My Son the Hurricane
My Son the Hurricane is a multi-horn, multi-drummer brass-funk powerhouse from Niagara, ON. This 12-piece brass-dance collective has toured across multiple countries and lit up major festivals throughout Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Europe. In 2025, they sold out 45 shows and sparked a viral sensation with a video that racked up over 30 million views in just a few weeks—proof that there’s no live experience quite like My Son the Hurricane.
Their explosive lineup features trumpets, saxophones, trombones, drums, guitar, keys, percussion, and a wildly charismatic frontwoman. We dare you not to dance.
Videos: https://youtu.be/qeKtcP7752E?si=A1rU_qZltTr0MlI8 or, https://youtu.be/W9-wB1NaY_g?si=eCSddABgfg7Cg1a- or, https://youtu.be/wcfyI4yhGqc?si=JJ3zpZ7yOmY4loJV
Buns
BUNS is a three-piece, genre-blending band that refuses to sit still. Thriving on
unpredictability, they draw from a wide range of influences—each member
bringing a distinct voice that fuses into a sound impossible to box in. From
catchy, feel-good hooks to deep, mind-bending jams, they move effortlessly
between moods—often within the same song.
Built on raw energy, chemistry, and free-flowing improvisation, no two sets are
ever the same. BUNS creates a sound that’s constantly evolving, proving tha
when you ditch the limits, anything can happen.
Videos: https://youtu.be/eLrCTpySExQ?feature=shared or https://youtu.be/LxtswrjxYyI?feature=shared
The Uncas
The Uncas have spent 25 years carving out their own corner of the alt-country landscape, withequal parts grit, harmony and controlled chaos.
Built on five distinct voices, instrument-swapping musicianship and a fearless, anything-can-happen live show, the Edmonton-based band moves effortlessly between heartfelt melodies and full-throttle cowpunk energy. One minute it’s tight, musical storytelling steeped in roots tradition; the next, it’s a raucous, genre-bending explosion of emotion.
After years of touring coast-to-coast and building a fiercely loyal following, The Uncas return in 2026 with their first new recordings in more than a decade. Their chemistry and creative spark are as strong as ever.
The Uncas don’t just play shows… they make moments, and they aren’t
to be missed.
Videos: https://youtu.be/Lmnb62UirwI?si=8sNBWoH8RwXkGIi5
MonkeyJunk
Since 2008, the name MonkeyJunk has been synonymous with the emergence of a new kind of blues on the Canadian and international scenes. Continually pushing boundaries and blurring genre lines, the Ottawa-based trio has added an edge to their music by incorporating swampy blues & rock with thoughtful and intelligent lyrics. MonkeyJunk is Tony D on lead guitar, Steve Marriner on lead vocals/baritone guitar/harmonica and Matt Sobb on drums. The band has released 5 full-length albums plus a single and are poised to release new music in 2026 – after celebrating 18 years as a band! As some of the hardest working musicians on the scene today, these Canadian ambassadors of blues/rock are constantly working to up their game in terms of songwriting and musicianship, on record and especially live! 23 Maple Blues Awards, 2 Indy Awards, 1 USA Blues Music Award, 2 JUNO Awards!
Videos: https://youtu.be/15NORNp-hjg?si=MRYkQO0ijMajP8QA or https://youtu.be/AxyHoZoXXo0?si=eGmU02R1Z8rt4E5r
Jed and the Valentine
Listening to Jed and the Valentine can only be described as the feeling of the sun on your face. The product of Alberta’s Jonah Morris and Maria Khaner, Jed and the Valentine blends a fresh fusion of soul-stirring harmonies with earthy roots and prairie pop. Praised for irresistible charm and poignant lyricism, the duo’s musical journey has been punctuated by sold out shows and a fan base of hundreds of thousands of followers. Since their debut in early 2022, these two have truly found their stride, refining their sound and sweeping audiences off their feet with every tune.
Videos: https://youtu.be/gQkW1HIWAZo?si=2KitSRzabyZ6pYrc or https://youtu.be/ZNi5J2n_mqg?si=805SSQR2tQktQEzd or https://youtu.be/m70DAjA0Quo?si=8eFvYzBVycLtNSnH
