The Backroad Ball | Musicians, Artists, and More for the 2016 Event

2016 Magic Makers

Over the course of the weekend in 2016 we were lucky enough to have some very talented individuals help turn the awesome up to eleven! We're so pleased with all the talent we had in 2016 and can't wait to bring some of these talented people back as well as bring some new faces to #BRB2017!!

An original, uptempo high energy Rockabilly/Rockin' Blues Band from Moncton, NB with Hot Slappin', Beat Whackin', Rockabilly Twang for the 21st Century! Put your cat clothes on and step out rockin' with Canada's Top Rockabilly Act!

The Kendra Gale Band

Bluesy duo with a big sound from St. Andrew's, NB... This woman knows how to rock!

The Galpines

Nerdy Girly Dirt Band from Moncton, NB; formerly known as Mother, Jugs & Speed.

Tender Bandit

Catriona Sturton & Birdie Whyte are a duo sure to tenderly steal your heart (musically, of course).

Catriona Sturton

One-woman, heavy harmonica dream band and blues harmonica instructor joining us from Ottawa, ON. Sings like an angel, plays like a beast.

Birdie Whyte

Ottawa based Singer-songwriter, Birdie Whyte, began as a poet and creative writer. For The Backroad Ball, Whyte will not only perform but also run a workshop centered around creative journaling that allows for both creative fictional and non-fictional accounts of your experiences while on the road.

Mia Maxwell

Sound Technician living part-time Sussex, NB and part-time in Brisbane, AU.

Jesse Lynn

Tattoo Artist & Shop Owner at Oceans of Ink in Sussex, NB. Jesse will be slingin' some awesome ink for us at the Ball! Instagram: @jesselynn909

Danielle Crowe

Yoga Teacher/Studio Owner at Body Solace Yoga Studio in Truro, NS & Founder of FEMINA Movement - www.feminamovement.com - a body-image blog/coalition for women. Instagram: @crowedanielle

What Next?

Multi-talented motoladies Sharon Heeney and Audrey Hanselpacker from Fredericton, NB will be vending and creating on-site; metalsmithing, leather repairs, and stone-cutting.

Maven Customs

One-woman upholstery business in the Downeast region of Maine owned and operated by Emma Thieme. She’s a certified auto trimmer who specializes in the design and construction of custom motorcycle seats.

Spell Bound

SPELL BOUND is a collection of hand-printed goods by New Brunswick artist, Christiana Myers. Each piece is made to bring out the badass witch in any woman who puts it on.

Kustom Creations

Kustom Creations Cycle and Ink is a tattoo studio and motorcycle sales/service shop located in Cambridge, NS. Candice Lightfoot will be joining us this year with Kustom Creations to vend in our moto-marketplace.

Melissa Weagle

Photographer at Melissa Weagle Photography and motorcycle enthusiast from Lower Sackville, NS who will be documenting the event.

Heavy Kevy's Food Truck

Heavy Kevy's Food Truck will be on-site all weekend serving up breakfast, dinner and late-night snacks with their special Backroad Ball menu!