Rankin MacInnis: Nova Scotia Entertainer of the Year

A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin

In this episode Christina chats with Rankin MacInnis about growing up in Mabou, Cape Breton, meeting Dolly Parton, and you’ll never guess what Rankin is addicted to.

Music Nova Scotia's Entertainer of the Year, Rankin MacInnis, is known for his super fun, electrifying and eclectic performances. Leading the charge with his band, the Broken Reeds, Rankin seamlessly blends traditional folk with future pop, delivering high-energy shows that captivate audiences. His innovative spirit has fueled the creation of the award-winning Blueberry Jam festival and the unique concert series, Rankin’s Winter Warmers. With a community of creative collaborators and an ever-growing fan base, Rankin is set to release his highly anticipated debut full-length studio album in 2024, his first since 2019’s "House Party with Party Boots."

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פרקים

1. Greetings from Christina (00:00:00)

2. Theme Song - Talk About It (00:00:49)

3. Introduction by Christina (00:01:14)

4. Growing up in Mabou, Cape Breton with music (00:09:17)

5. Meeting Dolly Parton (00:14:08)

6. Meeting your heroes (00:14:59)

7. Pivotal moments (00:16:08)

8. Party Boots (00:18:44)

9. Rankin's Winter Warmers (00:20:28)

10. Blueberry Jam Festival (00:26:26)

11. Rankin's deep dark secrets (00:31:57)

12. Experiencing lows (00:33:52)

13. Songwriting methods (00:37:58)

14. Rankin's AI goodbye (00:40:50)

15. Loosing Rankin (technical glitch) (00:42:34)

16. Heartbeat Hotline [phone] (00:43:58)

17. Podcast Credits (00:44:30)

18. Support the Podcast on Patreon (00:45:01)