A live intimate concert recording with Nova Scotia country singer-songwriter Ruth Manning www.RuthManning.com Join us for stories and songs rooted in tradition, family, and rural life; heartfelt originals, down-home charm, and a deep dive into the craft behind her music.

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Dive into the archives for an exclusive conversation with Geoff Arsenault (Nova Scotia), exploring his latest album Hired Hand. Then, enjoy cuts from Canada’s top roots, blues, and folk talents, including Matt Andersen and Vancouver’s Headlong Hearts.

Geoff Arsenault - Nova Scotian singer/songwriter, drummer, percussionist, and acclaimed session musician, Geoff returns with Hired Hand (Feb 21, 2025). His groove is swampy-rooted blues fused with Louisiana and Tex-Mex flavors. The record features collaborations with Matt Andersen, Amy Helm and Colin Linden Geoff shares stories behind tracks like Pearl River, Angel’s Share or the Devil’s Take, and about reconnecting with studio collaborators

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, our Nova Scotia–based radio show & podcast highlights 15 brand-new releases from Canadian indie and folk songwriters. From heartfelt acoustic reflections to energetic alt-pop and blues‑tinged anthems, this episode celebrates the rich diversity of today’s music scene.

Listen now on your favourite podcaster or select radio station across Canad & USA —and read on for artist insight, show links, and how to stay connected with SFHAA.

• Brandi Vezina – Paper Town Country-pop storytelling grounded in small‑town nostalgia and big dreams.

• Dan Young – It’s All Coming Back to Me A heartfelt country-folk ballad about memory and emotional return.

• Former Lovers – Guys Cry Indie-rock vulnerability—catchy, honest, and refreshingly genuine.

• J Scope – Welcome Home A soulful, smooth ballad that invites listeners into a place of belonging.

• Kayla Williams – Come & Get It Bold, confident, and hook-driven—a spirited pop track with swagger.

• Lachlan Macpherson – 500 Days An emotionally candid folk tune weighing love and time.

• Rick Sparkes – Presently Looking Back A reflective meditation on memory, growth, and moving forward.

• Lenka Lichtenberg – Togetherness Folk-infused and globally inspired—a heartfelt ode to unity and resilience.

• Ron Mills – Sad News Blues-tinged lament steeped in raw emotion and soulful guitar.

• The North Sound – What It Takes Uplifting pop-folk anthem about perseverance and belonging.

• The Whythouse – Old Oak Tree Rootsy storytelling that explores memory, heritage, and resilience.

• Jon Mullane – Walking Away A stirring acoustic ballad of self-discovery and letting go.

• The Supervoids – Hey Upbeat alternative rock with edge, attitude, and big hooks.

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