Canadian singer-songwriter Carleton Stone released his third solo album Papercut in September of last year.
Carleton is set to play StanFest in Canso, Nova Scotia in various showcases on July 22-23.
Listen to Papercut below and learn more about Carleton Stone via our StanFest interview.
Care to introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Carleton Stone and I am a singer/songwriter/producer from Cape Breton Island.
Tell us a bit about your most recent release.
My most recent album “Papercut” came out in late 2022. I produced the album myself but worked with a bunch of my favorite musicians and songwriters in the country to help bring the songs to life.
You’re playing Stan Rogers Folk Festival this year. Is this your first time playing at the festival? If so, have you ever attended?
This will be my third time playing Stanfest, once as a solo artist and a couple more times with my band Port Cities. It’s one of my favorite festivals on the East Coast to play.
With a stellar, hugely-Canadian lineup, who are you excited to check out at the festival?
I’m excited to see Jeremie Albino, Tara MacLean, and get to share the stage again with my bandmate Dylan Guthro.
For someone who has yet to see you perform live, describe your performance in 3 words.
Energetic, funny, emotional
On Saturday, July 22, there will also be a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, so I have to ask, what is your favourite Gordon Lightfoot song?
It’s probably the most popular one but “If You Could Read My Mind” is pretty hard to beat.
Do you have any other upcoming shows or festivals to tell us about?
Playing a handful of my favorite Nova Scotia venues and festivals this summer before heading back on the road this fall. Really looking forward to playing the Frolic and Folk in Iona and the tribute shows to my late friend Jay Smith in Sydney.