Daniel Ellsworth and The Great Lakes is a band with an honest, yet audacious sound that defines their music. With a sense of timelessness and inspiration, they leave you wanting more with their distinctive voices and wonderful melodies.

Formed in 2009 by blues singer/songwriter RJC and guitarist Jeff Jourard, Dance Hall Pimps are a genre-bending show band whose fresh sound ranges from swampy garage rock to New Orleans-style rags and romp.

A band, a clothing company, a professional lacrosse player’s nickname, a YouTube video series, and an on-going party filled with creativity. Con Bro Chill can only be described as a multi-faceted group of four men that are always looking to have a good time.

Beatrice Martin or Coeur de Pirate as she’s better known, has been making a big splash in the French music scene since 2008. The bilingual artist is now conquering the English scene as well with an appealing indie and eclectic sound.

Central Nova Scotia’s favourite local Celtic-inspired folk band is making a big splash in pubs, fundraisers, parties, personal events - basically anywhere and everywhere else they are consistently booked to play.

Pop/rock band Brookline Drive is quickly becoming rising stars and building considerable buzz with their musical creativity. After forming only one year ago, they are already selling out headlining shows across New England and are gaining the title as the best up-and-coming pop/rock bands around.

With his rock, blues and jazz-infused sounds, Brandon McHose has been called a “guitar wizard” and is one of the lucky few to be able to be called a singer/songwriter along with his musical talent.

Spawning from the previous article/review about the exceptionally talented singer/songwriter Brandon McHose, an equally exceptional video from his debut EP "Late Night" has been released on YouTube just for his fans. "Just Say When" showcases Brandon's vocal range and fierce guitar-playing talent.

With a modern rock sound that contains a solid mix of classic rock, blues and even hints of country, Black Rock Road is always a hit with music fans of multiple genres. Emerging Music’s editor Danielle Crowe talked to two musicians from the band after their show to ask them a few questions.

One of the most unique and rising young musicians in the industry at the moment, Birdy is young at the age of 15, yet sings in a voice that is world-weary and steeped in soul. She writes with soul, heartache and raw emotion, yet she can also take a familiar song and make it all her own.