The stomp and cheer of dancing shoes on sticky wooden floors. 3 a.m. phone calls of raw soul alcoholisms. A long drive down a dirt road into the sunrise. An empty glass. Laughter, hangover….The Matinée.

Music to drink to. Music to dance to. Music to sit on the porch and ponder. The roots-rock sounds of The Matinée evoke memories of family camping trips, men with guitars around the campfire belting out tunes of broken things & the open road…rising tempos bring the faithful to their feet, clapping & dancing until someone throws an aerosol can on the fire & everything explodes…

After 8 months of touring North America together, singer/songwriters Samantha Cathcart & Sherri-Anne have teamed up to form "Sister Speak." Whether performing as a duo, or backed by their astounding rhythm section, Sister Speak takes the talents of each musician to another level, combining mesmerizing vocals with elements of "Acoustic-Rock, Blues & World." The two artists met in the Chicago music scene shortly after completing their own debut albums. They have since toured the continent, playing at some of Vancouver's and Chicago's top music clubs and all over California. Canada's global TV interviewed the duo last summer and they were featured at the NAMM 2010 in January. Extensive touring throughout North America and a new album in is in the works for Sister Speak!

Centred around the vocals of Dale Buchan and Josephine Cubis, The Firetree are an independent five-piece band from Byron Bay, Australia. Their energetic live shows, blending an indie folk sound with rock sensibilities, have ensured a loyal fanbase on the east coast of Australia.

Following in the tradition of Angus & Julia Stone and Stars, the band has a strong focus on songwriting. Their catchy, upbeat tracks are brought to life with sublime harmonies and the contrast between two different yet complimentary vocalists.

Now The Firetree are releasing their highly anticipated debut EP, The Space Between. Recorded at 301 Studio with acclaimed producer Murray Burns, The Space Between showcases the unique sound and duality of the group.

Amanda has an amazing ability to write catchy songs yet still hit deep emotions. Her voice is able to deliver power-pop and soulful ballad with equal skill and emotion. Add in to that a beautiful hand-built acoustic that she can make sing, and you've got an irresistible package.

Her music has taken her to far flung locals such as Afghanistan, Central America, Alert, and the Faroe Islands. Last spring, Amanda recorded her latest CD "Kiss Me Back" with Jeff Dawson (Holly McNarland, Kelly Rowland, State of Shock) in Vancouver.

Since January 2010 Amanda has toured through Canada and the US to promote her latest release "Kiss Me Back". Playing 40 shows in 53 days, including two showcases at SXSW in Austin Texas.

Since September 2008, Rheaume has co-written songs with Holly McNarland, Chantal Kreviazuk, David Bradstreet and Jeff Pearce from Moist.