Main Stage Line Up
Friday June 20th
Anna Baksheeva is a classically trained violinist with a rich international background. Having studied music in Russia, the U.S., and Canada, she brings both technical mastery and heartfelt expression to every performance. Whether playing solo or as part of a duet, trio, or quartet, Anna has been captivating audiences and sharing her love of music through teaching and performing in Ottawa since 2010.
A true one-man band, this multi-instrumentalist has wowed hundreds of audiences with his dynamic mix of fingerstyle guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, keyboard, harmonica, and smooth tenor vocals. Drawing inspiration from the rich tones of Neil Young and Leo Kottke, his sound blends the heart of folk with the upbeat spirit of bluegrass and the pulse of Celtic rhythms. One performer, endless energy!
Hailing from Ottawa with saltwater in their souls, the Bytown Sea Shanty Collective is a spirited quartet keeping the East Coast vibe alive and well. They’ll lead you through rousing sea shanty singalongs, no sheet music, no pressure, just good old-fashioned fun. Come shout, stomp, and sing like you’re sailing the high seas!
Saturday June 21st
With harmonies as tight as their sibling bond (and just as complex), this duo blends the sounds they grew up with into a fresh mix of modern folk, bluegrass, and country. Their music carries a playful push-and-pull—Ben leans into newgrass and old-timey roots, while Jacob brings a flair for indie-folk and classic country. The result? A dynamic sound layered with heartfelt lyrics, hope, and hard-earned wisdom, all delivered with brotherly charm and just the right amount of tension.
The Pairs This Internationally touring band of celebrated songwriters are classically trained vocalists who make it their mission to employ three-part harmony and honest storytelling as the mighty tools that soften and connect us. The Pairs will release their fourth studio album in Fall 2025. This record aims to encapsulate the authentic, minimalistic, and acoustic style performances the trio has become known for.
Friendly Frogs Freak Show Amphibian dives deep into the sonic swamp with a genre-bending blend of funk, psych, and progressive grooves. Fueled by vibrant rhythms and swirling textures, their sound pulses with energy, inviting you to move, vibe, and lose yourself in a world where anything goes. Strange, soulful, and irresistibly danceable, this is music that leaps outside the lines!
The Wilderness is what you get when six chosen brothers from Kingston, ON spend nine years driving 100,000 miles for nothing but the love of rock n’ roll. Join us Saturday for a harmony-belting, saxophone-growling, cowboy-chord-strumming, tambourine throwing kind of night that your friends will wish they were part of!
Sunday June 22nd
With powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling, Amanda Rheaume blends folk, Americana, and roots rock with a soulful edge. Her music speaks to identity, resilience, and connection, offering songs that are as personal as they are universally moving. The recipient of the 2024 Spirit of Folk Award, 2023 Canadian Fold Music Award for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year and the 2023 Capital Music Awards’ Album of the Year, Rheaume has released six full-length albums to date.
With giant personalities, British accents and platform shoes, these five Toronto women deliver the ultimate 90’s dance party, sharing a message of love, equality and, of course, GIRL POWER!