Kimberly Matheson

Catherine MacLellan won immediate critical acclaim after releasing her debut album in 2004. Her music has been a perennial fixture at the top of Canada’s Roots Music charts, and she has taken her distinctive sound to stages all over the world.

The Hupman Brothers, have created a musical legacy that includes a deep connection to Blues and a respect for an intuitive sense of following the music to where it takes them. As they weave lyrics, melody and harmony into a seamless expression of the wonder, love, and hurt we all share, Ryan’s and Scott’s stories…

Propelled by the pulsating power of purple, Djugdjug Ensemble combines traditional West African songs, rhythms, arrangements, and at times, dance with other musical and theatrical ideas to provide energetic and eclectic performances. Booming with the sound of djembes, dununs, horns, bells, shakers, and voice, the ensemble will again be part of Deep Roots this year….

Jonathan Byrd, seventh generation Carolinian, has journeyed far and wide in his musical career (and dare we say his life experiences) to land where his career stands today. He has constantly evolved in new musical directions and each incarnation has proven to be masterful. His influences include but are not limited to his dad’s bluegrass…

Terry Kelly’s enthusiasm for life and sheer determination has gained him international recognition as an accomplished athlete, an award-winning singer, songwriter, and entertainer, a professional speaker, and a lover of life. As a musician, this Newfoundland native has released seven full-length recordings, resulting in seven East Coast Music Awards and nominations for four Canadian Country…

The BackYard Devils’ story started about 5 years ago, leading to but not stopping with the release of their self-titled album in May 2011. With a swinging guitar rhythm, doghouse bass slaps, smashing guitar solos and lightning quick banjo and mandolin lines, they have managed to hammer down their own sound in an old fashion…