Katie Murphy at NXNE 2008

The website boasts: "The North By Northeast Music & Film Festival and Conference, taking place June 12-15, 2008 in Toronto, is Canada�s leading festival renowned for offering the best new music and film predominantly from independent creators and producers." This year, among those artists selected is Winnipeg's own Katie Murphy. Promoting her spirited pop with shades of roots and soul, Katie's solo debut A Nest in a Box has struck a chord with her growing audience. Murphy's showcase is scheduled for Thursday, June 12 at 1:00 a.m. See www.nxne.com for more.