23 Cape Breton nominations for the East Coast Music Awards
Over 20 nominations for the East Coast Music Awards are from Cape Breton!
The 2022 East Coast Music Award nominees are as follows:
African Canadian Artist of the Year/Artiste afro-canadien ou afro-canadienne de l’année
King Sway
LXVNDR
Mark Riley
One8tea
Zamani
Album of the Year/Album de l’année
Carolina East - Soaked in Whisky
Chloé Breault - Plage des morons
Hillsburn - Slipping Away
Kelly McMichael - Waves
Quote the Raven - Can't Hold the Light
Rube & Rake - Leaving With Nothing
Blues Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Blues
Beauwater - Who Works For Who?
Campbell & Johnston - Campbell & Johnston's Black Market Band (Self-titled)
Jon Hines - Down To Funk (DTF)
JP LeBlanc - Late All Day
Wayne Nicholson and John Campbelljohn - Elmore`s Blues
Children’s Entertainer of the Year/Artiste jeunesse de l’année
Dr G
Dr. Zoo
Gordie Crazylegs MacKeeman
Silly Robbie
Sue McBride
Classical Composer of the Year/Compositeur ou compositrice classique de l’année
Adam Vincent Clarke
Amy Brandon
Clifford Crawley
Grej
Monica Pearce
Classical Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Classique
Daniel Cabena and Stephen Runge - A Sanctuary in Song
Mark Fewer - Rossini: 6 Sonate A Quattro
Maureen Batt & Grej - Lighthouse
Sarah Hagen - Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations
Steve Cowan and Adam Cicchillitti - Intimate Impressions
Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Folklore contemporain
Dave Carroll - Until One Day
Leona Burkey - Sitting Tight
Nathan Wiley - Modern Magic
Ocean Playground - Ocean Playground: Live in Halifax
Quote the Raven - Can't Hold the Light
Country Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Country
Carolina East - Soaked in Whisky
Charlie A'Court & Witchitaw - When Country Gets The Blues
Justin Fancy - Sure Beats A Good Time
Scott MacKay - Stupid Cupid
The Divorcees - Drop Of Blood
Dance Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Dance
Alex Byrne - “Wanna Be The One feat. Tima Dee”
Cloverdale & FWLR - “Old School”
Joel Freck - “Dawn ft Maryn”
KINLEY - “Run With You (Lee Rosevere Remix)”
PINEO & LOEB - “Good Vibe Feeling”
Electronic Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Électronique
DenMother - Frantic Ram
Lazermortis - Autonetic Afterlife
LXVNDR - Warmth
Paragon Cause - Autopilot
Virginia Fudge - All These Little Games
Enregistrement francophone de l’année/Francophone Recording of the Year
Cédric Vieno - Maltempête
Chloé Breault - Plage des morons
Marty B - J'Feel Crazy
Matt Boudreau - Armageddon
Sluice - Le succès par le travail
Folk Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Folk
Daniel James McFadyen - August, I'm Yours
Mo Kenney - Covers
Rosemary Lawton - Canvas
Terra Spencer - Chasing Rabbits
The Gilberts - Tell Me
Global Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Monde
Ana & Eric Hope -Ana & Eric
Andy Creeggan - Andiwork IV
King Sway - Day Dreaming
Weak Size Fish - The Drift
Group Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Groupe
Hillsburn - Slipping Away
Paragon Cause - Autopilot
Quote the Raven - Can't Hold the Light
Rick Sparkes + The Enablers - Pleasure in the Pathless Woods
The Divorcees - Drop Of Blood
The Town Heroes - Home
Indigenous Artist of the Year/Artiste autochtone de l’année
Alan Syliboy & The Thundermakers
Blake Francis
Morgan Toney
Shift From Tha 902
Wolf Castle
Inspirational Recording of the Year/Enregistrement inspirant de l’année
Becka deHaan - Calming Trust and Coming King
Lewisville Worship - Amid the Winter Snow
Mark Flowerdew – Let’s Go
Matt Linton - Do You Know How It Feels
Morgan Toney - First Flight
Instrumental Recording of the Year/Enregistrement instrumental de l’année
Andy Creeggan - Andiwork IV
David Myles - That Tall Distance
Duane Andrews - Singles
Blackwood - Lost and Found
Sam Wilson - Into a Heart Part II
Jazz Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Jazz
Beth McKenna - Beyond Here
Measha Brueggergosman - Measha Jazz
Blackwood - Lost and Found
Steve Amirault - Montreal Jazz Trio
The Vesuvius Big Band - Live at Open Waters Festival
Loud Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Loud
Botfly - Lower Than Love
Hemineglect - Is Obsolete
Rootabagga - Abby Normal
Six Gun Smoke - Six Gun Smoke
War & Sin - The War Within
Pop Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Pop
Brandon Howard Roy - Tough Stuff
Chloé Breault - Plage des morons
Hillsburn - Slipping Away
Kin Crew - I Swear Im Okay
Levi Rowan - Self Loathing Narcissist
R&B/Soul Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – R&B/soul
Janet Cull - Hear It
Laura Roy - Tides
Logan Richard - Logan Richard (self-titled)
Mark Riley - One Step
Zamani - “Selfish”
Rap/Hip-Hop Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Rap/hip-hop
Aquakultre x DJ Uncle Fester - Bleeding Gums Murphy
Atay & JAX - YOU DESERVE THE MOON
Mitchell Bailey - 23
One8tea - Ventilation 2
Wolf Castle - Da Vinci's Inquest
Rising Star Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Étoile de demain
Alicia Toner - Joan
Burry - Yellow Paint
Kelly McMichael - Waves
Morgan Toney - First Flight
Paragon Cause - Autopilot
Rock Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Rock
Andre Pettipas and The Giants - No Fools No Fun
Andrew Waite - Andrew Waite (self-titled)
Kelly McMichael - Waves
POSTDATA - Twin Flames
The Town Heroes - Home
Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Folklore/traditionnel
Adam Young - Yearbook
Brad Reid - NEW Scotland
Choeur virtuel de l'Acadie - Notre Musique Saison 1
La Famille LeBlanc - Trois jolies demoiselles
Séan McCann - SHANTYMAN
Solo Recording of the Year/Enregistrement de l’année – Artiste solo
Alicia Toner - Joan
Andrew Waite - Andrew Waite
Andy Creeggan - Andiwork IV
Justin Fancy - Sure Beats A Good Time
Laurie LeBlanc - When It’s Right It’s Right
Song of the Year/Chanson de l’année
Breagh Isabel - “Girlfriends”
Dylan Menzie - “A Heart That Doesn’t Want Mine”
Hillsburn - “Get High”
The Town Heroes - “Queen”
Yvette Lorraine - “Where Did You Go”
Songwriter of the Year/Compositeur ou compositrice de l’année
Kellie Loder
Paul Aarntzen
POSTDATA
Rube & Rake
The Town Heroes
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Industry Nominees/Finalistes des Prix de l’industrie
Artist Innovator of the Year/Artiste innovateur/innovatrice de l’année :
Chœur virtuel de l’Acadie
Keith Mullins
Mallory Johnson
Silver Wolf Band
T. Thomason & Katie Clarke
Company of the Year/Compagnie de l’année
First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity
Levee on the Lake
Side Door Access
Sonic Concerts
Sound of Pop
Event of the Year/Événement de l’année
Blueberry Jam
Levee on the Lake
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Mini-Festival
Nova Scotia Summer Fest
Paddlefest Music & Outdoor Recreation Festival
Industry Innovator of the Year/Innovateur/Innovatrice de l’année dans l’industrie :
Atlantic Music
Heidi-Lyn O’Connor (East Track Mind)
Levee on the Lake
The Cap
Ultimate Online Nova Scotia Kitchen Party (Covid19 Edition)
Management/Manager of the Year/Gérant ou gérante/Maison de gérance de l’année
Adrienne Butcher, Estuary Artists
Carole Chouinard
Kate Butler, She Said Feck Records
Nigel Jenkins, Laughing Heart Music
Sonic Entertainment Group
Media Outlet of the Year/Média de l’année
East Track Mind
First Light Fridays
New Country NL
VOCM
Media Person of the Year/Représentant ou représentante des médias de l’année
Amy Joy
Greg Smith
Heidi-Lyn O’Connor
Richard Lann
Producer of the Year/Réalisateur ou réalisatrice de l’année
Chris Iannetti
Chris Kirby
Corey LeRue
Erin Costelo
John Mullane (Future Dad)
Studio Engineer of the Year/Ingénieur de studio de l’année
Chris Iannetti
John Mullane (Future Dad)
Mike “Sheppy” Shepherd
Scott Ferguson
Thomas Stajcer
Studio of the Year/Studio de l’année
Fang Recording
FMP Matrix
Iannetti Recording
Lakewind Sound Studios
The Sonic Temple
Video Director of the Year/Réalisateur/Réalisatrice de vidéoclip de l’année
Brendan Henry
Cecil Johnson
Katie Clarke
Lauchlan Ough
Wilfred Le Bouthillier
Visual Artist of the Year/Artiste visuel ou artiste visuelle de l’année
Mark Young (Andiwork IV)
Ashley Anne Clark
Krista Power
Richard Lann
Sara Rankin
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Fans’ Choice Awards/Prix choix du public
Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year/Artiste de l’année – Choix du public
Adyn Townes
Andrew Waite
Christina Martin
Hillsburn
Jimmy Rankin
Justin Fancy
Kellie Loder
Lennie Gallant
Neon Dreams
Rich Aucoin
T. Thomason
The Town Heroes
Fans’ Choice Video of the Year/Vidéoclip de l’année – Choix du public
Andrew Waite— “Ain’t Goin’ Out Like That” (Director: Brendan Henry)
Breagh Isabel – “Girlfriends” (Director: Tamara Black)
Dave Sampson— “All My Friends” (Director: Ryker Titus)
Hot Mondy— “Pale Ember” (Director: Brad Tobler)
Mallory Johnson and Twin Kennedy— “Wise Woman” (Director: Cecil Johnson)
Neon Dreams— “Say It Out Loud (Feat. Mthandazo Gatya)” (Director: Kyle White)
PINEO & LOEB— “Good Vibe Feeling” (Director: Gabe Roy)
Rachel Beck— “Dizzy” (Director: Rachel Beck and Savannah Belsher-MacLean)
Saint John String Quartet— “Saint John String Quartet | Northwest Passage” (Director: Lauchlan Ough)
Yvette Lorraine— “Where Did You Go” (Director: Loggo Lionel)
AWARDS BREAKDOWN BY REGION/RÉPARTITION DES PRIX PAR RÉGION
Cape Breton: 23
New Brunswick/Nouveau-Brunswick: 46
Newfoundland & Labrador/Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador: 44
Nova Scotia/Nouvelle-Écosse: 87
Prince Edward Island/Île-du-Prince-Édouard : 21