Annual Roots & Blues Festival Returns to Salmon Arm, BC in the Northern Okanagan

Adham Shaikh & the Outworld Orkestra

Ancient meets Electronica in the music of BC’s Adham Shaikh & the Outworld Orkestra; world class World Fusion performers.

Alex Cuba

Born in Cuba and residing in Smithers, BC, Alex Cuba plays cross-cultural melodic pop-soul spiced with rock chords.

The Beaton Sisters

Mabou, Cape Breton Island crowd-pleasers, The Beaton Sisters, Dawn & Margie, bring step dancing and an exciting, fresh approach to traditional Celtic music.

Bettye LaVette

U.S. sensation Bettye LaVette has entertained audiences for over 50 years with her distinctive vocal stylings in soul, R&B, Broadway shows and more.

Blackie & the Rodeo Kings

Since 1996, Ontario, Canada’s Blackie & the Rodeo Kings have served up world class roots music that combines groove, melodic & rhythmic-play and timbral blend.

“Bombino” Omara Moctar

“Bombino” Omara Moctar hails from Tidene, Niger and takes inspiration from the Tuareg musical style popularly known as “Ishoumar” and from the cultural identity movement of the same name.

Buckman Coe

BC’s own Buckman Coe blends Americana, blues, folk and soul to create his own spirited, sun-kissed form of music.

Cherine

A native of Jamaica, Cherine’s powerful vocals have supported and opened for international touring artists ranging from John Mayer to Counting Crows.

Coco Montoya

Before starting his own band, blues guitarist Coco Montoya played guitar for John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers for 10 years. Today he leads an international touring career.

Cold Specks

An Ontario native, Cold Specks’ musical roots are in the deep south that evokes both the gutsiness of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and the spirituality of Mahalia Jackson.

Cuff the Duke

Ontario’s alt-country troubadours, Cuff the Duke combine traditional folk & country and indie-rock to create an award-winning sound that’s all their own.

Delhi 2 Dublin

Genre-blasting BC band Delhi 2 Dublin has taken the Canadian alternative music scene by storm with songs that energize and excite audiences with their diverse influences.

Demetra

Winnipeg-based Demetra uses international inspiration in her songwriting, painting, films, yoga instruction, and the soulful vocals of her own music.

Five Alarm Funk

The inspiring horns and percussion of BC’s Five Alarm Funk have gotten audiences on their feet at clubs and festivals all across Canada.

Floyd Lee Band

Legendary singer and guitarist Floyd Lee hails from Mississippi, USA; birthplace of the blues. Floyd is joined by Canadian guitarist Joel Poluck and seasoned bass player Brad Vickers to form the Floyd Lee Band, which has released award winning blues that is among the top sellers in the world.

Hazmat Modine

Hazmat Modine creates a unique blend of American music of the 20s through the early 60’s, including Blues, Hokum Jugband, Jamaican Rocksteady, Klezmer, New Orleans R & B, and Swing.

Hollerado

Hollerado calls tiny Manotick, Ontario home, but have earned their place as an international favorite with their guitar-based pop and releases distributed in plastic bags.

James “Super Chikan” Johnson and the Fighting Cocks

Delta Blues musician and folk artist James “Super Chikan” Johnson often performs with instruments made from found materials.

Jayme Stone’s Room of Wonders

Jayme Stone is influenced by the folk music of the world, including styles from Brazil, Bulgaria, Italy, North America, Norway, and Sweden, which he performs as original compositions.

Kelly Joe Phelps

Soul and passion define the folk music work of Kelly Joe Phelps, with which he delivers unique lyrics, vocals and guitar playing.

Kid Koala

Scratch DJ and multimedia artist extraordinaire Kid Koala has enjoyed success because he delivers the unexpected in his remixes, compositions, writings and graphic novels.

Krar Collective

Hailing from Ethiopia, Krar Collective plays traditional Ethiopian lyre and percussion music that’s spiced with contemporary flair.

Robert Randolph and the Family Band

Robert Randolph and the Family Band have risen to headliner status with their multicultural American funk and soul music, which explores the story of blues, gospel and rock.

Serena Ryder

Millbrook, Ontario native Serena Ryder brings a tremendous vocal range to her soulful R&B performances.

Shuffle Demons

Saxophones, drums, upright bass and quirky lyrics collide to form the sHuFFle dEMoNs brand of fun BC/Ontario music, which often ends up being played amongst the audience.

The Trews

Hailing from Nova Scotia and Ontario, The Trews are an inspiring rock ‘n’ roll act that has opened for Guns N’ Roses, KISS, Nickelback, Robert Plant, and the Rolling Stones.

The Black Pioneer Heritage Singers

Boogie Patrol

The Boom Booms

Declan O’Donovan

Hilary Grist

Kenthen Thomas

Kirby Sewell Band

Markus James and The Wassonrai

Mortal Coil

No Sinner

Peter Puffin’s Whale Tales

Raleigh

Septeto Santiaguero

STORIES on WHEELS

Taj Weekes & Adowa

Treble Spot Jams