Formerly Qristina Brooke Bachand, Q is a consummate performer! Their contagious energy and love of Folk and Celtic music is always at the forefront, moving audiences with energetic and spirited performances which showcase their love of fiddling, song, and story-sharing. Q has studied classical violin; however, it’s their fiddle skills that have always truly shone! Receiving numerous regional, national, and international fiddle awards and scholarships, Q also graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Limerick with an MA in traditional Irish Music Performance. In recent years Q has blossomed and grown into their (nonbinary) gender identity and life’s purpose. Singing Phil Ochs- and Dick Gaughan-inspired rebel ballads and folk songs interspersed with rip-roaring fiddle tunes, Q’s performances will equally inspire as well as bring you to tears or have you clapping along and stomping your feet!

Big Dirty Boots brings together a harmony-driven blend of West Coast Country and Folk music. Known for their dynamic chemistry rooted in childhood friendship, BDB engages audiences no matter the size and they’re always fan favourites at festivals and folk clubs. The Boots’ music is built around original songs performed on guitar and mandolin with with Kaj Falch-Nielsen and Tad Ruszel sharing the lead vocals and Dave Peters supporting on the bass and cello.

Big Dirty Boots were finalists for the Georgia Straight’s “Best of Vancouver 2023” and have dozens of ‘sync placements’ in film and television from their 2013 debut album. With the first singles out from the upcoming album, ‘Heartbreak and Fairytales’, there is plenty of buzz and fans are excited for the full double-album arriving in 2025.

Katie Sontag is a singer-songwriter and song leader based out of Eugene, OR. Described as “transcendental indie folk”, Katie’s songs are moving and insightful, creating a musical landscape that is uplifting, nurturing, and meaningful. Her songs range from lighthearted and silly (poking fun at herself as a scatterbrained new mother) to deep and vulnerable (the everyday grief of being human) and often triumph with an important truth that we all need to be reminded of—including her! Katie’s voice is authentic and her vibrato is reminiscent of Joan Baez, pulling the listener into her intimate and truthful lyrics while her acoustic guitar accents her melodic lines. Katie’s music has been described as “a big hug”. At her concerts, you will laugh, cry, make new friends, and feel better than when you came!

The Hounds of Cuchulain are a seven-piece band from Victoria, BC, delivering vibrant performances steeped in Irish, Scottish, English, and original folk music. Inspired by legends like The Dubliners, The Pogues, The Irish Rovers, The Corries, and The Chieftains, their dynamic shows feature lively dance tunes, historical ballads, engaging stories, and enchanting melodies. The group is comprised of Wolf Edwards on lead vocals and guitar; Madeleine Townley on tin whistle, Irish harp, and vocals; Briana Kennedy on fiddle and vocals; Dexter Simpson on Irish tenor banjo; Benjamin Garrison on mandolin and vocals; Jeff Feltmate on fiddle and bodhrán; and Craig Frew. With a dedication to sharing their music across diverse communities, the Hounds have captivated audiences across 300+ stages and released three albums, including a recent collection of original compositions.

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