ANDRE PETTIPAS
AND THE GIANTS
WIPERS ft. Morgan Toney
Inspired by years of post-gig late-night drives home, Wipers uses a rain-soaked highway as a metaphor for the mental weight of chasing a career in music. As the windshield wipers struggle to keep pace with the storm, a racing mind wrestles with doubt, sacrifice, and the question every artist eventually asks: Is it worth it? Featuring acclaimed Mi'kmaq fiddler Morgan Toney, the song is an uplifting anthem about resilience and choosing to keep moving forward.
Andre and Morgan will be suiting up as tag-team partners, "The Reel Deal" at the fourth edition of Andre's festival, GIANTSTOCK on labour day weekend.
RIYL
Gin Blossoms
The Wallflowers
Tom Petty
The Revivalists
Jason Isbell
The War on Drugs
Dawes
PRODUCTION
Andre Pettipas - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys
Morgan Toney - Fiddle
Loel Campbell - Drums
Production & Engineering
Mixing Engineer - Andre Pettipas
Drum Engineer - Loel Campbell
Mastering Engineer: Kristian Montano
Mastered At: Montano Mastering
Mastering Assistant: Ruxi Dedu
Studios:
Sundance Saloon
Eureka!
QUOTE
"For anyone who’s ever wondered if the dream is still worth the drive.”
- Andre Pettipas
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
2025:
Released four solo singles
Wrestled Ashley MacIsaac at Giantstock III
2026:
Launched ALT CTRL Supergroup with Jeremy Taggart (Our Lady Peace) and Patrick Pentland (Sloan)
ECMA "Entertainer Of The Year"
Contact
General Inquiries
Andre Pettipas
Press Inquiries
Darcy Walsh // East Coast DNA