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Blue Rodeo
Since the release of their debut album, Outskirts, in March 1987,
Blue Rodeo has established themselves as one of the premiere bands in Canadian music history. Their eleventh studio album,
Small Miracles, was released in the fall of 2007 on Warner Music in Canada and TeleSoul Records in the US. Over the course
of their stellar career Blue Rodeo has released 11 studio albums, two live albums, a greatest hits collection and an award-winning
DVD, selling in excess of four million copies around the world. In Vancouver, BC, Blue Rodeo added another Juno to their list
of accomplishments where Blue Road was awarded Music DVD of the Year.
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Matt Minglewood
Matt Minglewood …Guitarist, pianist, singer, songwriter
creates an inspired blend of country, blues, folk, roots and rock. Both on record and on stage Matt keeps the music thriving,
interesting and vivacious. Matt has just released his first acoustic Cd entitled ‘The Story’ and has no thoughts
of slowing down. Winner of this years ‘ East Coast Music Award Blues Recording of the Year and the 2005 ‘Maple
Blues Award’ for Entertainer of the Year Matt still continues to tour extensively either as an acoustic solo artist
or with his full band.
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McGinty
MCGINTY- John Ferguson, Don Moore and Dave Hickey have been performing
together for over 30 years with an ease that is rare in traditional maritime music. They have a way of taking standards and
subtly turning them into energetic romps or melancholy ballads, yet each tune is unmistakably McGinty. McGinty’s CD
“Sea Songs” is the group’s 8th full length recording. All of the McGinty albums over the years have been
showcases for the group’s ability to move effortlessly through jigs & reels, traditional maritime songs, and contemporary
favourites.
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George Belliveau
Hailing from Pré-d’en-haut in the Memramcook
Valley, George Belliveau was born into music. Growing up in a popular family on the musical scene, La Famille Belliveau, George
was surrounded by violins, guitars, pianos, and a chorus voices rising up to sing at every occasion. At an early age, he is
initiated by his mother to Acadian music and tap dancing. Music will soon become his hobby, his passion and even his livelihood.
He has won second place in the Atlantic contest Startrack 98 and took part in the national Project Discovery contest which
led him to performed during the 2001 Canadian Country Music Awards in Calgary. In June 2006, he launched his first solo album
L’amour viendra nous sauver.
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Jean-Francois Breau
Born in the Tracadie-Sheila region in New Brunswick,
Jean-François rapidly gains popularity as a singer in Quebec and abroad, playing important roles in various musicals
such as Gringoire, the poet in “Notre Dame de Paris”, and other productions which have brought him to stages as
far as Las Vegas and Lebanon. After releasing a well-acclaimed first self-titled CD in 2002, he assumed, in 2004, the main
role in the very successful musical production of Don Juan by Felix Gray, which sold over 300,000 albums. Jean-François
Breau is first and foremost, a very down-to-earth individual with exceptional charm and charisma that will endear you to his
natural talent.
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Squid Precision Drumming
Precision Drummers Squid was founded in fall 2000
by an award-winning group of snare drummers from the Dartmouth Pipe Band Association. After five years of thrilling audiences
everywhere, Squid produced and launched their debut theatre production “SQUID: The Evolution”, a show that is
both musically and visually stunning. The Evolution was a giant success and received standing ovations and rave reviews. Squid
currently performs all over North America in festivals of all varieties, school assemblies, corporate settings and musical
theatre performances.
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Neon Highway
Rik Reese & Neon Highway, 'kick the front door down'
with their style of "untamed country". Since the June 08 release of the debut album entitled, Mama Raised a Good
Boy, Reese and his band have opened for the likes of legendary Kentucky Headhunters, Julian Austin, & Matt Minglewood.
Having just returned from a pair of successful showcase performances at the East Coast Music Awards, the band is scheduled
for a national release to Canadian country radio on April 27, 2009 of their first single and title track, Mama Raised a Good
Boy. This is one electric country act not to miss!
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Terry Whalen Band
The Terry Whalen Band delivers a pounding mixture of roots,
rock and blues and Terry delivers gritty and passionate vocals reminiscent of the great Muddy Waters. The 2008
release of The Devil’s Fireplace was nominated for a 2009 ECMA for Blues Recording of the Year. It is fair to say the
boys leave it all on the stage every night!
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Durty Nelly's
Durty Nelly’s is comprised of Chopper Robinson, Walter
MacDonald, Marc Cormier and Cory MacDonald. These are four of Miramichi’s most handsomest men that please all
crowds young and old.
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MooseKnuckle
MooseKnuckle is an acoustic band made up of Mark Dedam, John
Adams and Nonnan Gorman. Coming from completely different musical backgrounds, they were brought together for one reason;
to have fun. Special guests Colby Jardine and James McClafferty will be joining the action to launch a new direction
of their music.
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George Paul & The Red Ochre Band
George Paul was born on the Red Bank
Indian Reservation along the Miramichi River in New Brunswick. For the past 30 years, George has been involved with the Aboriginal
Traditional Movement in reviving Mi’kmaq Songs, Chants and Ceremonies.
In 1998 he started the Red Ochre Band,
and they went on to win an East Coast Music Award for Aboriginal Artist/Group of the year in 2001. The band has changed through
the years but is currently made up of: George Paul (Lead Vocals), Aaron Young (Bass), Mike Mallais (Drummer), Chris Sonier
(Harmonies), Fred Martin (Lead Guitar) and Kevin Arsenault (Rhythm Guitar).
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