WAM Picks: East Coast Music Week!
The who, what, when and where for ECMA live music and more
ALL Weekend
RADIO ECMA – Come down to the Delta Hotel lobby to see live performances from Atlantic Canadian musicians.
The Rooms – Easter Week Family Fun, with the price of admission.
NL Film – Cast No Shadow, a Newfoundland film that was shot near Brigus, and stars Joel Hynes and his son Percy. Premieres this weekend at the Avalon Mall Cineplex.
ECMA'S FRIDAY GUIDE
The LSPU Hall – On the Go – Live with Ted Blades and guests, Mo Kenney, Catherine MacClellan, Tomato Tomato and The Secrets. Our live broadcast begins at 4 p.m.
Eastern Edge Gallery – Photographer Graham Kennedy presents portraits of NL ECMW nominees. Live acoustic performances Friday: Blair Lane at 3 p.m., Ian Foster 3:40 p.m., Ilia Nicoll and the Hot Toddies at 4:20 p.m., Jerry Stamp at 5 p.m. and Katie Baggs at 5:40 p.m. Performances on Saturday: Jenna Maloney at 3 p.m., Kat McKlevey at 3:40 p.m., Emma Peckford at 4:20 p.m., The Celtic Fiddlers at 5 p.m., and Stompbox at 5:40 p.m.
The Fat Cat – Music NB HQ Aboriginal and country music showcases, including The Secrets. Starts at 5 p.m.
Portobello's – Chris Kirby's Soul Food Kitchen event featuring Brianna Gosse, Tim Chaisson, Tyler Hache, Keith Mullins, Charlie A'Court and Chris Kirby. 6 p.m.
Holy Heart Theatre – The East Coast Music Hour with David Myles featuring Shanneyganock, Vishten, Tim Chaisson, Brianna Gosse, James Hill, Anne Janelle and Alan Jeffries. 8 p.m.
The Martini Bar – Music PEI HQ – Soiree Franco Est at 5 p.m., featuring Ashley Condon, Dennis Ellsworth, Catherine MacClellan and more starting at 8 p.m.
Dusk – Music NS HQ – Kim Harris, Meaghan Smith, In-Flight Safety and more. It all starts at 8:45 p.m.
JAG Hotel –Steve Maloney, Gabrille Papillon, James Hill and more. 9 p.m.
The Rockhouse – Music NL HQ – Duane Andrews & Craig Young 10 p.m., The Fortunate Ones at 10:40 p.m., The Secrets 11:20 p.m., The Monday Nights at 12 a.m., Green & Gold at 12:40 p.m., The Rolling Kings at 1:20 a.m.
Distortion – London Above, Waterfront Fire, Dave Whitty Band and Eastcoast Love Story at 10 p.m.
The Black Sheep – ECMA "Unofficial No Cases" featuring Bob MacDonald, The Sauce and Mike O'Brien. 10:30 p.m.
Saturday
Market – The St. John's April Winter Market with bread, dog treats, knitted goods, hot food and more 10 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion.
ECMAS SATURDAY GUIDE
The Rocket – Chicken Jigs and Rabbit Reels is an all-ages open session featuring local trad musicians, and possibly some visiting ECMA guests, at The Rocket on Water Street. 3 p.m.
The Fat Cat – Music NB HQ – Blues showcase at 4:30 p.m.
The Martini Bar – Jazz showcase starts at 5 p.m.
The Fat Cat – Music NB HQ – Cedric Vieno, 60 LPs, Les Hotesses d'Hilaire and more. 8 p.m.
The Ship – The ECMA Breakout Stage – Kat McLevey, Tomato Tomato, 60 LPs and 7 more starting at 8 p.m.
Holy Heart Theatre – Music PEI stage, Ten Strings and A Goat Skin, Gordie McKenna and more. 8 p.m.
JAG Hotel – Bluebird North Songwriter circle with Brianna Gosse, Mo Kenney and more. 9 p.m.
Dusk – Music NS HQ – Gabrielle Papillon, The Modern Grass and more 9:30 p.m.
The Rockhouse – Music NL HQ – Pilot to Bombardier 10 p.m., Steve Maloney and The Wandering Kind 10:40 p.m., Waterfront Fire at 11:20 p.m., Another North 12 a.m., Everglow at 12:40 and Baytown at 1:20 a.m.
The Black Sheep – ECMA 'Unofficial No Cases,' featuring The Colleen Power Band and Sherry Ryan, as well as the Darrell Cooper Band. 10:30 p.m.
O'Reilley's – Shanneyganock, Rum Ragged, Mark Manning and more. 11:30 p.m.
Sunday
Pippy Park Lodge – Maple Festival – Pippy Park is having a 'sugaring off' party at the North Bank Lodge, rain or shine.
Delta – Eight-artist songwriter circle, with the Songwriter of the Year winner at 2 p.m.
Delta – The East Coast Music Week closing night party at The Delta. 8 p.m.
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