STATE OF THE BLUES…WITH JON HINES & ECBS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CATHY PROTHRO

11/18/21 • 40 min

In this episode, host Chris Batstone talks about the STATE OF THE BLUES in Atlantic Canada with musician Jon Hines and East Coast Blues Society (ECBS) Executive Director Cathy Prothro. A small but mighty community, Blues has a strong and rich history. Everywhere you go, across Canada and the world, there is a Blues Venue and a host of musicians and fans to go along with. Chris finds out why Blues is so strong and what ECBS is doing to keep that going.

A big thank you to Radio ECMA sponsor, TD, for supporting this episode.

Chris Batstone

ECMA

Jon Hines

East Coast Blues Society

A big thank you to Radio ECMA sponsor, TD, for supporting this episode.

Chris Batstone

ECMA

Jon Hines

East Coast Blues Society

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THE ECMA MENTAL WELLNESS INITIATIVE WITH ERRIN WILLIAMS FT. MUSIC BY ERIN COSTELO & MATT STEELE & THE CORVETTE SUNSET

In this episode, host Chris Batstone talks with licensed clinical therapist and social worker Errin Williams. Exploring the importance of mental wellness, specifically within the music industry, they cover topics such as loneliness, addictions, and the glorification of the “tortured artist”. Errin highlights her experience of working in the industry for many years and how she is working with ECMA to present the ECMA Wellness Initiative.

To learn more about the ECMA Wellness Initiative, or to reach out to Errin Williams, please visit https://www.ecma.com/health-wellness/ .
The "Help From My Friends" Peer Support Program is a project proudly funded by the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.
https://www.mentalhealthns.ca/

Chris Batstone

ECMA

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NEW YEAR NEW IDEAS WITH ALFIE & CEO OF SIDE DOOR LAURA SIMPSON

Tune into the debut episode of a brand new season! Host Chris Batstone chats with R&B singer/songwriter Alfie (Nova Scotia) and Side Door’s CEO and co-founder Laura Simpson (Nova Scotia). With an emphasis on building community both on and off the screen, Alfie discusses how a move to Toronto has inspired him to begin establishing an “incubator” of artist collaborations in the East Coast, while Laura shares what inspired her to create a platform for artists, hosts, and audiences alike to collaborate anytime, anywhere for sake of live entertainment.

Looking to learn more about Side Door? Visit www.sidedooraccess.com.

Featured Songs:

“Options” Alfie

“Troubled Mind” Dan Mangan

Alfie:

Side Door (Laura Simpson):

Chris Batstone

ECMA