Songs From The Square – Season 1, Episode 7
Featuring Luka Hall & Irish Millie

Recorded live at the Glasgow Square Green Room in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia on July 12, 2026.

Songs From The Square is an East Coast DNA-produced songwriter-circle series showcasing Canadian singer-songwriters and roots musicians in an intimate listening-room setting. Each episode captures acoustic performances, honest conversation, and the creative connection that happens when artists gather to share songs and stories.

Hosted by Darcy Walsh (East Coast DNA)

Episode 7 brings together two standout young artists helping shape the future of Canadian folk and roots music, each carrying tradition forward while carving out a distinctly modern sound.

Prince Edward Island's Luka Hall is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and award-nominated fiddler whose music blends contemporary folk and country with the energy and spirit of East Coast fiddle traditions. His performances showcase the musicality and heartfelt storytelling that have earned recognition from Music PEI and the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

Irish Millie is a singer-songwriter, fiddler, and multi-instrumentalist whose remarkable musicianship and seven Canadian Folk Music Award nominations have established her as one of Canada's most exciting emerging roots artists. Her performances balance powerful fiddle playing with thoughtful songwriting, blending traditional influences with a fresh contemporary perspective.

Together, Luka and Millie create a vibrant songwriter circle filled with memorable performances, spontaneous musical moments, and engaging conversation. The result is an afternoon that celebrates the richness of Canadian folk and roots music through storytelling, musicianship, and genuine artistic connection.

This Episode Includes

• Live acoustic performances
• Songwriter conversation and storytelling
• Contemporary folk and traditional roots music
• Original songs and instrumental performances
• An intimate listening-room experience

Produced by East Coast DNA in partnership with Glasgow Square Theatre.

Follow the artists:

Luka Hall
https://www.instagram.com/lukahallmusic/

Irish Millie
https://www.instagram.com/irishmillie/

Songs From The Square – Season 1, Episode 6Featuring Taylor Jensen & Autumn McKay Recorded live at the Glasgow Square Green Room in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia on June 14, 2026Songs From The Square is an East Coast DNA–produced live songwriter showcase and video podcast series capturing intimate performances and in‑depth conversations with Canadian singer‑songwriters. Filmed in a listening‑room setting in Nova Scotia, each episode invites audiences into a slower, more intentional space — where artists share songs, stories, and the creative moments that shape them.Hosted by Darcy Walsh (East Coast DNA)About This EpisodeSongs From The Square Episode 6 brings together two rising voices in the East Coast music community — each rooted in place, shaped by lived experience, and carrying a distinct emotional weight in their writing.Taylor Jensen, a country singer‑songwriter from Inverness, Cape Breton, blends modern country and pop with raw, emotionally honest storytelling. Raised between the shoreline and the local racetrack, her voice carries grit, vulnerability, and a deep sense of place. Her debut single End of the Road introduced her as a compelling new artist, followed by the slow‑burn breakup track Over With and performances across the region, including the 2025 Cavendish Beach Music Festival. In this episode, Taylor shares songs exploring identity, resilience, burnout, grief, and the grounding power of love.Autumn McKay, from Truro, Nova Scotia, is a reflective folk‑leaning songwriter whose distinct vocals and emotionally grounded presence have earned her a growing place in the province’s intimate live‑music circuit. Having written hundreds of songs, she brings depth, versatility, and a natural storytelling instinct to the stage. Her performances here — from tender narratives to darker character pieces — highlight an emerging artist with a strong creative voice and a deep well of lived experience.Together, Taylor and Autumn trade songs and stories in true songwriter‑circle fashion, responding to each other’s themes in real time. The result is an afternoon of vulnerability, humour, shared experience, and the kind of artistic connection this series was built to foster.🎥 This Episode Includes:Live performancesSongwriter conversation and storytellingNew and unreleased materialReflections on grief, growth, identity, and communityAn intimate, listening‑room atmosphere🎬 Production CreditsVideographer: Darcy Walsh (East Coast DNA)Assistant Videographer: Melinda ButlerSound Technician: Derek MartinSupported by The Town of New Glasgow & Glasgow Square Theatre🔔 SubscribeSubscribe to @eastcoastdna for more live sessions, interviews, and artist stories.Follow the Artists:https://www.instagram.com/itsjusttaylorjensen/https://www.instagram.com/autumn_mackay/00:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks – Darcy Walsh 02:50 Introducing Taylor Jensen 04:13 Introducing Autumn McKay 05:48 Darcy Steps Back – Songwriter Circle Begins07:01 Taylor Jensen – “Over” 11:38 Autumn McKay – “Pretty Blue Eyes” 16:12 Taylor Jensen – “Lay Me Down Easy” 22:05 Autumn McKay – “Hospital Gown” 27:40 Taylor Jensen – “I’m Lost” 31:43 Autumn McKay – “Difference” 36:09 Taylor Jensen – “One Hell of a Show” 41:22 Autumn McKay – “Old Man” 45:12 Taylor Jensen – “Free” 49:35 Autumn McKay – “Middle Ground”53:16 Taylor Jensen – “Slowburn"59:11 Autumn McKay – “House of Cards” uncommon ground?1:02:40 Taylor Jensen – “Fly on the Wall” 1:07:22 Autumn McKay – “Ghost” 1:11:14 Autumn McKay w/Taylor Jensen – “Clay Pigeons" (John Prine cover)1:24:53 Taylor Jensen – “Home Town Back” 1:29:45 Autumn McKay – “Hey Ma”1:34:02 Darcy Returns to the Stage/Closing Remarks 1:40:37 Taylor Jensen – “End of the Road”1:45:15 Autumn McKay – “Candle Wax”#SongsFromTheSquare #EastCoastDNA #CanadianSongwriters #NovaScotiaMusic #LiveMusic #TaylorJensen #AutumnMcKay #CapeBretonMusic #TruroMusic