What do you get when you take the East Coast Music Association, partner them with radio promotions company Spincount, and include four incredible bands from Nova Scotia (Telfer and Alert The Medic), New Brunswick (Andy Brown), and Prince Edward Island (Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold)? An unbelievable show that packed the Seahorse as early as 11pm with a lineup out the door! With a very huge weekend for music in Halifax (Matt Mays and Ian Sherwood both playing at other venues that evening), it was all one could have asked for and more!
Andy Brown started out the night and set the bar for the rest of the evening. His vocals were devine and the band was tight, everyone was into the sound eminating from the stage. Next up was Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold, who definitely did not disappoint. Their performance on stage was top notch and the chemistry was certainly there. People were dancing and singing along to the words of the songs, which was just great to see. Telfer, of course, rocked us hard with their funk-inspired music with Tommy Green Jr. taking us along for the ride with his interactive performance. Finally, Alert the Medic graced us on stage, and their performance was so energetic and hardcore. There was a bunch of love from the audience and everyone was up and dancing by the end of the night! Just when I thought those performances couldn't be topped, ALL of the bands got up on stage and sang "All Along The Watchtower"... just whoa. The vibe they had going was nothing less than phenomenal.
All of these bands were top notch and all have great things ahead of them. Telfer just left on a cross-Canada tour, Andy Brown just won Test Drive Acoustic by Taylor Guitars as well as the Galaxie Rising Star competition, Alert the Medic are also touring, and Tim & Tian from Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold will be embarking on a tour with the Trews at the end of the month. Great things ahead for all of these guys, and if you see any of them in your city or town, be sure to see them perform, you won't be disappointed!
www.alertthemedic.com
www.telfermusic.com
www.andybrown.ca
www.timchaisson.com
