The Dearlies

Sponsored by: Municipality of the County of Kings The Dearlies are a Nova Scotian country-folk trio. Singer-songwriter Rebecca MacDonald is joined by sisters Meagan and Jenny Osburn to bring you sweet original tunes and old favourites in three part harmony. The love of music brought them together in 2005 when Rebecca showed up for open…

Djugdjug Ensemble

This group 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 lead the Drum Circle at our Festival Tent on Saturday morning and again be part…

Donna Holmes

This local singer/songwriter hosts a weekly open mic, sings with the Annapolis Big Band, and directs a seasonal variety show called Broken Leg Theatre. She’s sung backup vocals for Greg Muttart, Up Dog, Heather Kelday, and Andy Flinn; and performed at the Halifax Jazz Festival. Donna also appears as a featured artist on Let the…

Kaia Kater

Sponsored by: Canopy Creative The new album from young African-Canadian roots phenom, Kaia Kater, couldn’t come at a better time. As a new generation takes the reins, American roots music is needed more than ever to remind us of the troubled pathways of our own history. Born of African-Caribbean descent in Québec, Kaia Kater grew…

Emily Millard

Sponsored by: Acadia University Emily Millard is a Canadian singer-songwriter (formerly known as Miss Emily Brown) whose unique blend of art-folk has been called “inventive,” “haunting” and “beautifully ethereal.” Alchemically combining poetry with vintage keys, steel strings and music box, Emily braves the space between silence and sound with her unmistakable voice. With lush accompaniment…

Scotty Marsters

Scotty Marsters is a pillar of the Wolfville music scene. When he’s not playing lead guitar or bass, or singing background vocals in numerous other Nova Scotian bands, Scotty steps into the role of songwriter and lead vocalist in the Scotty Marsters Band. Backed by an eclectic mix of classical, bluegrass, and country musicians, the…

Maritime Marionettes

Maritime Marionettes, founded by partners and puppeteers Heather and Darryll Taylor, has been entertaining families in Canada and abroad since 1986. The Taylors bring traditional and original stories to life with exquisitely made and skillfully manipulated wooden marionettes. The company creates its productions from concept to finished product, including fashioning the marionettes and creating sets,…

Kickin’ Mule

Sponsored by: K-Rock 89.3 Kickin’ Mule was formed in the Annapolis Valley in 2010 and has enjoyed a strong presence in the Valley music scene, regularly performing at all the local haunts and summer festivals. The band recently underwent a significant personnel change and now features Caleb Miles (lead guitar) and Noah Scanlan (bass) joining…