2025 Performers

Christin Hyshka is a Canadian folk roots singer songwriter with a unique voice and music that’s filled with grit and hope. A heartfelt, honest, and fun-loving performer, his songs tell meaningful stories that mirror the experiences of his listeners lives.

The origin of alternative/indie artist Danielle Dayton’s soulful voice and songwriting savvy is atypical. The tap dancer turned singer-songwriter has a unique relationship with music, rhythm and story.

Albertan folk/roots duo Flint & Feather are passionate about cultivating community through writing and performing original music, telling stories, and sharing laughter with others, drawing upon Western Canadian history, Rocky Mountain folklore, and their own colourful life journeys for inspiration.

This Albertan duet blends sounds of country, pop, and gothic folk together through contrasting-yet-complimentary vocal timbre. The pair’s sound has been described as an intersection between First Aid Kit and The Civil Wars.

If Kacey Musgraves and Meghan Trainor had a country-soul love-child, the result would be Calgary, Canada-based country artist Mariya Stokes. Country Music Alberta’s two-time reigning Horizon Female Artist of the Year (2019 & 2020) has four single releases under her belt and is currently recording her debut EP.

Canmore, Ab based singer/ songwriter Mike Petroff shares his stories and observations of life through songs. His album 1000 Storms delivers and captures the essence of his craft. He has been called “ an old soul painting an emotional landscape through his songs” He truly loves writing, but equally as much sharing his work.

Murky Waters hails from Calgary Alberta and brings a unique sound and performance style. Forged in the deepest crevice of the Ocean, a mix of growling vocals, slap-style bass, lightning-quick banjo and hypnotic drums emerged to become Murky Waters. Between cowboy and alt-folk,

River Poets is a folk-rock musical duo featuring the Johnson brothers, Jo and Cabel. They have been writing, recording and performing Canadian-inspired songs and a large catalogue of covers for the last number of years.

A trio of seasoned musicians that plays original songs along with tasty covers. Music is heart-felt, melodic, rhythmic and dynamic. Various styles make each song unique. Lyrics drawn from personal experience and Alberta landscapes convey universal themes.

Night Howl is a six-piece festival dance band from Edmonton, Alberta, with a Latin and swing flair. Their shows are energetic and dynamic with a dark and witchy festival aesthetic covered in sparkles. Inspired by bands such as Souljazz Orchestra, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Buena Vista Social Club, their music aims to captivate audiences and fill dance floors.

After forming in 2022, The Pannettones have been steadily building a repertoire of cover songs pulling from multiple genres across rock, pop and folk. Added to this are original compositions from the band members themselves. All songs are arranged to focus on sharing the joy of performing and showcasing the beauty of three part vocal harmony, with smooth, uncomplicated acoustic instrumental accompaniment.

The Sadlier-Brown band likes to mix original songs with obscure vintage songs to give you a creative show. The band’s music mostly ranges from the era of the 50’s and into the 60’s. All of their music is played with an infectious solid rhythm that encourages dancing. The look and style of the band is vintage. This includes clothes and instruments dating from the early time of country and rockabilly jive music.

The Wayfaring Fiddlers is a Drumheller-based group that has been playing in the area for over twenty years. Building on their roots in traditional fiddle tunes the band has developed a style all their own, encompassing blues, country folk, and even some rock influences. With the recent addition of two new members, harmonies, sometimes reaching epic proportions, are built into the music, which will lift you up and carry you to new heights of sonic bliss.

County 23 puts the ‘Out’ in Outlaw! A bit Bluegrass, a bit old Country, and a smidge of Punk. Mix it up and you get County 23‘s unique take sound and perspective on small town prairie’s life and the characters who make it unique!

Kaeley Jade is an award-winning Métis singer/songwriter, actor, and multidisciplinary artist based in Edmonton, Alberta (amiskwaciwâskahikan).

Maple Fusion, a unique musical group from Alberta, weave a rich tapestry of Canadiana Music and History with a dynamic fusion of Folk, Country, and Celtic traditions.

An author, songwriter, and podcaster, he left his day job to pursue these other passions. His original songs range from blues to folk to rockabilly and can be sampled on his eclectic album, Let the Dogs Run Free. At ease on stage, a natural storyteller, he invites his audience into a musical world of strong characters and soulful reflections.

A Storyteller at heart, Calgary hometown lad singer/songwriter Tim Gareau cares deeply for his audience and is compelled to share his musical gifting wherever and whenever the opportunity presents itself. Tim’s latest release “Great Late Bloomer” has become a fast favourite with his friends and followers.

Some people get their joy from the cash they have amassed. We find our center when we connect to others through music. That makes us Different Rich. Our influences are wide, but many seem to feel we could be called folk rock. Most of our songs are written and sung by Eamon Kelly.

Glen Brown and Headin’ West – They stick to the routes of their raisin’ and play traditional roots country music with a Texas Flare. The musicians are all extremely talented players and have been sidemen for several recording professionals on tour throughout Canada.

Kevin Phillips and Lee Carlson are half of Calgary rock band, Redhead Mack Band. This will be a stripped down acoustic show…. but will it still rock? Oh yes! Stories? Silliness? Most certainly! See you there!

Upstanding citizens by day… Rock and Roll heroes by night! Sans the capes. Constantly changing musical gears, switching the levers from Rock to Punk… Uphill to Country … downshifting to Funk and Disco, into the home stretch with Alternative and Jazz.

The Pan is musician Pan Sciore, playing a variety of instruments from guitar, bass, keys, percussion, and vocals. Accompaniment on percussion is from Dr. Charles (Chip) Scialfa. Both Pan and Charles have been musically associated with the Alberta Liquor Birds band (currently on hiatus).

Kathy Cook, Natasha Sayer and Corry Ulan are all about backing each other up! The three songwriters take turns singing lead with the others adding sweet harmonies and tasteful instrumentation. Roots, folk, blues and rock styles blend together into a sound that is uniquely Mag Buck.

Medical Pilot is an explosive, guitar driven alternative rock band. With stellar riffs, brilliant melodies, and an engaging stage presence, Medical Pilot exemplifies the exact kind of band that you would expect to making waves across western Canada.

The Garage Band is an eclectic group of local area musicians, each with differing musical tastes, but some how we make it work by mixing them all together, stir, and voila. For a menu of mostly classic rock, with some country rock thrown in, a pinch of blues, and a sprinkle pop rock.

Winner of the 2018 YYC Music Award for "Blues Recording of the Year" for her single "Crooner Sing To Me," Carly Reirson is eager to share her music with the world. Carly released her debut EP "Fantasy" in 2016.

Hungry Hollow is a 5 piece rock band from Edmonton AB, they formed as an idea in 2011 and became a reality in 2013 when lead singer and guitar player Ian Dick, met his now wife Julie and formed a fully functioning rock band.

There is no denying that rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly is alive in the Canadian Prairies! The irresistible beat that has been rooted deep in our hearts and our collective consciousness. The Dice Cubes are tapping into this enduring vibration while shaping their own distinct beat.

Natalie Inga‘s feisty Folk music features playful melodies sung over unique and colourful guitar stylings. True to the Folk genre’s rich tradition of challenging the status quo, Natalie draws from songwriting inspirations like Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and Sara Bareilles.

Night Howl is a six-piece festival dance band from Edmonton, Alberta, with a Latin and swing flair. Their music captivates audiences and fills the dance floor. Passion, groovy percussion, and haunting melody inspire the hips to move and the whiskey to flow.

Carol Todor started playing ukulele when her hubby bought her a ukulele for her 65th Birthday. It quickly became a retirement passion. She put the question out on Facebook and found there was a demand ukulele players in Drumheller. Thunderskirts were born from a pandemic bubble.

Shane is an Alberta-based Indie-Folk artist with an Americana sound. This campfire tapestry of crackling wood, wire and crooning calls is the new Albertan essential indie listening experience, featuring shadowy blue songs of prairie anxiety and mountain love.

Cathie Brown is a vocal artist and stage performer with a background in musical theatre from Drumheller. She now sings and plays pop music in a solo act.