The East Pointers Schoonertown Tour presale codes in Victoria, BC

This Prince Edward Island trio blends fiddle, tenor banjo, and guitar with a modern, drum-tight pulse.

Kitchen roots, pop sense

They grew up on island kitchen sessions and crossed into festivals early, grounding lively tunes in family rhythm. Since the passing of banjo player Koady Chaisson in 2022, the show has been rebuilt with care, honoring his drive while inviting trusted friends to fill the space.

What you might hear

Expect a balance of sprinting tune sets and singable cuts like Wintergreen and Two Weeks. Instrumental medleys often stack three parts with hard stops, then kick into a faster final round that pulls the room forward. The floor tends to split between close listeners near the board, quiet dancers by the wings, and families who want a little space but still feel the beat. Two members trace to the storied Chaisson musical family on the island, and early tours leaned on community halls before clubs called. Please note that the songs mentioned and production beats here are informed by recent patterns and could change from show to show.

The East Pointers Crowd, From Boots to Bows

The crowd skews mixed-age, with step-dance kids, working musicians, and casual folk fans sharing space without fuss.

Boots, beanies, and bows

You see Blundstones and weathered sneakers, fisher beanies and tartan scarves, plus a few denim jackets patched with festival badges. When the reels peak, the front claps play the off-beat and a low whoop rises, then everyone hushes for a slow air as if on cue.

Shared rituals, quiet respect

Chant moments are simple and rhythmic, more hey calls than sing-backs, and they tend to land on the turnaround of the final tune. Merch leans practical and local: soft tees, a beanie for cold nights, and small enamel pins that nod to boats and island lines. Between sets you might hear talk about tune names, bow choices, and which cousin plays which part back home, not just where to drink. After-show, a few folks often head to a nearby pub for a slow session, trading leads and keeping that lift alive another hour. It feels grounded, friendly, and focused on the music more than spectacle.

How The East Pointers Build The Night

The lead vocal sits clean and mid-range, with close two-part harmonies that slide in on choruses and drop out to let the tunes breathe.

Fiddle leads, rhythm locks

Fiddle carries most melodies while tenor banjo answers in tight phrases, and the guitar lays a low drone that keeps the groove steady. You may hear the guitar in a modal tuning or with a high capo so open strings ring, which makes the set feel bigger without extra players. Tune sets often start mid-tempo, add sharp breaks, then kick a notch faster for the last pass, giving dancers a cue without rushing the room.

Small choices, big lift

On song-first moments, they will strip to voice and guitar, then bring fiddle lines back like a counter-melody rather than simple fills. A flatpicked tenor banjo doubling the fiddle at the octave is a go-to live color that adds sparkle without crowding the lead. Lighting tends to wash the stage in warm ambers and cool blues, with quick pops on the final hits to underline the stops. None of this hinges on heavy tech; the show reads as music-forward, with small arrangement tweaks doing the heavy lift.

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Kindred pickers and pulse

Fans who like bright, rhythmic trad with a modern kick often also ride with We Banjo 3, whose groove-forward Celtic picking and pop choruses land in the same pocket. Le Vent du Nord bring foot-powered drive, chorus singing, and hurdy-gurdy drones that appeal to listeners who enjoy tune sets that build like stories.

Songcraft cousins

The Once lean into harmony-rich folk with maritime roots, giving the quieter song side a close cousin. If you like trad chops cross-pollinated with contemporary writing, Beoga scratch that itch with nimble arrangements and festival-tested energy. Taken together, these acts favor melody you can hum, rhythm you can move to, and shows that feel communal rather than distant.