Featured Artists

Alyssa McQuaid is a singer/songwriter whose mission is to motivate, inspire, and entertain a diverse audience of music lovers. This past year Alyssa was in high demand as a performing artist in festivals all across Canada. Alyssa also completed her new album “This Is Your Song” with Josh Rob Gwilliam in Nashville, TN at the studio, Welcome to 1979. The album was completed in Calgary at Pilot Audio studios.

ATLANTIC MUSIC MARITIME RISING STARS

FEATURED ARTISTS

TOP 40

Every week we will be listing new artists and/or bands that have been selected to be featured on Canada's Atlantic Music Maritime Rising Stars CD Compilation.

We thank everyone for your submissions and if you havn't yet submitted your song, there is still time. Out of the almost 700 tracks heard we wish to congratulate these successful artist/band submissions. You have been selected out of an impressive list of talent. All song titles that will be featured on the Rising Stars CD will be listed March 05, 2013.

Alyssa has opened for artists such as Aaron Prichett, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Hey Romeo, Sean Hogan, Julian Austin, Kirsten Jones, Amanda Rheaume, Jodi King, Kirby, The Dudes, The Coal Creek Boys, Trevor Panczak and many others.

Alyssa has a rigorous up and coming touring schedule for 2013 that will bring her home to Prince Edward Island for several appearances.

Kate Bevan-Baker has travelled the world as a vocalist, violinist, fiddler and jazz musician with many music awards and nominations to her credit. She has released two solo CDs, performed with the rock band, Hey Rosetta! at the 2012 China World’s Fair, performed with Michael Bublé at the 2010 JUNO Awards and is a founding member of The Dardanelles, a Newfoundland-based band with multiple ECMA nominations.

Johnny Oliver has composed over 170 original songs to date, and has just finished his third album in the past four years which have garnered him several Music P.E.I. nominations.

Johnny appeared at the first ever Cavendish Beach Music Festival on the same bill with Tim McGraw, Reba McIntyre, Big and Rich, and Aaron Lines. In 2010, “I’m Not Up For Sale” warranted Johnny another P.E.I. Music Nomination for Male Vocalist of the year. Johnny was the only returning P.E.I. Musician to perform at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival for the second year, again on the same bill as Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, and Taylor Swift.

In July 2011, Johnny released his 3rd CD titled, "She's Gonna Love Me". Johnny has been climbing the music ladder one-step at a time. After another successful year of performing and recording in 2012, Johnny has started the new year of 2013 off right with yet another Music P.E.I. nomination.

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Zack Squires is a well versed musician with deep roots and influences in both Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. He has been playing music since before he could speak and has since been broadening his horizons, with his focus over the past couple years being finger-style and tap guitar, as well as his most recent addition, the cello.

Zack is currently working on an album titled “Roots” that he plans to release within the next two months. It`s going to be filled with original guitar pieces and some special vocal treats. Zack’s musical skill and talent transcends his generation.

Her newest trio project, Tree Talk, blends Celtic, traditional and original compositions to create a unique and modern sound. With a new take on traditional music, loop pedals, drum solos and fiery fiddling all come together to make up the captivating sound of Tree Talk. The trio features Kate on fiddle and vocals, Thomas Carbou on guitar and vocals and Jim Doxas on drums and percussion. They will be releasing their first self-titled album in the spring of 2013.

Every week we will be listing new artists and/or bands that have been selected to be featured on Canada's Atlantic Music Maritime Rising Stars CD Compilation.

So come on back.

Ripped Paper

Ripped Paper is a young 4 piece band phenomenon consisting of Logan Richard on guitar and lead vocals, Stephan LeClair on base, Connor Nabuurs on drums and Tanuj Fernando on keyboards. At only 13 years of age and in Grade 8, Ripped Paper smoked Victoria Row in Charlottetown in the summer of 2012 with their own brand of rhythm and blues. They create a fresh sound based on traditional genres that are way beyond their years. Their featured track is a song entitled ‘‘I’m Not Lyin' “which is included on their new up and coming release of 2013.

Destranged

Its hard not to sound cliché, but guess what? We are different… Well, we think so! To some music is Art, and for others, it’s Entertainment. To us… It’s Life! We’ve worked hard to make it everything. We strive to excel each and every day at our craft… Plus we have lots of fun in the process.

All members of Destranged were born and raised in Newfoundland, and found each other through their passion for music in the northern parts of the country. With their traditional roots and love for genuine rock n’ roll, they blend their cultural background with their influences to give an edgy rock vibe.

Dana Reid

Growing up in the small town of Old Shop, Newfoundland, Dana's love of music began at an early age, whether it was playing piano or absorbing the likes of Carole King and Cat Stevens. Her introduction to guitar also brought on a serious passion for songwriting which has taken her from the stages of England to Ontario, and back home to St. John's.

Dana's first recording 'Inside Out' was released in 2006 followed by 'A Good Kind Of Rain' in 2011 which received positive reviews and earned her a Music NL Nomination for Female Artist Of The Year. ‘A Good Kind Of Rain’ musically draws from her many influences and the lyrics are a definitive tapestry of her personal life's gains, trials, loss, and beginnings. Dana is currently preparing for her third recording sometime in 2013.

City On The Coast

City on the Coast is a band from St. John's, Newfoundland formed in September of 2011. They are a seven piece band who incorporates a variety of instruments to create a diverse sound. They are a band who enjoys a good jam, a good laugh, and good company, among many other things. The band released a self-entitled EP in September 2012 consisting of four original songs. They are glad to be described by one as a "breath of fresh Atlantic air" after the release.