, one being Threat Signal and a local cover band named Papa String. Since the ripe ol’ age of 8, I’ve constantly been completely and utterly indulged in the fine art of guitar-playing.
Having been raised on classic rock (Kiss, Aerosmith, Journey, etc.) and blues (Jimi Hendrix, SRV, etc.), and then in later years into fusion, metal, progressive rock/metal (Jeff Kollman, Guthrie Govan, Dream Theater, Scar Symmetry, etc.), my ear has been well developed over time and I wouldn’t be the guitarist I am today without having gone through such phases. Having prior touring experience from traveling to each and every corner of North America and Europe, I’ve been around the block and understand many of the in’s and out’s of being a working musician. In April of 2008, I was picked among the top 12 world competitors to compete in London, England as part of “Guitar Idol 2008?. I currently reside in Grand Falls-Windsor, am busy planning to release a solo record. I teach privately, as well as through Yamaha’s “School Of Music”. I’ve taught group lessons and one-on-one sessions for about 5 years.
TOM PINSENT
Tom Pinsent was born in Grand Falls Windsor, NL. He played music throughout highschool and in his late teens he joined the armed forces. It was there that he met some musicians and one of these friends co-wrote “Kid Like Me”, which was released on Tom’s debut album, GT’s Lounge.
After leaving the Armed Forces, Tom completed a business degree and became a business instructor in his home town. Still the love of music never left him, and he continued to pursue other music endeavours.
In 2014, he began recording GT’s Lounge, an album full of original songs. Produced at Sevenview Studios, the first single was released “Life Goes On” was released with a video. The song received a lot of radio play in the UK and at home in North America. Reviews of the album have compared Tom’s style to John Mellancamp, Bob Seger, and even one DJ in the UK called Life Goes On to have a Clapton like feel to it.
Tom has released his follow up album in November 2016, titled “Living Chains”. The album has been getting radio play with the first single Fantasy. Tom plans on releasing a video for the single and continues on his musical journey.
Tom Pinsent was born in Grand Falls Windsor, NL. He played music throughout highschool and in his late teens he joined the armed forces. It was there that he met some musicians and one of these friends co-wrote “Kid Like Me”, which was released on Tom’s debut album, GT’s Lounge.
After leaving the Armed Forces, Tom completed a business degree and became a business instructor in his home town. Still the love of music never left him, and he continued to pursue other music endeavours.
In 2014, he began recording GT’s Lounge, an album full of original songs. Produced at Sevenview Studios, the first single was released “Life Goes On” was released with a video. The song received a lot of radio play in the UK and at home in North America. Reviews of the album have compared Tom’s style to John Mellancamp, Bob Seger, and even one DJ in the UK called Life Goes On to have a Clapton like feel to it.
Tom has released his follow up album in November 2016, titled “Living Chains”. The album has been getting radio play with the first single Fantasy. Tom plans on releasing a video for the single and continues on his musical journey.
RANDY ARSENAULT
Randal Arsenault is a singer/songwriter from Newfoundland, now based between Canada and southern Africa as Director of the University of Alberta Southern African Field School. Since 2003, Randal and his mutlicultural band Dr. Zoo have toured Canada, Japan, UK and South Africa, and won nominations for 2015 and 2009 World Recording of the Year (East Coast Music Awards), 2006 SOCAN Songwriter of the Year (Music Newfoundland), 2003 Artist of the Year (Music NL), and a finalist position in the 2003 Canadian Songwriting Competition (CMW).
The 6 piece band which includes Sudanese guitarist David Kabbashi, South African drummer Darryl Swart (fmr Tree 63), Ghanain/Albertan Nikki Hylton, Alberta fiddler Megan Brown and Columbian bassist Felipe Rodrigez.
Randal Arsenault is a singer/songwriter from Newfoundland, now based between Canada and southern Africa as Director of the University of Alberta Southern African Field School. Since 2003, Randal and his mutlicultural band Dr. Zoo have toured Canada, Japan, UK and South Africa, and won nominations for 2015 and 2009 World Recording of the Year (East Coast Music Awards), 2006 SOCAN Songwriter of the Year (Music Newfoundland), 2003 Artist of the Year (Music NL), and a finalist position in the 2003 Canadian Songwriting Competition (CMW).
The 6 piece band which includes Sudanese guitarist David Kabbashi, South African drummer Darryl Swart (fmr Tree 63), Ghanain/Albertan Nikki Hylton, Alberta fiddler Megan Brown and Columbian bassist Felipe Rodrigez.
CHARLIE BARFOOT
Charlie is an educator, performer, composer and producer. He teaches at the “Music Corner” in C.B.S.. He regularly performs with Mary Barry and the Dogberries as well as solo performances. He spends much time producing original music as well as music by independent artists at “Topsail Tracks”. His website is www.charliebarfoot.com
Charlie is an educator, performer, composer and producer. He teaches at the “Music Corner” in C.B.S.. He regularly performs with Mary Barry and the Dogberries as well as solo performances. He spends much time producing original music as well as music by independent artists at “Topsail Tracks”. His website is www.charliebarfoot.com
RONNY HINSON
From the original “HINSONS”, Known best as writer of the gospel music standard “The Lighthouse,” which won the coveted Dove and Fan Award for Song of the Year in 1972, Ronny Hinson has traveled for 50 years singing to some of the largest crowds ever to hear gospel music. He has written and performed many of gospel music’s most famous songs such as “He Pilots My Ship,” song of the year in 1973; “When He was On the Cross,” song of the year for two consecutive years; “The Two Winning Hands,” & many More.
Both Ronny & his wife Lisa reside in Nashville, TN but still continue to travel all over the world delivering a powerful night of anointed singing.
From the original “HINSONS”, Known best as writer of the gospel music standard “The Lighthouse,” which won the coveted Dove and Fan Award for Song of the Year in 1972, Ronny Hinson has traveled for 50 years singing to some of the largest crowds ever to hear gospel music. He has written and performed many of gospel music’s most famous songs such as “He Pilots My Ship,” song of the year in 1973; “When He was On the Cross,” song of the year for two consecutive years; “The Two Winning Hands,” & many More.
Both Ronny & his wife Lisa reside in Nashville, TN but still continue to travel all over the world delivering a powerful night of anointed singing.
RENEWED HOPE BAND
Renewed Hope Band is a new “country gospel band” that has joined together to deliver the gospel message through music & song. With members living in both New Brunswick & Newfoundland, God has uniquely brought these six individuals together to sing and play their way into your hearts! They have a unique way of blending old school country gospel together with a more progressive sound to accommodate all audiences.
Renewed Hope Band is a new “country gospel band” that has joined together to deliver the gospel message through music & song. With members living in both New Brunswick & Newfoundland, God has uniquely brought these six individuals together to sing and play their way into your hearts! They have a unique way of blending old school country gospel together with a more progressive sound to accommodate all audiences.