The Performers

Band Of Strangers

The Band of Strangers is a three piece band. We collectively play the guitar, mandolin, bass guitar, trumpet, saxophone, and percussion. We play songs from 40’s swing to rock and pop and everything in between as well as lots of original songs.

Jessica Russel

Jessica Russell is a rising star in the country music scene. Her love for country music and travel has taken her coast to coast on Canadian Tours from her hometown in Nova Scotia, all the way to Whitehorse, Yukon, captivating audiences with her authentic and heartfelt performances. In recent years, Jessica has been making the rounds in her music career, opening for names like Aaron Goodvin, The Washboard Union, and Emerson Drive in Nova Scotia.  Her debut single, Here We Go, released in 2023 showcases her talent for storytelling, weaving personal experiences with universal themes of love and adventure. Since then, Jessica Russell has made waves with her most recent singles, Pause On Over and She Can Keep It. Her music has garnered a growing fanbase, with radio appearances and showcases across the country.

Sandy Now / Alex Wentzell

Sandy Now is an Alt-Blues/Folk artist from Liverpool, Nova Scotia. A unique mixture of blues and psychedelia with a distinctly percussive flair. Sandy’s music is a reflection of his life and experience in Maritime Canada. Ranging from sweeping expressions of the joyful haze of youth to the bittersweet longing for a better future.

Light & Shade

Light & Shade – Ryan Langille and Scott Leonard. This dynamic duo performs the best of classic rock from ACDC to Zeppelin and everything in between. This duo is a full band experience. Soaring lead vocals from Ryan, flying guitar leads from Scott. Vocal harmonies and complex guitar arrangements to engage the listener. With more than 100 songs in their repertoire, Light & Shade can create many moods from the Eagles to Queen. Enjoy classic rock at its best.

Sofia & Emmy Andreu

Sofia and Emmy Andreu are a dynamic musical duo from the South Shore. Sofia is a passionate vocalist and fiddler with a love for folk and pop music, drawing inspiration from everyone from Taylor Swift to Joni Mitchell. She participates yearly in the Lunenburg County Music Festival and has appeared in South Shore Summer Theatre productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, and Spring Awakening. This year she’s excited to be performing in their latest production, All Shook Up! Emmy is a talented young guitarist and bassist with a flair for rock and grunge. A frequent participant at Buchanan’s House of Music Rock Camps, she’s performed at local open mics, special events and Celtic Sessions at Saltbox. Emmy’s influences include the Red-Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Outside of performing with her sister, she can be found playing guitar for the newly formed band, the Wed Betters.

Sophia Hopkins

Sophia Hopkins is a Nova Scotian singer-songwriter, who has captivated music lovers with her extraordinary vocal range, enchanting melodies and the raw emotion she places on every note. With a deep connection to the natural world, her lyrics draw reference to the sea, earth, and sky, grounding her while exploring big emotions and personal stories. Influenced by folk, indie-rock, pop, country, and classical music, Sophia’s dressed-down and sophisticated arrangements allow her heartfelt melodies to shine.

Tim Clark & Family

Tim Clark and the Clark Family group perform across Nova Scotia and beyond. They perform a variety of music including pop, folk and country and include original music too. They live in Wileville, NS. The group was started by Tim, who began as a solo act, and his adult children, Simon , Noah, and Sophia joined as they became old enough. They have released two albums in 2005, and 2010 and Tim is working on his latest release. The group is not always complete as the adult kids perform based on if they are available but even as a solo, duo or trio the audience enjoys the result that has been perfected over more than 20 years of performances.

Sam Wentzell / Weather Advisory

Sam Wentzell is a singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist from the South Shore. Solo performances include a mix of blues and rockabilly as well as his own original material which is often played on a variety of instruments including handmade cigar box guitars. As co-founder, lead singer and guitarist of the blues-rock-boogie band Weather Advisory, he’s played in venues across Nova Scotia since 2008. Sam will be joined by his father Jeff on percussion.