Feature Band – Authentic Unlimited
Authentic Unlimited from East Tennessee is a dynamic bluegrass band that blends rich harmonies with skillful instrumentation to create a sound that is both timeless and innovative. Comprised of seasoned musicians, including former members of the legendary Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, the band brings a deep-rooted passion for traditional bluegrass, infused with fresh energy.
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Feature Band – The Edgar Loudermilk Band
This Georgia-based band is led by Edgar Loudermilk, a two-time, back to back winner of SPBGMA’s “Bass Fiddle Performer of the Year” and also a Josie Music Awards 2024 Bass Player of the Year. Edgar Loudermilk’s signature voice, award-winning bass skills, and songwriting have become his trademark. Edgar and the band, individually and collectively, have garnered over 50 industry awards and nominations. The music styling of the Edgar Loudermilk Band encompasses bluegrass, gospel, country, and Americana genres. The Edgar Loudermilk Band tours coast-to-coast and throughout Canada.
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2026 Country Band – Naomi Bristol
Naomi is a young cowgirl from a small farm in Ontario whose rodeo roots led her to discover a passion for country, western, and gospel music. Over the past 18 years, she has traveled throughout Canada and the United States, performing for thousands and earning the admiration of audiences of all ages. Her deep love for traditional country music inspired her to teach herself the art of yodeling, which has since become a signature part of her performances and a fan favorite everywhere she goes. Throughout her career, she has recorded 11 CDs, featuring her unique blend of traditional country, gospel, and yodeling.
Joining Naomi is Scott Woods on fiddle, Rick Louks on vocal and bass, Doug Johnson on steel, Fred Lewis on Guitar and Charlie Agro on Drums.
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Host Band – Granite Hill
Granite Hill is based out of Southwestern Ontario and includes members with many years of experience in bluegrass and other musical genres. They entertain with a mixture of contemporary and traditional bluegrass material, including harmony vocals, dynamic instrumentals, and even a few numbers imported from country or folk.
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The Highbanks Bluegrass Band
HighBanks is one of the most entertaining bluegrass bands you’ll find anywhere. The band draws from a wide variety of material including traditional bluegrass music, pop and show tunes, country, originals and more. Their outstanding instrumental talent and tight vocal harmonies bring new life to many of the standards that bluegrass fans are familiar with as well as creating innovative arrangements for originals and songs drawn from other genres. This is a group you don’t want to miss!
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Duke Street Turnaround
Six piece bluegrass and Canadiana band from Toronto, Ontario showcases tight vocal harmonies and killer acoustic playing. The show consists of a mixture of traditional bluegrass, Canadian folk classics, fiddle instrumentals and original material. Our shows get toes tapping and heads bobbing!
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The Blackwell Bluegrass Band
The Blackwell Bluegrass Band was established in 1984. Over the years the band has
been performing bluegrass music in Canada and the USA drawing from a blend of
traditional and contemporary music. The combination of outstanding vocal harmonies
along with accomplished instrumentation creates the melodious sound that the band
has become known for. Currently the band is working with Jacques Brousseau, Robin Thompson, Brian Abbey and David Jack.
Sourwood
Sourwood is a progressive bluegrass band with a heart firmly rooted in traditional music. Led by Waterloo-based songwriter Lucas Last, the group bridges the gap between the technical drive of modern bluegrass and the narrative focus of late-90s indie folk. Drawing on influences like Molly Tuttle and Jason Isbell, Last is the centerpiece of the sound, delivering confessional lyrics supported by collaborative, intricate arrangements. The music respects its Bluegrass and Celtic origins while incorporating the diverse backgrounds of a collective that spans Ontario, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
