This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we’ve got a beautiful mix of thoughtful writing, great voices, and songs that stick with you:

Alanna Sterling – Everything’s Gonna Be Just Fine – A warm, reassuring song that leans into hope and the quiet strength of simple words. Eddy Currents – It's A Jungle Out There – A sharp, observant take on modern life, full of energy and edge. Coraline James – Maybe – A tender, reflective song that captures the uncertainty and vulnerability of love. Five.X.Five (feat. Billy the Kid) – Before You Leave – A powerful collaboration about holding on, letting go, and the moments in between. Jordyn Pollard – If I Got You – A heartfelt song about love being the one thing that makes everything else make sense. Tom Eastland – Rest Your Head – A gentle, comforting song that feels like a late-night conversation with an old friend. Rachel Therrien – Beauty Free – A bold and uplifting song celebrating self-worth and breaking free from expectations. Leanne Lightfoot – Unsettled – A beautifully honest song about change, uncertainty, and finding your footing. Wallgrin – To Be a Creature – A poetic and atmospheric song that explores what it means to be human in a complicated world. The Johnsons – Fast Food Coffee – A vivid, down-to-earth snapshot of everyday life and the stories hidden in ordinary places. 11th & Duke – Snow Down – A moody, evocative song that paints a picture of winter, memory, and distance. Aaron English – Leaving Train (Live) – A live performance that captures the lonely, timeless feeling of leaving and moving on. Alanna Sterling – Goodbye – A touching farewell song that closes things out with honesty and heart.

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This week’s episode of Songwriters From Here and Away features a live concert recording with New Brunswick songwriter Brent Mason, recorded in an intimate setting where his songs and stories really get room to breathe.

Brent has been writing, recording, and performing for more than three decades. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick, he has released over a dozen albums of original material and has built a reputation as one of the region’s most respected songwriters and live performers. Over the years he has received multiple East Coast Music Awards and Music New Brunswick awards, including Folk Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year, and he is also the youngest recipient of the Stompin’ Tom Award for his contribution to Atlantic Canadian musical traditions.

Brent is known not just for his music, but for his storytelling and his role in the New Brunswick music community. He has hosted a weekly open mic in Saint John for more than 25 years, mentored younger songwriters, toured across Canada and internationally, and performed at festivals including Harvest Jazz & Blues, Stanfest, and many others.

In addition to his music career, Brent is also a published author and writer. His debut novel Midway was released in 2024 and draws on his experiences working with travelling carnival midways in his younger years. He has also won awards from the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick for his fiction and poetry, and he writes a regular column called Mason’s Jar.

Whether on stage or on the page, Brent Mason is a storyteller at heart, and this live concert recording captures both the songs and the stories that have made him such an important voice in Atlantic Canadian songwriting.

• Midway (Novel, 2024)

Brent has also published short fiction and poetry in literary journals and newspapers, including his Mason’s Jar column.

• Website: https://www.brentmason.ca
• Music: https://brentmasonmusic.bandcamp.com

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This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we’re stepping back into a full evening of live music from The Pink Piano Café & Lounge.

It’s a night that captures everything we love about songwriter rounds — great songs, shared stories, and that easy connection between artists and audience.

You’ll hear performances from Mike Biggar, Laura Rae, and John Cornwall — each bringing their own voice, style, and perspective to the stage. And I’ll join in for a couple of tunes along the way as well.

It’s relaxed, it’s real, and it feels like being right there in the room.Settle in for a full night of songs — live at The Pink Piano Café & Lounge.

Mike Biggar A seasoned East Coast performer blending roots, blues, and storytelling, Mike Biggar delivers songs with warmth, groove, and a strong sense of place. Mike Biggar: https://www.mikebiggar.com

Laura Rae A thoughtful singer-songwriter with a clear, expressive voice, Laura Rae brings emotional honesty and quiet strength to her songs. Laura Rae: https://lauraraemusic.com

John Cornwall Known for his smooth vocals and polished songwriting, John Cornwall blends pop sensibility with heartfelt lyrical delivery. John Cornwall: https://www.johncornwallmusic.com

Robert Campbell Host of Songwriters From Here and Away, Robert brings his own seasoned songwriting and keyboard-driven style to the stage, rounding out the evening with a couple of tunes.

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