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SWOMPAndre Pettipas releases 'Gypsophila' in memory of his niece Blake EverleighEast Coast rocker Andre Pettipas released his "most personal song to date" on Friday, May 9, 2025.
"In memory of my niece, Blake Everleigh who passed away at three months old from SIDS. Gypsophila is my most personal song to date. It took two years after her passing to finally write about it - this is around the same time I got sober, nearly three years ago," Pettipas says.
"Enlisting Jeremy Taggart - Drums (Our Lady Peace) brought me back to the comfort of my youth hearing the Clumsy album for the first time. It helped give...2025-05-1011 min
East Coast DNAApollo Sessions Vol. 1: Contrived, StoneHouse, & Live Art at the deCosteđïž East Coast DNA Podcast: Apollo Sessions Vol. 1 with Al MacGillivray
In this episode, host Darcy Walsh sits down with Al MacGillivray to discuss the highly anticipated launch of the Apollo Sessions at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The inaugural event, happening this Saturday, December 21, promises an unforgettable evening celebrating homegrown Nova Scotia talent.
Apollo Sessions Vol. 1 will feature a headlining performance by Halifax rock legends Contrived, supported by Pictou Countyâs own StoneHouse, and live painting by visual artist Taylor MacLean.
With roots in renowned acts like Wintersleep, Holy F*ck, Billy Talent, and Matt Mays, C...2024-12-2012 min
East Coast DNAExclusive: Andre Pettipas Feature - East Coast DNA x The Boom at Noon (October 2024)East Coast DNA teams up with The Boom at Noon to bring you an exclusive feature on Andre Pettipas! đž
Fresh off a successful string of big-stage festival appearances with Andre Pettipas and the Giants and two well-received solo tours supporting K-Os, Andre is back with a new, "Lost Boys" inspired, solo offering. In this episode, he shares exciting updates on a collaboration with fiddling legend Ashley MacIsaac, plans for the highly anticipated third annual Giantstock music festival, and new material from the full band.
Donât miss this deep dive into Andreâs journey, influences, and the stories that shape h...2024-10-3043 min
East Coast DNAGiantstock's Giants Talks Episode 3 featuring Mark S CoshEpisode 3: Mark S Cosh - Drum Giant
đ„ Episode 3 of East Coast DNA Presents Giantstock's Giants Talks đ§
This episode features Mark S Cosh, the powerhouse drummer of Andre Pettipas and the Giants. Mark is the heartbeat of the band, laying down the beats that drive their high-energy performances. Learn about his musical background, influences, and what makes him tick as a drummer in one of Nova Scotiaâs top rock bands.
đȘ Donât miss Mark and the Giants as they take the stage at Giantstock this Labour Day weekend! đ Whether youâre coming for the full weekend or just a single day, youâll...2024-08-2915 min
East Coast DNAGiantstock's Giants Talks Episode 2 featuring John MacDonaldEpisode 2: John MacDonald - Guitar Giant
đž Episode 2 of East Coast DNA Presents Giantstock's Giants Talks đ§
Join us as we chat with John MacDonald, the talented guitarist of Andre Pettipas and the Giants. Known for his electrifying riffs and backup vocals, John brings a unique energy and sound to the band. Dive into his journey with the Giants and what it means to him to be part of this rock force from Nova Scotia.
đȘ Get ready to rock out with John and the band at Giantstock this Labour Day weekend! đ Grab your tickets nowâwhether youâre in for the full weekend exp...2024-08-2914 min
East Coast DNAGiantstock's Giants Talks Episode 1 featuring Travis PettipasEpisode 1: Travis Pettipas - Bass Giant
đž Episode 1 of East Coast DNA Presents Giantstock's Giants Talks đ§
In this episode, we're sitting down with Travis Pettipas, the groove master behind the basslines of Andre Pettipas and the Giants. Travis brings the low-end thunder and is also one of the bandâs key backup vocalists. Get to know the man who keeps the rhythm section tight and discover what drives his passion for music.
đȘ Donât miss your chance to see Travis and the rest of the Giants live at Giantstock this Labour Day weekend! đ With 3-day weekend pas...2024-08-2920 min
Rave & Drool: A Chronicle of '90s CanRockEP73: Andre Pettipas and The Giants - Andre PettipasThis episode I'm trying something a bit different and speaking with a Canadian artist who was influenced by the Canadian music of the '90s. My friend Andre kindly agreed to be the first of such a series, so he chats about his latest record, his love of OLP, Alanis, BNL, how they influenced the music he makes and his vocal style. If you're not familiar with his band, they take the best of '80s hair metal, '90s alt rock and '00s emo and make it their own thing. So, please give it a l...2024-06-1956 min
East Coast DNAThe Jubilee feature (June 2024)(New Glasgow, NS) The Jubilee is an annual three-day event featuring the best in Canadian and East Coast music, bringing top musical acts to our beautiful outdoor amphitheater on the New Glasgow waterfront.
Join East Coast DNA for a chat with Kristi, from The Jubilee organizing committee , as we dive into this year's stacked lineup, the return of a Battle of the Bands and the afternoon all ages event, Carlton's Community Bash.
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intro music "Music in the Background" by Alert the Medic âȘ@alertthemedicâŹ
exit music "Definition of a Dweeb" by Andre Pettipas & the Giants âȘ@AndrePettipasandTheGiantsâŹ
These home town gre...2024-06-1322 min
East Coast DNA2024 Sommo Festival Update (Taylor's Version)Sommo Festival is entering it's second year and East Coast DNA was so eager to get the skinny on this year's Sandbar stage lineup, we stopped to get the update from Taylor Jack directly.
Special thanks to PEI Brewing Company for hosting our interview.Intro music Andre Pettipas & the Giants - Definition of a Dweeb; Outro music Andre Pettipas & the Giants - Sin City
Already the most anticipated event of the summer, Sommo Festival just became an even hotter ticket with the announcement of the Amazon Music Sandbar Stage lineup. Bringing together an undeniably eclectic mix of all genres...2024-05-0814 min
What's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 2 - Mike McGrath // StonehouseOn the latest episode I catch up with my pal, Mike McGrath from Stonehouse. We catch up on what's goin' on in their world, changes in the music industry, building a following in outside markets and a whole lot more.2024-02-2943 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 1 - Sara Bryden // Brydn Creative, INGO Beach PrideSeason 2 is finally here. On the first episode I chat with my pal, Sara Bryden (Brydn Creative, INGO Beach Pride etc.) about hosting music events, being creative with promoting and a whole lot more.2024-02-1630 min
East Coast DNAChristmas Day with Andre Pettipas on East Coast DNAMerry Pettimas! As East Coast DNA wraps up our 12 Episodes of Christmas, we welcome back returning guest, Andre Pettipas.
You've open your presents, now sit back and listen in as host Darcy Walsh chats with Andre about touring with Andre Pettipas & the Giants, new solo material, Giantstock 2.000, and Open Mics. Catch up now as 2024 looks to be a wild ride!
Giantstock 2.000 tickets on sale now!
Giantstock 2.000 // Three Days Of Music, Camping and Pettipasitivity Tickets, Fri, 30 Aug 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
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Subscribe to @eastcoastdna and stay tuned for a relaunch in the new year.2023-12-2529 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 10 - Kellie LoderOn this episode I have Kellie Loder as a guest. It was great meeting Kellie virtually. We chat about their upcoming album, the journey so far, love stories and a whole lot more.2023-10-0846 min
The Country GoldmineShow #36/2023 Huey Lewis & The News - Honky Tonk Blues Justin Townes Earle - What's She Crying For The Whiskey Gentry - Looking for Trouble Caroline Spence - Hotel Amarillo The Northern Pikes - She Ain't Pretty (Acoustic) The Cactus Blossoms - Hey Baby Becky Warren - Off My Back Lilly Hiatt - P-Town The Tragically Hip - 38 Years Old Yola - Love All Night (Work All Day) Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real - Civilized Hell Kelsey Waldon - All By Myself Last Birds - Give It To Me Jade Jackson - Motorcycle Blackberry Smoke - Lonesome for a Livin...2023-09-041h 48What's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 9 - LovietOn this episode I catch up with my longtime bestie, Loviet. We talk about the origins of her artist name, influences, Giantstock and a whole lot more.2023-08-1833 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 8 - Morgan ToneyWe're back with another episode of "What's Goin' On, Dre?" This week my good friend and collaborator, Morgan Toney joins me to chat about his musical background, culture, live experiences, Giantstock and the journey that music has been taking him on.2023-08-0235 min
Atlantic AxessEP. #187 - Andre Pettipas & The GiantsSONGLIST: 1) Andre Pettipas & The Giants - Sin City, 2) Andre Pettipas & The Giants - House Of Cards, 3) Andre Pettipas & The Giants - Misfortune, 4) Ignorant Slumber, 5) Andre Pettipas & The Giants - Monumental Health, 6) Andre Pettipas & The Giants - Sugar In Your Coffee, 7) BONUS: Rick Earler & The Reckless Hearts, 8) BONUS: Sonic Detour - Superman's Dead. Enjoy!
2023-07-2136 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 7 - Ian Kamp // Shoebox StudiosJune was a busy month as I was touring across Canada so I took a little break for interviews. No better way to kick things back off with the first Episode in a few weeks than chatting with my bud, Ian Kamp. We talk Shoebox Studios, Cantina and drive-in, influences, origins and a whole lot more.2023-07-0641 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 6 - Landon Morris//GardenerOn this week's episode I chat with my pal, Landon about his band Gardener's upcoming full length release, our mutual love for wrestling, Travis' outfit for the dweeb video and much more.2023-05-1958 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 5 - Gina Kennedy // Altered By Mom, Skye Wallace, AysanabeeOn this week's episode I chat with my pal, Gina Kennedy about Giantstock, life as a musician, band origins and much more. Dive in!2023-05-1238 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 4 - Elyse AerynGreat catching up with my friend, Elyse Aeryn about her latest album release, the state of the music industry and what is on the horizon for her.2023-05-0555 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 3 - Steve MacDougall // SlowcoasterOn this week's episode I catch up with Steve MacDougall of Slowco to chat about their upcoming album, the bands origins, what we can expect at Giantstock and some of the best fights witnessed on Cape Breton Island.2023-04-2855 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 2 - Leah Samson ft. Dre-lor SwiftThis week I catch up with my pal, Leah Samson of Retro Pop group, Sweet Serene. We talk Giantstock, past shows, the importance of keeping your set fresh and end up doing an impromptu T Swift cover at the end of the show.2023-04-1457 minWhat's Goin' On, Dre?Episode 1 - (And) The Giants w/Andre PettipasMy band of 8 years hop on to be the first guest on the podcast. We chat about our upcoming album, stories from the road and our recently announced festival, "Giantstock."2023-04-071h 00
CFXU 93.3 The FoxAndre Pettipas & The Giants talk Tragically Hip, GameCube, and CreedAndre & Travis Pettipas join Landon in the CFXU-mobile to talk about Minesweeper, Travis' Tetris stats, wrestling games, Creed and post-Pearl Jam rock, Nickelodeon vs Disney vs Cartoon Network, recording in The Tragically Hip's studio, Adam Sandler movies, and more!
PLUS a LIVE & UNPLUGGED performance of a new song, Definition of a Dweeb!Â
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Music's Journey PodcastMusic's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #185 w/ East Coast Rock Band Andre Pettipas and The Giants New Double Live Album ''Andre Pettipas and the Giants Live at the ElMo''Music's Journey PodcastINTERVIEW #185w/ East Coast Rock Band Andre Pettipas and The GiantsHosted by Kim CyrPresented by NOW and THEN Magazinewww.musicsjourney.comhttps://www.nowandthenmagazine.comNOW and THEN Magazine Top SponsorYour entertainment and music online magazine.  ... music releases, reviews, and artwork for bands!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I m...2022-07-211h 40
Hidden BeatsInterview with the boys from Andre Pettipas and The Giants âTom sits down with the boys from  @Andre Pettipas and The Giants to talk about the release of the new live album - check it out now. Â
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East Coast DNAEpisode 6: Who The F**k is Andre Pettipas?!In this Episode Andre Pettipas (click for BandCamp) from Andre Pettipas and the Giants (click for Band Camp) stops by Darcy's place for an interview. We talk a bit about his history and his solo project. We planned on thinning back the news section as we find different avenues for compiling that information.
Our featured artist this week is High October (click for Band Camp) with the song It's Kyro Town (click for YT video)
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Music Industry InsightsCanada - Touring and DevelopmentDanno OâShea (Central Canada) Consultant and Agent;
Leader and drummer of My Son the Hurricane
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John McCuaig (Western Canada) Consultant and Agent;
Leader, songwriter and singer of Arcana Kings; (formerly The Johnny McCuaig Band)
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Andre Pettipas (Eastern Canada) Consultant and Agent;
Leader, songwriter and singer of Andre Pettipas and The Giants https://www.andrepettipasandthegiants.com/
Evan Murray (Canada/Taiwan) Consultant and Agent;
ITAC is led and conceptualized by Canadian federally and provincially funded Showcase and Conference Coordinator of Vision 360 Productions Inc.
Live At Heart Ne...2022-01-231h 24
What On Rob Green's EarthEpisode 19 - Andre PettipasSend us a textIn my triumphant return episode I'm joined by Andre Pettipas as we catch up on what he's been up to since we last talked, candy corn, 90's music trivia and how I used Pavlov's dog to ruin a friend's game.2021-09-1753 min
Lamenting the LeafsPoulin PunchesWe've got hockey to talk about! Canada finally takes down the U.S. in overtime for gold at the Women's World Hockey Championship. We talk about the thrilling finish, Blayre Turnbull's iconic celebration, and other general tournament thoughts. Plus:
6:30 - Hurricanes sign Canadiens F Jesperi Kotkaniemi to offer sheet
19:00 - Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery
22:00 - Looking at Toronto's undrafted prospect camp invites
26:00 - Eric Wellwood hired as Newfoundland Growlers head coach
29:30 - Growlers sign three-year lease to stay in St. John's
33:45 - Poll follow-up: Who's your favourite non-Leaf Leaf?
37:00 - Dream Gap Tour coming to Nova Scotia in November
40:45...2021-09-0245 min
Rebellion Dogs BlogRDR 61 Bigger than the Big Book? Asking if Zoom is the single biggest breakthrough in Peer2Peer support with David G of Heres Tom With the WeathEpisode 61 turns the microphone on David G, host/producer of Here's Tom With The Weather podcast. What books would he read if stranded on a desert island? I know - finally, we find out. If you're out of the loop, this is a question asked of each guest on a show that invites everyone to table to critique, celebrate or contort AA's higher power steps. We get to know from sufis, scientists, gurus, rabbis, atheists, priests, writers, elders, scholars and other people in recovery, what book is their must-have if stranded on a desert island. And David future trips w...2021-07-201h 11
Rebellion Dogs RadioBigger than the Big Book? Are Zoom Meetings the single biggest breakthrough in Peer2Peer?What will history record as the biggest game-changer in Peer 2 Peer support for people with alcohol and other substance use disorders? Was it a Big Book, or something bigger? Is the breakthrough in connecting the still suffering with effective mutual support be defined by history as this era - the normalizing of online recovery meetings? What did the book Alcoholics Anonymous aim to do? Ostensibly the aim was to bring comfort to the inflicted when/where there is a barrier to personal connection between fellow sufferers. The question posed today is, "Now that we are bringing peer2p...2021-07-201h 11
JaM Sessions PodcastJaM Sessions - Season 2 Episode 21 - Andre PettipasWelcome to Summer Camp Jammerz!! WE HAVE OUR FIRST CAMPER!!and it's Darcy Walsh He'll be our guest-host for a while and it's like he's been here the whole time!! (as a huge fan of the show since day 1 - he kinda has been!)This week's guest is Frontman Extraordinaire and High-Kick Master himself - Andre Pettipas of Andre Pettipas and The Giants! We talk about his early starts, his brother, his band and all the cool stuff they've done and cool places they've been up to now. Download this week's episode and get a taste of th...2021-07-161h 14
INRHYTHM with Colton GeeAndre Pettipas on the new album 'No Fools No Fun', working with multiple heroes, returning to live!Andre Pettipas, lead singer of rock n roll quartet Andre Pettipas and the Giants, joins the DTP to take us behind the groups sophomore album 'No Fools No Fun'!  Not only is 'No Fools No Fun' loaded with tasty rock jams, but it also saw the group get to work with the likes of Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon, John Angus MacDonald of The Trews, and Max Kerman of The Arkells among many others.  We also chat how winning a local radio contest helped the band reach a new level, returning to the stage, and betting on yourself!! -----      ----- Pick up...2021-07-1231 min
Talk and Rock With GMHS2E12 - Andre Pettipas & The Giantswww.talkandrockpod.com"Not to long ago I was asked if I wanted to have Andre Pettipas from Andre Pettipas & The Giants from Nova Scotia on my show. I looked the band up and liked their music so of course I said yes! I eventually listened to even more of their music and loved their sound! We chatted about their new record and how the band got started."andrepettipasandthegiants.com- GMH© 2021 Talk and Rock With GMHSupport the show2021-07-1031 min
Lamenting the Leafs2021 Maple Leafs Offseason PrimerWe're back! We get warmed up for the offseason on this episode by chatting about a few of the hot button issues facing the Leafs, but we start out positive with the recent news of Jason Spezza's signing. Plus:
6:00 - Zach Hyman's future (or lack thereof) in Toronto
19:30 - Reflecting on recent Mitch Marner discussions
40:00 - Auston Matthews nominated for the Hart
41:30 - NFLer Carl Nassib comes out
45:00 - Andre Pettipas and The Giants - "Homesick"
Intro: West Ave - "Sundin"
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JaM Sessions PodcastJ.a.M. Sessions - Season 2 Episode 2 - Mark Cosh of A.P. & The Giants2nd Season, 2nd Episode, Released on the 22nd day of the 21st year of the 21st century, must mean something right? Well, if not for nothing it means we FINALLY get to have long-time friend of Jeph's and new friend of Mike's, Hoarder... I MEAN COLLECTOR (and restorer) of vintage drum kits, multi-talented and although small in stature; a HUGE personality with a heart to match: Mark S. Cosh. Mark is the first guest to come visit the new JaM Sessions studio and as he sinks lower into the couch, the guys get deeper into his history and j...2021-01-221h 52
Lamenting the LeafsMailbag!The crew answers your questions including:
- What does Morgan Riellyâs next contract look like and will it be with the Leafs?
- How will the Leafs handle Zach Hymanâs expiring contract?
- What does the Leafs' goaltending situation look like a year from now?
- Which Nova Scotia bar is each of the Leafs' Big Four?
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Intro music: West Ave - Sundin
Featured song: Andre Pettipas & The Giants - Sympathy Card2020-11-121h 03
What On Rob Green's EarthEpisode 1 - Andre PettipasSend us a textThe premier episode...A social distance episode where I sit down with musician Andre Pettipas, and talk music, TV, flirty flight attendants and how the pandemic has affected entertainers. If you have the time (you do) please visit:https://andrepettipasandthegiants.com https://instagram.com/apandthegiants?igshid=kt3y0qoe9q432020-04-0548 min