49. When We Wake with The East Pointers
From When We Wake with Andrew Shaver by Andrew Shaver
February 4, 2026 · 46 min · Season 1 · Episode 49
About this episode
Andrew Shaver interviews Tim Chaisson and Jake Charron from The East Pointers about their new album Schoonertown and the themes of friendship and loss in their music.
My guests today are Tim Chaisson and Jake Charron from the genre-bending, Juno Award-winning, musical trailblazers from Prince Edward Island, The East Pointers . Their new album, Schoonertown , is rooted friendships that stretch decades, small-town life, and the long road of making music together. It’s also shaped by loss. The record carries the presence of their late bandmate and friend Koady Chaisson , who was also Tim’s cousin, and whose spirit is felt all the way through these songs. What’s striking is that Schoonertown isn’t a quiet record. It’s joyful, rhythmic, and built for rooms full of people. It's music that celebrates connection, memory, and the act of showing up for one another. And that's entirely by design. Tim and Jake joined me for a generous, wide-ranging conversation about home, tradition, collaboration, and carrying someone with you as the music keeps moving forward. @theeastpointers Wanna get in touch? Send an email to whenwewakeradio@gmail.com Or find me on Instagram @whenwewakeradio & @theandrewshaver When We Wake with Andrew Shaver is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Andrew Shaver of Clever Hopes . The weekly radio broadcast is…
People in this episode
Host: Andrew Shaver
Guests: Tim Chaisson, Jake Charron
Topics covered
- music
- friendship
- loss
- collaboration
- small-town life
- celebration
Keywords
- The East Pointers
- Schoonertown
- music collaboration
- friendship
- loss
- Juno Award-winning
- small-town life
- joyful music
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The East Pointers
Books & works: Schoonertown
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