Local Roots Acts Head to Ottawa for OCFF

Nine Manitoba roots acts are travelling east to showcase at the influential Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference in Ottawa. OCFF will host a strong line-up of Manitoba acts at its 23rd annual conference, which runs October 15-18.

Manitoba Music has organized showcasing opportunities for the Manitoba acts to present themselves both on stage and off to some of this country’s most influential members of the national folk, traditional, and roots music scene. The annual conference features four days of performances, workshops, special events, and panel discussions.  OCFF is an essential experience for more than 700 attendees, including artistic directors, presenters, and provincial, national, and international industry organizations.

Manitoba Music will once again host its annual “Manitoba at OCFF” showcase featuring all of this year’s hometown artists on October 16 and October 17. This year’s performers include family fiddle quintet The Gaudry Boys, children’s music act Mr Mark, and singer/songwriters Keri Latimer (Nathan), Matt Epp, JP Hoe, JD Edwards, Karla Adolphe (Jacob and Lily), Keith Dyck, and Heather Bishop. Bishop also has an official OCFF showcase on October 17. Artists will also have the chance to take part in a trade show, networking with top festival and talent buyers, recording labels, managers, and more.

MANITOBA MUSIC AT OCFF

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

Music Suite 1705
The Gaudry Boys @ 11:35pm
Keri Latimer @ 12:00am
JP Hoe @ 12:25am
Matt Epp @ 12:50am
JD Edwards @ 1:15am
Karla Adolphe @ 1:40am
Keith Dyck @ 2:05am
Jam @ 2:30am

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

Chaudier Room - In the Round 

11:45am
Karla Adolphe
Keith Dyck
JD Edwards

12:25pm
Mr. Mark

12:40pm
Heather Bishop
Matt Epp
JP Hoe
Keri Latimer

1:30pm
The Gaudry Boys

Music Suite 1705
Keith Dyck @ 11:35pm
JD Edwards @ 12:00am
Karla Adolphe @ 12:25am
The Gaudry Boys @ 12:50am
Matt Epp @ 1:15am
JP Hoe @ 1:40am
Keri Latimer @ 2:05am
Jam @ 2:30am