About this Event
Mitchell Makoons
Mitchell Makoons (He/Him) is a Roots/Rock musician from Brandon, Manitoba. Mitchell started playing guitar at the age of seven to accompany his grandfather and brother playing Metis fiddle tunes. Mitchell continues to be an active member of the Manitoba Metis community. The songs Mitchell writes incorporate traditional Ojibway music and culture with modern influences.
Mitchell has toured several times across Western Canada and has begun to break in the Canadian festival scene. In 2023 Mitchell performed at Dauphin’s Countryfest, Ste. Madeline Metis Days, All Folk’d Up Music Festival 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, 3 made it to the top 10 of the Indigenous Music Countdown with “Courage” sitting atop the charts, making it his first #1. Mitchell has received radio play across Canada, United States and on Sirius XM. Mitchell has also been nominated for 5 Manitoba Country Music Awards.
Maggie Collins
This Winnipeg-born and raised indie-folk songstress delivers tongue-in-cheek earworms that fit perfectly between Kimya Dawson, Lily Allen, Julia Jacklin and Mazzy Star. Her newest single “Dinner Party” has a smokey bossa nova energy combined with a western flare. Check out her 3 singles arranged by producer, Lana Winterhalt on Spotify and Apple Music.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St., Winnipeg, Canada
CAD 12.05