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Playlist: Old Man Luedecke, Bahamas – My Status is the Baddest :: Bahamas – The Bridge :: William Prince – The Spark :: Brandi Carlile, Lucius – You and Me on the Rock :: Les louanges – Pigeons :: Radio Radio – Tellement dope :: Absolute Loser – In The Crowd :: The Barr Brothers
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This week’s edition of People Need Music featured St. Stephen based singer/songwriter, Jacob Rose. Jacob has a great new track out called “We Keep Trying (To Make Something New)” check it out! We also chatted about songwriting and life events. www.jacobrosemusic.com Playlist The Hello Crows – Crow Teaching :: Marian – Astral Plane :: Jacob
The Hello Crows will release their debut album on September 30, 2025, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day), at The Playhouse. Tonya chatted with band member, Judie Acquin, about creating the album, reclaiming language and the importance of supporting community. Playlist The Hello Crows – Red Flag :: The Hello Crows
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Today, Kylie Fox and Josh Bravener popped by the CHSR FM studios to debut a new song and promote their concert at the Playhouse on Sunday, Sept 14th as part of Harvest Music Fest. www.harvestmusicfest.ca www.kyliefox.ca Playlist: Kylie Fox – Flush :: Kylie Fox & Josh Bravener – Biggest Fan :: The Hypochondriacs – 3/4
This week, enjoy a mix of tunes perfect for students coming to UNB and STU, and those of us who Go To Work everyday. Lots of fun and rocking tracks for you, because People Need Music! Playlist: The Avett Brothers – Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise :: Aquakultre, Gary Beals, Haliey Smith –
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This summer, Tonya Price, had the opportunity to host an episode of The International Americana Music Show, which is a globally syndicated radio show, featuring the best Americana music made solely ?by non-American artists. Tonya showcased Canadiana artists like those heard this week on People Need Music. Check out The International Americana Music Show at
Julie Stella is an Acadienne who lives in Ottawa and is bringing her moody, authentic music to the East Coast. Check her out on August 12th at The Cap and August 15th at the Monarch. julie-stella.ca Playlist The Black Keys – No Rain, No Flowers :: The Barr Brothers, Land of Talk – Run Right
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Zach Pelletier is releasing his first solo album called “Yucky Charm” on August 1, 2025 and he popped into the CHSR FM studios to chat with host, Tonya Price, about the new album. You can listen to the album on all the streaming platforms and you can buy the album on Bandcamp. Be sure to
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This week’s edition of People Need Music was the first time host, Tonya Price, played all cover songs, and all performed by Canadian artists! Playlist Jason Collett – Reunion :: Élage Diouf – I am a Man of Constant Sorrow :: Measha Bruggergosman – Cicadas and Gulls :: Dan Mangan – Maggie’s Farm :: Rose
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Jamie Brewer, co-host of The ReCap Sequence, heard Wednesdays at 7pm, joined Tonya Price in studio for some tunes and some chats. Jamie selected some great tracks and shared stories on why People Need Music. Playlist: Land of Talk – It’s Okay :: Sloan – I Can Feel It :: Pallmer – Swimming :: Pallmer
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Epic Canadian Artists Playlist Stars! – Reunion :: Feist – My Moon My Man :: Willie Dunn – Son of the Sun :: Hey Rosetta! – Soft Offering (For the oft suffering) :: Serge Fiori – Le chat de gouttière :: Leonard Cohen – Everybody Knows :: Beverly Glenn-Copeland – Ever New :: Jeremy Dutcher
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Playlist Kathleen Edwards – Say Goodbye, Tell No One :: Aysanabee – Bringing The Fire :: Logan Richard – The Grass is Blue :: The Wooden Sky – Saturday Night :: Paige Warner – Damaged Goods :: Leela Gilday – Rolling Thunder :: gardens – Drive :: Amelia Curran – Watershed :: Kelly McMichael –
The Fredericton Playhouse laughed its Spotlight Series this week. Jeff Richardson, Director of Growth and Development joined Tonya Price in the CHSR FM studios to chat about the new season of great performances from around the world. Playlist The Hello Crows – Warbler :: Bear Grease, LighteningCloud – Summer Snaggin’ :: Tom Papa – Whole
Kellie Loder will be performing in Fredericton on June 7th at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. They called into People Need Music to chat about connecting with fans, refreshing their stories and their upcoming tour. Playlist: The Hello Crows – Warbler :: Julie Doiron, Chris Sheppard – Everybody Misses You :: Kellie Loder – Sunny’s
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John Allaire brings his East Coast Caravan tour to New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia this month with multiple dates across all three provinces. Check out www.johnallaire.com for all the details. Playlist The Barr Brothers – Defibrillation :: Valerie June – Joy, Joy! :: John Allaire – Sugar :: John Allaire – Swing
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The Barr Brothers bring new and cherished songs to The Fredericton Playhouse on Friday, May 9, 2025. Tickets are available! This week on People Need Music, Brad Barr calls in to chat about their new album and The Barr Brothers performing as a duo. Playlist: Claude Munson – Broken Stairs :: Broken Social Scene –
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Matt Dusk is a seasoned performer who will perform Tony Bennett classics, on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Fredericton Playhouse. He called into “People Need Music” to chat about why the Standards continue to be relevant and his great success in Poland. Playlist Antoine L. Collins – (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66
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Fundrive Show #1 with co-host Emma Chevarie from Music Runs Through It www.musicrunsthroughit.com Donate to CHSR FM and enter to win concert tickets courtesy of Music Runs Through It. Choose between: Owen Steel on April 12th at Gallery 78 and Charlie A’Court on April 23rd at Dolan’s Pub! Just let Tonya know that you donated
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On this first day of Spring, Tonya profiles the Area506 Music Festival artists plus new music from Terry Gomes and Evan Cooper. www.area506.ca www.terrygomes.com www.evancoopermusic.ca Playlist: Terry Gomes – Someday Castaway :: Evan Cooper – Out of Love :: Broken Social Scene – 7/4 :: Matt Mays – Indio :: Alexisonfire – Sans soleil ::
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Evan Cooper co-hosted this week’s edition of People Need Music with host, Tonya Price. They debuted Evan’s new single, “Out of Love” and played several of his favorite East Coast artists. www.evancoopermusic.ca Playlist: Evan Cooper – Don’t Come Crying Back To Me :: Kylie Fox – Brandi Baby :: Marc McLaughlin – Effervescence :: Nicole
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Kylie Fox joined Tonya Price in the CHSR FM studio to co-host this week’s edition of People Need Music. They celebrated female voices and chatted about Kylie’s upcoming Atlantic tour. www.kyliefox.ca Playlist:: Kylie Fox – Hit :: Carsie Blanton – Ain’t We Got Good :: Ever Sweet – On The Labrador :: Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman
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Lots of great artists today with Harvest Festival headliners and Black History Month feature artists. Plus new music from Terry Gomes and Amy Millan. Playlist Terry Gomes – A Recurring Thought (www.terrygomes.com) :: Thanya Iyer – I Forget to Drink Water (Balance) :: Goose – Arcadia :: Grand Theft Bus – Shapes and Patterns ::
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Just good vibes today, plus tracks from artists who will be performing in Fredericton in March. Playlist: Kathleen Edwards – Change the Sheets :: Sam Fender – People Watching :: LeMeow – What I Want :: Feist – How Come You Never Go There :: Aysanabee – Edge of the Earth :: Rose Cousins –
Local culture creator and music supporter, Eva George, co-hosted with Tonya Price. They shared some of Eva’s favorite tracks and artists from Shivering Songs 2025, which takes place this weekend. Playlist :: P’tit Bélliveau: Ej M’en Fus :: Rose Cousins: I Believe In Love (and it’s very hard) :: sadie: Psycho B*tch :: Owen Steel:
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Dominique Fils-Aimé performs in Fredericton on Friday, January 24, 2025 as part of Shivering Songs and The Playhouse’s Spotlight Series. Tickets are on sale now. Dominique chats with Tonya Price about her Juno award winning album, connections with nature and the ability to see colour in sound. Playlist: Dominique Fils-Aimé: Sleepy Kaia Kater: Maker Taker
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