Meet Our Next Artists

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Lennie Gallant, an acclaimed East Coast songwriter with sixteen albums and numerous awards, has recently released his new album, Shelter From the Storms, which has received rave reviews and sold out shows across Canada. The album reflects on the turbulent times we live in while celebrating the human ability to navigate through hardship with community, love and laughter. Gallant’s iconic song Peter’s Dream was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and one of his albums even traveled aboard the International Space Station, orbiting Earth 248 times—which Gallant jokes finally gave him “high rotation worldwide!” He has shared the stage with symphony orchestras and numerous artists, including Jimmy Buffett, who featured him as a guest vocalist and co-writer on his final album. Lennie also performs with his partner, Patricia Richard, as the Francophone duo Sirène et Matelot. A celebrated humanitarian and storyteller, Gallant was appointed to the Order of Canada, where he was honored for songs described as “true slices of life delivered with a poet’s flair and a rugged emotional sensibility.” 

Formed in Cape Breton in 1999, Slowcoaster is a Canadian rock band known for its energetic live shows and strong presence in the Maritime music scene. The band built momentum through regional touring and early independent releases before gaining national attention with their 2004 debut album Where Are They Going?.

Over the years, Slowcoaster has performed at major festivals across Atlantic Canada and earned multiple awards, including Music Nova Scotia’s Alternative Group of the Year and ECMA honours for Alternative Recording of the Year. With a lineup that evolved over time, the band continued to release new music, including Future Radio (2007), The Darkest of Discos (2010), and Apples & Oranges (2023).

More than two decades into their career, Slowcoaster remains a staple of Canada’s East Coast music scene, known for their independent spirit and lasting connection with audiences.

With over two decades on the road, Nova Scotia's Dave Gunning has earned a reputation as one of Canada's most engaging and respected folk singer-songwriters. A multiple East Coast Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner, he's known for his warm stage presence, razor-sharp wit, and songs that celebrate everyday heroes and hard truths. Gunning has shared the stage with legends like Ron Hynes, Rita MacNeil, and Matt Andersen, and remains deeply rooted in his home community of Pictou County. In June 2025, he travelled to Point Lonsdale, Australia to record Field Notes, his fifteenth studio album, a stripped-back and emotionally rich collection that gets to the heart of what he does best.

• 14 ALBUMS RELEASED
• 10 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS
• 2 CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS
• 4 MUSIC NOVA SCOTIA AWARDS
• JUNO AWARD NOMINEE
• OVER 4 MILLION STREAMS ACROSS PLATFORMS
• 14.5K FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS  // 5K INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS