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Audio P.E.I. hosts awards party musicians get dwelling the components

April 15, 2023
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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The East Tips have been the significant winners at this year’s Tunes P.E.I. Awards Occasion, having house a few awards, which includes album of the 12 months.

The band, however mourning the loss of member Koady Chaisson, also won for songwriter of the year and one of the 12 months. Accepting the awards on behalf of the band had been J.J. Chaisson, Kevin Chaisson and Donnie Richard.

Logan Richard hugs J.J. Chaisson during the intermission at the Music P.E.I. Awards Party March 12. - Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network
Logan Richard hugs J.J. Chaisson in the course of the intermission at the New music P.E.I. Awards Bash March 12. – Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Community

“I definitely miss my little brother,” mentioned J.J., as he held the award.

Koady experienced contributed a great deal of the composing on the album, and J.J. said he was glad Koady’s perform would reside on in the band’s approaching tunes.

“If there is just about anything we can find out from that guy, it is to maintain trudging in advance.”

Donnie Richard, left, and J.J. Chaisson accept the SOCAN songwriter of the year award on behalf of The East Pointers at the Music P.E.I. Awards Party March 12. - Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network
Donnie Richard, still left, and J.J. Chaisson settle for the SOCAN songwriter of the calendar year award on behalf of The East Pointers at the Tunes P.E.I. Awards Get together March 12. – Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network

Also winners

Other large winners were the Atlantic String Device, The Burning Hell and Lennie Gallant, every single using home two awards.

Atlantic String Equipment, the five-human being string team, gained instrumental recording of the 12 months and achievement in classical new music.

Mark McDonald, left, form P.E.I. Mutual Insurance, presents the award for instrumental recording of the year to members of the Atlantic String Machine violinist Karen Graves, cellist Natalie Williams Calhoun and bassist Adam Hill at the Music P.E.I. Awards Party March 12. - Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network
Mark McDonald, left, variety P.E.I. Mutual Insurance coverage, offers the award for instrumental recording of the year to associates of the Atlantic String Device violinist Karen Graves, cellist Natalie Williams Calhoun and bassist Adam Hill at the Audio P.E.I. Awards Party March 12. – Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network

Its newest album, “A Single Juniper Publish,” options, original compositions centred on the existence of William Critchlow Harris, a Maritime architect.

“It’s an exciting album, (and) we’re actually proud of it because every thing (on it) we wrote ourselves,” reported Natalie Williams Calhoun, cellist with the group, when she spoke to SaltWire Network ahead of the exhibit.

Williams Calhoun also had a few nominations of her possess and was thrilled to be in a position to take part in P.E.I. Music Week.

The late Maureen McTague is the recipient of this year’s Music P.E.I. Lifetime Achievement Award. Receiving the honour on her behalf at the 2023 Music P.E.I. Awards Party March 12 in Charlottetown are Ann McTague, left, Allyson Kane and Laura Oakie. Presenting the award is Doug Ezeard, right, of the accounting firm of Arsenault Best Cameron Ellis. - Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network
The late Maureen McTague is the receiver of this year’s New music P.E.I. Life span Accomplishment Award. Obtaining the honour on her behalf at the 2023 New music P.E.I. Awards Party March 12 in Charlottetown are Ann McTague, still left, Allyson Kane and Laura Oakie. Presenting the award is Doug Ezeard, correct, of the accounting company of Arsenault Most effective Cameron Ellis. – Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Community

Life span of achievements

The late Maureen McTague was awarded the Tunes P.E.I. Lifetime Achievement Award.

Laura Oakie acknowledged the award on her friend’s behalf.

“With her innate ability to make any one truly feel particular, artists were constantly so relaxed and thrilled to function with Mo,” stated Oakie, from the podium. “Her legacy is a terrific one.”

In 2018, McTague went to operate as the government assistant to Shania Twain, and the nation music star sent a video clip acknowledging McTague’s operate.

“I only have the fondest reminiscences and the deepest respect for Maureen,” reported Twain. “We miss out on her. She’s long gone, but she’s residing on through this appreciation.

“Maureen undoubtedly deserves it.”

Ava, left, and Lily Rashed show off their new artist of the year award at the Music P.E.I. Awards Party March 12. - Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network
Ava, left, and Lily Rashed show off their new artist of the yr award at the Audio P.E.I. Awards Party March 12. – Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network

Next era

The Lloyd Doyle New Artist of the Calendar year Award, the only award with a hard cash prize hooked up to it, went to Ava and Lily Rashed. The sisters have steadily labored their way to the award with performances across Prince Edward Island and outside of.

“Wow! We had been not anticipating this at all,” stated Ava when she and Lily recognized the award.

Just after they thanked their essential persons, which includes their mother and father who drove them to their gigs throughout the Island and past

“We’re just heading to retain making you men proud,” stated Ava. “Thank you so considerably for your help.”

Kinley Dowling, left, accepts the Downtown Charlottetown pop recording of the year award from Chelsey Rogerson at the Music P.E.I. Awards Party March 12. - Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network
Kinley Dowling, left, accepts the Downtown Charlottetown pop recording of the 12 months award from Chelsey Rogerson at the Audio P.E.I. Awards Celebration March 12. – Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network

And the winners are:

  • Fight Computers Digital Existence of the 12 months – Brandon Howard Roy
  • Lennox Island To start with Country New music Online video of the 12 months – Andrew Waite for Entire Time Tryin’ 2 Luv
  • Downtown Charlottetown Pop Recording of the 12 months – KINLEY for Daylight
  • Extensive & McQuade Educator of the 12 months – Music Alive System with Richard Pellissier-Lush and Ryan Elliot Drew
  • P.E.I. Mutual Instrumental Recording of the Calendar year – Atlantic String Machine for A One Juniper Submit
  • The Guild Accomplishment in Classical Tunes – Atlantic String Machine
  • SRL Solutions Industry Person of the Yr – Alyssa Gallant
  • Rising Time Community Fund Lloyd Doyle New Artist of the 12 months – Ava and Lily Rashed
  • Fiddling Fisherman Lookout R&B/Soul Recording of the Calendar year – Logan Richard for Are living at the Trailside
Drummer Josh Langille, left, hugs his bandmate guitarist and singer Logan Richard alongside bassist Sam Langille after the group won R&B/soul recording of the year at the Music P.E.I. Awards Party March 12. - Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network
Drummer Josh Langille, left, hugs his bandmate guitarist and singer Logan Richard together with bassist Sam Langille soon after the team received R&B/soul recording of the year at the Songs P.E.I. Awards Get together March 12. – Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Community
  • Cymba Music Publishing Reside Audio Generation Experienced of the Yr – Kyle Gallagher
  • Maritime Electrical Dwell Sector Award – Beneath the Spire Tunes Pageant
  • KENT Local community Contributor of the Calendar year Award – Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors
  • Upstreet/Libra One of the 12 months – The East Pointers for More robust Than You Know
  • Arsenault Very best Cameron & Ellis Life time Accomplishment Award – Maureen McTague
  • Caledonia Home Roots Recording of the Calendar year – Lennie Gallant for Christmas Working day on Earth Earth
  • Holland School Musician of the Yr – Nick Gauthier
  • The Buzz Album Art of the Year – The Burning Hell for Garbage Island
Lindsay Connolly, left, accepts the live sector award for Under the Spire Music Festival along with Will Howard at the Music P.E.I. Awards Party March 12. - Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network
Lindsay Connolly, still left, accepts the are living sector award for Less than the Spire Audio Competition along with Will Howard at the New music P.E.I. Awards Get together March 12. – Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Community
  • Souris Credit score Union Rooted to the Island – Christine Campbell
  • City of Charlottetown Rap/Hiphop Recording of the Year – Vince the Messenger for If These Walls Could Discuss
  • Atlantic Lottery Recording Sector Award – Adam Gallant
  • Discover Charlottetown Rock Recording of the Yr – The Burning Hell for Rubbish Island
  • SOCAN Songwriter of the Calendar year – The East Tips
  • Whitecap Entertainment Entertainer of the Year – Lennie Gallant
  • Variable Album of the Year – The East Ideas for House of Goals

Alison Jenkins is a reporter with the SaltWire Community in Prince Edward Island. She can be achieved by email at [email protected] and followed on Twitter @ReporterAlison.