Manitoba Music
Mitchell Makoons
"Still My Father's Son"
From the album Still My Father's Son
Featured track, available from August 4 to August 11
Mitchell Makoons is getting ready to hit the road in Manitoba and has some new music to share along the way. Fresh from the release of his latest single "Still My Father's Son" and a performance at the Winnipeg Folk Festival's Young Performers Program, the up-and-coming roots/rock musician from Brandon is joining Jerry Sereda, Ivy Venin, Kris Paul, and Sherri Shorting on the Manitoba Arts Network's Indigenous Summer Tour 2022. The northern leg of the tour includes performances in several Indigenous communities, running August 11-18. Next up is a tour out to the west coast, August 24 to September 10. We've got his latest tune for you as this week's featured track. Press play, check out his interview in the Brandon Sun, and stay tuned for plenty more from Mitchell Makoons!
TOUR SCHEDULE
August 11 - Misipawistik Cree Nation, Grand Rapids
August 12 - Norway House Cree Nation
August 15 - Sapotaweyak Cree Nation
August 16 - Chemawawin Cree Nation
August 17 - Opaskwayak Cree Nation - Aseneskak Casino
August 18 - Arts Mosaic, Virden
Find out more about the tour at https://manitobaartsnetwork.ca/manitoba-arts-network/indigenous-summer-tour/
HOW TO GET YOUR MUSIC IN SONG OF THE WEEK
Looking to promote new music and upcoming shows / activity? Manitoba Music members can request a Song of the Week by emailing info@manitobamusic.com. Spots are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and sometimes fill up a few months in advance so be sure to reach out early! These songs are made available with permission of the artists/copyright holders and all rights have been acquired.