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BROTHER ELSEY
Bonded by the ties of blood and bone, Brother Elsey delivers the nuances of the human experience by way of alternative rock and Americana. This Michigan trio have built a loyal fan base by flawlessly combining captivating live performances, angelic harmonies and timeless songs. In 2018, they shared the stage with The Glorious Sons catching the eye of lead guitarist Jay Emmons and since have been on a collaborative musical journey. Brother Elsey have a way of encapsulating everyday moments within melodies like snapshots from an old polaroid and are ready to capture the hearts of the entire world.
BOSTON LEVI
Boston Levi is a band that recognizes the wars that live inside of us, and wants their listeners to know that they’re not alone in waging them. Mixing arena-ready rock with alt-country flourishes and pop elements, the Ottawa-based four-piece processes the trials and tribulations of the human experience with a soaring sound and down-to-Earth lyricism. Members Mike McNamee, Ryan Williams, Mike Montgomery and Claud Northey are a true testament to the ‘it’s-never-too-late’ mentality.
FERAL MINKS
Kitchener-based rock band Feral Minks started as lead singer and guitarist Kent Merriam's solo project during the pandemic. After releasing the debut EP Loam in 2021, the band caught the attention of Jay Emmons from The Glorious Sons, who, along with Steve Kirstein, produced their second EP. Merriam was joined by Kitchener rock veterans Algernon Friolet, Jay Hogle, and Ryan Whitney.
Since releasing their self-titled EP in 2023, Feral Minks have gained momentum, winning HTZ FM’s Rock Search in 2024 and performing with City and Colour and The Glorious Sons. This fall, they’ll release their sophomore EP Young Desire and embark on their first headline tour across Southeastern Ontario.
STEVE KIRSTEIN
Steve Kirstein is a dynamic South African-Canadian rock musician, record producer, engineer, and mixer. With a rich background in the industry, Steve has been an integral part of 745 Music, collaborating closely with Jay Emmons since the label's inception. Recently, he joined The Glorious Sons as their newest member. Before his role with the band, Steve engineered the hit single “Hold Steady,” which topped the Canadian Rock chart, and the critically acclaimed album Glory, which earned a Juno nomination for Rock Album of the Year in 2024. In addition to his work with The Glorious Sons, Steve is the frontman of the Hamilton-based folk rock band Local Pressure and is currently crafting new music with The Trews.
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