Long recognized by her peers and respected as one of Canada’s top talents, Lori Yates was called “alt-country” long before the phrase existed – the pioneer of a genre in the making.

This is an artist who met Johnny Cash, hung out with Tammy Wynette, wrote with Guy Clark, Don Schlitz, and Colin Linden, jammed with
Jerry Jeff Walker, drank with Harlan Howard, sang with Greg Allman, Rick Danko, and Jim Cuddy, and ate jelly beans with Roy Acuff.

As the saying goes, she’s “been to the show.” Lori’s nominations include the Juno award, Canadian Country Music Award, Polaris Prize award (long list), City of Oshawa Lifetime Achievement Award nomination.

She has won: Songwriter of the Year, (Hamilton Music Awards) Alt-Country Recording of the Year (Hamilton Music Awards) SOCAN #1 award. Most recently a City of Hamilton Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement nomination. Her lyrics are immortalized in Hamilton’s Gore Park. A dynamic and often hilarious performer, what sets her apart is her golden voice; part honey, part growl.

You believe every note that comes out of her mouth, she’s that kind of singer, the real deal. Her lyrics are gritty, tender, and poignant.

Kylie Fox is a New Brunswick singer-songwriter that fuses folk storytelling with vintage elements of jazz and alternative rock.

With influences like Kate Bush, Sharon Van Etten, and Joni Mitchell, her music is ethereal, lush and real. Her new singles, “Confetti,” and album, “Sequoia”, are produced by Daniel Ledwell (Jenn Grant, The Good Lovelies, Fortunate Ones).

Fox’s debut album led her to tour Canada extensively, sharing stages alongside names like Bahamas, The Strumbellas, Joel Plaskett, and Matt Minglewood.

She has showcased at countless music awards and festivals, and was recently named “Innovator of the Year” at the 2023 PrixNB Awards.

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