Rich Aucoin has two pieces of advice for anyone who comes to one of his performances
“Come hydrated and stretch before the show,” he said.
Aucoin, a Halifax-based musician, doesn’t simply put on a show for audiences; he embodies the show. His performances are characterized by his seemingly bottomless well of energy and enthusiasm. He often puts himself in the middle of the crowd, bouncing along with them and shouting out the lyrics to his songs.
“I need to be the conduit for the energy,” he said. “I’m like the electrician connecting the circuit. I’m trying to bring all the wires together.
“The more people I play for, the easier it is. Keep that feedback loop going so everyone is feeding into it. I call the show crowd karaoke.”
Aucoin has brought his electric shows across Canada for nearly 20 years, keeping clubs, universities, and festivals pulsating with raw energy. One of his signature items for the shows is his multi-coloured …