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Bywater Call is a seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock powerhouse band from Toronto that is taking the blues world by storm. The band has received multiple Independent Blues and Maple Blues Award nominations, including Entertainer, Electric Act, and Best Female Vocalist of 2024.The band tours extensively in Europe, with Dutch, German, and UK media naming Bywater Call's vocalist Meghan Parnell as one of the best female voices in blues and roots music today. Band members complement Meghan's voice, including Dave Barnes on guitar, Bruce McCarthy on drums, Mike Meusel on bass, John Kervin on keys, Stephen Dyte on trumpet, and Julian Nalli on tenor sax. "Canadian Bywater Call are a solid, top-down, cruising towards a distant horizon Blues Soul Band," said Marc Higgins of FATEA, UK. "Meghan Parnell's voice is infused with the velvet growl of Joan Osborne, Janis Joplin and Joe Cocker. Behind her, Bywater Call the band are a tight, funky monster locked to the beat… the music is muscular and full with a smile on its face and a spring in its step."

Listen to them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDqgtuz_Ems

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Born into blues royalty as the son of legendary Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy D. has carved his own path, blending the soul of Chicago blues with the fire of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert Collins. 

He has shared the stage with icons like Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Mick Jagger, and Robert Plant, and even rocked with Double Trouble on his album, It's Time. Jimmy's induction into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in 2023 adds to his legendary resume, and his electrifying performances and masterful guitarwork make him a can’t-miss act this year! Listen to Jimmy D. Lane here.

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Rooted in the Bentonia style of Delta blues and drawing from his Mississippi roots, this artist brings the sound of RL Boyce and Terry Harmonica Bean to life!He has a host of award nominations, including New Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year at Canada’s Maple Blues Awards.His gritty, heartfelt performance alongside longtime bandmate Jay Bundy Johnson on drums will be sure to deliver a powerful set of Delta and Country Blues.

Listen to Robert Connely Farr Duo here.

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A dash of Taj Mahal, a sprinkle of B.B. King and a few drops of Lighting Hopkins: stir it up, simmer on low and you have a recipe that sounds like Brandon Isaak.

Known as one of Canada's most captivating roots and blues performers, Brandon Isaak, from Vancouver Island, joins our lineup of headliners where he’ll wow audiences alongside his band Rob Becker (bass), Chris Nordquist (drums) and Mike Kalanj (piano/keys).

Brandon is a multi-instrumentalist who writes heartfelt, uplifting, funny and spiritual songs. This Yukon-born artist takes his audiences on an emotional journey through the variety of his original songs. He has honed his craft over the past 37 years, playing in three continents and eight countries and 13 European tours.

Brandon has been nominated for many awards, including two JUNO awards, Maple Blues for Songwriter of the Year, Blues Act of the Year, producer of the Year, Guitar Player of the Year, and Album of the Year. His gravelly vocals, heartfelt lyrics, dynamic guitar and harmonica playing, and passionate performances (full of humour and spirituality) make for a show you don't want to miss!Listen to Brandon Isaak & his Saints of Swing here

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Steve Marriner, a Toronto-based JUNO-award winner, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and record producer, has been a force in the music world for years. Whether performing solo and in his own band, in Colin James’ band or as a member of the award-winning blues trio MonkeyJunk, his talent continues to impress fans and critics alike.

He first garnered attention in the Ottawa blues scene in his early teens as a prodigy blues harp (harmonica) player. He also plays baritone guitar, electric guitar, piano, Hammond organ, upright bass and electric bass. Since 2008, he has been the frontman, singer, one of two guitarists and harmonica player for the Canadian rock'n'roll-blues group MonkeyJunk. The band's album To Behold won the 2012 Juno Award for Blues Album of the Year. 

Marriner has played a pivotal role in numerous other music projects. He has been a member of the Colin James’ band since 2016 performing around the world and recording on Colin’s albums. In 2004, he joined Canadian folk icon Harry Manx at the Chicago Blues Festival, marking the beginning of an extraordinary musical partnership. From 2004 to 2007, the duo toured the globe, captivating audiences in Australia, France, England, the United States, and Canada. Their collaboration culminated in the highly praised 2019 album Hellbound for Heaven. In recent years, Marriner has also showcased his versatility on guitar, bass, and keyboards as a key contributor to Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar.

He has won seven Maple Blues Awards for harmonica player of the year along with Acoustic Act of the Year (2022) and Male Vocalist of the Year (2009).

Check him out here. 

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Juno Award-winning Angelique Francis is a versatile and exceptionally gifted multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer who has been wowing audiences worldwide with her eclectic mix of blues, soul, folk, Americana, jazz, gospel, rock and more!

She has shared the stage with legends like Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr., Joe Bonamassa, Eric Gales, Keb’ Mo’, Jimmy Vivino, Beth Hart, Tom Cochran, Burton Cummings and Sugar Ray. Angelique delivers an unforgettable experience that we can’t wait to share with you!

Check her out here:
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