7PM | Christin Hyshka Christin Hyshka is a Canadian folk-roots singer-songwriter with a voice that carries grit, heart and hope in equal measure. Known for his heartfelt performances and honest storytelling, Hyshka's songs paint vivid portraits of real people and lived experiences – music that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. Raised in rural Manitoba, Hyshka grew up surrounded by family harmonies and the sounds of Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Steve Earle. By age 13, he was writing songs of his own – music steeped in small-town imagery and the search for belonging. Those early influences continue to shape his sound today: authentic, melodic and full of emotional truth. Now based in Edmonton, Hyshka performs with his band The Modern Sons, bringing an engaging and energetic live show to stages across Western Canada. His debut album, The First Word, introduced listeners to his raw storytelling, while his latest release Rescue showcases a maturing voice and refined folk-rock sound that connects effortlessly with audiences. Hyshka's debut single “Modern Sons” struck a deep chord with rural listeners, earning radio play and strong support for its moving portrayal of leaving the family farm to forge your own path. The song’s success propelled him onto festival stages and into songwriting circles, where his work has continued to earn recognition. 8PM | Diyet & The Love Soldiers Diyet & The Love Soldiers is alternative country, folk, roots and traditional with catchy melodies and stories deeply rooted in Diyet’s Indigenous world view and northern life. Diyet sings in both English and Southern Tutchone (her native language) and plays bass guitar. Backed by Love Soldiers: husband and collaborator, Robert van Lieshout (acoustic guitar, drums and percussion) and Juno Award-winning producer, Bob Hamilton (electric guitar, pedal steel and mandolin); this multi-instrumental trio from the Yukon has a sound that can fill a big stage or capture an intimate room. During the last decade Diyet & the Love Soldiers have performed nationally in Canada and internationally in Europe. Performance highlights include major folk, jazz, world and multi-disciplinary festivals and theatres in Canada, a tour in the UK and upcoming tours in Germany and the Netherlands. All patrons of all ages require a ticket.