Brighter Futures for Children

The Dead South – The Dead South is a four-piece acoustic ensemble based in Regina, Saskatchewan. With Nate Hilts’ gritty vocals and aggressive guitar strumming, Scott Pringle’s soaring harmonies and mandolin chops, Colton Crawford’s blazing banjo licks and steady kick drum, and Danny Kenyon’s prominent cello melodies, The Dead South blends elements of folk, bluegrass, classical, and rock which results in a unique, modern, and authentic blend of boot-stompin’ acoustic music. Since the inception of the band, The Dead South has continually pushed the energy of their live shows, as well as pushed what is possible between four ordinary acoustic instruments. The unique abilities and viewpoints of each band member make The Dead South an impossible band to duplicate, and a fixture of the Regina music scene that will not soon be leaving
Conrad Bigknife -As an award winning singer, song-writer and producer, Conrad Bigknife is an entertainer to the core. He is a vocalist in the truest sense, and with the upcoming release of his newest single “Angel” he will once again highlight that guitar driven Country that he is so well known for. This single is just a taste of what you find on the upcoming album, and what you will experience at every one of Conrad’s shows. Real live Country.
Belle Plaine –Belle Plaine’s voice silences noisy taverns. Born and raised on a farm near the village of Fosston, Saskatchewan, Belle Plaine, aka Melanie Hankewich, is a true prairie girl. A performer by the age of five, she was the ringer for every local musical event. Belle Plaine has been selected as an official showcase artist at Breakout West 2012, JUNOfest 2013, and Folk Alliance International 2013 & 14. The 2013 JUNO Awards committee invited her band as the only artists to perform at their two press conferences one in Regina to announce JUNOfest, and the second in Toronto to announce the list of JUNO nominees
Proceeds to the SCEP Centre and Regina Early Learning Centre