Angie Oriana Jenkins began her journey as a belly dancer while living on the west coast of Canada where she lived for about 15 years. She studied with various teachers and was part of a belly dance troupe on Salt Spring Island. Originally from New Brunswick, Angie heeded the call to come back home, returning…
This ‘homegrown’ talent is sure to get your feet tapping and dancing if there’s room. From Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, the Kickin’ Mule Blues Band recreates authentic blues tracks from both Chicago and West Coast Jump Blues Sound; sounds that were once popularized by artists like Hollywood Fats, William Clarke, amongst others. Guitar, bass, harmonica,…
Meaghan is a rising star from Hunter River, PEI. This 22 year old has already released two albums, with the most recent one, “Chasin’ Lonely Again,” picking up the 2011 ECMA Country Album of the Year award. Her first album, “Changing Things” picked up four Music PEI awards, and received a couple of ECMA nominations…
Energized by drums and jazz horns, and a variety of instruments from around the globe, DRUMHAND draws musical inspiration from the circuitous rhythms of hot climates and the melodic spirit of New Orleans Second Line parades. Innovative arrangements and vibrant stage presence make their unique show appealing to audiences of all ages…eclectic & accessible. Originally founded…
James Hill has earned a reputation as one of the world’s foremost players of the often-underestimated ukulele. This young British Columbian virtuoso has the amazing ability of bringing very different musical worlds together, even combining influences of hip-hop into heavily percussive and beat-driven ukulele “sound sculptures”. Worlds collide! In collaboration with cellist Anne Davison, on…
Festival goers love the enormous, whimsical puppets that make an appearance at the Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade and various events during the Festival weekend. Monika Wildemann, Artistic Director of Wee Giant Theatre, specializes in puppets that energize spaces and creative activities for youth, Wildemann creates puppets, props and costumes (all made from recycled materials) to…
The first thing you notice about the Hupman Brothers is how much they love what they’re doing. There’s no question that these Nova Scotian brothers, Ryan and Scott Hupman, have a passion for music. Their superb musicianship, as well as their energy and enthusiasm, shines through during their live shows. Their original music, although steeped…
“If ever someone was deserving of the nickname, ‘Crazy Legs’, it just might be Gordie MacKeeman”. Hailing from Prince Edward Island, Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys are a high-energy, old-time roots band that will be sure to get your toes tapping. Tom Power, host of Deep Roots on CBC, called this band his “Best…
Originally from Victoria, British Columbia, Fish & Bird started as an acoustic duo in 2006, comprised of Taylor Ashton and Adam Iredale-Gray. Their interpretation of ‘folk’ took them to original songs in odd time signatures and traditional murder ballads with rock beats. On their second album, Left Brain Blues in 2009, friends were enlisted to…
Mae Moore is no stranger to accolades for her work as a solo artist. She was a major label success story, scoring nine top-forty hits, two Juno nominations and two SOCAN Awards for commercial radio airplay. As an indie artist, she has most recently garnered two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for Solo Artist of…
