The Johnny Max Band has always been a crowd favourite at any festival, with danceable and well written songs, along with a frontman who is not afraid to jump into the audience and get them going.
The award winning Johnny Max Band has travelled across Canada performing at some of the finest Blues and Roots Festivals over the last 25 years and they want to play at your festival.

The Eddie Kold Band stands at the crossroads of Chicago’s gritty blues tradition and Cologne’s vibrant music scene. Led by guitarist and educator Eddie Kold, the band has carved out a reputation for raw authenticity, soulful storytelling, and stage-shaking performances.

The Hokum Syndicate is a band known for playing a distinctive blend of early American music styles, drawing heavily from influences like ragtime, blues, vaudeville and jazz traditions. Their sound harkens back to the lively and diverse music scene of early 20th-century New Orleans and the Minstrel Shows of the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

Singer-Songwriter, Kelly Brock, aka “Sunny Bleau,” is known for her straightforward lyrics, passionate performances, strong vocals, and playful personality. When writing and performing with guitarist/ songwriter/composer Nic Cocco they have created some great music. They have teamed up with longtime bluesman Mick Kolassa to produce their new album, Passion and Regrets.

Smith is no newcomer. A veteran of the Irish music scene, he has carried his harmonica and songs across decades of change, never losing sight of the grit and spirit that defined the tradition. Where others bend to trends, Smith holds the line for raw, unvarnished rock and blues. His music stands as proof that Ireland still produces artists who carry the weight of the past and the urgency of the present in equal measure.