The Jerry Cans
Hailing from Iqaluit, Nunavut, The Jerry Cans’ bilingual lyrical approach reflects the cultural roots of the band. At the centre of the group are husband and wife Andrew Morrison and Nancy Mike. Morrison, the band’s vocalist and guitarist, is an Iqaluit-raised English Canadian, while Mike is an Inuk throat-singer. Together they create music that combines the energy of a rollicking Celtic bar band with the passion of traditional Inukitut singing.
• Sunday, July 19, 8:45pm (Stage 5)
Trampled by Turtles
These Minnesotans take bluegrass to places it’s never been before. At times shreddingly fast, other times achingly slow, with lyrics covering everything from drug use to suicide. And yet, it’s all so anthemic, and even a little hopeful.
• Saturday, July 18, 9:55pm (Main Stage)
Basia Bulat
The autoharp isn’t exactly a popular weapon of choice for today’s musicians, and Basia Bulat might be its most well-known practitioner since Joni Mitchell or June Carter. Of course, the autoharp isn’t what stands out about Bulat’s music – it’s her voice. Simultaneously powerful and delicate, it’s no wonder she’s one of Canada’s most interesting singer-songwriters.
• Saturday, July 18, 7:25pm (Main Stage)
