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Mike Aubé

Sponsored by Valley Mushrooms (Friends of the Festival) “Part guitar-slinging poet, part joker, part environmental crusader, Mike Aubé is a multi-dimensional songwriter who is grounded in roots traditions, with hints of funk and rock influences.” (www.mikeaube.com) The New Brunswick-born folkster honed his performing chops by playing acoustic rock covers in bars with his former band,…

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Ariana Gillis

Sponsored by MacDonald Chisholm Trask Insurance (Festival Contributor) At the age of 21, Ariana is a lyricist who demonstrates wisdom and insight well beyond her years. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, singer/songwriter Ariana Gillis has been touring extensively for the last 3 years playing at major festivals, clubs, and coffee houses and sharing the…

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Chas Guay

Sponsored by Municipality of the County of Kings (Festival Patron) The “little city” of Charlottetown is home to Chas Guay, where for 15 years he’s owned and operated the resourceful and legendary indie record store, Back Alley Discs, and has been a bastion and major contributor to the local music scene. Originally from Montreal, Guay…

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Kinnie Starr

Sponsored by Just Us! Coffee Roasters Coop (Festival Patron) Kinnie Starr is a Juno Award winning producer (2010 – Digging Roots, “We Are”) and Juno Nominated artist (2004 – “Sun Again”). She has worked with industry heavy hitters Wendy and Lisa (Prince), David Campbell (Beck’s father), Carmen Rizzo (Alanis Morisette), Chris Bruce and Earl Harvin…

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Danny Michel

Sponsored by Paddy’s Brewpub and Rosie’s Restaurant (Festival Patron) With two Juno nominations and six solo albums to his credit, Danny Michel is one of the finest and most charming songwriters to grace the stage. He’s in his element during live performances, playing off the energy of the crowd; and his spontaneity, disarming sincerity and…