ANDRE PETTIPAS
AND THE GIANTS
VAMPIRE STATE OF MIND
“Vampire State Of Mind” the first release from Andre Pettipas' forthcoming solo album, “Drejavu” is a piece that blends multiple influences into a three minute pun fuelled, spooky number. Imagine combining The Cars with 90s era Red Hot Chili Peppers and tossing them into a 2000s pop/rock track with a groove that will make you excited like the first time you’ve watched cult classic movie, “Ernest Scared Stupid” or heard Tom Petty’s, “Zombie Zoo.”
Drejavu - 2025
“Drejavu” is a collection of songs about reflection, rebuilding, refocusing and reiterating your purpose in the world through musical conglomerate. This album will feature collaborations from artists that I’ve worked with over the span of my career and will hit multiple genres and themes stemming from personal experiences throughout my life. It’s taking those songs you have stored on your harddrive that may not fit a certain mold we put on ourselves and reworking them with a fresh outlook to build a production that the songs deserve.
Vampire State Of Mind (MUSIC VIDEO)
B-side: People Are Strange (The Doors Cover)
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
2024:
145 shows+
Direct support for K-OS Western Canadian tour
Festival stops include SOMMO, Riverfront Jubilee, Giantstock
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