A rising star in the Montreal music scene, Rachel Dara is an acclaimed young singer-songwriter known for blending her folk roots with acoustic rock and storytelling. Often compared to Joni Mitchell for her mature writing style, she won the ISSA “International Female Rising Star” award in 2023 and has already recorded with Grammy- winning producers.

Sound Vibe: Acoustic folk and rock with captivating vocals, deep lyrics, and a touch of nostalgia.

A master blues guitarist and native of Montreal, Steve Rowe has been a staple of the Canadian blues scene for decades. He has earned 15 nominations from the Quebec Lys Blues Awards and has shared the stage with legends like Buddy Guy and Colin James. His playing style is deliberate and deeply rooted in 1950s Chicago and 60s British blues.

Sound Vibe: Traditional blues driven by virtuoso guitar and deep rhythms inspired by Chicago and vintage British blues.

Formed in 1987 by founder Buntin Neil, Inus Aso is Montreal’s longest-standing reggae band. They are known as a pillar of the local scene, performing roots reggae, dub, and rocksteady. With positive lyrics focused on unity, justice, and peace, the collective has opened for international reggae icons like Alpha Blondy, Lucky Dube, and Toots and the Maytals.

Sound Vibe: Roots reggae, dub, and rocksteady offering deep grooves, positive vibrations, and a unifying spirit.