Music Strange (16 year-old Sébastien Heil) is the product of a teenage mind forged in horror soundtracks and fed a steady diet of ambient, IDM, and indie. Music Strange reflects the silences and anxieties spawned from a globe in chaos through dark atmospheres.

Will Van Rhyn (Synthesizer, Bass, Guitar) and Tom Stewart (Didgeridoo, Harmonica, Mandolin, Vocalization) lay down landscapes of rhythms, melodies, and sounds to create primordial, atmospheric and danceable grooves, forgotten by your soul, but soon to be remembered.

Daynah Hansen is a multi-instrumentalist from Kingston, Ontario who recently has come onto the local music scene. Majoring in music at Queens University, Daynah uses her knowledge about both classical and jazz idioms to create ambient music that as she puts it, "wants to make you feel something".

Abstract Revolutions is 18-year-old Dillon Simmons. Using very primitive equipment, Simmons' mission is to create vibrant and psychedelic soundscapes as well as introspective electronic music highly influenced by legendary artists such as Boards of Canada, C418 and Thom Yorke.

Clint House has long been afflicted with the heady techno sounds of the Midwest. Captivated by the charisma in the music, he gradually developed his own take on the inspiring and emotive dance floor grooves.

A local DJ focusing on electronic house music and a love for hyperpop remixes

Mat Almeida is an electronic producer & dj known for his innovative blend of deep/minimal House and Techno. With a strong passion for self-expression in art, Mat values integrity and vulnerability in his work, constantly pushing the boundaries of his craft and never limiting himself to one genre.

David Parker draws on his involvement in community radio and social justice organizing to develop a unique aesthetic that is grounded in community organizing. His influences include cosmic americana, drone, free jazz, folk, and electroacoustic composition.

Sonny Slide plays the pre war blues of many of the master such as Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Mctell, Bukka White... and as well as many of the lesser known blues men of the era. Sonny play this music bottleneck style on National guitars.

Steve Tanner believes that every song tells a story and every story should have a song.

Steve plays a mix of blues, folk, roots with a little ? stirred in a laid back manner that is found on porches, patios & parlors around the area. Be sure to sit back and relax and enjoy the stories & stories.

The Marion Drexler Band delivers the music with strong vocals and harmonies. Lead by Marion on vocals/rhythm guitar, Larry Seaman vocals/lead guitar, Jamey Cameron vocals/acoustic guitar/percussion, and Don Maitland vocals/bass they all have many years experience at their craft.

Stand Up Doubles. An artistic collaboration of vocals, guitars and harmonica performing originals and covering classic songs in our own unique style. 

Geoffrey Wickham:
Performing country, blues and folk-rock, his first album received CBC Radio play across Canada. As part of "The Wickham Brothers" he has been a regular performer at The Limestone Blues Festival. Geoffrey's second album is near completion at Musty Music in Kingston, ON.

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ROUGHMIX is a Rockin' blues band with a repertoire of classic blush chestnuts and original, tight tunes.
Long running Host Band of The Royal Jam, they mix high energy and fun into sets built for you!

Sweet Pete and the Heat have been playing in the Kingston area for five years or so. We truly enjoy bringing our mix of original blues and rock to audiences in the region, with energetic up-tempo songs built to fill the dance floor.

Jeff Dunn, a Kingston Ontario musician, has enlisted some of Kingston's finest musicians to bring The Jeff Dunn Band to life! On Saxophone the extremely talented Laura Richards. Playing the keys is the one and only, Wes Garland, On Guitar Hellhound Trails lead guitar player, Brandon Amey. In bass the multi talented Matt Aylsworth and last but not least, one of the busiest drummers in Kingston, Martyn Piper! The Jeff Dunn Band pays homage to the many blues/soul greats like Muddy Waters, BB King, Sam Cooke and Bill Withers! Every song is a dance song! Prepare to have a blast!

Well established members of the Kingston music scene, The Saxobelles are a funky alternative to a string quartet. Playing music ranging from pop to classical to jazz, the Saxobelles are all experienced big band musicians who have branched out to offer a variety of musical genres.

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The Rideau Street Guitar Circle is an intergenerational ensemble of guitar, voice and drums. Players range from ages 10 to adult, with many members who are parents and their children. They play an eclectic mix of pop, rock and roll, folk, blues and indie covers.

The Variety Orchestra is a unique chamber ensemble that plays a mix of classical, concert band, jazz, rock and roll and show tunes. Their members range in age from 13 to adult, with a wide range of performing experience.

Cantabile is a community-based choral organization in Kingston, Ontario. Cantabile provides comprehensive music education and performance experiences for singers and audiences. We do this through a high standard of performance, quality music programming, and an award-winning artistic team.

The Valley Shantyman is fun. Blending many musical genres and influences, this show draws on music from the 18th Century to the Present Day. If Bob Marley, Great Big Sea, Stompin' Tom, Chris Cornell, and Willie Nelson were to host a kitchen party, you'd find The Valley Shantyman an ideal fit.

CACCIA is the musical duo of veteran Kingston musicians Anne Archer (flutes, alto sax) and Chris Giguere (classical guitar). CACCIA performs a wide and eclectic range of musical genres: folk, celtic, renaissance, baroque, klezmer, jazz, and blues.

Fiddle Earth is a musical troupe hailing from Kingston, Ontario. We first played together in late 2012. We are a play in contrasts: male and female fiddlers playing in harmony; male and female vocalists, one high, one low; guitar and baritone banjolele. We love to entertain and bring joy to people.

Plastic Paddy is a 3-piece band playing primarily Celtic and Maritime in addition to folk, country and rock. They are a lively crew that will have you singing, dancing and clapping along to familiar songs that we all know and love!

Whiskey smoke country duo is Amanda Sorensen and Mike Grace. They perform Tunes from the '90s to today's hits and will keep you dancing and singing along all night long.

Abby Stewart is a 22 year old singer/songwriter from Kingston, Ontario. She feels most at home on the music stage, achieving some pretty impressive success.

In 2014, she opened for Hunter Hayes on his Tattoo Your Name Canadian Tour dates along with Dan + Shay, and has had the privilege of singing duets with Dean Brody, Dallas Smith and Aaron Pritchett. She has opened for many Canadian talents, most recently Cold Creek County at her hometowns Rockin' In the Square, Brett Kissel in Toronto at the CNE and in Ottawa on his Ice, Snow and 30 Below Tour, as well as for Tebey, Michelle Wright, Emerson Drive, Tim Hicks and many others.

The Man From Hell (Lucanus Pell) started performing in High School, where standing ovations were a regular occurrence for the small awkward misfit. Lucanus strives to compose unique, compelling music and dreams to one day be recognized as one of the best songwriters in the country.

Call him “country” or “outlaw” but Kingston based entertainer Clem Chesterfield has been described as “cosmic cowboy meets alt-country... in a fancy sequin suit”. Clem Chesterfield’s Classic Country sound includes an essential Everyman viewpoint, identifying as pure Canadiana.

Fred Eaglesmith songs about trains, tractors, trucks - and love lost, re-jigged with a fresh approach featuring haunting harmony vocals .
The Thoroughfreds are: Brenda Tomasino (vocals, percussion), Tom Stewart (guitar, mandolin) Kevin MacLeod (guitar, mandolin) Roger Eccleston (bass guitar).

With Newfoundland roots and a family charm, this mother and son duo play the songs you know, and the songs you won’t forget. Get ready to dance and sing along to folk, rock, country and blues hits from the 1960’s to modern day top 10s.

Born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, Courtney, 26, has loved country music for as long as she can remember. She began playing and studying music at age 5 with piano; got her first guitar at 12 and has been performing in & around Kingston since 2018. Her debut single will drop later this year!

The Foley Mountain Playboys mission is to provide the perfect soundtrack for a country dance in a small town community hall, legion or tavern. Music that should be accompanied by a potluck supper,or a homemade pie auction. Foot-stompin', dance floor fillin', down to the core Roots music.

Jordy Jackson has shared the stage with legendary Canadian country artists such as Aaron Pritchett, Jason Blaine, Tim Hicks and Jason McCoy.
In 2019 he hit the top 100 on the Canadian country radio charts with both his singles "can't cruise without country" and where we are".

Claire Cooper is a 17 year old singer-songwriter. She writes her own music in the style of indie-folk taking inspiration from Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzy McAlpine and Hozier. She hopes to connect with people through her music and give people a space to feel.

John Rose is a folk-country artist who writes about love, land, and work. His recent songs explore relationships between people and nature, the harsh realities of our economy, and how places change over time.

Pairing finger-picking rootsy folk style acoustic guitar with rich vocals, Jen Calder uses unique time signatures and lyrics that capture the universal experiences we all move through and that move through us. She plays regularly around Kingston and area as a soloist and with her band, The Kildeers.

Panache Eh is a dynamic musical duo for children and adults alike. They play traditional French and English kids’ songs and folk tunes on uke, guitar, harmonica and autoharp. Puppets Lulu Rabbit and Albert Paca often sing too. Come join in as the rhythm section, using the band’s shared instruments!

A Kingston born guitarist, singer and songwriter combining laid-back vocals and an electric guitar style influenced by soul, folk, jazz, and blues.

Happynews comprises singer/songwriters Alice Liao, Pei Pilgrim, and Clara Smallman. Brought together by their passion for writing original songs, their music combines expressive and personal lyrical themes with ambient melodies and harmonies, creating a truly unique, collective sound.

Tyler Brett Forkes is a Kingston-based singer / songwriter whose well-crafted original songs range in style from poignant storytelling to light-hearted blues numbers. Falling in the genre of Americana, his influences include John Prine, Jimmy Buffett, Cat Stevens, Lucinda Williams and more.

Jeff Dunn is a Kingston Ontario based blues artist. His cutting slide guitar paired with his powerful vocals, and well crafted original modern blues songs are inspired by blues legends like Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins and BB King. He has been performing in Kingston for over 2 decades.

Willows and Oaks are a duo of old friends who share a love of harmonies, writing songs, and have a wide range of influences including folk, soul, country and blues. Jon Jones and Annie Simmons both enjoy songwriting and adding layers of sound to the other's creations.

For over 25 years, Chris Morris's music and high-energy performances have been heard all over Southeastern Ontario, encompassing folk and other traditional genres from the Delta to Dylan, the plantations to the Appalachians, the Mississippi to the Great Lakes.

For two decades Pat Johnson has made his living solely from music as a performer, songwriter, instructor, author, recording artist, record producer etc. He has released five full length albums and participated in various other recording projects. His most recent release “Come On In My Kitchen”.

Quentin Coughtrey is a local solo performing artist who’s roots lay in folk rock and country blues. Born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, his tunes are sure to tug on heart strings and get toes tapping.

Explore the enchanting folk world of The Diaries, lifelong friends Anna Robertson Ritter and Lia Adams. Their 20-year musical synergy creates dreamy, folk-infused harmonies—authentic, timeless, and driven by an undeniable passion for their craft.

Sam Wood is a singer/songwriter hailing from the Kingston area and based in Ottawa. Inspired by artists from Jim Croce to the Avett Brothers, Wood combines musical technique with passionate performance to bring engaging folk and alt-country songs to a stage near you!

Hartman is a 24 year Kingston based Hip/Hop artist. Brining a unique sound to the genre, Hartman has been rocking shows in Kingston for a number of years as well as putting out music under his label RedRecordingGreen.

Kingston rap artist, representing Pen City Records. Christos has released 4 albums and countless visuals since 2018. A combination of raw, yet Intricate and layered lyrics over booming production, courtesy of his cousin LoLo. Christos gives a live performance you do not want to miss.

Pretty boi K.O was born in Canada Kingston Ontario. PBKO has open for some legends like Mobb Deep, M.O.P, Sheek louch from the L.O.X, Ghost Face Killah from Wu-Tang, Royce 59, joe budden, Belly, Pretty Boi K.O Has over 2.7 Million streams 2 DA MOON was released in 2020 and hit 1.1 million streams.

"Shiznick, Kingston's punchline-packed hip-hop sensation, ignites stages with his energetic style. A decade in the local scene, he's shared limelight with Mobb Deep, Afroman, Swollen Members, and Merkules, captivating audiences with his explosive performances."

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S-cape Artist has been a well-known staple of Kingston’s hip hop and overall music scene. Releasing his first album in 2007 and his latest single summer 2023. A prolific collaborator, lyricist and over all performer, don't miss his set when you see him on the bill!

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92Rare, a rising star from Kingston's hip-hop scene, blends personal struggles with themes of perseverance in his raw, authentic music. With a loyal fanbase and growing online presence, he's poised for a bright future

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Euro Cafe Duo - Exciting vocals and unique digital piano accordion arrangements, playing Parisienne and Italian genres plus Broadway, Latin, the Romantic genre, Jazz Standards and the Easy Listening café genres. Regulars at several Kingston and Area venues, they are popular with young and old audiences alike.

The members of Django’s Kitchen live in Kingston, Ontario, performing the music of Django Reinhardt, referred to as Gypsy Jazz or Jazz Manouche.

We have performed at festivals, Homegrown Live, numerous events, and markets as well as charitable functions.

Kingston's own vocal jazz ensemble The Martello Alley Cats consist of nine singers and two instrumentalists. We love performing around Kingston, and our music includes a combination of jazz standards, doo wop, rock, folk, and anything else that swings.

The Jazz Quarter is based in Kingston and features David Vowles (keyboards), Brant Peppley (bass), Andy Pesz (drums) and sometimes surprise guests may appear. Together this trio plays a wide selection of jazz tunes and styles including some swing, bebop, latin and fusion.

Clear Breeze - We have been performing regularly in the Kingston area for about two years. We play groove oriented music, mostly latin jazz, jazz rock fusion, swing and bebop, as well as unique arrangements of popular tunes. Our music is fun, friendly and accessible to listeners of a broad variety of tastes.

The Anne Lewis Trio is comprised of three accomplished musicians who share a passion for jazz. Each musician brings a unique sound derived from years of study, practice and performance. The Trio has carefully selected jazz classics that inspire love, laughter and more.

David Parker draws on his involvement in community radio and social justice organizing to develop a unique aesthetic that is grounded in community organizing. His influences include cosmic americana, drone, free jazz, folk, and electroacoustic composition.

Inner Harbour Trio - Nathalie Craan and Dave Beckstead have performed together for more than 30 years. Their music encompasses classic jazz with modern twists. They’ve performed in Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, and are excited about their collaboration with Helena Hannibal.

Well established members of the Kingston music scene, The Saxobelles are a funky alternative to a string quartet. Playing music ranging from pop to classical to jazz, the Saxobelles are all experienced big band musicians who have branched out to offer a variety of musical genres.

“Psycho Mojo” is group of young musicians with vocals and sax supported by keys, guitar, upright bass, and drums. We mostly cover jazz standards and some funk. You might have seen us around town as all 6 of the musicians are also in the band, “HoozHear?”

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Also- a 3 piece high school band playing a multitude of grunge and punk songs from the 90s, including Sublime, Radiohead, Green Day, Nirvana, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Euro Cafe Duo - Exciting vocals and unique digital piano accordion arrangements, playing Parisienne and Italian genres plus Broadway, Latin, the Romantic genre, Jazz Standards and the Easy Listening café genres. Regulars at several Kingston and Area venues, they are popular with young and old audiences alike.

Kingston rap artist, representing Pen City Records. Christos has released 4 albums and countless visuals since 2018. A combination of raw, yet Intricate and layered lyrics over booming production, courtesy of his cousin LoLo. Christos gives a live performance you do not want to miss.

Residing in Kingston since 1993, Doug has performed as a drummer/percussionist as well as a solo artist. Playing original songs along with covers of some of the greatest classic rock songs from multiple decades, Doug can be seen throughout the Kingston area.

Sons of Rick is a budding indie rock band from Kingston, Ontario, formed by St. Lawrence College students. Known for their energetic live performances, they're carving a niche in the local music scene, focusing on crafting original tunes and engaging audiences with their passion and creativity.

the winter in canada are an alternative rock and roll punk band hailing from Kingston, Ontario. Led by Mark Deen on lead vocals and guitar, the band is rounded out by Eric Valdez on drums and Steven Carquez on bass.

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Sweet Machete's sound combines power pop and metal, but they're fearless in their sonic explorations, and experiment with the psychedelic, punk and progressive genres. Their music is hard yet accessible.
They've played shows across Eastern Ontario.Their songs are available on all the major services

The Garvin Brothers are a high energy rock & roll band that play both covers and original tunes. 2023 Grand Prize winners of Kid’s Got Talent in Belleville, Kiwanis Provincial Finalists, and semi-finalists in the Rising Star competition at the CNE in T.O. Watch out, The Garvin Brothers are coming!

KaKaow, from Kingston, Ontario, is a psychedelic and funk infused multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, performer and creator.
With the power of of dance rhythms, gritty electronic basses, and searing guitar work, KaKaow is an up and coming contemporary Indigenous artist not to be missed.

Mellow Lily is an award winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Bellrock. Enjoy her original content and stories to go with her songs.

Lowery Mills has been a known name in the Kingston area for many years. We deliver hard hitting, melodic rock with a touch of blues that speaks to a wide demographic. Whether you are a 60s kid born into the age of rock ‘n’ roll or are new to the game, Lowery Mills hits home!

Abbie Miolée is a Kingston-based activist, artist, poet, and musician from Atlanta, Georgia whose music combines jazz, blues, soul, hip hop rock, and folk. She uses creative mediums to foster solidarity and empathy, and sees art as the act of giving emotions a body to dance in the hearts of others.

Claire Cooper is a 17 year old singer-songwriter. She writes her own music in the style of indie-folk taking inspiration from Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzy McAlpine and Hozier. She hopes to connect with people through her music and give people a space to feel.

Happynews comprises singer/songwriters Alice Liao, Pei Pilgrim, and Clara Smallman. Brought together by their passion for writing original songs, their music combines expressive and personal lyrical themes with ambient melodies and harmonies, creating a truly unique, collective sound.

The Blue Doors are the Junior Rock Skool band from Napanee's Harmony Lounge & Music Club. Formed in March, 2023, this young band wowed the crowd at last August's Princess Street Promenade and are looking forward to the opportunity to entertain the Home Grown audience.

We are a local band that have been together since December. We’ve played at Overtime a few times as this band and RCHA under a different. We’ve been working on this band’s original songs for over a year now. We mostly play a blues rock mix and we are working on releasing something within the year.

Prepare to have your eardrums tickled and your funny bone jiggled by Nonesuch Luck! A highschool band born and molded by the city of Kingston.

ZEN! is a four piece high school alternative rock band from Kingston, Ontario who is eager to step into the local music scene and experiment with their sound. Consisting of: singer Kali Cote, guitarist Haydn Tye, bassist Saif Amer, and drummer Jayden Warling. Look out Kingston, ZEN! is here to rock!

Intolerate is an emerging metal band from Kingston that is fighting the war on hate. “We are a movement, we intolerate the intolerance.” Our goal is to have everyone there feeling hyped, better about themselves, and to know that they aren’t alone in this constant war on hate!

Explore the enchanting folk world of The Diaries, lifelong friends Anna Robertson Ritter and Lia Adams. Their 20-year musical synergy creates dreamy, folk-infused harmonies—authentic, timeless, and driven by an undeniable passion for their craft.

Gerald McGrath and his Finest Band are a group of stellar musicians who agreed to come together to support Gerald's debut album, THIS IS FINE. The band includes Jeff Dunn (Hellhound Trail, Soul Motions), Jen Calder (The Kildeers), Lee Casement (Lacklustre, Telefoto) and Shayne Bampton (Betablokka).

Up-and-coming singer/songwriting duo Lake Porter want to make you cry. Martina Lake and Jonny Porter combine heart wrenching lyrics rooted in the duo's real life experiences and infectious melodies that are bound to stay stuck in your head.

Skeleton park radio was formed in 2023 by Jesse Soroka (drums) Josh Andrews (guitars) and Elijah Mairs (vocals) with Keefer Aris (bass) joining in early 2024. SPR relies on heavy riffs, mighty drums, and melodic vocals to manifest a catchy 90s-like alternative rock feel.

Drawing inspiration from iconic rock and grunge bands of the 90s such as Alice In Chains, Ian Thornley, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots, Suns Of Static has crafted a distinctive sound marked by open tunings, droning chords, dynamic drumming, and harmonized vocals.

Wolfe Island singer-songwriter, Stephen Stanley is most immediately known as a founding member with acclaimed 90’s band, Lowest of the Low. Fame took the band on a relentless band-fracturing schedule, and ultimately he had his own mark to make and The Stephen Stanley Band became his focus.

Echoes is a high energy 5 piece alternative rock band that is fresh and new on the Kingston music scene, playing a wide variety of alternative covers as well as original material. Echoes showcases a dynamic set ranging from melodic tunes that everyone can enjoy with powerful vocals and lyrics.

Kingston band The Sugar Pills give pop rock a pulse. This high energy five piece is sure to get you on your feet with their upbeat sound. Playing anthemic covers from modern pop groups ranging from the 1975 to Remi Wolf, as well as their own bubbly originals.

Next Church Band - funky and contagious. with strong threads of dancing naked in a kingly procession.

Galvanic 42 stripped down to its basic elements is a band composed of a traditional alignment of guitar, bass and drums.  These three elements conspire to produce original music rising out of the rust of society. This corrosion of metallic elements is influenced by the universal constant in direct proportion to the meaning of life (42).   Galvanic 42 performs and composes original music and adds some creative interpretations of Canadiana and anything else we can throw into the mix.   It's all about the sounds that these elements create.  Iain provides a driving beat, to back drop some searing guitar from Andy, and a mercurial bass from Huw that ties together vocals that are formed from the geographic entity that is Kingston Ontario.  

Meet CTZN III, the musical sensation that defies band norms. Led by the electrifying Discord Pete, who not only sings with a voice that could charm unicorns but also plays the guitar like he's having a conversation with the cosmos. On the bass, we have Scott Slinky, the underwater maestro who insists he can communicate with dolphins through his interpretive bass lines. Keeping the rhythm and the others in check is Rhythm Dynamo Jay, the drummer who turns ordinary beats into a rhythmic rollercoaster. CTZN III is here to groove your socks off and make you question the very fabric of musical reality. Get ready for a sonic journey

RustPump is a rock band formed in Kingston, Ontario. The band is far from one genre, but commonly pulls from blues, rock, funk and many more influences from a wide range. The band is made of students of both Queens and St. Lawrence College.

The Strange Happenings - Druidic 6 string spells in a swampy atmosphere of miasmatic rhythm

Freaks N Geeks are a cover band that specializes in recreating the pop rock hits of the late 90's.

Yes Please and the No Thank You's are made up of friends who perform in other bands from the Kingston area. We do cover songs of the band Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies, who do punk covers of classic songs, country songs, rock, R&B, such as I Will Survive, Jolene, Rich Girl, Karma Chamelon andso on

Max and His Equals is a dynamic rock band that seamlessly blends influences of rock, pop, soul, theatre, and everything in between. This four-piece ensemble invites audiences to embark on a sonic odyssey that promises to captivate music fans with their diverse repertoire and energetic performances.

Futura Free is an Ottawa-based recording project started by songwriter/producer Peter Luft. Blending the effortless hooks of pop-punk and indie rock with the transcendent atmosphere of shoegaze and dreampop, Futura Free balances these diametric styles with a laser-focused precision.

Monach are four friends inspired by bands of the early 2000s pop-punk/alternative scene, playing songs of the trauma of broken relationships and families and the ways we recover from them. They've shared the stage with acts such as Gob, Fucked Up and Arm's Length, and want to be your friend.

Inspired by Alt-Rock, Möbius Trip loves to play around with guitar effects and unconventional instruments to leave a unique impression on their music. They also try to keep the music light, while lyrically exploring darker themes. So take a trip down their strip, you'll be there forever...

Stun Seed - A four piece original stoner rock band with grungy melodic tones with old Sabbath and 90's stoner rock influences.

Leitch - 3 piece hardcore band from the Kingston area.We’re loud, fast, and a lot of fun.

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Abbie Miolée is a Kingston-based activist, artist, poet, and musician from Atlanta, Georgia whose music combines jazz, blues, soul, hip hop rock, and folk. She uses creative mediums to foster solidarity and empathy, and sees art as the act of giving emotions a body to dance in the hearts of others.

Hi, my name is Matt Francis and I've been writing songs most of my life. It started out as a simple therapeutic practice but has quickly evolved into much more. A close friend convinced me to start playing live and I was met with lots of support. I've been riding that high ever since.

Stephen Bruce Medd is a performing songwriter of Folk songs and ballads about historical events and people in the Kingston-Quinte-Napanee area.

Gerald McGrath, a seasoned indie musician with a musical career spanning more than two decades, is poised to make his mark with the release of his debut album, ‘This Is Fine.' Gerald has honed his craft, delivering heartfelt original songs that resonate with listeners.

Mellow Lily is an award winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Bellrock. Enjoy her original content and stories to go with her songs.

Roger’s first Home Grown Live was 2018. As a Singer-songwriter he loves the idea of supporting Joes MILL while sharing original songs. Much of his life has been about sharing the love of creating music/access to instruments. Hates genres. Currently recording new music.
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Singer-songwriter guitarist Chris Giguère writes memorable songs of reflection, insight and pondering that live on the blurry boundary between folk, country, and rock. Chris performs solo and with collaborators Jen Mulvale (percussion, backing vocals) and Jared MacKay (bass), The Larks.

Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Terry offers space in his music, making time for inner reflection with lyrics of truth built from delicate melodies. His 10 track album - Rare Bird - is filled with songs that Terry crafted throughout his twenties and features rich acoustic guitar and vocals.

D-Shoots is a local up-n-coming solo artist. Armed with just a guitar and his voice, he is taking on the challenge the Kingston music scene has to offer! With covers by Ed Sheeran, The Fray, Imagine Dragons, John Denver (+ Many More) and Original content, he is bound to have something you can enjoy!

Tim Aylesworth is a performer, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has released a number of original albums and songs. Tim also has a home recording studio where he records his own music and other artists.

Tim is currently the Library Coordinator of Joe’s M.I.L.L.

Since moving here to Kingston in 2018 Drummin & Strummin have been invited to perform at various local venues and have been well received. ie; The Social, Stone City Ales, The Italo Club, The Boathouse (Belleville), Sounds on Sydenham, Princess Promenade. They play easy listening pop & originals

Chris Gostling has been storytelling through songs for nearly 30 years. A multi-instrumentalist hailing from Southern Ontario and calling Lennox & Addington home, the singer/songwriter’s style pays homage to folk, roots-rock and Americana veins while remaining a unique sonic offering.

Forged in the dimly-lit dive bars of Halifax, NS and Hamilton, ON, Simon Webb’s unique sound and live looping performance is sure to captivate just about any audience. His catchy, lyrically-driven, foot-stomping songs present a clever, tongue-in-cheek view on everyday life in the modern world.

Kingston-based, singer-songwriter Yan-Nick Michaud's style of folk music holds a unique kind of energy. With one barefoot tapping homemade shakers and the other pounding an old wooden Cajon, there's a lot in this live show you won't want to miss this year!

My name is Dewy Roadkill. I’m a Kingston, ON singer-songwriter. I’m a country boy at heart; growing up on classic/ outlaw country.
“Dewy Roadkill” is 2 nicknames together. Dewy: for picking dew worms for gas money in highschool. Roadkill: for filling my freezer with the odd lucky find.