LE HAWKESBURY SOCIAL, LOOKING WITHIN, HOSTED BY ADAM STACEY Pierre Charbonneau Sings For Us...
Feb 14, 2026
Pierre Charbonneau, a Hawkesbury native singer-songwriter who’s played acoustic guitar since age 12, talks about music as a healer. He performs originals and covers, explores song structure and emotional build, and shares why certain songs stick. Expect live performances, acoustic takes with reggae flavor, and candid chat about music’s role in soothing mental health.
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First Meeting Song Request
- Adam asked Pierre to sing Collective Soul when they first met and recalls Pierre nailed "Shine."
- They discuss which Collective Soul song Pierre has in his directory and his acoustic approach.
Original Song About Mental Health
- Pierre describes writing and performing his original song "A Different Way" about his mental health journey and emotional struggle.
- He says music calms the soul and gives voice to feelings he can't say aloud.
Music As Emotional Healing
- Pierre sees music as both a refuge and a way to make others smile despite inner battles.
- He frames performance as healing: when the music is real, the healing is real.