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Big Daddy Tazz - M/C for evening shows Often described as "one of the most talented comics in the business," Tazz has been delighting crowds at fundraisers, corporate events, festivals and on television for more than a decade and a half. Known as the "Bi-Polar Buddha", Tazz is equal parts comedian, and motivational speaker who likes to enlighten, educate and inspire. As a result, his one-man shows have drawn rave reviews and standing ovations from coast-to-coast. Tazz' many national festival appearances have included the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, the Moncton Comedy Festival and the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, for which he annually multi-tasks as a writer, producer and performer. Tazz' explosive Gala performances at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival over the years can be seen frequently on CBC television and the Comedy Network. On April 1st 2008 Tazz set a record for the longest uninterrupted stand up comedy show at 8 1/2 hrs. Tazz is currently co starring in the APTN comedy hit "Mixed Blessings". Website | MySpace

Bill Bourne 'Canadian Folk Shaman - Magical Mystery Bourne' - Kitchener/Waterloo Echo " Bourne flows with this almost indescribable soul infused with a lonesome strain of blues... This man was put on this earth to play music." - Crossroads Magazine - Tuscon, AZ Bill was raised in a musical family in rural Alberta. When he was 2 years old, he was known to sleep behind the piano at country dances. His parents played dance music in community halls in beautiful farming country. The love of nature and of music and of people gathering for celebration has been with him for his whole life. Bill loves to collaborate with friends (musicians). His most recent collaboration is with Jasmine Ohlhauser and Wyckham Porteous in the band 'bop ensemble'. Previous to bop ensemble, Bill collaborated with Eivør Pálsdóttir from the Faroe Islands. He produced and performed on Eivør's third solo CD, 'eivør'. The recording won double at the Danish Music Awards Folk in 2006. Other collaborations: with Alan MacLeod, Shannon Johnson, Hans Staymer and Andreas Schuld, and Lester Quitzau & Madagascar Slim, as well as his solo projects, have all attained award status in Canada. A multiple Canadian Juno Award winner, Bill has received international acclaim for his recordings and live performances. A mainstay on the international roots scene, life on the road is reflected in Bill's music - powerful rhythms and soulful songs, steeped in World Beat, Blues, Cajun, Celtic, Folk, Flamenco, Funk, Poetry and more...- Beach House Arts Co-op "Music is a dance; a happy heart. Music is the great teacher. The life in Music is its power of transcendence: Music is a healing force that benefits all living things." - bill bourne Website | MySpace

F-Holes Don't let their tongue-in-cheek name fool you, rather let their raucous live performance be a testament to their unique blend of country, Dixieland, and Manitoba roots music. Since forming in Winnipeg in 2004, The F-Holes have shared the stage with the likes of Juno nominated artists Elliot Brood, Twilight Hotel, Nathan and The Perpetrators, as well as The Weber Brothers and Dan Frechette. They have entertained a wide variety of audiences ranging from the Children’s Fringe Festival and the Festival du Voyageur, to the Manitoba Stampede and the Fire and Water Music Festival. Their unmistakable vintage inspired sound and zeal for live performance has garnered them acclaim from an array of critics and audiences alike. Website | MySpace

Red Moon Road Inspired by the lake, campfires, outdoor living and kitchen party jams, Red Moon Road is a down-home, acoustic-y Folk and Roots band with just the right mix of East Coast and Country charm. Five really good friends, and a growing library of adventures. Red Moon Road is Erin Propp - Lead Vocals and guitar Daniel Jordan - Vocals, Guitar, Percussion Daniel Peloquin-Hopfner - Vocals, Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar, Percussion Alex Campbell - Vocals, Wurlitzer, Nord Keyboard, Harmonica, Guitar Gisaya Gahungu - Violin and mandolin. Website | MySpace

Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers the double life of Flying Fox... Since Flying Fox and the Hunter/Gatherers stampeded onto the Winnipeg music scene in 2005, the world has never been the same. Although their musical niche is difficult to describe, these six classically trained musicians draw from jazz, folk, rock, and funk, whilst staying true to their pop influences. Musical references have been made to Calexico, Hawksley Workman, Weather Report and Beirut in an attempt to define Flying Fox’s eclectic sound. Their diverse repertoire ranges from sing-along pop songs to adventurous theatrical compositions. This breadth of material makes them appealing to both the sophisticated musician and less scrutinizing dancer in the crowd. Now one of Winnipeg’s “most acclaimed bands,” (The Winnipeg Sun) their resume includes playing the Winnipeg Jazz Festival, The Komasket Music Festival (Vernon, BC), The Arts Wells Festival (Wells, BC), the Great Woods Music Festival (Beausejour, MB) and a showcase at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards. Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherer’s self-titled EP was released in August 2008 and received popular attention from local campus media earning five stars from University of Winnipeg’s The Uniter. Expect a full length in 2010. ...and the Hunter/Gatherers And then there's rock opera. In 2009, together with the Liptonians, members of From The Moon and Courier News, Flying Fox presented Songs from Jesus Christ Superstar. It was a success, so they did it again the following year. Twice. 2010 also saw the debut of Flying Fox's first original rock opera titled the Wild Things. Inspired by Maurice Sendack's iconic children's story, Where the Wild Things Are, the rock opera features elaborate costume and set design by local artists, Seth and Tera Woodyard, Chantel Mierau, and Megan Driedger. Musically it is no less involved, once again calling upon members of From The Moon as to fill out the percussion and dance section? (yes there are many dancers). As a production, it generally blows the socks off of anyone who sees it. Look for it, and a new recording of the soundtrack at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival 2010. Website | MySpace | Other

KATE FERRIS A Manitoba-born songwriter, storyteller, and music educator, Kate has toured Canada and the U.S. with numerous groups, including the dynamic 3-woman touring group Canadian Content Theatre Co.; good-time Celtic balladeers The Blarney Band; medicine-show gypsies The Critter Family; those cowpoke crooners, The Rodeo Riders; ‘ukulele ladies duo Hot Flash (with Judy Cook); and SMALL ROOMS - a folk trio that gained national attention for their witty yet thoughtful lyrics and intricate harmonies. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Kate brings her stories and songs to life for audiences from coast to coast, often adding guitar, ukulele, banjo, keyboards and more. Her appearances at festivals and concerts have never failed to delight listeners of all ages. Kate’s vocal and instrumental skills have contributed dynamism and musical depth to various recordings and national radio and television programs. Kate has lead workshops on both songwriting and storytelling, has appeared in over 100 schools as part of Manitoba’s “Artists In The Schools” residency program (where she presents “GET ANIMATED! Storytelling with Movement & Sound Effects”), “ArtSpeak”, an intensive arts camp for Sr. High School Students, and “Learning Through The Arts”, an arts-based curriculum school program run through the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Kate’s short stories have been aired on CBC’s Radio Noon, and she has appeared twice as guest storyteller with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, narrating “Tubby the Tuba“ and “Peter and the Wolf“. As well, Kate is a popular MC for conferences and public events, using humour and songs written specifically for the occasion. Website | MySpace

Shawn Keith Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario and now living in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, Shawn studied classical music with the Bradley Institute for Music Education Research at an early age, studying both the piano and cello. Somehow, this ultimately led him to the guitar and songwriting. Shawn has played in The Road Kings – classic rock, Speedo and The Legend – classic rock, and The Whining Dogs – blues (CD “Weekend at Wayne’s”, 2000), and is currently performing with local greats Dog Pound. He has been seen in numerous clubs and festivals around southeastern Manitoba. With a unique style and sound, he has crafted songs with an interesting edge and refreshing groove. The debut CD with his band Roadway Walker, entitled “In the Track”, was recorded at Grassroots Sound Studio and features seven original tracks and two covers, recorded in an upbeat jazzy/blues style. Shawn will be performing as a soloist, playing acoustic and electric originals, including newly prepared material and a select number of special songs that have influenced his playing and songwriting ability. Shawn Keith Shawn at Grassroots Sound Roadway Walker: Shawn Keith, Matt Moscalyk, Victor Lange and Wayne Posnick

Nathan ~ Stop your feet from kicking, let the bottom feeders weep, float to shore with the rest of us discarded debris ~ The prairies may be flat, but the lives on the prairies are full of hidden caves, impossibly high mountains and murky oceans. The Winnipeg songwriters Keri Latimer and Shelley Marshall who front the band Nathan try to write from the beautifully eccentric lives of the people surrounding them, and whom they imagine themselves among. These people span centuries and don’t listen to commercial radio. At the moment ~ Nathan is currently touring and promoting their latest album “Jimson Weed.” It is their second album as a band and first with Nettwerk Records. It was released in the fall of 2004 in Canada and the U.S. No hype, nobody crying to catch a glimpse of them at airports, but out of nowhere it began a sturdy climb up campus and public radio charts all across North America and a loyal following began to grow. In 2005 the album received a Juno Award Nomination. The band is comprised of singer/writer/guitarist/thereminist Keri Latimer (formerly McTighe, she got hitched), singer/writer/accordionist/banjo-ist Shelley Marshall (formerly Bilewitch, she got hitched first), Bassist Devin Latimer, drummer Damon Mitchell, and a rotating cast of tubas, pedal steels and trumpets. Days Gone By ~ Nathan’s debut album “Stranger” was released in 2001. It led to a Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Independent Album, the prairie region choice for CBC Radio’s Big Break national talent competition, and band leader Keri received first place in Manitoba for the National Songwriting Competition. Other highlights include the release of a music video for “Sunset Chaser” which is on steady rotation on CMT, performing live on national television as part of the Canada Day celebration on Parliament Hill and then again as part of the tribute to Winnipeg musicians during the Juno Awards. Yet To Come ~ With the help of the Paquin and Mongrel Agencies, Nathan will be touring and playing music festivals and venues all over North America this summer and fall. They return home to capture another batch of songs onto a new album. Website | MySpace

L'Ensemble musical Pierre Freynet Biographie complète / Complete biography L'Ensemble musical Pierre Freynet rassemble les talents de Pierre Freynet - voix et guitares, Rosalyn Dennett - violon et harmonies vocales, Jeremy Rusu - accordéon et clarinette, et Daniel Lavergne - contrebasse. Gagnant du Gala Manitobain de la chanson en 2009, l’Ensemble musical Pierre Freynet a aussi remporté le prix du SOCAN (la chanson primée) au Chant’Ouest en 2009. Ce groupe présente un spectacle de musique "folk romantique" qui s’inspire du jazz et de la musique à saveur parisienne. L'Ensemble musical Pierre Freynet combines the talents of Pierre Freynet - guitar and vocals, Rosalyn Dennett - violin and vocal harmonies, Jeremy Rusu - accordeon and clarinet, and Daniel Lavergne - upright bass. Winners of the Gala Manitobain de la chanson in 2009, L'Ensemble musical Pierre Freynet also won the SOCAN award for best song at Chant'Ouest in 2009. This band's "romantic folk" genre draws its influences from jazz as well as from classic Parisian music. Phrase descriptive / Descriptive sentence: L’Ensemble musical Pierre Freynet présente un spectacle de musique "folk romantique" qui s’inspire du jazz et de la musique à saveur parisienne. L’Ensemble musical Pierre Freynet presents a show of a “romantic folk” genre that draws its influences from jazz as well as from classic Parisian music. . Facebook | MySpace

Cara Luft Cara Luft likes to laugh. She does it a lot. It's one of the first things you notice when meeting her, that and her engaging smile. It's endearing and infectious. Nothing pretentious about her, Cara's the real deal. What you see is what you get from the former founding member of Juno award winning folk music trio The Wailin' Jennys. And that sense of honesty, integrity, personality and spontaneity permeates and resonates throughout both her music and her live performances. After all, what other folk-based artist unabashedly cites Buddy Holly, prog-rockers Yes, and even Led Zeppelin among their inspirations and influences? Singer/songwriter/guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft is that rare artist steeped in folk and traditional roots music almost from birth yet willing to alter that fabric, stretch the boundaries, not afraid to bend genres, styles and integrate what others might regard as a disparate set of influences. Her music has been described as "a rich roots travelogue whose traditional heart beats with a wholly contemporary pulse spanning the distance between the mists of English folk balladry and Middle East mysticism, through to the Mississippi Delta and the rustic wonders of the Appalachian Hills, with a certain fearless reverence and no small amount of soul." (Ottawa Xpress) Americana UK declares her "a consummate performer. Unlike so many singer-songwriters, Luft's music has an urgency that can't be denied." Critics have drawn comparisons to Julie Miller, June Tabor, Gillian Welch, Linda Thompson and even Brit folk-rockers Pentangle. The Light Fantastic (Black Hen Music, 2007), Cara's latest solo album, produced by 54-40 frontman Neil Osborne and engineered by Warne Livesey (Matthew Good, Midnight Oil), has garnered superlatives far and wide. Reviewers fell over themselves in praising her original material, her distinctiveness and daring mix of styles, her execution and her eclectic approach drawing on folk, roots, Elizabethan and rock. Her songwriting is always evocative and insightful, her guitar playing fully accomplished and intricate, her voice distinctive, compelling and heartfelt. Cara's choice of cover songs, notably the traditional Olde English ballad "Lord Roslyn's Daughter" and the timeless English folk classic "Black Mountain Side" reflect her innate understanding of the traditional folk form redefined within a contemporary context. Born into a folk musical family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Cara played with dulcimers and autoharps while her peers played with Barbies and Nintendo. Music was an integral part of her growing up experience. In her early twenties she struck out on her own, recording two EPs and the Prairie Music Award-nominated album Tempting the Storm (2000) which signaled the arrival of a major talent. Based in Winnipeg, Cara has become a widely-respected and well-traveled member of the Canadian folk/roots music community. She has graced the stage at Lilith Fair and been invited to perform at the prestigious International Guitar Festival in the UK. With The Wailin' Jennys she created one of the most talked about folk groups of the last ten years and recorded the exquisite 40 Days, winner of the 2005 Juno award for Best Roots Recording (Group). Since leaving the trio she has wowed audiences and critics with her solo performances across North America and Europe. Leave it to Canadian music elder statesman Terry David Mulligan to sum it up best: "This is her time and this is the album. Make way for Cara Luft before she kicks your door down." "Luft is a consummate performer. Unlike so many singer-songwriters, [her] music has an urgency that can't be denied." - Americana UK "Cara Luft is one of the best female country musicians to come out of Canada since Neko Case. Just add a few shredding electric guitars." - Keegy Australia "Luft is the perfect blend of lightness and gutsy rock chick." - PopMatters.com "Luft is a master songwriter and performer. You don't want to be without this disc." - Wildy's World "Co-founder of the vocal trio The Wailin' Jennys, Luft's CD has a more rock-and-roll bent. But even with a more hard-edged veneer the basic sweetness of Luft's songs shines through. Original compositions are spiced with Celtic and Anglo/Canadian inflections that harken to her folk roots. If you liked the Jennys' first two releases, you'll love this." - Vintage Guitar Magazine "Luft's 'The Light Fantastic' certainly reveals her folk and country roots, but also highlights her inner rock 'n' roller, thanks in part to producer Neil Osborne, guitarist for Canadian alte-rockers 54-40. The opening track, 'There's a Train' starts out in a gentle folk-country vein, but kicks into a higher gear after the fourth verse, building to a roaring climax with blazing electric guitar, pedal steel, and fiddle. Luft's affection for British Isles folk is evident on her faithful cover of the ballad 'Lord Roslyn's Daughter' and her crisply finger picked version of 'Blackwaterside.' With 'Give It Up' Luft delivers a radio-friendly pop-rocker that could give the Sheryl Crows of the world a run for their money. 'Wilcox' is an unadorned 12-string guitar ballad that evokes the stark expanses of the Canadian prairie." - Dirty Linen Website | MySpace

Chris Carmichael Every great music scene has its anchors, people who never quite get their due from the public, but who are the backbone of sounds and successes. I'm talking about guys like Derek O'Brien and Bill Campbell in Austin, Texas, Steve Freund and David Maxwell in Chicago, Junior Watson in Los Angeles, and Chris Carmichael in Winnipeg, Canada. It may sound a little out of place to group Winnipeg with Austin, Chicago, and L.A., but the reality is that the music scene in Winnipeg is every bit as vibrant - arguably even more so - than cities much more widely recognized. Acts like The Perpetrators, Big Dave McLean, Righteous Ike, Romi Mayes, the Scott Nolan Band, they're all world-class talents whose reputations continue to grow locally and internationally, and they all have something in common: Chris Carmichael. As one of the most in-demand guitarists and drummers in Winnipeg's remarkable roots and blues music community, he has provided a wealth of talent and experience to countless recording sessions and live performances. Now, he brings forth his own album, a work long overdue, and one that showcases all of his talents. Revealing vocal and instrumental styles influenced by a remarkable range of artists - flavoured by the likes of Mississippi John Hurt, Neil Young and Crazy Horse and Keith Richards ,Carmichael unveils an album that stretches his blues and rock and roll roots in a powerful new direction. Combining Chris's ease and grace in switching from one instrument to another (he plays all the guitars, bass, drums and percussion), and featuring contributions from Joanna Miller and Romi Mayes (backing vocals) and Bill Western (pedal steel), these songs add another chapter to a story of a truly talented musician coming of age in his own time and way. As a friend and fan, I look forward to seeing Chris take centre stage, and I trust that the players he surrounds himself with for his live shows will also bring the kind of passion he has captured on this album, and which he has displayed so well in his own sideman role. - John Scoles Website | MySpace

The Division Slaves The Division Slaves are one of Canada’s youngest classic rock and blues bands with five gifted musician and singers. Playing their own interpretation of covers from artists including Tom Petty, Steppenwolf, Robert Cray, Eric Clapton and Supertramp, they also cover artists such as The Killers, Kings of Leon, The Black Crowes, John Mayer and Franz Ferdinand to deliver a sound that energizes audiences everywhere, who leave amazed at their young age and musical influences. These dedicated and high energy rural Manitoba players entertain regularly at private and public events both in and outside of Winnipeg throughout the year. Band Members: Dane Moreau (keys and lead vocals) Cole Moreau (lead and rhythm guitar and vocals) Scott Watling (bass) Kyle Sokoloski (drums and vocals) Kris Ulrich (lead and rhythm guitar and lead vocals)

Alphabet Soup While they may look like grown-ups, the folks in Alphabet Soup are kids at heart! Their high energy live performances, along with their Western Canadian Music Award nominated CD "You're It!", have been causing an outbreak of smiles in families everywhere they go. Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tim Braun, Micki Casey and Sean Hogan(the mad geniuses behind 'the soup') bring their unique brand of musical entertainment that is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. WARNING - Spontaneous dancing and laughter may break out during show. Instrumentation: Tim Braun - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo Micki Casey - Vocals, Percussion, Tin Whistle Sean Hogan - Vocals, Guitar, Boogie Board. Website | MySpace | Other

Just Kiddin High Energy is: Just Kiddin', Winnipeg’s Children/Family Entertainers. The response to their first album, “Plugged Up”, spurred the group onto a second CD “Imagination” which garnished a Prairie Music Award in 2001 for Outstanding Children’s Album. In 2002, Just Kiddin' was re-nominated for the PMA with “Never Grow Up” . Just Kiddin' consists of guitarist and vocalist, Garth Nosworthy, percussionist Paul Cerilli and bassist and vocalist Mike Przednowek.Banding together in 1995, just for fun, the Winnipeg group has been captivating audiences by combining the music and comedy with audience participation, both on and off the stage. Just Kiddin's beginnings were intimate and exclusive concerts. Their reputation for original music and zany antics spread throughout the Province of Manitoba. Their intimate audiences grew to as many as 40,000 at Winnipeg’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Website

Scott Burton Scott Burton is a professional magician who has been providing high- energy children's entertainment for 23 years. You can expect magic, comedy, audience participation, and overall fun in this fast-paced 45 minute show. The children will laugh and enjoy a great experience that will be remembered. Website

Robert Allan Wrigley Rob Wrigley is a songwriter, a song collector and a multi-instrumentalist (banjo/mandolin/electric and acoustic guitar). A musician for 22 years he has been on musical journey; writing about his experiences and exploring sounds through his influences. In 2007 Rob recorded a full length Bluegrass album with Manitoba bluegrass band Stonypoint. As of late he has been performing under his own name combining original and traditional roots and country music into a show that will get your face smiling and your feet moving.   Website | MySpace

The Mason Rack Band   The Mason Rack Band (MRB) has recently completed their third tour of Canada and back performing in Australia! They have been invited, once again, to the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival for 2010. And also the Great Noosa Campout, Cairns Blues Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, The Ipswich Festival, and many other festivals.   MRB also support Jimmy Barnes in March. The band has recently been tearing up the international scene and have leaped into the higher performing spectrum of live blues rock. Their success is due to Mason’s huge stage presence and creativity. There is a great drum duel where Mason walks out into the audience playing anything he can find, only to challenge the drummer Joel Purkess (from Canada) to fight back. The show leaves the audience gob smacked and craving more - watch for the drum show involving ALL three in the band; they have never seen anything like it before! Some try to imitate it and that only goes to show the new ground breaking ideas Mason is bringing to the live stage. Now with their funky new bassist Nathan Lee-Archer the band is truly making their mark.   Mason Rack Lead Guitar, Vocals, Front Man Southport, Queensland Australia Mason originates from Southport on Queensland’s sunny gold coast. Raised on jazz, rock and surfing, Mason started performing at the tender age of six, tutored by his father, Billy Rack, who was an awesome musician and all-round legend. Together with his band, outstanding vocals, guitar playing and awesome stage presence, Mason continues to deliver high impact performances to audiences everywhere. His influences include: Tom Waits, Tex Perkins, Jeff Buckley, Ben Harper, Violent Femmes, and Dave Matthews. Joel "ThunderFoot" Purkess Drums and Percussion Edmonton, Alberta Canada Graduated Grant MacEwan College, Music Program 2009 Born in Edmonton Alberta Canada, Joel got his first taste of drumming at the age of 4 as the little drummer boy in his pre school play. Since then he has gone on to play in numerous bands including Red Orion, Minority Music and Six String Loaded. Joel recently graduated from Grant MacEwan University of Music. Studying Jazz, Latin, Funk, Rock, Fusion, Swing, Pop, Big band and many other styles. Playing in many bands and teaching drums before joining the Mason Rack Band, Joel is a dedicated musician and a true lover of all things rhythmic. Influences include: Mars Volta, The Police, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, The Doors, Roy Orbison. Drummers: Virgil Donati, Steve Gadd, Chad Smith, Tim Alexander, Tony Williams, John Bonham, Terry Bozzio, Dennis Chambers, Jimmy Cobb, Elvin Jones, Jojo Mayer, John Densmore, Bill Stewert, Vinnie Caliaota, Jon Theodore, Louie Belson, Buddy Rich and Pastor Jason Tubman: who made all things possible. Nathan "Colossus" Lee-Archer Bassman, Vocals From the beautiful island state Tasmania, moved to the Gold Coast in 2005. Began playing in an acoustic trio as well as in Brisbane based band Manzuma. A new project 'The Seasons Call' involved several years in writing and developing that music and sound. Late 2009 saw a new TAFE collaboration with fellow students performing originals and covers under the name 'Top Deck'. Influences: Bass - Victor Wooten, Flea, Jaco Pastorius. Juan Neilson, John Paul Jones and by Bands - RHCP, Led Zeppelin, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Jimi Hendrix Website | MySpace

The Magnificent 7's Dubbed as the Broken Social Scene of roots music, The Magnificent 7's are a musical collective based out of dirty downtown Winnipeg. Combining traditional bluegrass instrumentation with a sense of modern mayhem, The Magnificent Sevens create their own brand of prairie inspired roots music. Heavily entrenched in D.I.Y. culture, The Mag 7's respect music as an artform and not just an "industry". No ego's..no $40.00 hair cuts..just a group of people who love music, and aim to play it from the heart. 3 banjos..no waiting...sometimes.. Instrumentation: Chris Bodnarchuk (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo), Ida Sawabe (Vocals, Stand-up Bass), Matt Magura (Vocals, Guitar, Drum), T.J. Blaire (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo), David Nishikawa (Guitars!!! and more guitars, banjo machine), Andy Bart (Fiddle) Transistor66 | MySpace

Chester Brokenhead and the Mushroom Pickers' Emerging from the fissures of the Canadian Shield, the dry creek beds of the Plains and the grain bins of the Prairies, the Mushroom Pickers come a runnin' when Chester calls out for a bluegrass session. It's first come, first play. This all scar band comprises some of the finest bluegrass/roots muscians of Manitoba for this exclusive 'one off' gig at the 4th Annual Fire n' Water Festival. The 'Pickers' drop everything when Mr Brokenhead beckons, and plan some wicked sets including hosting a Bluegrass Jam-Manitoba Style on the saturday afternoon of the festival. So let the banjo, fiddle, guitars, mandolin and doghouse bass carress and possibly even corrupt your soul. Breath it all in, don't worry, you won't get hooked...:)