MITCHELL MAKOONS
Mitchell Makoons (he/him) is a Roots/Rock musician from Brandon, Manitoba, who currently resides in Winnipeg. At the age of seven, Mitchell began playing the guitar to accompany his grandfather and brother as they played Metis fiddle tunes. Makoons continues to be an active member of the Manitoba Metis community and writes songs that combine traditional Ojibway music and culture with modern influences.
Makoons has toured several times across Western Canada and has begun to break into the Canadian festival scene. In 2024, he performed at Dauphin’s Countryfest, Harvest Sun Music Festival, Gentlefest, and Winnipeg Fringe Festival, to name a few.
Makoons released his debut album “Lady Boots” in April of 2024. Of the 8 tracks on the album, 4 have reached the top 10 on the Indigenous Music Countdown with “Courage” and “Changing Man” becoming his first and second No. 1’s. Mitchell’s music is spun frequently on Canadian and American radio and receives international play on Sirius XM. Since 2022, Makoons has been nominated for 12 Manitoba Country Music Awards and won the Emerging Artist of the Year Award in 2024.
NELSON LITTLE
Nelson Little is the “Roots Artist of the Year” at the 2024 Manitoba Country Music Association Awards. His latest single “Just Make It Happen” was co-written by Dave Rodgers and Produced by Dave Wasyliw at Exchange District Studios in Winnipeg. The same single reached both #1 on the Independent Country Music Countdown and the Indigenous Music Countdown. Nelson and his team were invited to Etalk Canada in June of 2024 as well as CTV Morning Live where his band performed live. Hitting stages like Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition; Nelson has also performed at Festival Du Voyager, Dauphins CountryFest, and was recognized in October as an Artist at the Legislative Building (MB Caucus) in Winnipeg.
Nelson is currently touring 18 Indigenous Communities which is funded by Canadian Heritage and the Manitoba Arts Council. He is mentorship speaking to students and performing for them in their schools. His newest single “Hoodie” is set for release in the summer of 2025.
SEAN TAYLOR BAND
Canadian country music from the heart of the prairies — Winnipeg, Manitoba. 2024 MCMA “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” award winners, The Sean Taylor Band is a six-piece country band that blends great entertainment with top notch musicianship to kick as much a** as a country band can.
