Dave Gunning returns to The High Note Podcast to discuss his musical journey since we last spoke in 2019, including his success in environmental activism, new community initiatives, and his partnership with JP Cormier. You can listen to our first conversation from 2019 here.

Time Stamps

• [00:00:00] Introduction
• [00:02:00] Dave's return to Philadelphia Folk Festival
• [00:02:45] Navigating the pandemic
• [00:07:00] Collaboration with JP Cormier
• [00:11:00] Discussion of "The Same Storm" album
• [00:16:00] Environmental activism and mill closure
• [00:24:00] Musical collaborations and future projects
• [00:30:00] Zero Hunger Fund initiative

Key Topics Discussed

• Post-pandemic return to festivals
• Victory in the Northern Pulp mill in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, environmental campaign
• Collaboration with JP Cormier and Rose Morrison
• Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund
• Denmark tour
• Festival performance preparation

New Projects Mentioned

• "The Same Storm" - Latest solo album
• Collaboration with Rose Morrison
• Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund
• School "Little Free Stores" initiative

Causes & Initiatives

• Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund
  • Goal: $200,000
  • Cost per school: $5,000
  • Partner: Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia

Where to Find Dave

• Personal website: davegunning.com
• Duo project: gunningandcormier.com

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Paul "Dawg" Dixon wrote, composed and recorded the intro and outro music. The voices you hear at the end are Graeme Armstrong, Steve Poltz and Keller Williams.