Miss Emily is an 8th generation Prince Edward County, Ontario born Soul-Blues-Americana singer/songwriter who recently celebrated her 21st year as a full-time artist.  A JUNO-nominee and International Songwriting Competition winner, she received received her third Female Vocalist of the Year win at the Canadian Blues Awards in 2023.  

Her new album “The Medicine” was produced by Grammy and JUNO award winning Colin Linden and released on Gypsy Soul Records this past November 7th to rave reviews. In the words of Rolling Stone (December 2025) - “The Roots & Blues album from this powerful voice from Canada is technically perfect.

Join us for another intimate edition of Nashville Rounds — a listening-room experience where great songs, and honest stories take center stage.

Inspired by the classic Nashville format, the evening features artists sharing the stage, trading songs, and introducing both their music and them in a warm, conversational style. Hosted by Dan Tait, this round promises connection, laughter, and songs that truly land

This month’s featured songwriters:

Ben Klick – Award-winning country artist and 2023 BC Country Music Award winner for Traditional Country Artist of the Year. With sharp guitar work and a modern country sound rooted in tradition, Ben delivers engaging stories, strong hooks, and classic country spirit.

Norm Strauss – With 15 albums and international touring across Canada and Europe, Norm is a master songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist. His heartfelt performances — blending laughter, honesty, and stunning guitar work — have been called “a journey of the heart.”

Host Dan Tait – The guiding voice behind Frog City Café’s beloved Nashville Rounds, Dan is a West Kelowna singer-songwriter, community builder, and CBC Radio One music columnist. With Dan at the center, the round becomes more than a show — it becomes a shared conversation in song.

Seats are limited in this listening-room setting — reserve yours early and join us for an evening where every lyric matters

Frog City Cafe & DT Productions present an electrifying double-bill featuring The Boom Booms and Mivule.

Headliners The Boom Booms are a band of brothers known for their genre-defying sound — blending folk, reggae, rock, latin, highlife, soul, funk and pop into an upbeat, high-energy live show that has earned them a devoted following since 2008. With four albums released, multiple award wins, international touring (including across Latin America and Europe), and a reputation for unforgettable performances, they bring pure celebration to every stage.

Opening the night is Mivule, an 8-piece Afro Reggae band based in Vancouver, BC. Fusing Reggae, Afrobeat and Dub in both English and Luganda, Mivule delivers infectious rhythms and heartfelt lyrics that move both body and spirit. Fronted by South Sudanese/Ugandan singer-songwriter Brian Broda, the band’s music carries powerful themes of social justice, love and peace.

Expect a night of global grooves, powerful energy, and music that gets you on your feet.

The Boom Booms

The Boom Booms are a band of brothers known for their unmistakable sound and one-of-a-kind live show. Blending folk, reggae, rock, latin, highlife, soul, funk and pop, their music is upbeat, uplifting, and driven by heart and good vibes. This is not music for standing still — it’s for people who want to let loose and have a great time.

Since forming in 2008, The Boom Booms have played countless shows for thousands of fans, building a reputation as a must-see live act. Over the years they have released four albums, won awards, had videos broadcast on television, and earned radio play across the country. Beyond the stage, they’ve hosted beloved block parties, raised money for charity, and even launched their own festival.

Their adventures have taken them far beyond Canada — from busking across Europe to touring extensively through Latin America in a psychedelically painted RV. They also created a documentary in Brazil centered on the struggle of the Kayapo people to protect their land in the Amazon. It’s been a wild and inspiring ride — and they’re just getting started.

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-boom-booms/458214230

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boomboomnation

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboombooms

Mivule

Mivule is an 8-piece Afro Reggae band based out of Vancouver, BC, Canada. The group weaves together Reggae, Afrobeat and Dub, performing in both English and Luganda to create a rich, globally rooted sound. Their infectious rhythms, layered instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics have quickly made them one of BC’s most beloved world-music bands.

At the front of the band is South Sudanese/Ugandan singer-songwriter Brian Broda, whose powerful vocals and rhythm guitar anchor Mivule’s sound. Through music that carries themes of social justice, love and peace, Broda and the band create performances that are both celebratory and meaningful.

With deep grooves, vibrant energy and a message that resonates across cultures, Mivule brings audiences to their feet and leaves them inspired.

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/mivule/1733392220

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MivuleMusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mivulemusic/

Ryan McMahon likes to tell people he’s a late bloomer. But when looking at the body of work the 44-year-old from Ladysmith, British Columbia has amassed since 2006, he certainly has made up for lost time. With seven releases under his own name, and two with his side project Lion Bear Fox, Ryan has established himself as one of western Canada’s most prolific singer/songwriters, leading to multiple Vancouver Island Music Awards and supporting slots for everyone from Lisa Loeb to Nickelback, including full tours with Burton Cummings & Tom Cochrane.

The latest addition to Ryan’s catalogue is Live Now, his first album since 2019’s In Line For A Smile, and a collection he has been eager to share since the pandemic forced him to pause all musical activity. The creation of Live Now began in early 2022 with the recording of “One More Fire,” arranged through the help of Juno-nominated country artist Aaron Pritchett.

Thursday April 9th 2026

This is an indoor show

The Blueshounds arrived on the Okanagan scene almost 7 years ago bringing their brand of Rocking Boogie Blues. These four seasoned musicians, all living in the Okanagan feature the blues with their distinctive sound. Blues with a groove to move you and your sou

Nashville Rounds

May 6, 2026 – Andrew Judah & Lucas Penner

Nashville Rounds is an intimate, songwriter-in-the-round showcase inspired by classic Nashville listening rooms, where great songs and honest stories take center stage. Hosted by Dan Tait, the night features a warm, conversational format with artists sharing the stage, trading songs, and introducing both their music and them in a way that feels personal and engaging.

Andrew Judah

Andrew Judah is a Kelowna-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and songwriter whose work blends cinematic orchestration with textured analog sound. Fearless and meticulous in his approach, his music weaves together organic instrumentation with warped electronic tones, creating arrangements that feel both exploratory and emotionally grounded.

His songs often balance delicate melodies with subtle rhythmic complexity—what migh be described as controlled chaos—held together by the unmistakable thread of Judah’s voice.

In addition to releasing his own albums, Andrew is an in-demand producer and engineer, having worked with artists including Windmills, Sean Waters, ICELANDIA, Rinnovare, N. Sherman, Chloe Davidson, and Common Fires. He also releases ambient music under the name Cultus, is the founder of the Sounds Suspicious Collective, and performs as a member of the group nightshades.

https://andrewjudah.com/

Lucas Penner

Lucas Penner is a musician and actor based between Penticton, BC and Joshua Tree, California, whose creative work spans songwriting, film, and collaborative musical projects.

His recent solo album Mergatroid explores themes of memory, loss, and rediscovery, blending singer-songwriter storytelling with electronic textures, string arrangements, and a series of accompanying visual works. The album was inspired by Penner’s grandmother and reflects on the fragile space between remembering and forgetting.

Penner also performs with the band Desert Friends, a guitar-driven collaboration inspired by the landscapes of both the Mojave Desert and the semi-arid Okanagan Valley. Their sound blends surf, Middle Eastern, and spaghetti-western influences into cinematic instrumental music reminiscent of artists like Khruangbin, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and Arc De Soleil. Beyond music, Lucas works as an actor in film and theatre, bringing the same curiosity and storytelling instinct to the screen as he does to the stage.

https://www.instagram.com/pennerlucas/

Host Dan Tait

Dan Tait serves as the guiding voice behind Frog City Café’s beloved Nashville Rounds.

A Kelowna singer-songwriter, a community builder, and a CBC Radio One music columnist, he brings thoughtful storytelling and lived experience to the role.

With Dan at the center, the round becomes more than a show — it becomes a shared conversation in song.

Website: https://linktr.ee/DanTaitMusic

Over the past decade and a half, Juno nominated percussionist Robin Layne has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world. His search for rhythm and folkloric traditions has led him to Cuba, Guinea, Mali, Mexico, and beyond. He brings these influences to bear in his compositions that are inspired by his travels. Robin believes music has the power to connect and bring people together and has devoted his life to that, both through his performing work and also his educational work with young people. He is the senior percussion instructor at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music and the Artistic Director of the World Rhythms for Youth Society.

Robin has worked with many of Canada's finest global artists and toured throughout China, Europe, Mexico, USA and Canada. Highlights include Nanjing Jazz Festival, Hildesheim Jazz Festival, Victoria Jazz Fest, Arts Wells Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Vancouver Folk Festival, and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
He has become a regular fixture on the BC festival circuit, and is in demand as a freelance percussionist for recordings, performances and tours. Robin currently performs solo and with his band, Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers, as well as Locarno, The BC World Music Collective and more. He was the co-founder and co-Artistic Director of the Vancouver World Music Festival for five years.
Robin is endorsed by Balter Mallets and represented by Kim Thé at Pebble Star Artists

This show is under our mix, mingle, and dance under our tent.

THURSDAY MAY 7TH 7-9PM

Adults: $30 / Youth (under 15) $20

Royal Wood –

Singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist Royal Wood returns with his new album Dear John, available now. Described as “a letter to himself,” the record reunites him with five time

Grammy winner Ryan Freeland and features musicians Ash Soan and Hutch Hutchinson. With more than 30 million streams and song placements on Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, Royal’s music continues to reach audiences worldwide. A former iTunes Songwriter of the Year, he has earned JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations and two Top 30 albums.

Fortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland. Celebrated for their harmony-entwined songs of hope, resilience, and the human condition and their joyfully disarming live shows, they have toured relentlessly, bringing their open-hearted performances to thousands of people across North America and beyond

Friday May 8th 7-9pm under the big, beautiful tent

Born out of the mountain paradise of Kaslo, BC, brothers Tom (Guitar, Vocals) & Derek van Deursen (Drums, Vocals) began learning side-by-side at a young age. Both cut their teeth deep into the flank of the indie band path, learning each required hat and chasing a sound that has evolved significantly since those basement jams in high school. 

Musically, dynamics abound. Horns bring the big yell- able melodies and violin enters the mix now to gasp and evoke over charged guitars and expressive pounding rhythms - tied together by Tom’s offbeat rock and roll “we can make it” poetry and self-examination. Soft and nostalgic to bright and thunderous. The live show is a jumpy, heartwarming and earnest songfest, performed best in lightning storms during hometown festivals and under the last golden rays of a valley spring-turned-summer evening. 

The band has carved their own little corner of the Pacific Northwest towns and cities over the last 10 years, and between multiple handfuls of long-ranging BC tours and nighttime slots at some of the region’s best-known festivals (Kaslo Jazz, Edge Of The World), they’ve played over 350 shows. Signed to JumpAttack! Records out of East Vancouver for their 2018 sophomore album, Don’t Talk Away The Magic, the band is currently nearing completion of their 3rd LP.”

One of Canada’s most acclaimed and much-loved singer-songwriters Cara Luft makes a long-anticipated return with a joyful solo album – her first in over 13 years. The culmination of a period of upheaval and transformation, the album is Cara’s most assured and personal work to date. Cara's guiding principle was simple: to work with friends who embodied kindness, consideration and be generous of spirit.  From this ethos emerged the foundations of her new album and a trusted creative entourage she affectionately calls “the Quadrangle of Awesomeness": musician/singer/songwriter Clayton Parsons (Cranbrook, BC), session musician/producer Soctt Poley (Liverpool, UK) and engineer Julia Graff (Vancouver, BC).  Recorded over 12 days in Vancouver, Cara, Scott and Clayton sang and played nearly everything themselves – guitars, banjos, electric bass and pedal steel – making it an intimate and cathartic experience. It showcases Cara’s remarkable musicianship and uncanny ability to sing about personal things that resonate deeply with the listener without descending into navel- gazing. “I want to create and offer a reflection of the human experience,” she explains. The result, My Heart Will Always Be, is a tour de force. The album is both a personal declaration and a celebration of music’s enduring power to heal, connect and bring joy.

Pony Gold is the project of Canadian singer-songwriter Theresa Anne Bromley, whose music lives where folk roots meet alt-country grit. Her songs are raw, tender, and unflinchingly honest, anchored by a voice that cuts straight to the heart. Shaped by her rural upbringing, years in recovery, and devotion to real storytelling, Bromley turns hard-earned truth into timeless songwriting.

Her debut album High Road Reverie, produced by Leeroy Stagger, marks a defining moment in her rise as one of Canada’s most compelling new voices. The record has been featured in Exclaim! Magazine, Tinnitist, and Americana Highways, and reached the Top 10 on the National Earshot Roots/Folk/Blues charts.

Songs from High Road Reverie have earned national radio play on CBC, ABC Country, and SiriusXM North Americana. On stage, she brings the same conviction found in her writing, delivering performances that feel both intimate and electric. Having been support for artists like Cameron Whitcomb and Chaparelle. She has performed at notable festivals including NXNE, Rifflandia, and Sunfest.

With High Road Reverie out now, Pony Gold continues to carve her place in the Americana and alt-country landscape. Her work speaks to resilience, healing, and life's lessons - proving that honesty makes the strongest kind of connection.

James Hay is a Western Canadian electric blues guitarist and singer/songwriter with over thirty years’ experience working fulltime as a sideman in blues bands. These days James can be found fronting The James Hay Blues Band and working occasionally as a solo blues act.

The James Hay Blues Band is a hard driving, swampy, delta slide, blues, jump, jive, swing and boogie trio based out of Kelowna B.C. comprised of James Hay on guitar and vocals, “Boogie Man” Blue Rooney on bass, and PJ “Like the Pyjamas”

THIS SHOW IS MIX & MINGLE UNDER THE EVENT TENT

Blending old-time roots with modern-day storytelling, The Western Thistles are an Edmonton folk duo known for their clawhammer banjo, rhythm guitar, and rich vocal harmonies. The group was born from the musical connection between Mark Boer and Sabrina (Bri) Huot-Boer, who came together to weld their talents for the sake of the song. Their sound draws from folk, roots, and old-time traditions while carving out a space distinctly their own.

In 2025, The Western Thistles released their self-titled debut album, recorded live off the floor and co-produced by Miles Wilkinson (Guy Clark, Emmylou Harris, Darrell Scott). The album reached #26 on CKUA’s Top 100 most-played albums of the year, standing as a testament to their commitment to crafting songs with heart, grit, and intention.

As songwriters and performers, they channel lived experience into work that reflects both personal narrative and musical lineage. Rooted in a dedication to craft, they shape songs that foster connection, creating space for listeners to hear their own stories reflected in the music.

Renowned for his multifaceted talents, Dan Tait, a singer-songwriter based in the Okanagan region, has garnered acclaim for his
warm demeanor, lyrical prowess, and musical finesse. With a career spanning over 16 years in the vibrant British Columbia and
Canadian music scene, Tait has established himself as a gifted storyteller and a world-class entertainer

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Josh + Bex are a Dream Folk duo from the Okanagan Valley of BC. Their spellbinding harmonies and honed yet rustic sound,

meet at the intersection of hope and sorrow as they intuitively and vulnerably craft songs that explore the wondrous realm of

the human experience. Their sound is an alt folk fusion, reminiscent of Alison Krauss/Robert Plant meets Camp.

The pair have consecutively placed in the Kelowna Now's top-three bands/musicians since 2020, giving them wide recognition throughout the Okanagan Valley and beyond. The duo received their festival start, after winning the local Emerging Artist contest, at the internationally acclaimed Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival in 2019. Most recently, they warmed up the stage with Bahama's and The Paper Kites at Red Bird Brewing's Nest Fest '23 and played Kelowna’s premier indie winter festival, Fireside Festival (2018, 2021, 2023). Additionally, they had the opportunity to perform at the Jasper Folk Music Festival in September '23. Catch them this summer, at Saskatchewan's Napatak Ramble, July 5th and 6th.

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Sandra Kunz, a singer-songwriter from Penticton, brings a vibrant energy to every performance. She plays solo with her voice and guitar and plays with other musicians in a band, depending on your needs and budget. With a laid-back approach to Folk and Roots music, her powerful and captivating voice resonates with audiences of all ages. Sandra's original songs are a blend of folk, bluegrass, and soul with dash of grit. Always written from the heart, they explore the light and dark within us all, creating an authentic connection. Whether on stage or in a more intimate setting, her ability to pour her full energy into each space is undeniable.

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A musician, entertainer, and storyteller, just shy of 20 years old. Her journey into music began unexpectedly after an illness in 2021 left her unable to work or do much of anything for months. In search of extra cash, she took a chance on busking and quickly fell in love—it was performing like the theatre she did growing up, but she didn’t have to “be” someone else. People stayed for her.

Starting with covers, she eventually tried songwriting. At first, she hated it! But as she found her voice—funny, witty, wordy, and universal—it became an extension of who Ishe is. Now, songwriting and storytelling define her, and she couldn’t be more grateful to have stumbled into this path.

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Lovable songstress, Aidan Mayes, radiates an earnest heart brimming with luminous beauty through her soulful voice. Drawing inspiration from the nostalgic sounds of 90’s alternative pop, 70’s classic rock anthems and the spirit of Lilith Fair, Aidan's lyrics boldly express themes of loss, love, adventures, and aspirations for an even brighter future. With a classical foundation, Aidan fearlessly explores Joni Mitchell-esque alternate tunings, infusing her music with ethereal tones and captivating vocals that soar effortlessly alongside expertly crafted instrumentation.

Hailing from Penticton, BC, and residing in West Kelowna, BC, Aidan honed her craft at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC, and achieved the highest accreditation in Theory from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Passionate about nurturing creativity, Aidan founded the Aidan Mayes School of Music, offering world-class instruction and fostering youthful exploration in the Okanagan community.

As a dedicated music teacher and dynamic live performer, Aidan continuously seeks to elevate musical experiences, creating moments of inspiration and joy. Her fifth studio album, "Dream Again," released in May 2021, is a testament to her journey of personal growth, self-love, and empowerment, brought to life through a visionary collaboration with multi-platinum Juno Award-winning producer, Ryan Stewart.

Following the success of "Dream Again," Aidan embarked on her most ambitious project yet, working with Stewart on a new Full-Length Solo Album “LOVE” set for release in February 2025, with 6 colourful singles emerging in 2024. In fact, the first single ‘Everything’ is available now on bandcamp debuting original cover art by Art Of Marina, an accomplished and gifted artist.

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Ari is a multi-faceted Canadian artist, who creates a flourish of interactive music with hands, feet.

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Imagine that David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby, that yodeled… or Tom Waits meets Elvis at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction.  This is just one way of describing the man known simply as Petunia.  He’s an adventure seeker, a poker player, and a mysterious stranger.  He’s been referred to as “The Savior of Country Music”, and a man who exists in a different era, bringing the past forth as something new to be celebrated and not forgotten. A restless wanderer, a musical historian, and a quirky yet amazing talent, Petunia joins the greats from north of the 49th for his classic style and raucous performances. He is simply a Canadian treasure.

It wasn’t until he fell in love with the west coast that he would be compelled to settle down for a brief period over a decade ago, and “The Vipers” would gel together into a Bonafide music band. Although The Vipers would go on to include over 8 different guitar players at various times during their inception, including the likes of Paul Rigby (who went on to play with Neko Case among others) and then Paul Pigat (Gretch now builds guitars for Paul to play and represent the company name), Petunia and the Vipers now include Stephen Nikleva on electric guitar. He’s a 40+ year veteran of the touring circuit and former member of Ray Condo and the Ricochets fame, as well as the Sarah McGlaughlin band. He has been quoted by Exene of the punk rock band “X” as being “One of the 10 best guitar players alive today” and noted by Dave Alvin (“and the Guilty Ones” band) to be, “the intimidating guitar player”. Stephen is joined by Jimmy Roy on the lapsteel guitar (an early version of the pedalsteel guitar), perhaps one of the last great lapsteel guitar virtuosos still alive and touring. Another 40+ year touring veteran, Jimmy has played with Wanda Jackson, Ray Condo and the Ricochets, Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys, and a host of other Canadian roots bands. Together these two vets form the musical foundation of the band dealing out fiery solos and lush arrangements.

Aside from playing songs from their last 6 albums, on this tour the band will be featuring their latest release “Lonesome, Heavy and Lonesome”, perhaps their most sophisticated and varied release to date.

Dave Barber is a Canadian musician, recording artist (Molly’s Eyes, 2023), songwriter, singer, and live performer. He creates beautiful unhurried melodies and songs rich in tone and playfulness, pulling from classic country, roots, folk, and jazz. Having toured with musicians such as Colin James, The Chieftains, Barney Bentall, Dallas Smith, Chad Brownlee, Aaron Prichett, Aaron Goodvin (and many more!), Dave is also a member of Juno-nominated The High Bar Gang, and fronts his own Dave Barber Trio. He is the proud owner of a Canadian Country Music Award (BCCMA) and a Canadian Gospel Music Award (CGMA). Dave’s second studio album is scheduled for release in summer 2025. Have a listen at barbermusic.ca.

Dave currently resides in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, with the BCCMA and CGMA award-winning bassist-singer-songwriter Kirby Barber, their daughter Lily, and Molly, their dog.  

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nightshades is a collaborative indie rock band, featuring four esteemed Canadian songwriters (Andrew Judah, Common Fires, DL Ranney, and N.Sherman). In a Beatles-Esque timeshare of genre-defying, vibrant music; nightshades' sound is rich with diverse music exploration but anchored by melodic hooks and irresistible rhythmic flourish.

With all four members swapping vocal and instrumental duties, nightshades' live show is both visually and sonically dynamic. Complementary (but distinct) timbres, abilities, and songwriting styles blend on-stage in real-time: nightshades assemble a jigsaw puzzle of talent in front of their audience with every performance.

nightshades is a very good friend of yours. 

Dan Tait & Aidan Mayes are an evocative musical couple, merging their unique talents to craft an exciting new duo project. Aidan, a renowned singer-songwriter from Penticton, BC, mesmerizes listeners with her soulful voice and poignant lyrics, influenced by 90’s alternative pop and folk.

Dan, originally from the Ottawa Valley, brings over 18 years of experience in the music industry, known for his warm guitar lines and powerful vocals that traverse folk, rock, and blues.

Together, they blend Aidan's ethereal melodies with Dan's infectious rhythms, creating performances that are both heartfelt and invigorating, driven by a combined joy for storytelling. Their enchanting stage presence and natural chemistry captivate audiences, ensuring an unforgettable experience. As they embark on this collaborative adventure, Dan and Aidan invite you to experience a fresh musical adventure that celebrates their passion for music and each other. Prepare to be enchanted by an extraordinary performance that will resonate longafter the final note!

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Kristi Neumann is a gifted singer/songwriter who grew up in Montana and also spent much of her musical career in Nashville, Tennessee.

Neumann successfully carved out a place for herself in a town that does not forgive mediocrity. Armed with a growing catalog of self-penned tunes, her prowess as a writer, band leader and performer definitely turned heads. Kristi's music is original and provocative. Her songs weave through themes that embrace both wandering past and an optimistic hope for things to come. With perfect sensibility, her introspective lyrics leave just enough room for well-crafted, pop-friendly hooks.

Neumann now resides in Oliver, British Columbia. She has played a variety of venues as a solo artist and has recently joined forces with top notch local musicians Luke Whittall, Greg Reely and Paul Henbury to form The Kristi Neumann Band.

Hailing from Six Nations of the Grand River, and fresh from his triumphant performance at the Los Angeles Kia Forum in front of 18,000 screaming fans for ‘Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson’, Mohawk artist Logan Staats continues to prove his performance and songwriting ability. Recent highlights include a Juno Award nomination for his album ‘A Light in the Attic’, receiving the TD SOCAN Indigenous Songwriter Award, earning a Native American Music Award win in the U.S., and charting #7 iTunes Rock Chart for his single ‘Deadman’. Logan first rose to national prominence when he won CTV’s ‘The Launch’ and released his debut single ‘The Lucky Ones’ which peaked at

#1 in Canada.

As a land defender, a cultural tastemaker, and a sought-after collaborator, he has performed and created with artists such as Allison Russel, Terra Lightfoot and Serena Ryder. He has brought his raw and electrifying performances across Canada, and around the world, with dates in the U.S., Europe and South America, and acted as support fo Mumford & Sons, Eric Clapton and Steve Earle.

WiL's shows have been coined as legendary; his guitar style; ‘mesmerizing’; captivating listeners with his unusual strumming technique while creating lush, fat and full acoustic guitar sounds that have become signature to the enigmatic fiery, silver bearded frontman that heads up the west coast based Indie folk rock outfit known as wiL and Company. Yet, how is it that an artist known for conjuring sensitive singer song craft like Travel Alberta's soaring anthem 'Roam' or the live show tear jerker ‘I’m Sorry’ be the decidedly un-wimpy frontman whose website was coined from routinely breaking strings??? 

The answer is found in the juxtaposition of it all. Like life, there is delicate balance between good and bad, light and dark, soft and hard. “I enjoy the profound dichotomy of writing a delicate lovely piece of music and then performing the shit out of it live. It’s unexpected and it can unnerve people; especially if they expected something a bit more tame. I’m not a sit-on-a stool performer. I’ll put my soda cranberry on one but that’s where it ends. If I’m not sweating buckets by the fourth song there is definitely something going wrong”.

This show will be under the tent in the garden. 

The Sun Down Strut Around Harvest Tour

Another celebration of the bounty through song and story with country blues artist Little Miss Higgins. With tunes of new and old, The Harvest Tour is a crisp reminder of what’s to come. Higgins cultivates not only a heartwarming stage show with a Manitoba Ruckus of a band, but also a traveling market feel on the merch table with LMH home grown garlic, handmade soap, and much more.

The premiere run of the Harvest Tour in 2024 had packed houses and an overwhelming response to the garlic–sold out before the tour was over. With double the crop waiting in the winter wings, Higgins cannot wait, not only to strut around onstage, but share the bounty of

With over 17 combined Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, the JUNO-Nominated powerhouse duo, Cassie and Maggie, emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage. Unleashing a magnetic energy, they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia's folk traditions into new realms, Cassie and Maggie bring an exhilarating energy that is both timeless and irresistibly modern. Their eagerly anticipated 5th studio album, "Gold and Coal," poised to solidify their status as folk music trailblazers

We are excited to be in collaboration with Aurora Dawn Matheson Fine Arts Gallery. Enjoy a curated visual art experience featuring the work of a diverse group of artists with your visit to the cafe and/or Linden Gardens.