2023 CMW ARTISTS

Paul Cargnello & Truth

Paul Cargnello & Truth

Singer-songwriter Paul Cargnello has built his career on the belief that words are as good as music. He knows how to deliver a sound that surprises and seduces with each of his creations. Combining activism, eclecticism and raw emotion, Paul has become one of...

Matt Kristan

Matt Kristan

Matt Kristan is a singer/songwriter guitarist based out of Toronto. Initially, he started out in the music scene of Hamilton immersing himself in the folk acoustic rock scene while playing various venues and open mics around the GTA and Niagara region. In 2021,...

Eliza Mary Doyle

Eliza Mary Doyle

This international and award winning banjo player from Saskatchewan, Canada has a unique way of captivating audiences around the world with her charismatic performances, stylistic clawhammer banjo playing and sophisticated songwriting. Since playing with The Dead...

The Sun Harmonic

The Sun Harmonic

The Sun Harmonic is a Canadian singer-songwriter, a stage pseudonym of prolific recording artist Kaleb Hikele. He has released the fifth Sun Harmonic studio album and his tenth independent record; Coast to Coast is a folk album composed of songs that were recorded in...

Starpainter

Starpainter

Starpainter is a folk rock band from Lethbridge, Alberta. They wear their influences on their sleeves, showcasing strong songwriting and an affinity for gently psychedelic alt-country tones. The band has been growing a following across Canada on the strength of a...

Po Lazarus

Po Lazarus

Po Lazarus is a five-piece rock n’ roll outfit from Montreal founded by Joshua Carey (lead vocals), and bassist Paul Mascarenhas in 2014. While their sound is sown from seeds of rock n roll, Po Lazarus’ influences are gleaned from folk, country, punk, jazz and more....

Mattie Leon

Mattie Leon

Mattie Leon is a singer/songwriter hailing from Hamilton. A craftsman on guitar and piano, Mattie refuses to leave the past behind. His sensibilities are informed by the songwriting of the sixties and seventies. His voice, whether soaring or soulful, is his own. The...

Hunter Sheridan

Hunter Sheridan

Hunter Sheridan is a Canadian musician whose music delivers introspective, soulful song writing with warm melodies that weave a euphoric atmosphere. Hunter’s writing highlights self-discovery, honest lyrics, and dynamic arrangements, connecting with listeners across...

Carly Reirson

Carly Reirson

Born and raised in Leduc, AB, singer-songwriter Carly Reirson captivates audiences with her soaring melodies and honest lyrics. Whether it is love or heartache, Reirson’s “sad-folk” songs take you on a journey through the world of human emotion. Inspired by artists...

Silent St.j

Silent St.j

Singer/Songwriter Silent St.j, perfectly marries Alternative Folk and Soul. She graciously creates an emotional resonance with her music, and has the ability to enchant her listeners. With honest and captivating lyrics and soothing vocals, Silent St.j sparks a sense...

Brad Reid

Brad Reid

Brad Reid’s fresh fiddle phrases connect old traditions with modern popular music, while drawing on global influences such as latin percussion, classical, jazz, and hip hop. Nominated for a 2022 East Coast Music Award, and two 2021 Nova Scotia Music Awards, he’s been...