Manitoba Music Heads to Memphis
Seven Manitoba acts are packing up their gear and heading to warmer climates this month. They’re heading to Memphis, Tennessee to showcase for the folk and roots music industry at the International Folk Alliance Conference. Running February 23-26, the 24th annual event is the premier professional development conference focused on folk, roots, multicultural, and world music in North America.
This year’s showcasing acts include some of Manitoba’s best established and up-and-coming artists, including singer/songwriters Sierra Noble, JP Hoe, Jenny Berkel, Ingrid Gatin, dark roots trio Crooked Brothers, bluegrass outfit The Magnificent 7s, and country crooner Ridley Bent. Each artist will have three performances during Manitoba Music’s nightly showcases. The Magnificent 7s, Ridley Bent, Sierra Noble, and Crooked Brothers will also play coveted official “Performance Alley” showcases during the event. The showcases at this year’s conference offer artists the chance to perform for audiences that include influential folk festival buyers, booking agents, record labels, managers, and media.
