Headliners

Good for Grapes

From Vancouver BC, Good for Grapes is a band on the rise. Their particular brand of Alt-Folk has had them gaining momentum on the Vancouver scene and begun to make waves around the country. The six-piece group brings impassioned harmonies, infectious hooks and intense energy. They will have you stomping your feet and singing along well in to the wee hours.

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www.youtube.com/goodforgrapes

King Crow and the Ladies from Hell

From their website: “From beneath the deep moss on the floor of the temperate rainforest of northwestern BC emerged King Crow and the Ladies From Hell, a 9-person Celtic folk/rock band with various overtones and undertones. A whole bunch of musical instruments tag along with King Crow. From guitars, mandolins, penny whistles, drums, fiddles, banjos, accordions, bagpipes and more. Their music is infectious and you can't stop yourself from dancing when they hit the stage.”

http://www.kingcrowandtheladiesfromhell.com/index.html

Little Miss Higgins

Hailing from Saskatchewan, Little Miss Higgins is a leader on the national blues/folk/roots scene. She adorns concert and festival stages across Canada and around the world, accompanied by her band mate and husband, Foy Taylor. Her work has received many accolades including Juno and Maple Blues Award nominations and an Outstanding Blues Recording nod from the Western Canadian Music Awards.

http://www.littlemisshiggins.com/

Watasun

Adam and Reid of Watasun are among the new breed of do-it-yourself musicians and artists. They have a sound that is both infectious and inviting. The duo continue performing their own brand of folk music in Vancouver, celebrating a wide range of influence and interacting with people of all ages. The duo is best known for working with the people and the energy in sharing the best moods possible.

http://watasunmusic.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watasunmusic

The River and the Road

“TRATR” are currently based out of East Vancouver and play Folk/Americana music. They are comprised primarily of Banjo player Keenan Lawlor and Guitarist Andrew Phelan. While only playing for a short time, their fan base has grown considerably and continues to draw in new listeners. Together they have developed a sound that stands out from the standard Folk/Americana genre and can easily be recognized by their powerful harmonies and energetic live performance.

http://www.tratr.com/

The Kerplunks

The Kerplunks are multi-award winning children’s entertainers bringing high-energy, colourful performances to the stage- with outfits that match! The Kerplunks play catchy tunes guaranteed to get kids engaged, singing along and joining in on the actions. Dinah plays the upright bass, banjo, and really belts it out! She also plays the kazoo like a madwoman! Tina plays the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, baritone and also sings. Watch out for when she busts a rhyme, yo! Phil plays the drums, keeping everyone in time and really likes to “Go Bananas”. Aaron plays the acoustic guitar, sings harmonies and makes great faces.
The Kerplunks are no strangers to the Midsummer Festival and we are so pleased to welcome them back to our valley.

http://thekerplunks.com/