Adrian Gross

The Slocan Ramblers (2020 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year Award Winner & 2019 Juno Award Nominee) are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slocans have been winning over audiences from Merlefest to RockyGrass and everywhere in between. Say hello to your new favourite band.

“I love it – smokin’ bluegrass!”

– BBC Radio

Four ferocious players, masterful composition, and a genre-bending sound — Juno award-winning The Fretless is a Canadian quartet that has firmly taken its place on the map to a progressive form of “trad”.

A supergroup of celebrated solo artists, The Fretless has been creating a singular and signature sound that dares to expand the idea of what a string music quartet can be — transforming fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements that have quickly gained a dedicated following and accolades from around the world. Within what appears to be a simple and classical construct — two fiddles, a viola, and a cello — The Fretless has created a sound that is distinctly rich, multi-layered, and uniquely percussive. This tonal quality is pushing traditional music to new heights, producing a completely fresh approach to Folk music. 

Grammy Award-winning mandolinist John Reischman and his twice-Juno nominated group The Jaybirds have been defining the sound of West-Coast acoustic music for almost 20 years.

John often light-heartedly refers to The Jaybirds as a "gateway bluegrass band" - roots music with enough drive and energy to be true to the form, but folky enough to be perfect for any audience. Big vocal harmonies and impeccable instrumental playing define this group, fronted by a true mandolin legend.