Songs From The Square: Featuring Rodney Slade & Chris Xiros
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Categories:
Events and Festivals
Location:
Glasgow Square
Songs From The Square – Episode 5 featuring Rodney Slade & Chris Xiros
Glasgow Square Theatre – Green Room
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Doors 12:30 PM | Show 1:00–3:00 PM
Duration: 2 hoursEast Coast DNA and Glasgow Square welcome you to Episode 5 of Songs From The Square — a monthly songwriter showcase highlighting Eastern Canadian artists in an intimate, story-driven listening-room setting.
Designed for music lovers who value connection and craft, this afternoon series invites audiences to slow down and experience songs the way they were meant to be heard — paired with the stories, inspirations, and creative processes behind them.
Each performance is recorded live as part of the Songs From The Square series — and this is your chance to be part of it.
Featuring Rodney Slade & Chris XirosChris Xiros:
Based in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Chris Xiros is an emerging singer-songwriter carving out his own voice beyond his work with local rock outfit The Clue. Known for his melodic guitar style and instinctive feel for hooks, Xiros blends rock, folk, and modern songwriter sensibilities into something fresh and honest.
Based in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Chris Xiros is an emerging singer-songwriter carving out his own voice beyond his work with local rock outfit The Clue. Known for his melodic guitar style and instinctive feel for hooks, Xiros blends rock, folk, and modern songwriter sensibilities into something fresh and honest.
As a solo artist, he brings the energy of someone actively shaping their identity in real time — quickly becoming a name to watch in the Pictou County music scene.
Rodney Slade:
Newfoundland-based Rodney Slade is an up-and-coming country singer-songwriter whose warm vocals and heartfelt writing are gaining attention across the East Coast. Rooted in storytelling traditions, his sound blends modern country with folk sincerity, creating songs that feel personal and instantly relatable.
Newfoundland-based Rodney Slade is an up-and-coming country singer-songwriter whose warm vocals and heartfelt writing are gaining attention across the East Coast. Rooted in storytelling traditions, his sound blends modern country with folk sincerity, creating songs that feel personal and instantly relatable.
Currently touring Atlantic Canada, Slade brings a genuine, approachable presence to the stage — the kind of performer who connects easily and leaves audiences wanting more.
Event Details:
Entry: Pay What You Can (PWYC)
Indoor seated venue with limited capacity
Standing room may be available — arrive early to ensure seating
Please Note:Video, audio, and photography will take place during the event and may be used for promotional purposes by the host, venue, and participating artists.
Hosted by East Coast DNA & Glasgow Square