Artists

BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE

We are thrilled to present ~ Legendary Icon ~ Buffy Sainte-Marie on Friday, July 23rd! What do you say about a woman who has influenced a generation of people across so many cultures and walks of life and who continues to make an incredible impact on society today? Her inspiration is multifaceted....As a Singer/Songwriter, she has written numerous award winning songs, receiving honors, medals and awards World Wide including an Academy Award and Golden Globe for "Up Where
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ELLIOTT BROOD

This is a return trip to the Gateway Festival ~ by popular demand! There is simply no denying the musical wizardry of these three! Garnering a mass following world wide for their intense, energetic and raw live shows they have crossed the country numerous times, toured Europe three times, played numerous high profile festivals and events and...yay! they are coming back!!!! Alt country, death country...on the edge country, anyway you want to define it, the
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AARON LINES

A much loved award winning Canadian Country Music Star with over 10 hits on the charts and numerous Juno and CCMA nominations and awards. Albums include: "Love Changes Everything" 2001- receives CCMA and Juno nominations. "Living Out Loud" 2003 - receives 6 CCMA nominations and awards. "Waitin' on the Wonderful" 2005, its title single along with, "The Lights of my Hometown", became the
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DERIC RUTTAN

Canadian born, award winning Singer/Songwriter with over 2 dozen of his songs topping the charts, including US billboard. Deric is currently living just outside of Nashville but retains strong ties to Canada. His high energy shows and relaxed stage presence along with the sheer talent of all of his band members finds his fan base constantly increasing. Albums include: ~"Deric Ruttan" - 5 top singles in Canada plus 2004
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ONE MORE GIRL

Britt and Carly McKillip are quickly gaining National attention and a wide spread fan base. They grew up surrounded by country music in both Vancouver and Nashville, their parents are both songwriters and their father Tom, is an award winning producer and musician. The girls have a pristine blend of voices that only siblings can create...they are pure magic on stage. Their CD "Big Sky" - produced by their father, Tom McKillip received numerous n
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DEAN BRODY

Dean grew up in the country at the edge of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and retains his appreciation for the rural way of life. Currently living in Nashville, this Canadian gem released his Debut album under Broken Bow Records entitled "Dean Brody" in 2009. Dean wrote 9 of the 11 songs on the disc including the first single "Brothers" which hit the top 40 charts in both Canada and the US!
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MARY JANE LAMOND

"A sharing of gold is but brief, but a sharing of song lasts long." - Gaelic Proverb Mary Jane Lamond is a sharer of songs, stories and spirit. This sharing has garnered Mary Jane numerous Juno and East Coast Music Award nominations, critical acclaim and a worldwide audience. Mary Jane's latest recording " Storas” (Gaelic meaning "a treasure"), is a beautiful interpretation of some of the Scottish Gaelic songs that have become part of
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MIGHTY POPO

You could say that the Mighty Popo is a Rwandan/Burundian refugee/survivor whose music is steeped in African tradition, but you’d hardly be getting at the whole story of one of Canada’s greatest rising stars. You’d hardly be able to account for his effortless musicality as a member of the 2004 Juno Award winning African Guitar Summit, the kudos received for his genre-busting solo work, his highlight performance at the Canadian edition of Bob Geldof’s inter
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VICTORIA BANKS

Hailed by Nashvilles' Music Row Magazine as one of "the best songwriters in the business" she has written numerous chart topping hit including: "Come on Over" and "Remember That" for Jessica Simpson "Saints & Angels" award winning hit for Sara Evans "Dance With Me" co-written for Johnny Reid. She has collaborat
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MUDMEN

Celtic overtones in a fusion of rock and punk? It's not for the timid. The MUDMEN are beyond unique in their hard driving sound onslaught. Centered around ripping bagpipes, the MUDMEN have created one of the most mesmerizing rock performances anywhere. The band's powerfully intense live show has leveled audiences throughout North America over the past six years with its fusion of melody and relentless rock/punk power. After recording and releasing their 4th studio album "The High Roa
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JEFFERY STRAKER

Saskatchewan's own has gained National attention!! - top 10 on Canada's Much More Music Video TV in 2009 -extensive radio airplay, CBC Canada live concert to air in 2010 and as a CBC concert on demand. -Canada-wide distribution of his album: "Step Right Up" -performs over 100 shows a year -set to partner with the Regina Symphony for a tour in 2010! -energetic and charismatic, he blends his show-stopping piano playing and 3 octave tenor
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ALEXIS NORMAND

Drifting in warm folk ambiance, soft sounds of jazz and latin rhythms, Alexis Normand carries her audience away on a journey to a place where one finds comfort. Alexis began performing in Saskatchewan at an early age. She represented Saskatchewan at "Chant'Ouest' in 2002, an inter-provincial singer-songwriting contest, when she was 17 years old. Following a 5-year stint in Ontario to complete her studies in music and education at the University of Ottawa, this young francophone artist decid
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DICK MACINNIS

www.dickmacinnis.com
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Attention Performers!!

Interested in performing at the festival or as part of our year round programming?

If possible, please submit during the festival screening process through sonicbids (link below). Otherwise, send your EPK to info@gatewayfestival.ca
We prefer on line submissions, but will accept hard copy.
Send to:
Gateway Festival
Box 194
Bengough, SK S0C 0K0

Look forward to hearing from you!