The Saltwater Joy Band, launched from Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, is currently making waves with the resurgence of Old Time Atlantic Coast Music.
Saltwater Joy performs a lineup of well-known songs from East Coast favorite artists: John Allan Cameron, Anne Murray, Rita MacNeil, Stan Rogers, Hank Snow, Ron Hynes, Wayne Chaulk, Stompin’ Tom Connors (and more), and the band’s show is reminiscent of the very popular “Singalong Jubilee” program.
With the strong Irish influence in Atlantic Coast Music, Saltwater Joy plays well-known singalong Newfoundland Irish folk and sea songs, along with traditional and popular Irish tunes known through artists such as the Irish Rovers, Ryan’s Fancy, the Clancy Brothers and the Dubiners to name a few.
And, sharing the joy of old-time music favorites, we are known to also play classic tunes from the bluegrass, folk and country genres.
Saltwater Joy has two chapters, one in Nova Scotia and the other in Saskatchewan. The core, founding members ofthe band, Ray and Donna Lepitzki, reside at their homes in both provinces, spending several months in each location. Saltwater Joy are musicians who play the music they love in their retirement years and experience the joy of sharing it.
The band entertains at community, public and private gatherings and events, theatres, festivals, and outdoor venues. Most importantly though, our primary mission has always been -- to bring this old-time music to folks who are unable to come out to it, as many folks have limited access and ability to experience a full band perform these well-known favorites live.
Saltwater Joy, on average, entertains folks numbering in the 6 to 7,000 range each year who live in special care homes and seniors’ complexes throughout our home provinces of Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.
The Saltwater Joy four-member band plays -- guitars, mandolin, fiddle, accordion and bass. Saltwater Joy has over 6,700 followers on Facebook. We welcome you onboard!
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