First time festival artist April Verch is another young Canadian traditional based performer developing old roots in a contemporary direction and winning much critical and audience acclaim in Canada and the US. April is a world-class fiddler, a champion Ottawa Valley stepdancer, an acclaimed composer and a vocalist whose voice has been hailed as "absolutely captivating" by the Toronto Star. April travels with three world-class musicians Marc Bru (percussion), Lincoln Meyers (guitar) and Cody Walters (upright-electric bass).

April's fine vocal delivery is backed up by the finely detailed elegance of her fiddle phrasing and the depth of a repertoire that ranges from bluegrass to Brazilian to Celtic, from a jaunty Canadian folksong to a poignant contemporary ballad. The April Verch Band have established a reputation as consummate performers, winning over audiences not only with sheer virtuosity on their respective instruments, but also with charm, humor and boundless energy on stage.
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Dev'lish Mary are four young local women who are breathing new life into the old timey music repertoire of the Southern states. Featuring Ruth Hazleton (guitar, 5 string banjo), Liz Frencham (double bass), Cat Moser (fiddle) and Sally Taylor (fiddle). All of these gals are old-time, bluegrass and western swing junkies from way back, and together they bring their own spicy interpretation of hill-jilly and American roots music.

Their repertoire is a gumbo of musical genres, combining traditional pearls with contemporary gems. The music is lively and energetic, and the four part singing combination is of that real old time style somewhat reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters. Pack your dancin' shoes, saddle and apron and get ready for the ride.
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