Andrea Pinna

Sunday • 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm | Paraiso Balcony

Sunday • 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm & 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Born in Cagliari, Italy in 1969, Andrea immigrated to Canada in 2014 as a foreign worker and hopes to remain in Canada as a permanent resident.

His artistic singing career as a tenor started later in life, at 33, in a tourist village on Sardinia Island. For him, the experience of singing in public was surprising and very emotional. As a result of this sudden success, Andrea began to study classical lyric singing, supported by professional coaches who helped him and introduced him to professional classical singers. Andrea has exhibited in many important Italian music centers like Milan, Bologna Palermo and his native Cagliari.

In 2012, Andrea produced a CD of Italian popular arias and Neapolitan songs with much success and joined a musical group exhibiting in many Italian theatres.

In Edmonton, Andrea continues to improve his musical talent and working to build a better future for him and his family here in Canada.

Socials
https://www.andreapinnatenor.com/

LittleBirds

Sunday • 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Now entering its 35th year and proudly sponsored by the Edmonton Jazz Society, the Littlebirds offers an elite opportunity for auditioned music students ages 14-21 to play in jazz-driven big band and small combos that crosses school divisions. It gives these students a chance to work and perform with other young musicians with the same passion, and it often leads to lifelong friendships and musical collaborations. The combo focuses on authenticity and have a blend of learning jazz standards and doing original and creative music.

Kim Gates Duo

Sunday • 12:45 pm – 1:00 pm & 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

A Canadian singer and songwriter, Kim has been entertaining enthusiastic audiences across Western Canada with his soulful lyrics and simple melodies since becoming a full time musician in 2016. Kim plays weekly in Edmonton area pubs and functions, and travels throughout Western Canada performing his original music at festivals and venues. He is influenced by the writing of Steve Earle and Billy Joel, and the music of Blue Rodeo and The Tragically Hip. Kim performs high energy pub shows with all the songs you love to sing and hear, as well as performances of his soulful original music. Kim released his first album, "Help You Get Back Home" in December 2021, on all streaming platforms and for purchase on his website. Kim and his partner have a 9 year old daughter who has inspired much of his music and is the joy of his life. When Kim's not sharing his musical inspiration with others, he enjoys sports and spending time with his family.

Edmonton Winds

Sunday • 12:00 pm –12:45 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Since our inception 45 years ago, our mission statement has always been “Performing the best in wind band literature.” We are dedicated to promoting the wind band as a serious art medium, through the performance of challenging, high-quality repertoire. We have developed
a strong reputation, and augmented it with our standards of excellence in performing, musician’s experience, and bolstering the aspirations of young music students.

Secondhand Dreamcar - Friday Night Headliner

Friday Night Headliner

Friday • 9:00 pm –10:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Secondhand Dreamcar is a 9-piece soul and roots band fronted by Canadian Folk Music Award-nominee Dana Wylie and also featuring notable producer Harry Gregg on bass, Jamie Cooper (Up and Over Trio, Obsessions Octet) on drums, Kyle Mosiuk (The Hello Darlins) and Chad Murphy (Dallas Smith) on guitar, Rooster Davis on organ, plus a horn section made up of some of Canada's best – Dave Babcock on sax, Bob Tildesley on trumpet, and Peter Filice on trombone. This group of Alberta heavies is crafting a distinct, funky, and lyrically driven sound that journalist and programmer Peter North has deemed the most exciting thing to come out of Edmonton since KD Lang and The Reclines.

The band had its serendipitous seminal moment when Wylie, Gregg, and Cooper were asked to form a house band for a pro jam at Edmonton venue SOHO. They were not a unit before that––Wylie and Cooper had never even shared a stage before––but within six months of playing together every week the chemistry was undeniable. Getting serious as a band was more of a realization than a decision, and the band line-up fleshed itself out just as organically. Secondhand Dreamcar began a residency at the historic Blues on Whyte club in September 2023, which by the end of the year had garnered them a remarkably sizable following and a glowing reputation, especially considering they had yet to release any music.

The band recorded their debut album Answer the Call at Gregg’s studio Riverdale Recorders in November 2023, and it is set for release on October 11th, 2024. While Secondhand Dreamcar is brand new, its members are all seasoned pros, and have collectively released or been featured on hundreds of albums, and have won and been nominated for dozens of awards. And like the serendipity that brought them together, their music has that special kind of magic that can no more be explained than denied.

Timothy Noel & The RearViews - Saturday Night Headliner

Saturday Night Headliner

Saturday • 9:00 pm –10:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Growing up in a very musical church, Timothy began singing and playing
instruments at a very early age. He is best known for his rich vocal tones and
natural ability to engage his audience. Like many well known vocalists, his roots in Gospel have made the transition to other genres in music seamless. His foray into Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz and a bit of Caribbean Soca maintains that passion, but with an old school, speakeasy vibe. In 2016, Timothy started The RearViews, a collection of Edmonton's top professional musicians performing hit songs that are guaranteed to please.

Funk the Matriarchy

Saturday • 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Where rhythm meets rebellion, emerges Funk the Matriarchy – the soul-stirring band on a mission to amplify the voices of women in funk, soul, and R&B. With a contagious energy that ignites dance floors and sparks social change, this ensemble is a positive force to be reckoned with. This 7 piece, powerhouse group plays a mix of chart topping female hits and some hidden gem women artists. Through carefully curated set lists, they strive to diminish inequality and celebrate the trailblazers who have shaped the sound of these genres. Featuring members of King Muskafa, Second Hand Dreamcar, The Superband, Hi-Phoniqs, and Mocking Shadows, you can be sure you’ll be groovin’ all night and funkin’ it to the man!

Alex Kusturok

Saturday • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)

Saturday • 6:45 pm – 7:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Growing up, Alex (3rd Generation fiddle player)  followed his mother Patti to Old time dances around Manitoba where he was enriched with the Métis fiddle from a very young age. By age 7, the passion for music became apparent and fiddle became the focus of Alex's life.


En grandissant, Alex (joueur de violon de 3e génération) a suivi sa mère Patti pour danser à l'ancienne au Manitoba, où il s'est enrichi avec le violon métis dès son plus jeune âge.  À l'âge de 7 ans, la passion pour la musique est devenue évidente et le violon est devenu le centre de la vie d'Alex.