KENNEDY LAPENNA
1.30
Kennedy LaPenna is an emerging Ontario-based artist writing and recording under her own name. Drawing influence from a range of artists like Joni Mitchell and Bon Iver, Kennedy weaves together folk and indie genres, creating a landscape of acoustics and experimental sounds supported by lullaby croons and deep, rich tones.
Simple yet beautiful guitar arrangements set the stage for intricate, imaginative lyrics; showcasing her strength as a talented songwriter and vocalist.
Kennedy connects with listeners through relatable story-telling, her unique ability that offers an authentically raw insight into her life, embracing and celebrating the vulnerability that accompanies the human experience.
TUNA FEMENINA DE ESPANA
5.30
We are members of three different university bands from Spain and the Netherlands, called Tunas. They originated in the 16th century when students played music to fund their studies. We play traditional Spanish music around the world. Come join us for a true taste of Spain!
LIVE MUSIC
8.00
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15$ cover after 10pm, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
REI FT. HUIA
11.00
Rei’s ‘Electro Haka’ music brings big energy to the stage whenever he performs, whether rocking the mainstage at WOMAD or Splore festival, closing the International Indigenous Music Summit in Toronto or showcasing at WOMEX in Europe. Rei’s upbeat multi-genre sound always gets the listeners pumping and leaves them feeling culturally empowered. Add in modern kapa-haka elements, te reo Māori, traditional instruments mixed with electronic beats, and you have something unique to both the music scenes of world music.
Rei’s (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Pākeha) music seamlessly bridges urban and electronic, with elements of hip hop, pop and dance flavors. With over 13 million Spotify Streams, 7 Waiata Māori Awards and 5 NZ Music Awards nominations, Rei is carving out his space in the world.
VOODOO SHANGO
11.30
Break out your platform shoes, your wildest star-shaped shades, and your funkiest bell-bottoms — it's time to join the Funk revolution with the unstoppable Voodoo Shango Experience!
Led by the electrifying Johnny "Papa" Shango — master composer, singer, guitarist, and trombonist — Voodoo Shango Experience is a full-throttle tribute to the raw power of '70s and '80s funk culture, with a cinematic and literary twist. Their references are bold, their vibe is contagious, and their one true mission is to spread pure, unfiltered groove. Heads will bob. Hips will shake. Souls will ignite.
Surrounded by heavy-hitters from Quebec’s indie scene (Colectivo, Grimskunk, Funkafones), Johnny Shango cranks out a sound that channels the explosive energy of James Brown, the swagger of Lenny Kravitz, and the spirit of an endless funk party.
When the Voodoo Shango Experience takes the stage, resistance is futile — let the groove take ahold of your body and set you free!
DREAM TABERNA
2.30
Dream Taberna is what happens when you finally go to sleep after a night of falling love at Drom - but when you wake up in your dream you realize you're still at the party... Lucid dreams and distorted reality inspires the music of this quartet, made up of some of this city's most singular musical voices. Fall into a trance with Dream Taberna and find out where you wake up...