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Sloan is a Toronto-based rock band from Halifax, Nova Scotia who first performed in spring of 1991. Comprised of bassist and vocalist Chris Murphy, guitarists/vocalists Jay Ferguson and Patrick Pentland, and drummer/vocalist Andrew Scott, the quartet possessed a rare chemistry from the start.

There are so many moments peppered throughout the 30-year history of Canadian indie rock heroes Sloan that set them well apart from the pack. From the band’s earliest home studio recordings that married their pop smarts with fizzy, fuzzed out guitars, right up to later efforts that contain multitudes in their track listings, ranging from Dylanesque streams of consciousness to short, sharp blasts of power pop -Somehow, it all remains quintessentially Sloan.The band are credited as being a main instigator for the Canadian East Coast alternative scene of the early 90s, garnering comparisons to the Seattle Grunge movement on the opposite coast.

Over the course of their quarter-century career, Sloan have amassed an outstanding collection of over 250 songs and more than 30 singles with airplay at Canadian Rock Radio. Sloan have received nine Juno Award nominations and won for Best Alternative Album in 1997. The band was named one of Canada’s top five bands of all-time in a CBC critics poll.

A masterful songwriter with an uncanny ability to weave humour, heartache, and melody, Bahamas (Afie Jurvanen) has quietly become one of Canada’s most celebrated musical exports.

A five-time JUNO Award winner and Grammy nominee, his latest album, Bootcut, a classic-country-infused gem, was nominated for CCMA Alternative Country Album of the Year and has further cemented his place in the pantheon of modern songsmiths.

With over 1.5 billion streams and a devoted global following, his music has resonated everywhere from Australia to Massey Hall to the Grand Ole Opry—and even found its way onto ABCs The Bachelor where his California concert was a destination for a fantasy date. Songs like “Lost in the Light” and “All The Time” have become streaming juggernauts, beloved by fans and fellow artists alike, including Taylor Swift, Wilco, kd lang, and BTS. A true road warrior, Bahamas continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and his upcoming performance promises an unforgettable journey through his acclaimed catalog.

A brilliant writer, an innovative producer, a dynamic on-stage presence, and a mentor to emerging writers, Gordie’s musical genius and generosity is applauded by audiences and industry players alike.Raised in the community of Big Pond (pop. 47), near the rugged, edge-of-the-world coastlines of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Sampson’s songwriting has taken him across the globe. But besides the island he hails from, there might be no place in his story more important than Nashville, Tennessee, where he lives now with his family.

He moved to Music City in 2005, and in less than a year Carrie Underwood had recorded his own “Jesus, Take The Wheel,” which wound up at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for six weeks in a row and earned Gordie a Grammy for Best Country Song of the Year.

Since then, Sampson’s songs have been cut by a long list of established artists that includes Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Dan + Shay, Hunter Hayes and Caitlyn Smith and by young up-and-comers like Carly Pearce, Caylee Hammack and Tenille Townes.It was a winding road to get here. He tore up the stage in high school and afterwards with his early bands, did time playing and producing for fiddlin’ phenom Ashley MacIsaac, toured with The Rankin Family, and was part of Canadian folk music icon Rita MacNeil’s group on her weekly CBC show Rita and Friends. Sampson’s straight-to-the-heart tunes benefit from the weight of his expressive voice on his own records, - his 1999 album Stones garnered a Juno Award nomination for Best Roots & Traditional Album and he has won numerous East Coast Music Awards.  

A talented musician, songwriter and producer, Dylan signed his first publishing deal out of Nashville in 2021 and has already had his songs covered by artists from a variety of genres of music including Dan + Shay, Ria Mae, Neon Dreams, and Don Amero.

As a producer, Dylan is in great demand, producing for the likes of Walker Hayes, Noah Schnacky and Jimmie Allen, BANNERS, and Quake Matthews.Since releasing his award winning debut, singer-songwriter Dylan Guthro has been busy creating music in a variety of ways.

In 2015, Dylan formed the pop trio Port Cities. Port Cities released their multi-award winning debut in 2017 which has amassed over 16M streams while the band played over 350 shows in 12 countries.Dylan continues to perform to enthusiastic audiences in Nashville and at home in eastern Canada.

Guthro is a singer-songwriter hailing from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where music runs deep in her roots. Raised in a home filled with professional musicians, Jodi naturally found her way into the craft, carving out her own sound that blends Folk/Pop and Country.

She has co-written songs with heavy hitters Caitlyn Smith, Gordie Sampson and Walker Hayes - to name a few. Whether she is in the studio or on stage, Guthro's dedication to storytelling and melody is unmistakable. With her distinctive voice and infectious songs, Jodi Guthro is an artist whose talent continues to resonate with listeners far and wide.

2024 JUNO-Nominated Mi'kmaq fiddler and singer Morgan Toney brings the fiery fiddling of Cape Breton Island with the old songs of the Mi’kmaq People together with brilliance and heart.First Flight, Toney’s 2023 East Coast Music Award-winning debut album, celebrates language and heritage in Toney’s transformation of traditional songs like the Ko’jua and the Mi’kmaq Honour Song alongside highly original songcraft.

Amelie Sampson is a Cape Breton-born pop singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. As the daughter of Grammy-winning songwriter Gordie Sampson, Amelie has inherited a rich musical heritage and is now carving out her own path in the industry.In March 2025, Amelie released her debut single, “Houdini,” a collaborative effort with her father and fellow songwriter Dylan Guthro.

The track showcases her introspective lyricism and melodic sensibility, marking her as a promising new voice in the music scene. Her second single, “Another Version of You”, is set for release on June 6, 2025. She is currently working on her first EP, set to release sometime this fall.Amelie's talents have been recognized in esteemed circles; she was featured in the “Blue Bloods Songwriters in the Round” event at the Nearest Green Distillery in Tennessee, sharing the stage with notable songwriters like Kelly Archer, Luke Laird and Natalie Hemby.

She has performed on some of the most exclusive stages in North America including The Blue Bird Cafe and The Listening Room in Nashville, TN.With a blend of heartfelt storytelling and musical prowess, Amelie Sampson is poised to make a significant impact as she introduces her artistry to Canadian audiences.