This week’s episode captures a live songcircle-style concert recorded in 2024, finally making its way online — and it’s well worth the wait. Two deeply respected songwriters from very different places share the stage, stories, and songs, with a couple of beautiful co-writing cameos along the way.

Steven McClintock is a master storyteller whose songs feel both timeless and lived-in. Rooted in Texas but shaped by years of collaboration across North America, Steven writes with emotional clarity, sharp imagery, and a quiet confidence that pulls listeners in rather than pushing too hard. His performances balance humor and vulnerability, and in a songcircle setting his gift for narrative really shines. On this night, Steven shares songs that reflect his deep love of craft, conversation, and connection — the kind of writing that unfolds naturally and leaves space for the listener. The addition of a co-writer on stage adds another layer of warmth and trust, reinforcing how collaboration fuels his creative life.🌐 https://www.stevenmcclintock.com

Special Guest for one song: David Muise (Nova Scotia) joins Steven for one song, bringing his own thoughtful songwriting sensibility and East Coast perspective into the mix. Their collaboration highlights the magic that happens when writers meet in the middle of a song. 🌐 https://www.davidmuise.ca

Kristen Martell is one of Nova Scotia’s most compelling songwriters — honest, poetic, and unafraid to sit with emotional truth. Her songs often feel intimate and expansive at the same time, delivered with a voice that carries both strength and tenderness. In this live setting, Kristen shares songs that reflect her growth as a writer and performer, inviting the audience into moments of reflection, resilience, and quiet revelation. Her collaboration on stage underscores her openness to shared storytelling and musical trust. 🌐 https://www.kristenmartell.com

Special Guest for one song: Darrel Cameron (Nova Scotia) joins Kristen for one song, adding depth and texture through co-writing partnership and shared musical history. Their performance is a reminder that some songs truly come alive when written — and sung — together. 🌐 https://www.darrellcameron.com

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