Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Lynne Hanson’s brand of porch music with a little red dirt can turn on a dime from a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp from one song to the next. Her hard living music has garnered her the nickname “Canada’s Queen of Americana.” And while her deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it’s the poetry of her lyrics that really sets her apart.

Hanson is known for her high energy, roots guitar driven live performances, whether playing solo or with her band the Good Intentions. She has an uncanny way of connecting with her audience with an authenticity that is as entertaining as it is disarming.

Supporting will be Christian Larsmon. Guildford-born Christian himself sums up his sound as "‘If Bruce Springsteen, Kings Of Leon and Cat Stevens had a love child". His soulful, gritty vocal coupled with his penchant for vivid storytelling and a catchy chorus makes us think he is going to fit right in.