AfterSchool Duo

Canadian singer/songwriter Jessica Wilson is a promising and ambitious young artist from Welland, Ontario. Having acquired a passion for performing at a young age, this multi-instrumentalist and triple threat performer can be found playing shows across Ontario. Jessica offers a fresh and up-beat sound.

Cottage Brew

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Marty Allen Band

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Mad Science

Engaging Learning Experiences for Ontario (ELEO) gets kids excited about learning through engaging, hands-on and minds-on experiences. For over 20 years, kids have been dazzled and entertained by our Mad Science^® programming. 

Back in the Daze

Since 2010 Back in the Daze has had the opportunity to perform for an incredible array of events, venues and people. We’re a staple at local downtown bars, and have rocked the largest Ribfest in Canada. We’ve played popular dance clubs, an array of weddings, and countless backyard parties. Travelling across Ontario, we’ve impressed every audience with our extensive repertoire, lively stage presence, and energetic musicianship! We always have a ton of fun.
Baby Boomers, College students and everyone in between LOVE Back in the Daze.

Shelter

The incarnation of what would become Shelter started in 2006 when Kent McDonald and his son started entertaining guests at a homeless shelter in Toronto. James Grant joined them on bass and Shelter was formed. Shelter went on to play various gigs around T.O. including The Toronto Waterfront Marathon
and Buskerfest. The band disbanded in 2015 after Kent moved to Niagara. Now
after a brief hiatus, and with the addition of several excellent Niagara musicians, Shelter is back to rock you with the classic rock tunes you all love. In addition to
Kent and James, the band now includes legendary musicians Tory Bedard (keys & vocals), Al Saracino (drums) and John Kott (lead guitar).

Jay Diem Band

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Country Junkies

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Evan Rotella

Back in 2010 Evan Rotella entered his first talent show at age 6, playing Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The USA” to a raucous elementary school crowd. Since that day he has been on stage with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle, and opened shows for Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky, Marthy Stuart and more. Thanks to Niagara’s Cory Cruise, Evan played his very first gig back in 2013 and has been busy ever since playing shows from the Light of Day Niagara Parkinson’s Benefit shows to Porchfest Niagara, and more.

The Blackstones

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Ribber Presentation

Awards are given for the top 3 in the three categories:

• Best Ribs
• Best Sauce
• People’s Choice

Avenue Inn

Avenue Inn has carved a unique space in the Canadian music scene since their formation in 2012, playing countless of shows around southern Ontario and sharing the stage with acclaimed artists such as The Sheepdogs, Burton Cummings, Coleman Hell and Young Empires. Influenced by the amplified and impassioned presence of bands such as the Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon, and the Arkells, the Niagara Falls natives have been carefully crafting their own approach to alternative rock with their brand new album “Tonight”.