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TERRA LIGHTFOOT
Hamilton, ON
set time 8:15-9:30pm

Devoted Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Terra Lightfoot is well-known for her bold vocals, electric guitar riffs, and non-stop touring. Though she is not related to Gordon Lightfoot, she has toured and performed with him, as well as greats like Willie Nelson, Bruce Cockburn, The Sheepdogs, and others. Like many guitarists, she has named her favorite instrument—a Gibson SG called Veronica. She credits female guitarists such as Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Mother Maybelle Carter as her biggest influences. Terra's band consists of two Kingstonians, Rob Radford and Eli Abrams.

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THUNDER QUEENS
London, ON
set time: 7:30-8:00pm

Thunder Queens are a powerhouse trio — made up of Violet Bruneel, Lola Hayman, and Clara Magnan– who deliver a fierce blend of doom-tinged grunge, dark punk melodies, and searing multi-part harmonies. Their debut album, Strike One, showcases their raw energy and experimental spirit, drawing comparisons to Sheer Mag, Black Sabbath, and The Runaways while carving out a sound uniquely their own.