ANDRE PETTIPAS
AND THE GIANTS
GYPSOPHILA
In memory of my niece, Blake Everleigh who passed away at three months old from SIDS; Gypsophila is my most personal song to date. It took two years after her passing to finally write about it - this is around the same time I got sober, nearly three years ago.
Enlisting Jeremy Taggart - Drums (Our Lady Peace) brought me back to the comfort of my youth hearing the Clumsy album for the first time. It helped give me a sense of purpose again. The goal - keeping Blake’s name alive.
ARTIST QUOTES
Gypsophila is a song about vulnerability and perserverance. Going through a traumatic event like losing an innocent loved one forever changes your trajectory. It alters the way you react, feel and handle even the smallest of interactions. I started a non for profit festival called Giantstock which serves as a yearly celebration and reunion for music supporters and people looking for the value of human connection. Profit from the festival is donated to Baby’s Breath Canada, the only national foundation focused on SIDS.
It’s one of those songs that didn’t happen overnight; I needed years to process what had happened before I could begin the healing process and talk about it. When I find myself lost I always go back to Our Lady Peace’s Clumsy album. The memory of hearing this record for the first time will forever be ingrained in my head. This is the moment, at six years old, that I knew I wanted to become a musician - unraveling my purpose in life. Having Jeremy Taggart drumming on this track means the world to me. The way his performance helps paint the picture musically is so important. Music has saved my life in more ways than I can count. It gives me a sense of connection and purpose. Sharing stories and creating memories with like-minded people is more important than I could ever imagine.
Gypsophila (LIVE) at Fireloch - Andre Pettipas
Gypsophila - Andre Pettipas
Gypsophila (Lyric Video) - Andre Pettipas
TOUR DATES
PRESS
"Andre Pettipas is no stranger to songs with soul — but his new single "Gypsophila" might just be his most personal work yet. Written in memory of his niece, Blake Everleigh, who passed away at just three months old from SIDS, Gypsophila stands as a haunting, heartfelt tribute born out of grief, sobriety, and ultimate perseverance."
- The Coast // Darcy Walsh full interview
"Gypsophila is a flower. It’s also a feeling. It’s the breath you take when your chest is heavy. It’s the sound of mourning dressed in melody. It’s a love letter to a niece taken too soon and a promise to never let her name be forgotten."
- Bearing The Barricade // Alyssa Crocker full interview
- Rave and Drool // Tyler Elynuik
Andre is the type of artist that wears both his heart and his influences on his sleeve. Gypsophila is a perfect example of that. A deeply personal song that evokes memories of the finest melancholy moments of Alanis and Our Lady Peace.
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