This year Deep Roots may be your introduction to 26-year-old Ashley Condon who has been winning audiences over with her larger-than-life stage presence and down-to-earth charm. Powerful vocals and thoughtful lyrics give voice to the beautiful simplicity of the every day. Raised here on the East Coast, with its progeny of Celtic and Acadian root…
Michael Pickett’s mother bought him a harmonica when he was about 13. Influenced by folk-blues greats such as, Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, Michael began his music career in the early 70’s as a member of Toronto-based band, Whiskey Howl. Later, he co-founded (and was lead singer and harmonica player) for the blues band Wooden…
Carmel Mikol is a Cape Breton born singer songwriter whose finely crafted songs are a warm blend of country and folk-rock traditions. The Halifax Chronicle Herald says her songs are “full of life and personality, while her voice is clear, expressive and direct without overselling the emotion in her soul-bearing songs” (Stephen Cooke). She recently…
Connie Kaldor is a Juno award winning artist who has sung for royalty (Joni Mitchell and Queen Elizabeth) and is a member of the Order of Canada. Her touring has taken her across North America and around the world. She has fourteen albums to her credit; three award winning children’s books/cd’s, a musical and much…
Award-winning and acclaimed performer, Fred Eaglesmith’s tales and observations are as keen and compelling as his songs, and frequently as hilarious as the best stand-up comedians. Fred’s 18th album is soon to be released; his previous albums over the last three decades have consistently evoked critical raves. His fellow songwriters regularly record his songs and…
This year we are happy to be welcoming Pacific Curls, a group from New Zealand that features the unprecedented combination of Fiddle, Ukulele, Maori traditional instruments, Cajons, Guitar, Stomp Peddles, Percussion and Vocals with lyrics in Maori, Rotuman and English. Kim Halliday a former guitarist and session musician now known for her virtuosic ukulele performances…
Jayme Stone will be back with us to bring his new “Dances of the World” project to Deep Roots 2010. It’s something completely different from the wonderful Stone / Sissoko Africa to Appalachia project, but probably another Juno winner! It explores traditional music based on folk dances from around the world: hornpipes, mazurkas, straphspeys and…
Halifax-born, pop/classical singer-songwriter, arranger & multi-instrumentalist Kevin Fox has musical associations that run deep & wide. Perhaps best known for his cello work, he has recorded & toured with a variety of musicians as diverse as folkster Sarah Harmer & opera singer Sarah Brightman, or Phantom crooner Colm Wilkinson & rocker Tom Cochrane, or divas…
Unconventional is a word that often gets used to describe Ryan MacGrath’s music. Likened to the theatrical pop melodies of Rufus Wainwright & Hawksley Workman, he applies magic in broad strokes into his songs, with lilting melody lines carrying his strong voice aloft. Also a visual artist, Ryan uses his music to paint landscapes, weave…
February 13th’s dance at the Old O Barn was SOOOO much fun. The Hupman Brothers band (including Ryan and Scott, Mike Carrol, plus Bob Federer, Caleb Miles and Brian Chipman) were in fine form, and they were joined by special guest Scott Prudence. And much to our delight, the Hupman’s good friend Matt Andersen joined…
