After four years of interruption, volunteers with Deep Roots look forward to offering our normal weekend of great music from September 22^nd to 24^th – and even some dancing. Mark your calendar and let’s hope that we experience good health and good weather during the last weekend in September 2023!

What kind of tickets do we recommend? E-tickets! Getting an e-ticket (either to a smartphone to show at the door, or to a computer to print out) is cheaper for the purchaser ($0.00). Having them mailed out, or arranging for pick up at a Ticketpro outlet is $4.50 per transaction.

Passes

Festival passes include 3 amazing main stage shows at Festival Theatre, and Saturday afternoon’s 4 inspiring song circles (Festival Theatre, Al Whittle Theatre).
Friday, Sept. 22 (7:00-10:15pm): David Myles Trio, Kaia Kater, David Celia & Zuffalo, Freya Milliken – host Jeff Douglas (CBC)
Saturday, Sept. 23 (7:00-10:15pm): Jim Cuddy & Sons, Jenn Grant, Scott Cook with Pamela Mae, Valmy – host Bill Roach (CBC)
Sunday, Sept. 24 (1:00-4:00pm): Garrett Mason, Factory Girls, Jamie Junger, Jacques Surrette – host Darrin Harvey (Rewind)

Festival Pass Holders will receive an access pass to our Festival Club as home base for the weekend.

Pass Holders may book ahead to have buffet meals at the Festival Club:
Friday supper (4 – 6 pm), Saturday lunch (11 am – 1 pm), and Saturday supper (4-6 pm) for $12 per meal.
Home cooking, local fare and festival camaraderie make this a wonderful experience! After you book your passes on Ticketpro, call Karis at our office to book your meals: 902.542.ROOT (7668).

Pass Holders may book RV camping sites – one site for every 2 or more passes purchased.

Tickets

Saturday Afternoon – Inspiring song circles!
Festival Theatre:
1:00 PM – On the Road to Find Out  Featuring: Factory Girls, Jamie Junger, Scott Cook, David Celia
2:30 PM – Songs That Inspired Me or Wish I’d Written  Featuring: Jim Cuddy, Sam Polley, Jenn Grant, Devin Cuddy, Dayna Manning

Al Whittle Theatre:
1:30 PM – Songs are like Tattoos  Featuring: Jacques Surette, Zakary Miller, Rebecca Fairless, Graham Nicholas, Freya Milliken
3:00 PM – The Legacy Song Project: Atlantic Chapter Featuring: Sarah McInnis, filmmakers Aly Kelly and Pat LePoidevin, with special guest Valmy

Adult – $20.00 (plus HST & service fee) – 2 shows each ticket
Student or Under 25 (must show proof at pickup and events) – $12.50 (plus HST & service fee) – 2 shows each ticket

Community Shows

There are some musical options outside of the Festival Pass, ticketed separately.
Local community organizations and businesses have partnered with Deep Roots to present shows during the festival.

Thursday, September 21 (7:00-9:00pm)
(at the Ross Creek Annex in Canning, NS)
Friendly Heckler podcast recording
Zakary Miller and Factory Girls
Price: $10 (+fees and taxes)

Thursday, September 21 (7:00-10:00pm)
(at the VCLA Community Hub, 118 Oakdene Avenue in Kentville, NS)
North Kentville Kitchen Party (a fund-raiser for VCLA) 
Sing-along with Rebecca Fairless and Halifax Newcomers Choir
Price: $30 (+fees and taxes)

Cash bar. Party snacks and treats made by Jenny Osburn and Meagan Osburn will be available for purchase. Every penny raised goes to VCLA. If you can’t come to this wonderful event, make your donation to the VCLA here: CanadaHelps – VCLA

Saturday, September 23 (10:30pm-1:00am)
(at the Devour! Studios in Wolfville, NS)
The Deep Roots Revue
Hosted by Stage Prophets
Music: The Sundries and Height Requirement
from country standards to 80’s classics…
dance, dance, dance!
Price: $20 (+fees and taxes)
Age 19+, cash bar