FRED EAGLESMITH - (Caistor Centre, ON):

Fred Eaglesmith is a Canadian alternative country-folk singer-songwriter. His music explores themes of rural blue-collar life, heartbreak, and desperation, often singing from the perspective of characters dealing with the challenges that life throws their way. Since 1980, Fred has released 22 albums, winning countless awards along the way, including the 1997 Juno Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year.


EMILIE STEELE & THE DEAL - Kingston/Wolfe Island, ON:

Emilie Steele & The Deal are a grab bag of catchy hooks and lush tones delivered with buoyant energy and original style. Since this sonic trio formed in 2017 they have been dishing out unabashed indie rock tunes and winning the hearts of their listeners. Steele's animated delivery, vocal melodies and clever turns of phrase soar alongside the weaving riffs and driving rhythms of powerhouse band mates Jack Lockridge and Jon Irwin.