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Entertainers from all over Canada and from around the World.
All kind of genres. Country, Rock, Jazz, Calypso, Blues, Blue Grass, Folk, Metis, Funk, Disco,
you name we will have it.
We have provided you with the greatest opportunity to experience a series of music performances like no other.
We have worked extensively with the best teams available to ensure that your entertainment needs are met.
With multiple trips to choose from, you can be assured of a travel experience that you will remember for years to come.
We have worked extensively with the best teams available to ensure that your transportation needs are met. With the multiple trips to choose from, you can be assured of a travel experience that you will remember for years to com
DOMINIC KERWIN
A well-known and well-travelled performer in the Irish country music scene, Dominic Kirwan got his first bit of success as a performer when he won an Irish Dancing Champion at a young age. Born June 5, 1960, in Omagh, County Tyrone, Dominic Thomas Kirwan carried his love of performance into the creation of his first band, The Melody Boys, in 1979. The Melody Boys would gain a local following with their well-received live shows, but it was a solo success that Kirwan was after, and in 1985 he went off on his own and released a single and album. The single, “Alice In Wonderland,” was a moderate hit, and Kirwan quickly followed it up with a full-length album. In 1989, Kirwan scored a record deal with Ritz Records and would go on to share stages with some of country music’s leading artists, such as Kenny Rogers, Charley Pride, and Tammy Wynette. Over the years Kirwan would release more albums, a handful of DVDs, but — and most importantly — would continue to be a popular live act in his home country.
Dominic Kirwan has the ability to light up any stage that he commands with his warm charismatic approach, his welcoming Irish vocal tones, his genuine engagement with his audience and fans is truly something to be seen. His show covers many musical genres with an eclectic mix of Originality, Classic Country, Rock n Roll, an Irish ballad or two, bringing to you entertainment at its best.
Recently asked about his career to date and his fans, Dominic happily opened up to a warm smile, pondered for a moment and said “I’m lucky to have done what I’ve done to date, seen what I’ve seen, travelled to many beautiful parts of the world, met the many beautiful people I’ve met and to have had the support from the many wonderful fans I have throughout the world .. Along with family and friends, the fans have given me the opportunity to live this life and make my living, for that, I will always be eternally grateful”
With Dominic’s own unique vocal style and instantly recognizable voice, the future unknown to us all will still find a special place in audiences of today and tomorrow for this genuine, sincere and homely boy from Omagh.
POST MODERN JUKEBOX
Postmodern Jukebox is known for reworking popular modern music into different vintage genres, especially early 20th century forms such as swing and jazz. They have toured North America, Europe, and Australia; often simultaneously due to the extensive discography and the numerous artists and performers involved in the project. Postmodern Jukebox has amassed over 1.9 billion YouTube views and 6.2 million YouTube subscribers since its introduction in 2011.[1]
JEFF BREWER
Pianoman is a world class Billy Joel tribute act.
Jeff Brewer’s outstanding vocal abilities and flair for entertainment make for an enjoyable evening. He has captivated audiences both large and small in the U.S. and Canada. Expect a standing ovation!
Pianoman, Just the Way You Are, Still Rock and Roll to Me, You May Be Right and many more of Billy Joel’s much loved songs are performed by Glass Houses.
Pianoman is a must see act.
JOHNSON CROOK
COLLEEN RAE
Colleen Rae is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician and entertainer. ‘Holding On To Life’ is Colleen Rae’s third studio project, recorded by Award-winning Producer Louis Sedmak.
Longevity suits Independent Artist Colleen Rae just fine. She is proud to be releasing her 13th single ‘Unlove Me’ to Country Radio in January 2022!!!
Colleen Rae is a natural on stage. Rae has performed at several clubs, festivals, and casinos for decades with her solid band CORNERSTONE. Their uniqueness, versatility and harmonies have captured audiences throughout Western Canada. Career highlights include singing at the Winspear, The Brier, Big Valley Jamboree, Calgary Stampede, and performing on a Cruise to Alaska. Canadian icon Dan Aykroyd took the time to join Colleen Rae and CORNERSTONE on stage while he was in Colleen Rae’s hometown
SHOOT TO THRILL
Shoot To Thrill includes Kara (vocals), Susan (guitar), Jai (bass), Wendy (guitar) and Kate (drums). Not only are the girls professional musicians with impeccable skills, they are also quite easy on the eyes and full of energy for an entertaining stage show!
The girls decided on AC/DC in particular, because the band’s songs are a marriage of compelling music and creative story-telling. The guitar work is intricate yet not overplayed, while the rhythms are driving and dynamic. The silence is as important as the noise, and the lyrics are relatable and captivating. You just HAVE to sing along….or air-guitar….or BOTH!
The girls decided to do a full tribute rather than a cover band, because a tribute is much more challenging. You play many songs by the same artist and really reach inside that artist copying not only their playing style but also their signature stage moves. It’s really quite an art and very rewarding when you make it all come together.
Shoot To Thrill is based out of Raleigh, NC and tours all along the East Coast. The girls look forward to meeting you and rocking you into an unbelievable frenzy of good times!
THE SHAYLYN BAND
The Shaelyn Band is a Florida based band capable of shifting from classic soul blues and funk to rock. They are fronted by Shaelyn (aka Shae Mulberry), a singer and poet who can wail like Joyce Kennedy and charm like Aretha Franklin. With their highly energized live show, The Shaelyn Band is poised to take on the music industry.
TRAIN YARD BLUES BAND
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LAZO
Lazarus J. Finn (Lazo) began his music career at 15 years of age with a band called Black Blood, whose very first album charted #2 and received extensive airplay in the Caribbean. Soon after immigrating to Canada, Lazo formed his own band, Unity, to showcase his original compositions. Upon relocating to Toronto, ON, he created Lazo Reggae in Toronto, and released the well-received recording, “Satisfaction Guaranteed.” Lazo subsequently produced two solo CDs, “Something Real” and “Impetus,” for RAS records in Washington, DC. He was the first Canadian artist signed to the label.
“Impetus” was such a strong effort that it was the first independent album to chart on Vancouver’s Z95.3 (Top 30). Lazo’s music video, “Crucial,” produced by Video Fact and RAS Records reached #3 on the charts in Guyana, South America. It also received extensive play on the Caribbean Satellite Network (CSN) and rotated heavily on Black Entertainment Television (BET) in America. Lazo’s 2010 release, “Passin Thru” (Y.T. Records) brings out the best in him. It is a true testament to his songwriting abilities, a must for industry and fans alike.
Affectionately embraced year after year as the SunFest crowd’s favorite, Lazo has been nicknamed “Mr. SunFest.” Well-deserved Artistic Director “Alfredo Caxaj” recently touted, “Is it any wonder we’ve invited him back for the 20th year in a row?”
Lazo tours tirelessly throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. His list of international venues and festivals is ever growing, such as Brazil’s Carnaval de Salvador, El Salvador, Argentina, and more. In 2010, he toured the United States and South America as a member of the world-renowned Wailers. The group was Bob Marley’s original backup band, featuring Aston “Family-Man” Barrett on bass, and the legendary Keith Sterling on keys. The South American leg of the tour included African Reggae Star, Alpha Blondie.
Lazo has also performed at Exodus, the amazing tribute show for Bob Marley. His tribute show to the famous reggae artist is a must see.
TEN PENNY GYPSIES
Arkansas singer/songwriters Justin Patterson and Laura Lynn Danley were both established solo artists when they formed the Folk/Americana duo Ten Penny Gypsy in 2016. That decision put their careers on a new and exciting trajectory. The group has since released two critically acclaimed full-length albums, won five Best Video awards at independent film festivals, and been nominated for seven Arkansas Country Music Awards, winning an ACMA for Podcast of the Year in 2023.
In 2017, Ten Penny Gypsy released their self-titled debut album, produced by renowned multi-instrumentalist Anthony Crawford. An intimate collection of folk-infused songs, the album drew praise from fans and critics alike. In 2018, Ten Penny Gypsy received Arkansas CMA nominations for “Album of the Year,” “Americana Artist of the Year,” and “Vocal Group of the Year.”
BRANDI CARLILE
Brandi Marie Carlile (born June 1, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music spans different genres, including folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock.[1][2] Throughout her career, she has received eleven Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards, in addition to being nominated for an Academy Award.
Carlile has been involved in activism and fundraising on various issues, including humanitarian aid, COVID-19 relief, racial justice, and LGBT rights.
TONY SPRINGER
See Tony ‘Wild T’ Springer in FIRE the ultimate Jimi Hendrix Tribute. With his resemblance & mannerisms you’ll swear it’s Hendrix himself.
Tony’s exciting show includes full wardrobe as well as playing with his teeth, behind his back & head, and BURNING GUITARS!
Tony ” Wild T” has hung with the best of them. David Bowie, Jeff Healey, Bon Jovi, Deep Purple, Jay Leno, David Letterman and Arsenio Hall are just some of the musical acts and personalities that have been blown away by Wild T’s guitar playing.
Wild T is originally from Tunapuna, Trinidad. Though one may find similarities to Jimi Hendrix, ironically it was T’s first exposure to Steve Howe and classic Yes that inspired him to take up guitar.
Moving to Toronto, Canada, T quickly gained a reputation on the local club circuit. Since then he has recorded two albums (Love Crazy and Givin’ Blood 1995) with his own group, Wild T and the Spirit for Warner Brothers. He has also recorded an album (Black Tie, White Noise) with David Bowie and has appeared with Bowie on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman and the Arsenio Hall Show.
He has toured with Bon Jovi and Deep Purple throughout North America and has performed thousands of club shows. Recently he was asked to portray Jimi Hendrix in the Monkee Movie for TMN because of his resemblance and showmanship.
WILL CHALMERS
Solitary Man is the world’s number one musical production of Neil Diamond, making waves across North America and the world. This show features Will Chalmers, who with incredibly mirrored mannerisms and rich vocals, will make you feel like you are back in the 70’s with Neil Diamond himself enjoying hit after hit like “Love On The Rocks” and “Sweet Caroline.” This performance features an all Canadian cast of 9 talented musicians, it’s a stunning performance that you don’t want to miss!
◦ Will Chalmers is a multi award winning tribute artist and has been in the music industry for over 30 years. He has been performing his Neil Diamond tribute since 2002 and has also performed tributes to Garth Brooks, Conway Twitty, John Lennon and Elvis. He is also part of the Highwaymen Tribute Forever Highwaymen portraying the role of Waylon Jennings. ◦ Will has traveled with his band all over the USA. Canada and also performed in Mexico, Cayman Islands and Europe. Will’s natural resemblance to Neil Diamond, his flawless replication of Neil’s singing voice, combined with his outstanding stage presence has been captivating audiences wherever he goes.
LEANNE RIMES
LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient to take home a Grammy® Award. LeAnn has been honored with the Ally of Equality Award by the Human Rights Campaign for over 20 years of equal rights support, the 2019 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy, and 2009 ACM Humanitarian Award, among other recognitions, solidifying her dedication to making the world a better place.
The powerhouse vocalist lit up television screens throughout the 2018 holiday season as she starred and served as an Executive Producer in Hallmark’s “It’s Christmas, Eve,” which earned the highest TV original movie debut to-date for the channel premiering to over 4.3 million viewers. In 2020, Rimes shined the brightest and won season four of FOX’s The Masked Singer, with Entertainment Weekly stating that she delivered “… the most beautiful performance in the history of The Masked Singer.”
Passionate about using her voice to help heal the world, LeAnn released a chant record in November of 2020 called CHANT: The Human and The Holy (EverLe Records / Thirty Tigers). Rimes continues her wellness journey with two seasons of her iHeartRadio podcast, Wholly Human, which will bring her lifestyle blog, Soul of EverLe, to life and introduces fans to the teachers and wise souls that have made a positive impact on her life. LeAnn is currently serving as the inspiration judge on the discovery+ competition series, Meet Your Makers Showdown, which started streaming on November 27th. LeAnn is also now celebrating her 25th anniversary as a recording artist, commemorating the release of her debut album “Blue,” and will release her next studio album, God’s Work, in 2022.
B – SIDE CHAMPS
Inspired by classic R&B of the 60’s, the great music coming out of Stax Studios like Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett, Booker T and the MG’s. The “B” Side Champs honour the past with energy and authenticity.
MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE
A sensational performer who captivates audiences around the world with his electrifying performances and incredible resemblance to the King of Pop himself – the one and only Michael Jackson Tribute Artist!
With his uncanny resemblance and meticulous attention to detail, our tribute artist brings Michael Jackson back to life on stage. From the signature moonwalk to the mesmerizing spins and dynamic stage presence, he effortlessly channels the energy and charisma that made the King of Pop a global sensation.
Having dedicated years to studying Michael Jackson’s discography and performances, our tribute artist flawlessly delivers hit after hit, recreating the thrilling experience of witnessing Michael’s live shows. Whether it’s the infectious beats of “Billie Jean,” the emotional depth of “Man in the Mirror,” or the sheer excitement of “Thriller,” he flawlessly captures the essence of Michael Jackson’s music.
Prepare to be thrilled, enchanted, and mesmerized as you witness the incredible talent of our Michael Jackson Tribute Artist. With each performance, he carries on the extraordinary legacy of the one and only King of Pop, ensuring that Michael Jackson’s music and spirit will continue to inspire generations to come. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will leave you believing that Michael Jackson is truly alive on stage!
JOE BONAMASSA
Joseph Bonamassa is an American blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter. He started his career at age twelve, when he opened for B.B. King. Since 2000, Bonamassa has released fifteen solo albums through his independent record label J&R Adventures, of which eleven have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Blues chart.
Bonamassa has played alongside many notable blues and rock artists, and has earned three Grammy Awards nominations. Among guitarists, he is known for his extensive collection of vintage guitars and amplifiers.
In 2020, Bonamassa created Keeping the Blues Alive Records, an independent record label that promotes and supports the talent of blues musicians. Notable artists include Dion, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Joanna Connor, and Larry McCray. Bonamassa produces and collaborates on many of the projects.
CT TAYLOR
CT Taylor features a broad repertoire. They embrace a musical diversity which can only come from years of experience.
Based out of Winnipeg, MB and serving all of Canada, CT Taylor is guaranteed to be the energy you are looking for. Live professional entertainment, home-grown, right here in Manitoba.
GERRY’S PACEMAKERS
Since the sad passing of Gerry Marsden MBE, Gerry’s management is delighted to announce that his music will live on through Gerry’s Pacemakers. The band features bandleader and long-time Pacemaker Tony Young, keeping alive the Gerry And The Pacemakers music and tradition whilst carving out a new niche for themselves.
UNCLE KRACKER
Matthew Shafer (born June 6, 1974), also known by his stage name Uncle Kracker, is an American singer and musician.
No matter what he does or where he goes, Uncle Kracker adheres to a simple, yet rather timeless philosophy. “I really subscribe to this mindset of just having fun,” he affirms. “That’s what it’s always about. It’s the train that I’m forever on. The way I feel is if I’m enjoying it, it’s really worth doing.”
Now he’s having more fun than ever. And it certainly shows with the release of his brand new single “Floatin’.” Just in time for summer, the feel-good track recorded in Nashville couples Uncle Kracker’s heartfelt, infectious lyrics with a country groove that will keep fans smiling all summer long.
Uncle Kracker will be showcasing his new song in sheds across the country. His live show continues to get bigger and better with every tour. “It’s very interactive,” he says. “It’s meant to be a party, and I want everybody involved. Each time we go on stage, I want people to leave smiling.”
That outlook has served him well over the years. After vaulting to stardom as a charismatic presence and chief collaborator in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band, the Michigan singer, songwriter, and performer, also known as Matthew Shafer, kicked off a stunning solo career of his own.
THE MERSEY BEATS
The Merseybeats are an English beat band that emerged from the Liverpool Merseybeat scene in the early 1960s, performing at the Cavern Club along with the Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and other similar artists.
THE ABIDERS
THE ABIDERS (Twin Cities, MN) put on an unforgettable show of Americana music with something for everyone – originals and classic blues, country, some folksy stuff too. These musicians have a groove – some special kind of chemistry – that sets their sound apart from the rest and connects with audiences. Whether bangin’ out their originals, gritty ol’ blues or back-hill country, The Abiders deliver their own kind of music full of heart and soul. If it ain’t fun, we ain’t doin’ it!
Who we are: Front ‘n center, the band’s dynamic singer/songwriter, Julie Weisenhorn, adds a driving rhythm guitar and vocals that can be sweet-as-pie one minute, and soulfully bluesy the next. Dr. John Mageli, lead guitar, heals the crowd with sweet guitar riffs of blues, southern rock, and solid rock /n roll. Karl “Karlos” Weisenhorn ices the proverbial musical cake with his cross-harp riffs that bring to mind Junior Wells, Norton Buffalo and Paul Butterfield. Carrying the rest of us on his formidable shoulders and Fender Precision Bass and Hofner “Beatle bass” is Dr. Scott Dee, with his unique, melodic style of percussive bass guitar. Andy Anda, violin and mandolin, tugs at the ol’ heart strings with his gorgeous string work, and Jeff Linnes-Bagley ratchets up our “sax appeal” with his wailing, but tasteful, tenor.
The Abiders formed as a quartet in 2011 through a chance meeting at Sound Sisters Emporium in Excelsior MN. The band’s 2014 CD, Designated Rider, a follow-up to their sampler Pawn Shop and produced by the incomparable Andy Dee, includes originals and covers (+bonus tracks) that demonstrate the talent, excitement and fun this band can bring to any event.
Former members and forever Abiders: Andy Dee, 2011 – 2020; Doug Molland, 2011-2021; Rick Anderson, 2011 – 2017; Bongo John Haga, 2015-2016; Gary Cobus 2017-2018; John A-Frame Beck, 2017-2019; Larry Hayes, 2017-2019
SARTORI
Fronted by the acclaimed singer/song writer Tom Sartori, and backed by some of the best musicians, dancers, and performers in the business, this internationally renown band is perfect for our event. They bring in an element of energy, passion, and showmanship that is a league of their own.
THE HOLLY DAVIDSON BAND
Close your eyes and you would think she is ten feet tall. Open your eyes and be mesmerized by her amazing chops and powerful vocals. The Holly Davidson Band is one of Winnipeg’s fastest-growing groups on the scene. With over 100 years combined stage & studio experience both in Canada and the US, this four piece band has been garnering attention as one to watch!
With a song repertoire that spans 60 years of musical history, and crosses many genres, our show is constantly expanding. This allows us to cater to the venue, AND it’s patrons. The Holly Davidson Band prides itself on never playing the same show twice. This has been mentioned by many (venue staff and clients) who have seen us, and many times has been mentioned as “a pleasant change” within the shows we play.
THE RUBETTES
Today, as a result, The Rubettes® now have three original founder members performing together
for the first time since 1974. With this amazing alliance, The Rubettes® will be one of the only few
70s band that has three of its original founder members performing to their audiences in the UK,
Europe and Worldwide.
The Rubettes® thank their fans all over the world for their incredible support through the
years. This has been a momentous journey and one that has been made possible by the tremendous
support by you, the fans. You have our unreserved admiration and utmost respect
JAN ARDEN
Jann Arden CM (born Jann Arden Anne Richards; March 27, 1962)[1] is a Canadian singer-songwriter, author and actress. She is best known for her signature ballads, “Could I Be Your Girl” and “Insensitive“, which is her biggest hit to date,[2] as well as other ballads, such as “Cherry Popsicle” and “I Would Die for You”.
Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and author. Arden has released 15 albums with 19 top ten singles. Her most recent album, Descendant was released in January 2021.
Arden’s accolades include 8 JUNO Awards including Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, 10 SOCAN Awards and 4 Western Canadian Music Awards to name a few. In 2020, she was announced as an inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame joining the ranks of Canadian music icons including Alanis Morisette, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Joni Mitchell, Shania Twain and many more. Arden has also been inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, has a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and has been awarded the Order of Canada.
ROBBY VEE
Neo-Rockabilly artist Robby Vee “The Prince Of Twang” was born Robert Velline named after his father Bobby Vee. He is recognized by both the American & Canadian Rockabilly Hall of Fames and in 2022 he was recognized by the IRRMA for an Induction into the Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Vee has been performing his unique style of Rock-n- Roll music for years on stages across the globe. Having been on tour with the legends and architects of rock-n-roll, Robby has learned from, and shared credits and stages with the best, from James Burton to Carl Perkins, Bo Diddley, Albert Lee, Little Richard, the Everly Brothers, Sir Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Dion, The Righteous Brothers, (Royal Albert Hall, London as an Honorary Cricket with) Buddy Holly’s Crickets & Nanci Griffith, Dick Clark and his ‘Caravan of Stars Rock ’N’ Roll Show’, (playwrights) Andrew Lloyd Weber & Tim Rice and his father, 60’s pop rocker Bobby Vee and many more.
FARMER’S DAUGHTER
the Farmer’s Daughters is a powerhouse country band rooted in heartland values and driven by a passion for authentic storytelling. Fronted by two talented ladies with deep agricultural and musical roots, the band blends classic country charm with modern grit, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
Known for their tight harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and high-energy performances, The Farmer’s Daughters have carved out a unique space in the country music scene. Whether they’re playing at local fairs, honky-tonks, or sharing the stage with national acts, their love for music and community shines through in every note.
With songs that speak to life, Faith, love, hard work, and hometown pride, The Farmers Daughters don’t just perform—they connect. They’re not just musicians; they’re storytellers, sisters in Christ, and stewards of a tradition that’s as rich as the soil they come from.
k.d. LANG
k.d. lang has won four GRAMMY® awards, eight Juno Awards, a BRIT, an AMA, a VMA, and four awards from GLAAD. In 1996, she received Canada’s highest civilian honor, the Order of Canada. In 2013, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards, and last year, received the Alberta Order of Excellence Award. She has appeared alongside such musical luminaries as Roy Orbison, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Loretta Lynn, and Tony Bennett. “She’s the best singer of her generation,” observed Bennett, who has frequently toured with lang since their 2002 Wonderful World duets album. lang has also contributed to numerous soundtracks, has appeared in many films, and in 2014 made her Broadway debut in the seven time Tony-award nominated musical “After Midnight”. In 2016, she united with Neko Case and Laura Veirs to create case/lang/veirs, a collaborative record released that year. She celebrated the 25th anniversary of her platinum selling breakthrough album, Ingénue, with critically acclaimed tours in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom/Ireland. In 2021, she released ‘makeover,’ a new collection of classic dance remixes of some of her best-loved songs originally released between 1992-2000.
She is renowned for her live shows, prompting the New York Times’ Stephen Holden to observe: “Few singers command such perfection of pitch. Her voice, at once beautiful and unadorned and softened with a veil of smoke, invariably hits the middle of a note and remains there.”
DOUG & THE SLUGS
Unquestionably, Doug and the Slugs are one of the most distinctive and entertaining Canadian bands of the last 40 years. Their upbeat musical style, musicianship and offbeat stage antics have made them a staple of the Canadian music scene for decades. Formed in Vancouver in the fall of 1977, the band originally consisted of Doug Bennett, John Burton (guitar), Drew Neville (keyboards), Dennis Henderson (bass) and Lawrence McGillveray (drums).
ONE UGLY COWBOY
ONE UGLY COWBOY (OUC) is an original Toronto based country/rock band fronted by powerhouse female vocalist ‘Hurricane Jane’. OUC soulfully blends gritty country and in-your-face-rock with their up-beat … sometimes funny and often heartfelt tunes.
ONE UGLY COWBOY’S wealth of experience both musically and in life makes them a band that will not only uplift their audience but more importantly
leave them with moments to remember.
ANDY KIM
Andy Kim is a dreamer. At the age of 12, Andy had a vision for what he would become. It is still the child within Andy that leads him along today.
Having scraped together 40 bucks, and much against the better wishes of his parents, Andy boarded a bus from Montreal to New York City. Andy was only in New York City for a couple of days, but he accomplished his goal.
He just walked into the Brill building, into the offices of Leiber and Stoller, and asked to speak to Jeff Barry. He was given 5 minutes. Jeff liked what he heard, and Andy’s musical career got its start.
Eventually, Jeff signed Andy to his Steed record label and he produced and co-wrote Andy’s first top 20 hit, “How’d We Ever Get This Way?”, which sold 800,000 copies.
Andy had a number of other top 20 hits at that time, including the top 5 Baby I Love You, which earned Andy his first gold record selling more than 1.5 million copies.
That same year, he co-wrote “Sugar, Sugar” for fictional popsters The Archies. The song was No. 1 for four weeks and became Billboard’s Record of the Year and the biggest-selling record of the year. Ike and Tina Turner covered the song, so did Wilson Pickett. And so did Bob Marley. All of this, in the year of Woodstock.
In 1970, the very first JUNO Award ever given out was to Andy for Male Vocalist of the Year.
In 1974, Andy wrote a new song called “Rock Me Gently” and absolutely no one wanted to produce it. Andy loved the song, and he wouldn’t take no for an answer. He formed his own record company, called !CE, and produced the record on his own. When it was released, “Rock Me Gently” went straight to #1 on the Billboard charts and it remained on the charts for a staggering 4 months. This second #1 Billboard song added to Andy’s international success.
Suddenly, again, he was a star. He met Elvis. He hung out with Phil Spector. John Lennon handed him his gold record.
STREETHEART
Since the band’s inception in 1976, Streetheart has always prided itself in presenting their music with the highest level of skill, energy and execution and this current lineup has delivered on the promise to continue that long tradition of musical excellence. The band has received rave reviews show after show from coast to coast and Streetheart today is as strong musically as it ever has been. Paul McNair has become a fan favourite; his engaging onstage persona, world class vocals and respect for the legacy of Streetheart has endeared him to even the most hardcore of Streetheart fans.
With a list of chart topping hits that includes Action, Under My Thumb, Here Comes The Night, Hollywood, Tin Soldier, What Kind Of Love Is This and Look In Your Eyes, along with the most requested tracks from their catalogue of multi platinum albums, Streetheart’s ability to deliver top quality, highly entertaining shows to their audiences night after night is virtually guaranteed.
Streetheart has once again taken its place amongst the very best rock acts in the country and you can expect great things ahead from Streetheart as the band continues its musical journey throughout 2023 and forward into the future.
THE CLASSIC CROONER
SHOW
Get ready for a musical experience like no other as Charles Di Ray and his extraordinary band transport you through a magical journey of timeless classics. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and captivating performances that pay homage to legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, and many more.
Charles Di Ray is a seasoned and charismatic music artist known for his soul-stirring vocals and magnetic stage presence. With a passion for preserving the golden era of music, Charles and his stellar band have dedicated themselves to bringing the timeless classics to life, ensuring that the magic of the past continues to resonate with audiences of today.
Prepare to be serenaded by the velvety tones and smooth arrangements that define the golden age of music. Charles Di Ray’s renditions of Frank Sinatra’s iconic hits will transport you to a glamorous era of sophistication and style. Dean Martin’s charm and charisma will come alive through Charles’ dynamic performances, creating an atmosphere of pure nostalgia.
As the evening unfolds, the band seamlessly weaves through the timeless repertoire of Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, and many more legends. Each note is a step back in time, capturing the essence of an era when music spoke to the soul and melodies lingered in the heart.
MURRAY MCLAUCHLIN
Murray McLauchlan began writing songs and performing them in his late teens. After playing at major music festivals, such as The Philadelphia Folk Festival, where he appeared alongside Jim Croce and John Prine, and Mariposa where he gave up half of his concert time so Joni Mitchell could play, he began to attract wider attention on the club circuit, playing such well known rooms as The Riverboat in Toronto, The Bitter End in New York, The Main Point in Philadelphia, and the famous Earl of Old Town in Chicago.
Before Murray had actually recorded an album of his own, his “Child’s Song” was already well known after being recorded by American folk star Tom Rush. Live versions of his song “Honky Red” were performed by Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Bobby Neuwirth. He received early song cuts by country music star George Hamilton IV.
Now, thirty odd years later, Murray has eighteen albums to his credit on both True North Records and Capitol Records. His songs have been covered by many other artists as well as being featured in high school text books. He has played, both solo, and with bands in every major hall in Canada, from Massey Hall in Toronto, to the Orpheum in Vancouver and all the Jubilees in between. His band “The Silver Tractors” is still remembered fondly from the TV special “On the Boulevard” for CBC and playing Maple Leaf Gardens with Gordon Lightfoot’s Olympic Team benefit in 1976. It was a very loud band.
LOVERBOY
Loverboy is a Canadian rock band formed in Calgary, Alberta in 1979. Loverboy’s hit singles, particularly “Turn Me Loose” and “Working for the Weekend“, have become arena rock staples and are still heard on many classic rock and classic hits radio stations across Canada and the United States.
After being rejected by many American record labels, Loverboy signed with Columbia/CBS Records Canada and began recording the debut album on March 20, 1980. Founding members were lead singer Mike Reno (previously with Moxy as Mike Rynoski), guitarist Paul Dean (previously with Scrubbaloe Caine and Streetheart), keyboardist Doug Johnson, bassist Jim Clench (replaced after one gig by Scott Smith) and drummer Matt Frenette.
Throughout the 1980s, Loverboy accumulated numerous hit songs in Canada and the United States, earning four multi-platinum albums and selling millions of records. Except for a brief breakup from 1988 to 1991, the band has continued to perform live shows regularly. They are currently based in Vancouver.
BIG SUGAR
Roots Rock Reggae icons BIG SUGAR hit the stage for select 2025 festivals.
Guitarist and vocalist Gordie Johnson, bassist Anders Drerup and 23-year-old
phenom drummer Root Valach are fresh from recording the first new Big Sugar
album in 5 years to be released later this year. The band is doubling down on the
Power Trio format after the past whirlwind year that saw the THIRD MAN RECORDS
vinyl release of their influential 500 POUNDS record, a JACK WHITE cover of Big
Sugar’s ‘Ride Like Hell’ and an extensive theater tour including dates with JACK
WHITE, WARREN HAYNES, THE BLACK CROWES and ISLAND EXODUS w GOV’T MULE.
Since the 90’s Big Sugar have been a staple on the airwaves and highways with their
heavy soul-driven sound, combined with socially conscious lyrics and a distinct
reggae influence. Songs like “Diggin’ A Hole”, “If I Had My Way”, “Turn the Lights On”
and “Roads Ahead” featuring Gordie Johnson’s signature guitar playing have built a
loyal following, earning Big Sugar a Road Gold Award as they continue to sell out
GLEN WILLIAMS &
ROCKALYPSO
ROCKALYPSO established in 1990, is an exciting Caribbean band with a talented and creative stage presence that brings to life the rich rhythms of the Caribbean. This group of incredibly talented musicians and vocalists keep their audiences captivated and dancing in the aisles throughout their whole show
Lead singer and guitarist Glen Williams established the band Rockalypso in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1990. Since then, Glen has been entertaining and sharing his Caribbean and Jamaican roots through music for a variety of different audiences, not only in Winnipeg but all over Canada and the USA. He is a versatile and very charismatic musician. Whether performing as a soloist or leading his band, Glen will keep you dancing, smiling as he sings and performs the music of the islands. For a wonderful Caribbean musical experience, Glen Williams will take you there!
CLARK W.
Stereotypically Canadian, with his toque, sleeveless plaid shirt and mullet, a Lake Country man has the country in hysterics over his latest single.
Clark W. wasn’t even finished making the humorous Up Here in Canada video, when it went viral.
The Saskatchewan-born 36-year-old uploaded the video to YouTube to make it easier for some friends to give him feedback.
“The next morning it took off. I only had eight subscribers (all family members most likely) on YouTube at the time so I didn’t think anyone would care or notice if I uploaded it publicly,” said Clark, who now lives in the Okanagan with his wife and two kids.
“But I didn’t account for my mom. So when she saw that I had uploaded a new video, she assumed it was done and ready to share with the world. I woke up the next morning expecting it to have literally two or three views from the friends I was asking for feedback from, and to my surprise it had 50! And the next minute it had 100. I yelled to my wife ‘Who’s watching the video?!!?’ and she yelled back ‘Your mom shared it on her Facebook page!’”
NELLY FURTADO
Furtado was born on December 2, 1978, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Her Portuguese parents, António José Furtado and Maria Manuela Furtado, were born on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores and had immigrated to Canada in the late 1960s. Nelly was named after Soviet gymnast Nellie Kim. Her elder siblings are Michael Anthony and Lisa Anne. They were raised Roman Catholic. At age four, she began performing and singing in Portuguese. Furtado’s first public performance was when she sang a duet with her mother at a church on Portugal Day. She began playing musical instruments at the age of nine, learning the trombone, ukulele and, in later years, the guitar and keyboards. At the age of 12, she began writing songs, and as a teenager, she performed in a Portuguese marching band Furtado has acknowledged her family as the source of her strong work ethic; she spent eight summers working as a chambermaid with her mother, along with her brother and sister, who was a housekeeper in Victoria.
APRIL WINE
April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, led by singer-guitarist-songwriter Myles Goodwyn until his death in 2023. April Wine first experienced success with their second album, On Record (1972), which reached the Top 40 in the Canadian album chart and yielded two hit singles: a cover of Elton John’s “Bad Side of the Moon”, a top 20 hit in Canada; and a cover of Hot Chocolate’s “You Could Have Been a Lady”, a number 2 song in Canada.
They have experienced only moderate international success, but great popularity in their home country of Canada, reaching the Top 40 singles charts with 21 different songs. Their greatest response internationally throughout the 1970s and early ’80s came with songs such as, “You Could Have Been a Lady” (1972), “Tonite Is a Wonderful Time To Fall In Love” “Roller” “I Like To Rock” Sign of the Gypsy Queen” Just Between You and Me” and They have released 16 studio albums.
MONA LISA TWINS
MonaLisa Twins are a pop rock band, fronted by twin-sister singer-songwriters Mona Wagner (vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion, harmonica, flute, recorder, accordian) and Lisa Wagner (vocals, lead guitar, ukulele, cello).
The twins were born in Vienna, Austria on June 16, 1994 and are based in Liverpool, in the United Kingdom. Known for their YouTube video covers of songs by the Beatles and other 1960s bands, many of which have been issued on a series of albums, they also have released three albums of original songs, inspired by the music of the 1960s. They collaborated with American musician John Sebastian and held a two-year residency at the Cavern Club.
The band’s producer is the twins’ father, Rudolf Wagner, who also plays the bass and piano, and co-writes and arranges their music, which is recorded in the Wagner family’s own music studio. Rudolf’s wife and the twins’ stepmother, Michaela Wagner, is the band’s manager and assistant. The family lived in a small village in the GroB Enzeddorf municipality near Vienna until 2014, when they moved to a suburb of Liverpool.
The band typically has a four-person line-up for live concerts, with Mona and Lisa Wagner mostly playing guitars, and some harmonica and ukulele, respectively, on stage, while being backed by different bassists and drummers. In 2012 and 2013, while they were still based in Austria, those musicians were usually Michael Mozeth (bass) and Philipp Wolf (drums). Since 2014, including the two-year residency at the Cavern Club, they have been backed by several local British musicians.
MELISSA ETHERIDGE
Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist. Her eponymous debut album was released in 1988 and became an underground success. It peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and its lead single, “Bring Me Some Water”, garnered Etheridge her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Femal in 1989. Her second album, Brave and Crazy, appeared that same year and earned Etheridge two more Grammy nominations. In 1992, Etheridge released her third album, Never Enough, and its lead single, “Ain’t It Heavy”, won Etheridge her first Grammy Award.
ALAN TURNER
Experience the music of GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar Kenny Rogers. A musical experience that spans over six decades of hit after hit song! His music is loved throughout the world and connects with generation after generation. Kenny’s command of the stage, heartfelt performances, gift for storytelling and distinctive voice are all on full display in this honoring recreation of his LIVE performances.
Join us as, award winning country recording artist Alan Turner, recreates the magic of a night with Kenny in the Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute Show, The Gambler Returns. This full band top production show will take you on a musical journey through the career of an American Icon and Legend that sold over 120 million albums worldwide and racked up some 24 No.1 hits (including “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Islands In The Stream,” “Lucille,” “She Believes In Me” and so many more). Audiences leave the performance wanting more
DARIUS WALKER
Darius A’Dunte Walker (born October 21, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was signed by the Houston Texans in 2007. After his playing career, Walker became a college football analyst. He worked as an analyst and sideline reporter for MountainWest Sports Network in 2011 and later joined TruTV.
SEE SPOT RUN
In 2016 See Spot Run released their fifth album “Pretty Holiday” and, shortly following that, a video to go with their first single “Burning Down the House”; which was originally recorded by Talking Heads. In support of the album they continue to tour tirelessly across the country showcasing their vibrant stage presence and personality to new fans everywhere.
See Spot Run’s hit song “Weightless” certified them as a top Canadian band. The song was confirmed by BDS as being “the highest charted independent song on the rock chart since the inception of BDS”. This made them the first indie rock band to break the top 10.
See Spot Run has also toured in the USA. Recently they headlined a concert in Orlando Florida. On one occasion, See Spot Run opened for Bon Jovi in front of 20,000 people and shortly after for Stone Temple Pilots and Our Lady Peace.
See Spot Run is a truly Canadian band being formed in Montreal by Québec natives Chris Brodbeck and Randy Bowen . Also in See Spot Run are David Fudge (drummer) and Aaron Little (guitar) both from Mississauga. Currently, the band is based in Toronto.
The band has toured Canada many times, performing in all of the major cities, but also playing in some of the smallest and more remote. From Vancouver, BC to Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and all points in between See Spot Run has built a strong following, while truly seeing their country.
CRYSTAL GAYLE
Crystal Gayle was born in 1951 in Kentucky. Gayle’s older sister is country legend Loretta Lynn, and following in her footsteps, Gayle set out at an early age to be a musician. She released her first single in 1970 and landed her first No. 1 hit in 1976. “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” would soon make Gayle a crossover superstar, hitting No. 1 on the country chart and No. 2 on the pop chart. That smash led to several others, and Grammy and CMA awards followed Gayle throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
BILLY RAY CYRUS
William Ray Cyrus (/ˈsaɪrəs/ SY-rəs; born August 25, 1961)[2][3] is an American singer, songwriter and actor.[4][5] Having released 16 studio albums and 53 singles since 1992, he is known for his hit single “Achy Breaky Heart“, which topped the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart and became the first single ever to achieve triple platinum status in Australia. It was also the best-selling single in the same country in 1992.[6][7] Due to the song’s music video, the line dance rose in popularity.[8]
STEPHANIE WESDAL
Her original songs have some electronic/dance elements, some jazz-tinted pop, there’s an alternative backbone, sometimes even some industrial elements.
It covers a lot of ground, but so does she. Bilingual, a celebrated visual artist as well, it started in her hometown of Winnipeg, then years in Africa, the Middle East and Europe, and back to Winnipeg.
Her musical fuse ignited fronting ‘90s buzz-band Chains On 20, with debut album Finally and hot single Bleed getting national airplay and acclaim.
Westdal heard the call of the globe and set off to find deeper meaning in her music, art and life.
Inspired by international music friends, and her longtime Winnipeg production collaborator Chris Burke-Gaffney (Chantal Kreviazuk, MacKenzie Porter, Eagle & Hawk, etc.), she has so far crafted a pair of solo albums: Into The Blue and ShaBooBoo Burger, with more in the works.
TIM BUTLER
BONNIE RAIT
With Just Like That…, her twenty-first album and her first new release in more than six years, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt continues to draw on the range of influences that have shaped her legendary career, while creating something that speaks to the circumstances and challenges of these unprecedented times.
The title comes from a line in one of her new original songs (“Just like that your life can change”), which seemed especially fitting “because there’s never been a time that made me look around and say, ‘Nobody saw this coming’—where all of a sudden, everything shifted.”
Things shifted again at the 2023 Grammy Awards, when Raitt was honored with three trophies for her work on Just Like That…—in the categories of Best Americana Performance, Best American Roots Song, and Song of the Year for the album’s title track. The triumphant night proved yet again that Bonnie Raitt remains one of today’s most powerful artists.
THE LATIN LOVERS
We are a fiery, wildly entertaining, Latin Band from the West Kootenays, in British Columbia. Our music is Latin Fusion; inspired by a variety of traditional rhythms, like Cumbia, Flamenco, Tango and more. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers, these beats make you dance. We play an outstanding array of instruments: didgeridoo, pan flute, harmonica, accordion, brass, congas, bongos, alternative percussion, and so much more. Seven extremely dynamic musicians make up THE LATIN LOVERS band, and we promise to light the stage on fire!
NEIL DOVER
A self-proclaimed “late bloomer” into the country scene, Dover reflected, “I’ve spent lots of years making other kinds of music that I more or less liked, but there’s been nothing that took the place of that gut-level passion for country music. I’m now making up for the time I lost trying to do something else. I should’ve been making country music since I was twenty. But now’s better than later.”
Singer songwriter entertainer recording artist and multi-instrumentalist, Neil does a weekly show at the Florabama Lounge in Perdido Key Florida that thousands pilgrimage to every year.
COWBOY JUNKIES
Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. The group was formed in Toronto in 1985 by Margo Timmins (vocalist), Michael Timmins (songwriter, guitarist), Peter Timmins (drummer) and Alan Anton (bassist).
The Junkies first performed publicly at the Beverley Tavern and other clubs in Toronto’s Queen Street West, including The Rivoli. Their 1986 debut album, produced by Canadian producer Peter Moore, was the blues-inspired Whites Off Earth Now!!, recorded using an ambisonic microphone in the family garage.
The group’s fame spread with their second album, The Trinity Session,recorded in 1987 at Toronto’s Church of the Holy Trinity. Their sound, again using the ambisonic microphone, and their mix of blues, country, folk, rock andjazz earned them both critical attention and a cult following. The Los Angeles Times named the recording as one of the ten best albums of 1988.
The band was nominated for Group of the Year at the Juno Awards in 1990 and 1991. In the early 1990s Margo Timmins was named “one of the fifty most beautiful people in the world” by People Magazine. The group has continued to tour North America, Europe, Japan and Australia with extensive North American and European tours following album releases in 2002 and 2004. In 2008, they released Trinity Revisited in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the original recording of The Trinity Session.
KOOL & THE GANG
Kool & the Gang is an American R&B, soul, and funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964. Its founding members include brothers Robert “Kool” Bell and Ronald Bell (also known as “Khalis Bayyan”), Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, Robert “Spike” Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, Woodrow “Woody” Sparrow, and Ricky Westfield. They have undergone numerous changes in personnel and have explored many musical styles throughout their history, including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, disco, rock, and pop music. The group changed their name several times. Settling on Kool & the Gang, the group signed to De-Lite Records and released their debut album Kool and the Gang in 1969.
RAINBOW GIRLS
Rainbow Girls are a three-piece singing group made up of Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey, and Vanessa Wilbourn from the North Bay area of California.
ORIANTHI
Orianthi Penny Panagaris (born 22 January 1985),[3] known mononymously as Orianthi, is an Australian guitarist, singer and songwriter. Her 2009 debut single “According to You” peaked at No. 3 in Japan, No. 8 in Australia and No. 17 in the US; her second album, Believe, received a worldwide release in late 2009. The same year, she was named one of the “12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists” by Elle magazine.[4] She also won the “2010 Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year” award hosted by Guitar International magazine.[5]
SUSAN TEDESCHI
Susan Tedeschi is one of the most celebrated blues and American roots musicians of her generation, and her unyielding commitment to her craft – both as a solo artist and in Tedeschi Trucks Band – has earned her multiple Grammy nominations and the adoration of audiences around the world.
Buoyed by this supportive community of fellow musicians, Tedeschi eventually quit her high-paying but soul-draining gig in a top 40 wedding band, traded her trusty acoustic guitar for an electric, wood-shedded the work of Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, Freddie King, and T-Bone Walker, and began garnering significant regional acclaim while playing live with an ever-changing cast of friends.
THE CASTELLOES
Neo-Traditional Country music trio, The Castellows, bring a literal meaning to the phrase, “family tradition.” The band comprised of sisters Ellie (lead guitar), Powell (banjo) and Lily (vocals), hail from small rural Georgetown, Georgia, but now call Nashville home. The Castellows’ sound is traditional, yet modern. Authentic, yet harnessed. The common thread among the trio, other than their DNA, is their masterful three-part harmonies which blend together to create one singular, almost angelic, voice. The Castellows’ craft as songwriters is as robust as their voices, which is evident across the trio’s debut EP, A Little Goes A Long Way, which released worldwide on February 9, 2024. The band wrote/co-wrote six of the seven songs that make up the project, with the promise of much more music to come. The band began turning heads of music industry insiders in January 2023. When spring arrived, The Castellows had signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville & Warner Records, collectively. Wasting no time on pleasantries, The Castellows immediately got to work writing, recording, and performing live. Tapping veteran producer Trina Shoemaker (Sheryl Crow, Nanci Griffith, Queens of the Stone Age), the first fruits of labor to be harvested from 2023 is the debut A Little Goes A Long Way. One year later, the three sisters from a cattle farm in Georgia are still turning heads, touting their first major award-nomination for CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, announcing they’ll hit the road in the fall of 2024 with Little Big Town and Sugarland on the Take Me Home Tour, while also being named a SiriusXM “Highway Find” artist for The Highway (Ch. 56), all the very SAME week. Previously, The Castellows landed on multiple 2024 ‘Watch Lists’ including CMT Next Women of Country, CMT ‘Listen Up,’ Pandora, Country Now, and Nashville Lifestyles’ ‘Five Groups You Need To Know.’
THE MAVERICKS
The Mavericks have always been explorers.
For decades, they’ve created the kind of multicultural Americana that reaches far beyond America itself, blending their favorite stateside sounds — including rock & roll, country, and R&B — with Tex-Mex twang, Cuban rhythms, Jamaican ska, and other Latin influences. The exploration continues with Moon & Stars, a progressive album that finds Raul Malo and company continuing to push the envelope, exploring the outer orbits of an organic, otherworldly sound that remains entirely their own.
“This record took us to places we’ve never gone before,” says frontman, co-producer, and chief songwriter Malo, whose voice — a booming baritone that continues to age like top-shelf whiskey and fine leather, becoming richer and more pliable with each album — remains one of the band’s calling cards. “It’s a collection of tales from the universe. We’ve traveled around the world, gathering new stories and new sounds, and this is what we have to show for it. Moon & Stars is our cosmic energy put into practice.”
LOU PHELPS
Louis-Philippe Celestin (born August 30, 1994), better known by his stage name Lou Phelps, is a Haitian-Canadian rapper and producer from Saint -Hubert, Quebec. He is a member of the Canadian hip hop duo The Celestics alongside his brother Kaytranada.
NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (sometimes abbreviated NGDB), also known as the Dirt Band, is an American band founded in Long Beach, California, in 1966. Since 2018, the band has consisted of Jeff Hanna and his son Jaime Hanna, both guitarists and vocalists, along with Jimmie Fadden (drums, harmonica, vocals), Bob Carpenter (keyboards, accordion, vocals), Ross Holmes (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), and Jim Photoglo (bass guitar, vocals).
49 WINCHESTER
49 Winchester are an American alternative country band consisting of Isaac Gibson, Bus Shelton, Chase Chafin, Noah Patrick, Tim Hall, and Justin Louthian. Formed in Virginia, the band have released five studio albums, toured internationally, and supported artists including Turnpike Troubadours, Whiskey Myers, Corb Lund, Tyler Childers, and Luke Combs. They are signed to New West Records.
NICKELBACK
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta. Throughout its history, it has consisted of lead guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, and bassist Mike Kroeger. It went through several drummer changes between 1995 and 2005 before Daniel Adair joined.
DWIGHT YOKUM
Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and filmmaker. He first achieved mainstream attention in 1986 with the release of his debut album Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.. Yoakam had considerable success throughout the late 1980s onward, with a total of ten studio albums for Reprise Records. Later projects have been released on Audium (now MNRK Music Group), New West, Warner, Sugar Hill Records, and Thirty Tigers.
DIAMOND RIO
Diamond Rio is an American country music band from Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of Marty Roe (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, banjo), Dan Truman (keyboards), Dana Williams (bass guitar, vocals), Micah Schweinsberg (drums), and Carson McKee (fiddle, mandolin, vocals). The band was founded in 1982 as an attraction for the Opryland USA theme park in Nashville, Tennessee, and was originally known as the Grizzly River Boys, then the Tennessee River Boys. It was founded by vocalists Matt Davenport, Danny Gregg, and Ty Herndon, the last of whom became a solo artist in the mid-1990s. After undergoing several membership changes in its initial years, the band held the same membership from 1989 to 2023, which consisted of Roe, Olander, Truman, Williams, Brian Prout (drums), and Gene Johnson (fiddle, mandolin, vocals). After the latter two retired in 2022, they were respectively replaced by Schweinsberg and McKee.
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band formed in San Jose, California in 1970.[4][5] Known for their flexibility in performing across numerous genres and their vocal harmonies, the band has been active for over five decades, with their greatest success taking place in the 1970s. The group’s current lineup consists of founding members Tom Johnston (guitars, keyboards, harmonica, vocals) and Patrick Simmons (guitars, banjo, recorder, vocals), alongside Michael McDonald (keyboards, synthesizers, vocals) and John McFee (guitars, pedal steel guitar, mandolin, banjo, violin, cello, harmonica, vocals), and touring musicians including John Cowan (bass, vocals), Marc Russo (saxophones), Ed Toth (drums), and Marc Quiñones (percussion, backing vocals). Long-serving former members include guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, bassist Tiran Porter, and drummers John Hartman, Michael Hossack, and Keith Knudsen.[6]
ORANGEMAN
Orangeman is an explosive, non-stop, partyrock band delivering a carefully compiled song list of knock out dance hits from the ‘70s through to the ‘2ks. Their commitment to musical perfection, strong vocals, and performance has helped to build an impressive following of wildly enthusiastic fans!
RENE SHULMAN
& ANGEL EYE
René Shuman (born 5 December 1967) is a Dutch singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer.
Shuman gained national fame through his performance in Henny Huisman‘s Soundmixshow.[1] He came in second with Elvis Presley‘s repertoire, a rendition of the songs “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” and “Don’t Be Cruel“.[2] He performed several times with the original band members of Elvis Presley, both in group form and individually. He was on stage with the Jordanaires (Presley’s original vocal group), the TCB Band, drummer DJ Fontana, Cherrill Nielsen, Charly Hodge and guitarist Scotty Moore. In 1999, Shuman presented Scotty Moore with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Amsterdam.
Shuman has been nicknamed the “Dutch Elvis”.[3] Despite the fact that the Dutch public often associates Shuman with the music of Elvis Presley, it took until 2003 before he released a cover of ‘the King’ together with singer Angel-Eye. His repertoire until then was mostly self-produced.
Shuman included “Rhythm of My Heart“, a song written by Marc Jordan and John Capek, on his 1986 debut album, René Shuman. In 1991, British singer Rod Stewart recorded the song for his album Vagabond Heart. Stewart’s version reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and No. 1 on the Canadian and Irish charts.
RHONDA VINCENT & RAGE
Rhonda Lea Vincent (born July 13, 1962) is an American bluegrass singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.[1]
Vincent’s music career began when she was a child in her family’s band The Sally Mountain Show, and it has spanned more than four decades. Vincent first achieved success in the bluegrass genre in the 1970s and 1980s, earning the respect of her mostly male peers for her mastery of the progressive chord structures and multi-range, fast-paced vocals intrinsic to bluegrass music. In media, Vincent has been dubbed the “Queen of Bluegrass” by several sources.[2] Vincent is an in-demand guest vocalist for other bluegrass and country music performers, appearing on recordings by Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, Tanya Tucker, Joe Diffie, Faith Hill and other notables.[3]
Vincent is an eight-time Grammy nominee, winning the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2017.[4] In 2020, she was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.[5]
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