2023 CMW ARTISTS

ALIAS

ALIAS

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, dilettante, polymath: Emmanuel Alias has traversed many paths en route to his current eponymous psych-rock project. After nine years of jazz studies at the Darius Milhaud Conservatory in Aix-en-Provence, he moved to Québec in 2014 and...

Cigar Club

Cigar Club

In their interpretation of rock music, Cigar Club combines blues, psychedelic, and alternative influences which has established the band as “one of Ontario’s premier alternative rock bands (Spill Magazine, 2021)”.' Their live show has caught the attention of the music...

Taming Sari

Taming Sari

‘Southern-fried rock from Canada? Yep.’’ – Alan Cross Hailing from across Ontario and Quebec the members of Taming Sari form an eclectic and unlikely bilingual group. With a new sound to the playground, they infuse a classic rock and blues feel to modern day rock and...

Madison Galloway

Madison Galloway

"Pure energy and rootsy-blues sass" -MusicOntario Madison Galloway is an emerging voice in the Canadian music scene, hailing from small town Fergus, Ontario. She takes the stage with her soulful voice, guitar, harmonica and driving band charming audiences with her...

The Jailbirds

The Jailbirds

Shortly after the release of their debut EP, The Black River, The Jailbirds won “Best Rock” at the 2018 Mississauga Music Awards and most recently won "Best Live Band" at the 2022 Mississauga Music Awards. The Jailbirds have drawn comparisons to the likes of Black...

The Lad Classic

The Lad Classic

From their inception, The Lad Classic have always pulled from the familiar and added their own flavour to create something unique. Evolving from rock origins the band has created something deeper, adding in their combined influences ranging from soul to pop, gospel to...

The Boneheads

The Boneheads

Emerging from the Toronto music scene alongside alternative and punk bands, The Boneheads have always kept true to their roots. They blend the traditional elements of rock, country, and the blues to create a refreshment of old-timey and electrifying rock music. Their...

Élishia Sharie

Élishia Sharie

Electrifying, daring, and hypnotizing are just a few words used to describe Los Angeles Neo Alternative Rock artist, Élishia Sharie. Drawing upon iconic influences, like AC/DC and Nirvana, Élishia Sharie effortlessly synthesizes elements of 80’s Classic Rock with 90’s...

Cold Weather Captains

Cold Weather Captains

A pack-a-punch machine, Cold Weather Captains catches you off guard with every original song. They keep the audience dancing on their toes, never knowing what’s coming next. Their ability to change up musical styles at a whim and execute is what sets CWC apart from...