David Davis was raised in a bluegrass family- his uncle Cleo Davis was the 1st Bluegrass Boy, with Bill Monroe in 1938. Davis is the newest member of the Alabama Bluegrass Hall of Fame. For 25 years, David and the Warrior River Boys have travelled North America playing their original style of Bluegrass Music to millions of fans. David's fatherly role with his group is visually impressive as he carries on the tradition of a "Boss Man," both on and off the stage.

Marty Hays, the 15-year veteran Warrior River Boy, is a natural on bass and with a great sense of humor and a classic rich, smooth voice he adds tremendously to the show. The fiddle man, Owen Saunders has recorded some of the most classic albums in bluegrass history during his reign with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, The Gillis Brothers, and James King. Ask anyone, no other fiddle player has the mountain overtones and musical personality that Owen has, he is one of the most renowned bluegrass fiddle players of his generation at age 36. He has been a Warrior River Boy for 8 years.

Robert Montgomery, banjo, is the youngest member of the group at age 26 and the most virtuosic. He is amazing. His musicianship and creativity are captivating as he smiles and jokes with the audience. A native of Moulton, Alabama, he has clearly made his mark as a National Old Time Banjo Champion and a regular entertainer on RFD TV. Bradford Lee Folk is the newest Warrior River Boy and is a young traditionalist whose original songs and classic voice make him a stand out in the bluegrass world.

www.daviddavisandwrb.com

Dehlia Low pushes bluegrass squarely into the emerging Americana genre, combining their tenacious, authentic vocal style with extraordinary instrumental prowess in original songs that feel at once both old and new. Dehlia Low came together in late 2007 as part of Asheville, North Carolina's roots music renaissance. Singers Anya Hinkle (from Blacksburg, VA on fiddle) and Stacy Claude (from Atlanta, GA on guitar) pulled together a group of talented pickers from the region: Aaron Ballance on dobro (Winston-Salem, NC), Bryan Clendenin on mandolin (Hurricane, WV) and Greg Stiglets on bass (Jackson, MS). The group's sound is focused on original music rooted in bluegrass but with a distinctive country/folk feel true to their southern Appalachian roots.

In the Merlefest 2010 Bluegrass Spotlight, Diane Amov wrote, "The heartfelt mountain sounds of this new band recall the Carter Family and the Stanley Brothers." Bluegrass Unlimited states, "Although the band is an all-acoustic aggregation, their musical style extends beyond the boundaries of bluegrass... Dehlia Low is rapidly becoming a musical force to watch for."

www.dehlialow.com

With four critically acclaimed CDs and tours from coast to coast, the Toronto-based Foggy Hogtown Boys have established themselves as one of the most exciting bluegrass bands in the country. The Foggy Hogtown Boys are: Andrew Collins on mandolin, Chris Coole on guitar, Max Heineman on bass, Chris Quinn on banjo and John Showman on fiddle. From the band's inception, it was apparent that this particular group of musicians had a special chemistry that translated into some very powerful and entertaining music.

This is not just five hot pickers in the same place, playing the same tune at the same time. The Foggy Hogtown Boys are a band with a unique sound that is the sum of its members' personalities and musicianship. Although instrumentally the band has the power to dazzle any audience, the song is always given top priority. This commitment is evident in the care taken to arrange each song in a way that allows the story and feeling of the lyrics to surface and not be overshadowed by pyrotechnics.

Although, the group draws a great deal of inspiration and material from the "golden age" of bluegrass and country music, solid original songs written by members in the band blend well among the old chestnuts. The live show is the thing with the Foggy Hogtown Boys. The band always delivers a highly entertaining and diverse show; ballads, breakdowns, gospel quartets and lots of laughs!

www.foggyhogtownboys.com

Entertaining as a family for well over 20 years, the Sawitsky Family has performed all across North America. This family group consists of three siblings - Kimberly, Kanndece, and Karrnnel - all of whom play the fiddle and are accompanied by their father, Orest, on the accordion. Kimberly, Kanndece, and Karrnnel are 5th generation fiddlers and have continued on the traditional Ukrainian music from Horodenka, Ukraine that has been a part of the Sawitsky family for four generations. Whether it is playing Old Time, Ukrainian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton or Bluegrass music, the Sawitskys have been dazzling audiences from Halifax to Hawaii.

In 1999, they were featured guests at the Fiddles of the World conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia and also competed in the Truro, Nova Scotia 50th annual fiddling competition. Kimberly, Kanndece, and Karrnnel have all represented Saskatchewan at the Grand Masters National Fiddling Competition in Nepean, Ontario and while down there have entertained as a family for various events. The Sawitsky Family shows are an abundance of toe tapping rhythms and beats in a wide variety of styles.

Lake Of Stew is a six-piece acoustic string band from Montreal and they've been spreading their good vibes for over 8 years now. Featuring a rotating cast of lead vocalists and full-group harmonies, they sing all kinds of original tunes, from waltzes to sing-alongs, barnburners to boogies. The band is: Brad Levia (arch-top, slide guitar, vocals), Richard Rigby (mandolin, banjo, harmonica, vocals), Daniel Mckell (guitar, kazoo, vocals), Mike Rigby (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Julia Narveson (gut-tub bass, bass, fiddle, banjolin, vocals) and Dina Cindric (accordion, banjo, piano, ukulele, bass, vocals).

While influenced by old time traditionals, all of their songs are original and as current as anything, with songs about everything from writing graffiti to meeting the Dalai Lama, riding the bus to school, to the healthcare system, Chateauguay and pie. Lake Of Stew was the winner of the 2009 Mimi Awards, which rewarded 5 bands for the quality of their work and was also nominated for Best Folk/Country Album Of The Year at the 2008 GAMIQ Awards. They're not just old timey, they're good timey too - get ready for your toes to start tappin'.

www.lakeofstew.ca

In Greek mythology, Sirens were dangerous seductresses who lured nearby sailors to shipwreck with their enchanting music and sultry voices. These mystical creatures have been immortalized through the ages as symbols of the strength and power that lurks inside every woman - a power just waiting to be unleashed and illuminated for all the world to behold and marvel at, and it is this power that drives and inspires Rosie and the Riveters. They are 4 fiercely talented women, dangerously beautiful and relentlessly charming, and while you might not lose your boat at one of their shows, you will definitely lose a few hours in awe of their performance.

R & R performances host compelling vocal arrangements, acoustic percussive instrumentation, scintillating choreography and inviting humour. Rosie and the Riveters are Alexis Normand, Kiera Dall'Osto, Meghan Lofgren and Farideh.

The Country Gentlemen are, in fact, four gentlemen and one gentle lady - aka - Walt Berg (accordion, mandolin, vocals), Zenon Buchko (rhythm / lead guitar, vocals), Bob Hayes (drums), Dave Holtom (base), and Phyllis McTaggart (keyboard).

Their professional backgrounds in property management, pharmacy, national parole board, and education blend well with their collective and varied personal musical artistries. They enjoy playing in all genres and for all occasions, including dances, polka-fests, anniversaries, birthdays, casinos, and sing-a-longs.

Norm Walker doesn't call himself a storyteller but rather a "story-singer". He receives much of his inspiration from folk tales, urban legends and the odd true story... but they have to be odd. Norm's approach to music is predominantly acoustic and he has an uncanny ability to marry words and music.

Born and raised on the Canadian Prairies, Paddy Tutty has toured extensively during the last three decades, performing at folk clubs, concert halls, libraries and schools, as well as appearing at numerous folk festivals.

The two together is pure musical magic intermingled with words that will stay in between your ears.

www.normwalker.com
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Born, raised and still residing in Park Valley, SK, Irvin is well know for his easy, relaxed way of delivering great old gospel, bluegrass and cowboy songs. One of the original members of the Baler Strings, Irvin receives requests for some of his work with the group to this day. Irvin will be leading the Sunday Morning Bluegrass Gospel portion of the festival. One listen to this unforgettable golden voice and you will be an instant fan.

Be sure to stick around for the Sunday Gospel Band Scramble

A big hit at the 2010 festival, players from the different mainstage acts will be placed in a "new" band and given time to prepare and then perform a few gospel tunes!

Fun!! Gospelicious!!

Joseph is a member of Pakitahaw Sahgaehican (Net Casting Lake) known today as Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Relatives are important so he would like to indicate that he is the eldest of twelve brothers and sisters. His mother, Irene Ratt (Naytowhow) originates from Sucker Lake, SK. She is his inspiration to dance the jig and try out new things. His father Andrew Naytowhow came from Sturgeon Lake and his return to the Cree way of worship strengthened the music and ritual-based life Joseph now leads.