The Artists
(In alphabetical order)
Don Amero
Tuesday, November 3 | 7pm-10pm
@ West End Cultural Centre
Don Amero is a Métis singer/songwriter from Winnipeg. He recently released his second album, entitled “Deeping” and added the prestigious Winnipeg Folk Festival to his ever-growing performance history.
The Bastard Fairies
Thursday, November 5 | 7pm-11pm
@ The Pantages Playhouse
Saturday, November 7 | 7pm-10pm
@ Martial Caron Theatre
The Bastard Fairies began when lead singer Yellow Thunder Woman and guitarist Robin Davey met in Minneapolis when Robin came from the U.K. to produce the 2003 release of Indigenous’ self-titled album. Soon after, they began to create their own music because “there wasn’t any music out there that they liked listening too”, Yellow Thunder Woman says.
Also be sure to check this Youtube video: The Bastard Fairies - Rollerskate Song ftg Ukulele Group
This one too: The Bastard Fairies - A Venomous Tale
Darrelyne Bickel
Thursday, November 5 | 7pm-11pm
@ The Pantages Playhouse
Darrelyne is a young Métis singer/songwriter from The Pas in northern Manitoba. She released a 6 song EP in late 2008, entitled M.I.A. It includes Darrelyne’s hit single, “Eddie's Got A Mustang”.
www.myspace.com/darrelynebickel
Bitterly Divine
Friday, November 6 | 9pm-2am
@ Blush Ultraclub
Bitterly Divine is a Vancouver-based, new generation rock band. A thundering bass line and syncopated First Nations drumming define Bitterly Divine’s sound.
www.myspace.com/bitterlydivine
Tracy Bone
Tuesday, November 3 | 7pm-10pm
@ West End Cultural Centre
Tracy Bone brought home trophies from the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, Indian Summer Music Awards, Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, and the Native American Music Awards for her debut disc entitled “No Lies.”
Also be sure to check this Youtube video: Tracy Bone - Lonely With You (on Arbor Live)
Cris Derksen
Thursday, November 5 | 7pm-11pm
@ The Pantages Playhouse
Cris Derksen is a half-cree classically trained Canadian cellist whose captivating melodies and steadfast baselines have captured the attention of local and international audiences. Using a loop station and effect pedals, she is able to create an inspiring multi-dimensional auditory experience. She has performed in Norway, Spain, the Czech Republic, Brazil, and Cuba.
Digging Roots
Saturday, November 7 | 7pm-10pm
@ Martial Caron Theatre
After three years of touring Canada, the US, and Europe, Digging Roots headed back to the studio to create their latest release entitled We Are. Co-produced by Kinnie Starr, the album features carefully crafted songs, tight studio arrangements and soulful performances. The title track for the disc hit #1 on the National Aboriginal Top 30 Countdown in September.
DJ Madeskimo
Thursday, November 5 | 7pm-11pm
@ The Pantages Playhouse
Madeskimo is a DJ and electronic music producer who fuses dub, electronica, urban, and electroacoustics with sounds referencing the midnight sun, the northern lights, Inuit legends, traditional songs, throat singing, and the drumming of the arctic.
Sonia Eidse
Thursday, November 5 | 7pm-11pm
@ The Pantages Playhouse
Sonia Eidse is a clever young songwriter who has a talent for crafting memorable melodies. She spent time honing her skills with the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s Young Performers Program and Manitoba Music’s Aboriginal Music Performers Camp (AMP Camp) this year.
Ghostkeeper
Thursday, November 5 | 7pm-11pm
@ The Pantages Playhouse
Shane Ghostkeeper (vocals, guitar) and Sarah Houle (drums, vocals) were raised in High Level and the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement in Alberta. Their sound features a distinctive voice infused with Mississippi roots music and the experimental blues of Captain Beefheart.
www.myspace.com/childrenofthegreatnorthernmuskeg
Blair Goudie
Thursday, November 5 | 7pm-11pm
@ The Pantages Playhouse
Blair Goudie is a singer/songwriter from Goose Bay, Labrador. His music is influenced by Dallas Green, Circa Survive, Blink-182, The Used, and Sonny Moore. Blair is also a self-proclaimed conspiracy theorist.
Quetzal Guerrero
Saturday, November 7 | 12pm-1pm
@ Portage Place Mall
Arizona Native, Quetzal Guerrero, whose name means “precious feather” in the ancient Aztec-Nahuatl language, bridges many cultures and styles with his music and art. The result is both familiar and fresh to the listener, offering an unassuming yet explorative convergence of styles and influences spanning, but not limited to Soul, Jazz, Brazilian, Salsa and Yoruba music. A consummate and electrifying performer, Quetzal exhudes a brilliance that is both precious and rare.
Also be sure to check this Youtube video: Quetzal Guerrero - Now
isKwé
Wednesday, November 4 | 6pm-9pm
@ The West End Cultural Centre
Friday, November 6 | 12pm-1pm
@ Portage Place Mall
isKwé is a Trip Hop and R&B singer/songwriter of Irish and Cree/Dene ancestry originally from Winnipeg. “Wandering,” from her upcoming release, was recently included in Hip Hop Canada’s Who’s Got Next compilation CD (supported by Hip Hop mogul Marc Ecko).
Wab Kinew
Wednesday, November 4 | 6pm-9pm
@ The West End Cultural Centre
Wab Kinew is an emcee, nominated for best hip hop album and best music video at the 2009 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards and 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards.
Also be sure to check this Youtube video: Wab Kinew featuring Tinsel Korey- Last Word
Jasmine Netsena
Thursday, November 5 | 7pm-11pm
@ The Pantages Playhouse
Singer/songwriter Jasmine Netsena shares her songs with audiences all over North America, from Canada’s Arctic to New York City to Nashville. Collecting rave reviews along the way for her unique soulful sound, Jasmine's music is rooted in her Dene culture.
www.myspace.com/jasminenetsena
Evan Reeve
Thursday, November 5 | 7pm-11pm
@ The Pantages Playhouse
Evan Reeve is a talented singer/songwriter from Churchill, Manitoba. His music features memorable melodies and ska-influenced tempos.
Sadie
Wednesday, November 4 | 6pm-9pm
@ The West End Cultural Centre
Sadie is a 19-year-old songwriter/emcee based out of Winnipeg. She’s fun, experienced and determined to pave a way for her Aboriginal generation.
Joey Stylez
Thursday, November 5 | 12pm-1pm
@ Portage Place Mall
Friday, November 6 | 9pm-2am
@ Blush Ultraclub
Joey Stylez is a hip hop artist from the Moosmin First Nation in Saskatchewan. The music video for “Sugar Cane,” from his soon to be released debut album Black Star, received close to 1 million views on YouTube. In June 2007 Joey was also featured in mega hip hop magazine "XXL", solidifying his billing as one of Canada’s most promising artists.
Also be sure to check this Youtube video: Joey Stylez feat. Big Sav - Sugar Cane
This one too: Joey Stylez - Kool Running