Blue Moon Marquee writes and performs original compositions influenced by anything that swings, jumps or grooves.  A.W. Cardinal (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass (vocals/bass/drums) have played for a vast gamut of crowds at jazz clubs, Lindy Hop dance halls, folk venues, blues haunts, hospitals, prisons, markets, motorcycle joints, dive bars and prestigious festival stages.   Colette not only commands the upright bass but also brings the rhythm with her feet on a custom foot drum kit, all while singing in her signature honey-dipped tone. Cardinal’s distinctive and soulful vocals barrel out like a raging bull while his guitar crackles with the swinging energy of jazz-tinged blues. The result of nine years of rigorous touring, crisscrossing Europe and North America, is a distinct energy and style from this acclaimed duo. Carving a path through blues, jazz, jump jive, folk, country, swing, and Indigenous soul with an authentic spirit, their sound does not idle easily in one certain category. It stomps and struts through the wilds, conjuring a blend where Howlin’ Wolf tangos with Django, Earnest Tubb shoots firecrackers with Cab Calloway, and Memphis Minnie throws dice with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Their gift is bringing all these elements together without anything sounding out of step. They collect the roots and smoothly braid them with lyrics that often touch on the underbelly of society, woven with elements of Indigenous storytelling and poetic cadence. Unbound by genre or era, Blue Moon Marquee has an edge that demands you take notice. With an authentic mixture of tempo, melody and imagery, they are timeless artists perfect for this time. Their album, Scream, Holler & Howl, co-produced with Duke Robillard (Fabulous Thunderbirds, Roomful of Blues), was honoured with a JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year, the Blues Foundation’s Emerging Artist of the Year nomination and swept the Maple Blues Awards (Canada’s highest honour in Blues) with four coveted wins. The album has also topped the charts in the US and Canada achieving #1 on the !Earshot National Folk/Roots/Blues chart, #6 on the International NACC Radio Chart and #8 on the coveted Living Blues Radio Chart. Since then, their 2024 release New Orleans Sessions was also nominated by both the JUNOS and Western Canadian Music Awards for Blues Album of the Year. Their latest album, a collaboration with Powwow drumming and singing group Northern Cree, (also known as Northern Cree Singers) called Get Your Feathers Ready, dropped October 24, 2025. The unique collaboration blends Powwow with the Blues like we’ve never heard before and was inspried by the influence of Indigenous peoples on North American music.

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Kingston-based, Edmonton-raised musician Dennis Bouwman has established himself in the Americana/Alt Country and Country music scenes. With his emotional lyrics and soulful voice, Bouwman has made a name for himself in the business. Bouwman's music embodies the spirit of both genres, drawing influence from the vast expanses of Canada and the rich musical traditions of the American South. His distinct fusion of Americana/Alt Country and Country makes for a sound that is distinctly his own and connects with listeners on a profound emotional level. Bouwman's storytelling skill and unadulterated genuineness define his music. His songs vividly depict love, grief, and the challenges of daily existence. He leaves a lasting impression on listeners by taking them on a journey through the highs and lows of the human experience with each song. Bouwman has a devoted following in Canada and abroad because to his moving performances and soul-stirring songs. His work is proof of the storytelling power of music and its capacity to bridge divides and unite people. Every note reflects his love for music, and what makes him unique among his peers is his ability to encapsulate the spirit of Americana/Alt Country and Country music. Bouwman is ready to create even bigger impacts in the music business thanks to his indisputable talent and relentless dedication. 

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