Luca Fogale (BC) Luca Fogale’s immense vocal talent is impossible to ignore as he elevates songs rooted in folk traditions to soulful hymns about the human condition. Influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, Luca’s reflective and…
Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers “America’s Hottest Accordion” winner Dwayne Dopsie plays high-energy zydeco that leaves audiences wanting more. Although inspired by tradition – including his father, zydeco pioneer Rockin’ Dopsie Sr. – he has developed his own style…
Bobby Dove (QC/ON) Born in Montréal, singer-songwriter Bobby Dove planted her musical roots singing and picking at the Wheel Club’s weekly hillbilly nights, where she found a mentor in the resident lap steel-player Bobby Hill: songwriter, educator, and pioneer of…
Desirée Dawson Trio Desirée Dawson is well known for her soulful folk sound, but she is a versatile artist. She can captivate a crowd with a stripped-down ukulele set just as easily as she can get them up and dancing…
Steve Dawson (TN/BC) Over the past two decades, Steve Dawson has become an indelible fixture on the Canadian music landscape. The music that flows out of him is so natural and authentic, it’s possible to forget all of the toil…
The Dardanelles (NL) Over the past eight years, the Dardanelles have established themselves as one of the most exciting groups to ever play Newfoundland traditional music on the global stage. After some years of packing bars in their hometown of…
Danny Boudreau Band (NB) Many musicians can only dream of a career with longevity like Acadian singer-songwriter Danny Boudreau has achieved over the last 40 years. He was born in Pointe-Verte, New Brunswick with music in his blood. At the…
Copperhead (AB) Copperhead make 21st century folk music, born not in the bucolic countryside but in downtown alleyways, with punk and acid rock peering around the corners. Helmed by the haunting melodies and smoky, soulful voice of dynamic artist and…
Celeigh Cardinal (AB) Celeigh Cardinal is a Métis singer-songwriter from the Peace Country of northern Alberta. Her contralto voice harkens back to the earlier days of blues and the golden era of jazz. Celeigh released her first full-length album, Everything…
Matthew Byrne (NL) Matthew Byrne was born into a family of Newfoundland music-makers. Their lineage continues to thrive in his repertoire, as he weaves great stories with beautiful melodies, reminding listeners how satisfying traditional songs can be when stripped down…