Mia Kelly with Basset

Rooted along the banks of the Kitchissippi (Gatineau, QC), Mia Kelly is an award-winning singer-songwriter, making her mark internationally with her distinctive blend of folk, rock, and blues. Carrying the power of the river she calls home, her voice winds and weaves stories, raw and breaking with emotion in English and French. Her newest record, Big Time Roller Coaster Feeling - produced by Connor Seidel (Charlotte Cardin, Half Moon Run, Donovan Woods), celebrates juicy, joyful moments of life and shines light into the darker corners. These new songs feel wild and expansive, like running through a sunny field with your arms open wide. Her debut album Garden Through The War (2022) and sophomore album To Be Clear (2024) launched her career on the world stage leading to extensive touring throughout Canada, Australia and the U.K, performing at major festivals and opening doors for her to support artists such as Bobby Bazini, The Franklin Electric, Good Lovelies, and Kim Churchill. Opening act Basset brings timeless folk harmonies and deeply human storytelling to open the evening. Toronto duo Yasmine Shelton and Sam Clark turn heads with Shelton's soaring, acrobatic voice and Clark's nuanced guitar work — think Simon & Garfunkel warmth with a road-worn authenticity all their own. Their CFMA-nominated album In The Clay caught the ear of CBC's Tom Power, and their live show is equal parts sincere and disarmingly funny. A perfect way to start the night.