ROOTSandBLUES workshops enhance the overall artist and attendee experience by providing memorable moments and new friendships for attendees and artists.
Workshops and artist collaborations are integral to providing some of the most memorable and invigorating moments at a major festival.
Coordinator: Ted Crouch
Festival Schedule HERE
SATURDAY AUGUST 20
12:00 – 12:45 pm | CBC BLUES STAGE
Featuring members of Alex Cuba and Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
SEARCHIN’ FOR SOUL
“When we’re at the crossroads trying to decide which one to choose, trusting in the blues guides us on our journey”.
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12:45 – 1:30 pm | BARN STAGE
Featuring members of Cha Wa and special guests
SING IT LIKE YOU OWN IT
“If you believe in who you are, where you are from historically, your culture and more importantly your language, it will take you to places you’ve never dreamed of!”
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1:15 – 2:00 pm | CBC BLUES STAGE
Featuring members of Antibalas and special guests
EVOLUTION OF THE REVOLUTION
“As history’s most revered revolutionaries have proven, there’s no point in being angry at the world if you’re not willing to work to change things”.
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2:00 – 2:45 pm | BARN STAGE
Featuring members of The McDades and special guests Mike Kereiff & Dave Nelson
THE JOY OF CREATIVITY
“The universe opens with musicians tapping directly into their imagination, exploding with a vibrancy of thought, feeling, passion and the sheer joy of creativity”.
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2:30 – 3:15 pm | CBC BLUES STAGE
Featuring members of Ruthie Foster with special guests George Leach and Sherman Doucette
LET IT BURN
“Infuse fresh spices into a sonic potpourri that smoulders, sizzles, ignites and can burn down any stage with this combustible blend of soul, blues, roots, rock, and folk”.
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3:15 – 4:00 pm | BARN STAGE
Featuring members of Christine Hanson and the Oral Fuentes Reggae Band
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
“Music plays on the edge, engaging the audience, searching new frontiers and sounds until it breaks through to the next dimension. No risk, no reward!
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SUNDAY AUGUST 21
12:00 – 12:45 pm | CBC BLUES STAGE
Featuring Harry Manx with Ndidi O & Trish Klein (The Blue and Gold)
WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS
“Songs that raise awareness for issues and pleas for justice and sustainability”.
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12:45 to 1:30 pm | BARN STAGE
Featuring members of Piqsiq, Shaela Miller, and special guests
ALTERING THE TIMELINE
“Music heals through soundscapes and voices inspired with experience in all its glory”.
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1:15 – 2:00 pm | CBC BLUES STAGE (Schedule Change, Son Rompe Pera will replace Witch Prophet for the workshop with Five Alarm Funk)
Featuring members of Son Rompe Pera and Five Alarm Funk
ARTISTS, ANCESTORS AND ANCIENT ONES
“Music traces the steps and beats a heavy drum in our cultural evolution and way of life”.
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2:00 – 2:45 pm | BARN STAGE
Featuring members of William Prince and special guests
FAITH, STRUGGLE AND GRACE
“Songs of guidance and comfort, building bridges between worlds at odds”.
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2:30 – 3:15 pm | CBC BLUES STAGE
Featuring members of C.J Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band and Harry Manx
DOWN THE BAYOU
“The bayou leads as you follow the bright light in the swamp – the slow moving water may misdirect or disorient, but you decide to let this ride take you deeper into the folklore on your Cajun journey”.
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3:15 – 4:00 pm | BARN STAGE
Featuring members of The McDades and Kevin Maclean, Cody Iwasiuk & Meg Dolovich of William Prince Band
PUNCHING THROUGH THE WALLS OF TRADITION
“Unleash the passion, celebrate freedom of expression and play like everyone is listening”.