Bee: There are many, many talented folks in the Maritimes whom you won't find so active in the East Coast Music scene. One or two promoters have things pretty well tied up there but you will find many of them out there plying their trade and they're worth a second listen.
Lots of names I've never heard of here. When I get a chance, I'll link a bunch of them for you. In the meantime, if any of you could do the blue clicky thing with your submissions, I'd really appreciate it.
Good thread, Avrosimones.