2026 Deep Roots Performers

An unlikely trio, based in Wolfville, NS Victor Scarnati – Portage Avenue hip.  (Vox, Dobro, Mando, Harp)Graham Stone – True North denizen   (Vox, Banjo, Mando, Gee-tar)Tim Peacock – East Coast salt  – (Vox – Git) Hillbilly Power-Pop

Come and PLAY! Marilyn Manzer has taught and performed music in Wolfville for 31 years and taught Kindermusik® for over 16 years. The 2011 Valley Arts Award winner sings, plays piano and recorder, and has been music director for Women of Wolfville and school musicals. Many young people have been led into the lively world…

Local Annapolis Valley Band Rad News Bears (RNB) is an Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia power trio delivering raw energy, bold riffs, and an all-original sound to every stage they hit. Formed in 2025, the band wasted no time making its mark, playing live across the province at venues including Ramble On Festival in Canning and The Carleton…

Celtic Harpist A Celtic singing harpist, Adria Jackson blends traditional Celtic music, original compositions, Canadiana, and folk-inspired songs with soaring vocals and masterful harp playing. Drawing on her Celtic, English, and Scandinavian heritage, her performances span multiple languages, including English, Gaelic, and Norwegian. Following her Earshot charting debut album, Troubadour (2023), she released a brand…

Deer Jenny is an indie rock band from Wolfville, NS, made up of Noah Rafuse, Lennon Lang, Finn Paster, and Cameron Davenport. Originally formed as Summerhouse, the group came together through a shared love of music, film, and art. Their sound blends indie folk-rock with Midwest emo textures – moody, melodic, and unafraid to lean…

Piano Man Halifax-based Mat Hughes is more than a singer-songwriter and piano virtuoso – he’s a storyteller and performer of unique magnetism who makes each audience member feel like they’re catching up with an old friend. For Hughes, that magnetism has roots in Wolfville, where he grew up attending Deep Roots each year with his father, taking…

HUSH is a dynamic acoustic duo based in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, blending the talents of vocalist Hannah Clausen and guitarist Scott Marsters. Together, they deliver an engaging musical experience, performing an eclectic mix of cover songs that span decades—from timeless classics and radio staples to current indie gems and local favorites….

Djugdjug Ensemble is a vibrant collective that masterfully blends traditional West African songs, rhythms, and arrangements with contemporary musical and theatrical elements to create performances that are as dynamic as they are unforgettable. At the heart of their sound are the thunderous djembes and dununs, complemented by the bright tones of horns, the shimmer of bells…

Born amidst a widespread longing to reawaken the gatherings for traditional music and dance that were held in stasis by the pandemic, Delhaven is a young, traditional Gaelic band hailing from rural, mainland Nova Scotia. Rapidly garnering the attention of ethnomusicologists, they have become an in-demand resource for local dance communities and grasped the intrigue of music…

Get ready to dance – Bluesmobile has been keeping the Annapolis Valley on its feet for over 15 years, and Saturday night at Deep Roots is your chance to find out why. They’re bringing it all to Devour! Studios in Wolfville for a night you won’t want to miss. This powerhouse ensemble is built for the dance…