WINNIPEG

ARTISTS
ANDY DESJARLAIS TRIBUTE
Performed by Patti Kusturok
At the forefront of North Americas fiddling scene, Patti Kusturok is one of
Manitobas most recognized for mastering her craft. Shes not only the first
woman and Western Canadian to claim the Grand Masters Fiddling
Championship, but Pattis also held the prestigious title: three times in a
row. Her performance, a tribute to Andy Desjarlais will prompt toes to tap,
hands to clap, and smiles to spread on faces all around.

BRETT KISSEL
Brett Kissel gets a crowd moving and is an award-winning Canadian country
star from Flat Lake, Alberta. For more than a decade, concertgoers and
country jamboree fans have been singing and clapping along to his feelgood hits. The fresh-faced singer-songwriter also has a knack for penning
catchy tunes, and his exhilarating performances always leave fans
energized. Bretts talent is backed by a loyal following - and he is only in his
twenties!
Brett Kissel teams up with Don Amero to produce and perform a momentous
one-off collaboration to captivate all.

DON AMERO
Don Amero charms audiences with his compelling, harmonious voice
combined with percussion-style guitar play and captivating storytelling. A
well-known Winnipegger, hes toured coast-to-coast, performed on the
festival circuit, accompanied the symphony, and appeared on national
television. Four albums have amassed him national and international nods
and nominations, including the 2013 JUNO Awards. Leaving his long-time
career as a hardwood flooring installer was likely a brilliant move.

FEDERAL LIGHTS
Winnipeggers at heart, Federal Lights are a crew of four. Formed in 2010,
their brand of alternative pop was released on a full-length album in 2013
and titled We Were Found in The Fog. Following their debut release, they
won the Aboriginal Recording of the Year at the 2014 Western Canadian
Music Awards. Not looking back - Federal Lights has toured across Canada
and internationally to Europe.

LIGHTNINGCLOUD
Crystle Lightning and MC RedCloud are a duo based out of Los Angeles, who
mix West Coast hip hop and electronic trap. Their self-titled album won
them a 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award for Best Rap/ Hip Hop
CD, and, in 2013, they won Best New Artist. Get ready for their sounds and
energy from the underground.

MARIJOSE
A flourishing Mtis musician from Winnipeg, marijose pens lyrics that
originate from the pages of her diary. And her playful approach to melodies
is formed with a dynamic, alluring voice backed by Franco-pop and jazzed
up world beats. At last years Western Canadian Music Awards, marijoses
latest release, Pas tout cuit dans lbec, garnered Francophone Recording of
the Year.

MIKE BONE
Brothers who are a hip hop duo from Oklahoma City. Theyve performed on
Americas Got Talent, and their hit song Rain Dance exploded across the
United States of America. Beyond hip hop, both are inspirational speakers
and graphic artists. They may be short in stature, but have larger than life
personalities with their excellent ability to independently garner publicity.
Mike Bone are more than beatmakers.

SHAYNE AND TAYLOR MAY

Shayne and Taylor May, two sisters from the Wikwemikong Unceded First
Nation on Manitoulin Island, released their first single Drowning in
October 2014. The song was written as part of The Music Business
program offered at their high school, and in collaboration with Coalition
Music and TEMPO (Through Education and Entrepreneurship Music
Provides Opportunity). Ashley Buchholz, lead singer and guitarist of
Toronto-based USS, produced Shayne and Taylors first commercial release
after being given the opportunity to workshop with their class.