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Prepare to be captivated by the infectious energy of Former Lovers, a dynamic prairie pop band from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Fronted by the charismatic LJ Tyson, their vibrant performances offer honest songwriting and soulful vocals that resonate deeply. With LJ at the helm, alongside Colin Klassen, Kay Wirtz, and Kolt Kimbley, Former Lovers deliver an unforgettable musical experience. Their shows across western Canada have garnered a dedicated following drawn to their catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics. Formerly LJ Tyson and the Locals, the band's evolution into Former Lovers encapsulates their essence. Join their journey and let their irresistible sound sweep you away!

The Prairie Sons, cellist David Liam Roberts, and pianist Godwin Friesen, draw inspiration from the vast Canadian West. They met at the Glenn Gould School of Music and share a deep connection to their Prairie roots. Both awarded and featured in CBC's Hot 30 Classical Musicians Under 30, their concert program reflects their expansive perspective. The Prairie Sons' energy and innovation offer a fresh perspective on their homeland, inviting you to see the everyday as a miracle in the picturesque Canadian landscape.

Susan Aglukark, Canada's first Inuk Juno winner with 4 awards, holds a Governor General's Performing Arts Award and is an Officer of the Order of Canada. Beginning in the early 1990s, she embarked on a career as a singer-songwriter, releasing her major label debut album "This Child" in 1995. Throughout her journey, Susan has released 10 albums, founded the Arctic Rose Foundation, authored children's books, and continues her advocacy through music and storytelling. Celebrating her 30th anniversary tour of "This Child," Susan's work emphasizes learning, healing, and sharing through her platform.

The Wardens don’t just sing about the land, they’re part of it. The Rocky Mountain-based band’s stories and songs rise from the very land they’ve protected as Canadian national park wardens. With haunting three-part harmonies and chilling tales, the band’s mountain music - blending folk, roots and western styles " reflects Canada's protected wilderness areas. Celebrating the return of wild buffalo, wrangling grizzly bears, lonely nights on the packtrail and reflecting on an environment in crisis, a performance by The Wardens has been dubbed "the quintessential mountain-culture concert experience."

You might hear the tunes of the Misery Mountain Boys drifting from behind a rotating bookcase of a 1930’s speakeasy. Harkening back to a simpler time, the MMB’s music is infused with tongue in cheek wit, playfulness, and nostalgia. With a mix of catchy originals and contemporary songs reimagined in driving swing, the band’s performance delivers as both classic and fresh. The band offers a generous variety of sweaty jazz numbers, velvety love songs, and swingin' jump-blues, with plenty of lighthearted stories and laughs along the way.