leonard sumNer
Anishinaabe MC/Singer/Songwriter Leonard Sumner's storytelling flows directly from the shores of Little Saskatchewan First Nation, located in the heart of the Interlake of Manitoba. Sumner's self-determined sound is evidence of his ability to simultaneously occupy landscapes of multiple musical genres including; Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Country, and Rhythm and Blues. With every vibration of the strings on his guitar, Leonard rattles the dust off truths that have been buried for far too long. On stage he poetically sings awake the consciousness of audiences may have been unaware of their slumber. In this era of unsettling history and healing wounds of the past, Sumner's music is an expression of medicine that walks the line between fortitude and fragility.
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sierra noble
Entering the music industry at a young age can have profound effects on an artist’s personal and professional journey, and Sierra Noble knows this well. The Winnipeg singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, released their first album of traditional Métis fiddle music as a teenager, followed by the well-received Possibilities, and later, City of Ghosts. Over the course of these albums Noble honed their skills as a songwriter while garnering widespread attention, which led them to opening for Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi, and Johnny Reid, and as a featured performer for the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. Noble’s original music has been included in TV shows such as One Tree Hill, Switched at Birth, and Parenthood, and in films such as CBC’s Humboldt: The New Season, 40 Weeks, and Fostering Hope.
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super duty tough work
Golden-era taste, current-era based. Inspired by the dirty jazz loop sound of 90s east coast hip hop, Super Duty Tough Work is the live incarnation of hip hop culture's quintessential era. Revered for their methodically curated set, SDTW mixes laid-back with high-energy, for a satisfaction-guaranteed journey through culture, touching on everything from life as a struggling musician to police violence and racism in Canada and abroad. SDTW excels on stage and on record, bringing a fresh take on tradition in a movement where loops are slayed and jewels are the tools of the trade. In 2020, SDTW received a Polaris Prize nod making them the first Manitoba based hip hop act to be nominated. The same year, their record Studies in Grey was also given a WCMA nom for Rap Album of the Year.
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Tennyson king
International touring act Tennyson King is rapidly gathering fans all over the world. Hong Kong-born, Canada-raised, he brings a jovial personality to the stage, Often stunning crowds with stories of adventure and travels while strumming electrifying guitar sounds paired with silky vocal lines, a rock and roll infusion with earthy roots, blues, and subtle psychedelic ear candy. Tennyson lives his passion for travelling, sharing his music with different cultures. He’s driven from Toronto's bustle to British Columbia’s mountains, along the Australian coast from Tasmania to Darwin, and taken bullet trains through China's vastness. Between backpacking Southeast Asia, he played in Thailand and Vietnam, performing at the famous Shambala In Your Heart Festival. Having performed with notable acts like Paul Dempsey, Paul Woseen, Yirrmal, Clare Bowditch, Basia Bulat, Whitehorse, Sloan, Elliot BROOD, The Jerry Cans, and Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Tennyson’s accustomed to bringing the ‘wow’ factor to stages around the globe. If you’re looking for a place where your soul can be wild and your heavy heart assuaged, follow Tennyson’s crisp, round voice, as he plucks electric chords and hammers out a kick-drum beat, the sound of a true indie folk rock nomad.