News · 9 November 2026

The East Pointers Share Acoustic Rendition Of 'Maritime Moonshine'

The Canadian folk duo are touring Australia next year in support of their lastest album, 'Schoonertown'.

Tim Chaisson and Jake Charron (The East Pointers) - photo by Justin Rix

The East Pointers have shared an acoustic version of their song 'Maritime Moonshine', taken from the deluxe edition of their latest album Schoonertown, which drops on Friday 11 December.

The track has become a fan favourite and a staple of their live sets, notching over 3 million streams since the release of the band's critically acclaimed album.

"We love singing 'Maritime Moonshine' live, and we're so grateful for the response it's gotten so far (everyone clearly loves the tin whistle). But we thought it'd be cool to reimagine a stripped-back version and let some of the darker vibes of the song shine through!" the lads said about the acoustic take on the track.

Schoonertown, the duo's fourth studio album, keeps the memory of late third member Koady Chaisson alive across a collection of 12 songs crafted by Tim Chaisson (vocals, fiddle) and Jake Charron (guitar, synthesiser), channelling love, grief, travel and friendship.

The album has garnered more than 8.5 million global streams and has been well received by both critics and fans.

The East Pointers are bringing Schoonertown to Australia for a series of shows that kick off at the end of the year at Woodford Folk Festival from Tuesday 29 December to Friday 1 January.

This is followed by a headline East Coast tour that begins at Eumundi's Imperial Hotel on Saturday 2 January and is followed by dates at Gold Coast's Soundlounge on Sunday 3 January, Geelong's Arts Centre on Tuesday 5 January, Melbourne's Corner Hotel on Wednesday 6 January and Adelaide's The Wheatsheaf Hotel on Thursday 7 January.

The final three shows take place at the Vanguard in Sydney on Friday 8 January, Cairns' TANKS on Saturday 9 January and Brisbane's The Triffid on Sunday 10 January, with support from UK singer-songwriter Logan Richard and emerging Australian talent Eleea. Tickets are on sale now at theeastpointers.com.

Catch The East Pointers at The Wheatsheaf Hotel on Wednesday 5 March. Tickets are on sale now via Oztix. Schoonertown Deluxe Edition is out Friday 11 December. Pre-save here.