Kick off Paddlefest with the soothing chamber pop stylings of Pallmer and talented Sackville songwriter Steve Haley.

The first night of programming at the Wharfbound Main Stage programming features country powerhouses The Hypochondriacs, emerging blues rocker Sam Mallais and more.

Feel like some country? Honeybean’s on Friday is the place to be with performances from Montreal country troubadour Bobby Dove and PEI songwriter Lawrence Maxwell‍

Friday at Sunbury Shores features two great songwriters who have actually played together before. Leeroy Stagger is a beloved folk & roots singer-songwriter from BC and Jacob Rose is a talented local songwriter with big things on the horizon! Come hear some rich, heartfelt songs and storytelling from these two artists.

A diverse mix of folk, blues and jazz fills the walls of Drewhaven on Friday night. The Gilberts bring vibrant three-part harmonies and unique instrumentation, while Kim Dunn is a expert pianist and performer with 30 years of experience playing in the Maritimes who will be serenading us with his original work.

Friday night at the Wharfbound Stage is bound to become a singalong with a headlining performance from Maritime favourite Adam Baldwin & The Jenny Wren. Before him, you’ll be entranced by the lovely mix of folk, jazz and Inuit throat singing from violinist Gina Burgess & her band.

Come get weird with The Brood!

Com’ down to the country! Tim Isaac and Jim Blewett are Paddlefest favourites and we’re thrilled to have them performing this year alongside emerging cellist Leandra Gold. Expect infectious, mellow grooves to ease us into Saturday evening.

Enjoy some soothing singer-songwriter vibes at Honeybeans on Saturday afternoon with Julia Cunningham and guests

Two exciting East Coast acts help kick off the Saturday Main Stage! Halifax country rockers Bill Ricky will get you yeehawing and Fredericton’s El Tata bring their unique blend of indie rock, latin, and hip hop to the stage.

Two great guitar players pair up! Expect some fingerstyle guitar work and expert storytelling from local favourite Rob Lutes. Magige Savoie is a skilled guitarist crafting songs with complex melodies and unique musical arrangements.

Saturday night on the town! Yukon Blonde are beloved Canadian indie rock veterans whose punchy rock and roll tunes will get you swaying! And be warned, Loviet’s vocals and guitar licks might melt your face off. All Of Green are a New Brunswick gem who are reuniting for a rare performance to help us celebrate 30 years of Paddlefest!

Sunday Funday! We like to close off the Main Stage programming with a fun filled afternoon of local favourites and good vibes! Folk troubadour Ben Caplan, funky jazz trio Mckinley, Morrison & Willams and the country rock shenanigans of Waylon Napadogan will do just that!

Logan Staats is a folk musician who won CTV’s ‘The Launch’ in 2018 and since has enjoyed successful career as a singer/songwriter, crafting earnest, heartfelt songs about his life, his family, and his people.