For 50 years Morgan Davis has been playing the blues, travelling across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. His performances draw from a lifelong study of the rich tradition of country blues, re-interpreting songs of the 1920s and 30s on electric instruments. His original compositions are infused with wit and a good dose of humor.

Originally from Detroit MI, Morgan Davis grew up listening to a rich variety of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and the emergence of the Motown sound. The music of Jimmy Reed, Ike and Tina Turner, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino was in the air, emanating from car radios and jukeboxes. In 1962 his family relocated to southern California, where Davis found the preponderance of surf music unappealing. He discovered Bob Dylan, whose music introduced him to Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Pete Seeger and Blind Lemon Jefferson. The psychedelic era ushered in bands like Jimi Hendrix and Cream, he attended concerts by the Doors, Grateful Dead, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Buffalo Springfield, Mothers of Invention and the Electric Flag. Davis began to play guitar at 16 years of age.
Graduating from high school in 1965, Davis enrolled in Long Beach State College, where he became active in the campus anti-war movement as well as SDS. Being of draft age and refusing his 2-S student deferment, he made the choice to remove himself from the U.S. war machine and move to Canada. He settled in Toronto, which he happily found to be a city on the circuit of the great Chicago blues bands, and a rich musical education began by watching Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. Davis also had the opportunity to see and meet many great country blues players – John Hammond, Son House, Booker White, and Johnny Shines.

After a brief stint teaching junior high school, Davis began his musical career while residing at Rochdale College, Toronto’s high rise mecca for artists . Opportunities to jam with other players were frequent, and Davis happily immersed himself in music until he began to get the occaisional gig, and he soon found himself in a band called the Rhythm Rockets, which played a variety of vintage rock and roll, country and blues. He began touring, eventually forming his own blues band, the Knights of the Mystic Sea.

Over his five decade career Davis has opened the show for Willie Dixon, Albert King, John Hammond, John Lee Hooker and Albert Collins. He has jammed with Muddy Waters, James Cotton and Johnny Shines. He has backed up Sunnyland Slim, Snooky Pryor, Hubert Sumlin, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Dr. John.

Davis has released two 45 RPM records, two LPs, and nine CDs. His songwriting talent received wide recognition when Colin James covered his searing ballad, “Why’d You Lie?”

For the past 20 years he has made his home in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Davis performs solo, playing traditional and original blues on electric guitars and his three string cigar-box guitar. Still a road-addicted touring musician, Davis averaged 200 days a year on the road…..until the sudden intrusion of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic.

…he hopes to be playing the blues until he drops.

Nico Paulo is a Portuguese/Canadian songwriter, performer, and visual artist. She moved to Canada in 2014 to pursue her career, originally setting down roots in the vibrant Toronto arts community, and eventually moved east to become an essential part of Newfoundland’s celebrated music scene. Paulo’s highly anticipated, self-titled debut LP, which arrived in spring 2023, is a melodically dynamic, heart-baring collection that finds her exploring the interconnected nature of relationships and the flow of time in lush, sophisticated pop arrangements. The album’s textures come courtesy of production by Joshua Van Tassel (Villages, Fortunate Ones) and Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta!). 

Paulo released her debut single, the wistful “Please Don’t Forget,” in 2019. Her debut EP, Wave Call, arrived in 2020, featuring contributions from musicians Bravo Kilo, Evan J Cartwright, Kwame Appiah-Kubi, and Tim Baker, with production and engineering handled by David Gavan Baxter. She toured the EP in Europe in 2020, making stops in Portugal, the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany. Her latest releases—the Live at First Light EP recorded for the Lawnya Vawnya Artist Residency and a cover of José Afonso’s Portuguese folk song “O Cavaleiro e o Anjo”—were both recorded in Paulo’s adopted hometown of St. John’s, and include appearances by local musicians Tim Baker, Adam Hogan, Steve Maloney, and Mary B. Waldram. 

“Your new favorite vocalist lives in Newfoundland” – MTV 

“Nico Paulo has a knack for transmuting the mundane motions of daily life into grand, wistful reveries.” – The FADER 

“‘Now Or Never’ is heavenly, a stark yet gorgeous piece of songwriting that puts us in mind of Jessica Pratt in its emotional honesty.” – Clash 

“Wave Call moves with steady gestures… hypnotic and soothing.” – Exclaim! Magazine “Nico Paulo’s gently forceful folk… took on a newfound Fleet Foxesian lushness.” – NOW Magazine 

Nico Paulo est un auteur-compositeur, interprète et artiste visuel portugais/canadien. Elle a déménagé au Canada en 2014 pour poursuivre sa carrière, initialement dans la communauté artistique dynamique de Toronto, et a finalement déménagé vers l’est pour devenir un élément essentiel de la célèbre scène musicale de Terre-Neuve. 

Le premier album de Paulo, sorti au printemps 2023, est une collection mélodieuse et dynamique qui la trouve explorant la nature interconnectée des relations et l’écoulement du temps dans des arrangements pop luxuriants et sophistiqués.

Get ready to hoot, holler and hit the dance floor! Ol Billy Bob Boy is a St. John’s-based artist putting a unique spin on traditional country and roots music. Leading the way on upright bass and backed by a stellar group of musicians, Ol Billy Bob Boy’s tunes blend the sounds of old-time country, honky tonk and Americana with signature tongue-in-cheek humour and moving lyrics inspired by life in Newfoundland and beyond.

Released in 2020, Ol Billy Bob Boy’s debut album, Sweltering Sun, led him to be nominated for MusicNL rising star of the year and country artist of the year. He has been featured on CBC and campus and community radio, and has toured across Newfoundland and Canada, performing at festivals, summer concert series and local venues.

He’s played upright bass for notable artists like Abigail Lapell, Raine Hamilton, The Heavy Horses and Matthew Hornell. He has also performed as a side musician at festivals including Summerfolk, Home County, In the Soil, River Rock and Supercrawl, and was a member of the Stephenville Theatre Festival band.

Upbeat, playful and quirky one moment and poignant the next, Ol Billy Bob Boy is sure to keep audiences on their toes and contemplating his lyrics – both witty and profound – long after the show is over. If you love country and roots artists like Corb Lund, Old Crow Medicine Show, Old Man Luedecke, John Prine, and Hank Williams III, then you’ll love Ol Billy Bob Boy.

Nycki Temple-Delisle: Is an energy and sound healer dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and facilitating transformations in individuals’ lives. With her knowledge, intuitive abilities, and compassionate approach, she has been bringing sound bathing to groups , individuals and families in NewfoundlandHer unique blend of modalities, which includes Reiki, sound therapy, crystal healing, and intuitive guidance, she helps her clients release energetic blockages and align their subtle bodies for holistic healing.

Formed in 2022, the NL Latin Band is a dynamic musical ensemble that brings the heartbeat of Latin America to Newfoundland and Labrador. Under the musical and artistic direction of the accomplished musician Persio Domínguez, the band delivers electrifying performances that blend the rich traditions of Latin music with modern flair.

Specializing in an array of genres – including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Samba, Mambo, Guaguancó, Cha-cha, Bolero, and more- the band’s sound is a celebration of rhythm, culture, and connection. Their high-energy shows are marked by tight musicianship, authentic arrangements, and irresistible grooves that keep audiences dancing from start to finish.

More than just entertainment, the NL Latin Band are passionate cultural ambassadors dedicated to promoting Latin American heritage and music throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond. Their performances not only celebrate diversity but also invite communities to come together through the universal language of music.

Currently, the NL Latin Band is working on their debut album, an exciting project that blends the soulful musical traditions of Latin America with the storytelling spirit of Newfoundland -an innovative cross-cultural fusion that promises to be as heartfelt as it is danceable.

Mick Davis is a Canadian singer-songwriter & founder of The Novaks. A twenty-five year veteran of performing, record-making, & touring, Mick’s music trek boasts of alliances with Steve Van Zandt & opening dates with KISS. Mick is the recipient of numerous MusicNL & ECMA awards. He lives in St. John’s, NL.

Mick’s solo outfit, Thin Love, features singer-songwriter Jill Porter, bassist Craig Follett (The Once), and percussionist Allan Brake (Ennis Sisters). They are the recipients of MusicNL’s Rock Artist of the Year Award, 2018.

The band’s latest album, Garbage Street, arrives May 2024.

Songwriter and entertainer, Neil Conway, is based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. A compulsive lyricist, he takes on a wide range of genres and can always be found with a notebook and pen in his left pocket. His work touches on timeless and modern themes in a way that is provocative, thoughtful and often funny. With a knack for eyebrow raising commentary, his songs cover a broad range of topics and styles. Neil Conway moved to St. John’s in 1998 and still can’t get enough of the place. Since then he has had his fingers in many pies. He has been main song writer/band leader for live hip-hop act, The Discounts; reggae/ska band, Skank; fringe folk freaks, The Somethin’ Family; as well as appearing solo with a mixture of all his songs. He has toured Canada extensively and has made frequent trips to St. Pierre et Miquelon. Between 2008-present he has toured China, South Korea, Japan, The Phillipines, India, Europe and Australia; often reforming The Discounts with local musicians. He has been commissioned to write topical songs for CBC radio and television and awarded recording grants from MusicNL, The Newfoundland Labrador Arts Council and The City of St. John’s. He also once wrote a song with Ron Hynes for CBC radio’s songwriting circle. Through independent promotions he has received positive reviews and considerable play on CBC as well as charting regularly on community radio across Canada. His 2004 debut, The Somethin’ Family Album, featured a large cast of gifted Newfoundland musicians and was warmly received across Canada. His 2006 release, “Roadblock,” followed the same political comedy direction with a raw solo and folk trio sound. In 2008 he released a collection of his reggae and Hip-Hop songs as The Discounts – Part One. His third solo album, Songs For Topical Use came out in October of 2013. In 2015 he worked with Andy Jones to write a musical comedy about the uprising of Santa’s elves titled “Made in The North Pole.” He is currently working on a new album.

Kitchinparti performs upbeat, party oriented tunes with an easy-going atmosphere. Their setlist is full of fun staples, as well as fresh new originals (with over 180,000 streams on Spotify and Apple Music). Kitchinparti is comprised of Tyler Humber (Vocals and Guitar), Justin Hickey (Bass, Vocals and Guitar) and Terri Lynn Humber (Vocals and Tin Whistle).

Tyler is an ‘Applied Music’ program graduate from College of the North Atlantic, Justin plays bass for the legendary Newfoundland folk group “The Irish Descendants”, and Terri Lynn is a music teacher who has accompanied multiple musical acts including Owen Mac.They have had ample experience playing for live crowds in the downtown scene of St. John’s, regularly performing multiple times a week. They’ve sold out several shows alongside ‘Shanneyganock’, ‘The Irish Descendants’, and ‘The Navigators’. As well as garnered a following of over 2700 people on facebook during the COVID-19 pandemic through their weekly livestream series, at times reaching over 32,000 views.

Kitchinparti’s main goal is to breathe new life into the Irish Newfoundland music scene with upbeat takes on traditional songs as well as new originals that hit home the same way the tunes of old do.

Linda was born in Kingwell, Placentia Bay and resettled to Arnold’s Cove in the mid 60’s.

As a teenager she had a keen interest in learning songs, particularly traditional ballads, and she recorded many of the older folks from a number of Placentia Bay communities singing in the traditional unaccompanied style. Linda also has a keen interest in the country and western songs which she learned from the radio stations being broadcast during her youth. Currently living in St. John’s she continues to sing these songs at Folk festivals and Song Circles as well as at informal gatherings.