ANDRE PETTIPAS
AND THE GIANTS
GARBAGE CAN
Rock and roller, Andre Pettipas trades in his leather jacket for cowboy boots on this duet with Leah Samson.
“I seen all drama pass me by
From passions to days of our lives
Got this handled, time to close the door
alone don’t feel lonely anymore”
“Garbage Can” is a reflection of growth and independence; taking initiative to heal your open wounds. When your problems are overflowing, it's time to take out the trash. Look deep within and ask yourself what you want your next chapter to include.
ARTIST QUOTES
"The song makes me feel like I’m a kid again. It brings me back to being in the passenger seat of my gramma’s ‘96 tercel; cruising down old Nova Scotian dirt roads with George Jones playing in the tape deck."
- Andre Pettipas
"Our first crack at this genre came through effortlessly because of our shared love of classic country born in our respective childhoods. The guitar and overall feeling take me back to John Prine and simpler times, which makes my heart happy."
- Leah Samson
Garbage Can OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
ACCOLADES
Solo and w/Andre Pettipas and The Giants
East Coast Countdown #1s: "Long Way From Home" ft. Ashley MacIsaac,
"The Swedish Motel", "Sympathy Card", "Overtime", "Homesick”,
"Definition of a Dweeb" and “Misfortune” ft. Morgan Toney.
2016:
Casino NS Artist In Residence Finalists
Arkells "Leather Jacket" cover contest golden ticket winner
2017:
Q104 Homegrown Champions
Showcased at Indie Week
2018:
Showcased at Live At Heart (Orebro, Sweden)
2019:
Jim Beam Talent Search Champions (Halifax Region)
Showcased at CMW
2020:
"Sympathy Card" hit #27 on Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart
2021:
Showcased at ASEAN Music Showcase festival
Showcased at Bangkok Music City festival
"Overtime" featured on game 4 of Stanley Cup Finals
2022:
ECMA "Rock Recording Of The Year" nomination (No Fools No Fun)
NSMW "Rock Recording Of The Year" nomination (No Fools No Fun)
Released "Live at The ElMo" recorded at Legendary El Mocambo tavern.
Recorded sophomore album at Tragically Hip’s studio, The Bathouse
2023:
Showcased at COCA
"Sin City" featured on game 1 of NHL Stanley Cup Finals
Inaugural Giantstock Festival
ECMA "Rock Recording Of The Year" nomination (Under Control)
Launched self-produced festival, "Giantstock"
2024:
183 shows
Direct support for 13 shows with K-OS across Canada
Festival stops include SOMMO, Riverfront Jubilee
Contact
General Inquiries
Andre Pettipas
Press Inquiries
Darcy Walsh // East Coast DNA