Mike McKenna Jr with Willam Steven Hall

Singer-songwriter and Cape Bretoner Mike McKenna Jr. has become a compelling new voice in the North American folk scene. With a raspy, soulful delivery and warm acoustic tones, his songs are anchored by captivating storytelling and a deep connection to place. Born in the town of Glace Bay and raised along the Mira River, McKenna's songwriting aesthetic draws heavily from his small-town East Coast roots.

Blending folk, country, and Americana—he's earned over one million global streams, shaping a sound that is both timeless and unmistakably his own. His music has brought him to major festival stages like Ottawa Bluesfest, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Montreal's Folk Fest sur le Canal, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Fest, Reevestock and many more across the continent.

William Steven Hall

A Carolina, indie songwriter and producer raised in the foothills, cooked in the eastern sands on soul and rock and roll, before finding the folk of the mountains and the meditation of nature. His debut, Acousticana-Folk album ’Seasons’ is set to release in 2026, sorting through the highs and lows of the world, our roots, and perspectives within the swaying genres of life. 

In 2021, WSH co-founded falllift, an indie-folk production co-fronted by Micah Cottingham, that performs as a 5-piece band. They’ve released 10 songs with several sync placements. From 2012-2023, he fronted folk-rock band Swim in the Wild, producing 30 songs, supporting acts like Colony House and New Politics, and performances at Sundance Film Festival and Floyd Fest.