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Thursday SEPTEMBER 18
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Headliner
matt andersen
Matt Andersen has earned every fan through decades of touring across the globe, from small dimly lit clubs to majestic theatres and major festivals delivering soulful performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
JIMMY RANKIN
On Harvest Highway, Jimmy Rankin hits the road again, time traveling and traversing far-flung destinations—along with his native Nova Scotia, of course—through his singular brand of East Coast folk-rock.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
jodi guthro
Jodi Guthro is a singer-songwriter born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Growing up in a home filled with professional musicians, it did not take Jodi long to find her own place in the world of music, uncovering a unique blend of folk, pop, and country genres.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
maggie andrew
Rising star, singer-songwriter Maggie Andrew draws together a melange of influences in her lavish, innovative (s)alt-pop, fusing the likes of irreverent punk, melodic rap, and fang-bearing indie rock on her debut EP DAY JOB.
friday SEPTEMBER 19
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Headliner
JAMES BARKER BAND
James Barker Band have fuelled an incredible story over the last decade, largely on their own, from opening for local bands in dive bars to charting multiple No. 1 singles and hundreds of
millions of global streams to headlining festivals and playing stages across North America and Europe. After landing their record-setting, GOLD-certified fourth No. 1 in Canada with "New Old Trucks" feat. 14x GRAMMY-nominated artist Dierks Bentley, the group currently holds the title of the most No. 1’s for a Canadian country group in the BDS/Mediabase era. With this, the multi-award-winning four-piece is continuing their meteoric ascent in Nashville.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
EMERSON DRIVE
Emerson Drive’s astounding career, spanning over 20 years lands them at a place that few musical groups reach. Since bursting onto the scene in North America in 2001 when they released their debut single via DreamWorks Records Nashville, the band's first two singles – “I Should Be Sleeping” and "Fall Into Me" - both peaked in the Top 5 on the Billboard Country chart and quickly became fan favorites.
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saturday SEPTEMBER 20
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Headliner
brett kissel
Brett Kissel has spent the past decade cementing his place as one of Canada’s most celebrated and dynamic country entertainers. With an undeniable charm, a powerful stage presence, and an unwavering dedication to his craft, Kissel has carved out a path as a top-tier entertainer, earning multiple accolades along the way.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
JASON BENOIT
Living on the rugged coast of Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada in the small town of “Fox island River” (pop.of 200), Indigenous Singer/Songwriter Jason Benoit may be from a small town but that has never held him back from making a big impact on the national country music scene.
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