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The Sadies (Toronto ON)

The Sadies have a distinctively gritty roots twang to their sound, blending surf, garage and traditional country into something dark and adventurous. www.thesadies.net
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 El Mocambo 1:00

The Salads (Toronto ON)

The Salads blend styles such as pop, ska, and punk rock to create an original and infectious sound. www.thesalads.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Reverb 11:00 & Sat Mar 1 FanFest Futureshop

Samantha King (Edmonton AB)
Samantha King's voice is powerful, brimming with personality. Her songs are shaded with country, rock and blues influences. www.samantha-king.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Healeyís 9:30
Contact: Marlene D’Aoust, mdaoust@shaw.ca, 780-465-3175

Sarah Slean (Toronto ON)
Sarah's music and mesmerizing voice are pure enchantment, a sweet mix of amethyst-hued vocals and delicately textured siren songs. www.sarahslean.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Hughís Room

Satellite City (Belgium)
Formed in 2001 after the demise of Metal Molly, Satellite City's rootsy pop music can be described as Neil Young meets The Beatles or Bob Dylan meets Weezer.
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 The 360 1:00

Saw Dogs (Ottawa ON)
With tinges of alt-country, Sawdogs blend layered guitars, violin and drums to create melody-driven songs about living, loving and dying. Think: The Sadies, The Handsome Family.
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Tranzac Club 10:00
Looking for: Canadian booking agent; a publisher; North American label representation
Contact: Michael Eady, sawdogs@hotmail.com, 613-230-1438

Sean Macdonald & The Gentlemen (Toronto ON) 
Formerly with the short-lived but wonderfully cool indie band The Ids, Sean MacDonald's new band creates deceptively simple guitar pop with amazing vocals.
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Clintonís 11:00
Looking for: Management Representation; Label Representation (world); Securing a Booking Agent (UK/USA)
Contact: Alistair Fraser, alfraser50@yahoo.com, 416-999-4005

Shamus (Montreal PQ)
Shamus has a unique style of alternative, rock pop music that they energetically display during live shows. www.shamusonline.com
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Reverb 1:00

Shandar Gray

Shandar Gray has a powerful voice with a 3 octave range, a fearless stage presence, and a Tina Turner like attitude. She has seemingly appeared out of nowhere, but she has been wowing audiences for several years with an extraordinary talent and sassy charisma.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Contact: Larry Gray, shandar@sk.sympatico.ca, 306-746-2066, www.shandargray.com
Listen to "Are You Ready For Me"

Shari Ulrich (Bowen Island BC)
Shari Ulrich is a Juno award winner, a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, television host, theme composer and scriptwriter, and most recently a theatre performer. www.shariulrich.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Hughís Room

Sharon Riley & The Faith Chorale (Toronto ON)
This 25-piece urban gospel vocal ensemble features Caribbean, Canadian and British voices with a deep Christian spirit. www.sharonrileyfc.com
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 B-Side 11:00

Shikasta (Toronto ON)
Shikasta's hard soul rock-and-roll is full-blown electrified tunage, delivering a live show fueled by relentless intensity. If you listen to: Bionic, Tricky Woo. www.shikasta.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Rivoli 12:00
Contact: Russel Fernandes, shikasta1@shikata.com, 416-955-5514

The Shoes (Montreal PQ)
The Shoes mix influences such as Donovan, Beck and Nick Drake in creating their laid-back sound.
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Cameron House 12:00

Silverseed (St. John's NF)
This four-piece rock band combines the drive of punk with the melody and structure of classic rock. Influences: AC/DC, The Flaming Lips. www.silverseedmusic.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Rancho Relaxo 10:00

Six Foot Daisy (Toronto ON)
Six Foot Daisy mix rock, reggae, punk and ska elements to derive their own vital, fresh-sounding music. Think: Bif Naked, No Doubt.
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 The 360 11:00
Contact: Bobert Luhtala, r.l.m@sympatico.ca, 416-406-2825

Sixty Six Kicks (Toronto ON)
This five-piece glam punk band blend their vast influences into sparkling pop rock with loads of sex appeal. Think: The Slits, Joan Jett.
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 Bovine Sex Club 12:00

Skarlet O'Hara (Toronto ON)
Skarlet O'Hara is an all female four-piece with a folk-rock funk sound, clever jazzy rhythms and a powerful feminist message. www.skarletohara.com
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 Tranzac Club 12:00
Looking for: distribution (in Canada, and the U.S., if possible); a booking agent (again, Canada first, the U.S. second); a publicist
Contact: Rachel Perriccioli, rachel@flatlinerecordings.com, 416-827-6596

Skitsoy (Belgium)
Skitsoy play hard and heavy music that they refer to as "energy rock," which brims with melodic guitar lines and powerful vocals. www.skitsoy.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 The 360 12:00

Slick (Burlington ON)
Slick is a throwback to the grunge of Nirvana, but with a refreshing, honest approach and delivery that gives them an updated sound.
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Rancho Relaxo 9:00
Looking for: Label Representation (Ontario, Canada); Publishing Deal; Management Representation
Contact: Mike Byj, hurtchow@hotmail.com, 905-335-1043

Smalls (Toronto ON)
Smalls uses the medium of hip hop to convey his philosophy of life. His single and video for "Black Monday," released in 2002, featured Maestro.
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Savanah Lounge 11:30

Smeer (Bolton ON)
Smeer are a power rock quartet who creates hard-edged, intense guitar-driven music. Think: Soundgarden, Queens of the Stoneage. www.smeer.com
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Club 279 9:00
Looking for: Label Representation (Canada/USA); Management Representation; Securing Distribution (Canada/USA)

The Snitches (Montreal PQ)

The Snitches have catchy hooks, muscular guitars and a bright pop sensibility which they turn up during their styling and delirious live shows. If you shake it to: Supergrass, The Cars. www.thesnitches.com
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Horseshoe 10:00

Snowblind (Toronto ON)
Snowblind offer aggressive yet expansive hard rock songs that stimulate the ear and captivate the mind. www.snowblindmusic.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 The 360 11:00
Contact: Robert Luhtala, r.l.m@sympatico.ca, 416-406-2825

Soft Canyon (Montreal PQ)
Formed almost year ago Soft Canyon is the newer, more mature-sounding version of blistering, psychedelic rockers Tricky Woo.
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Horseshoe 9:00

Sour Grapes (Moncton NB)

Sour Grapes create high energy, old-school punk rock with a sincerity that makes you believe they can save the world. Think: Reverend Horton Heat, The Tjiuana Bibles. www.sourgrapes227.com
Festival Showcases: Thurs Feb 27 Rancho Relaxo 10:00 & Sat Mar 1 Bovine Sex Club 11:00
Contact: Pascal Toussaint, graperock@hotmail.com, 506-854-6865

Space Elevator (Toronto ON)

Space Elevator display the swagger of Elvis, the simplicity of the Ramones and the energy and vitality of James Brown. Think: Spoon, Southern Culture on the Skids. www.spaceelevator.ca
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Silver Dollar 1:00
Contact: Scott Kaija, theband@spaceelevator.ca, 416-538-4988

Spek (Montreal PQ)
Spekís own unique hybrid of acoustic guitars and folk and pop sensibilities supported by a hip hop backbone, are infuriatingly catchy and rather special. Compare to: De La Soul, Simon & Garfunkel. www.speks-place.com
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Horseshoe 9:00

The Spicoli's (Burlington ON)
The Spicoli's have stormed onto their local scene with their powerful, melodic, alternative punk rock. www.thespicolis.com
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 Zen Lounge 12:25
Contact: Ryan Doucette, doucevision@cogeco.ca, 905-616-4099

Spirit Wind

A stirring blend of folk, blues and soul vocals over diverse percussions, Spirit Wind's original acoustic sound is rooted in traditional Aboriginal and world beat styles.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Contact: Brenda MacIntyre, info@spiritwindmusic.com, 416-533-3416, www.spiritwindmusic.com
Listen to "Be Free (Prelude)"

The Spitfires (Vancouver BC)

With a solid discography, some great press and new member Jay Millette (formerly of The Black Halos), this rock/punk band is better than ever. If you rock out to: Gaza Strippers, Murder City Devils. www.longshotmusic.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Horseshoe 1:00

Spokane Jupiter (Toronto ON)
Dreamy yet powerful, delicate yet furious, their songs tend to start small and swell into a swirl of distorted echo and effect-driven wonderment. www.spokanejupiter.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 B-Side 9:40

Spring (Toronto ON)
Spring is an eclectic group of talented musicians that come from all walks of life, from music theatre to classic rock, Broadway musicals to Jimi Hendrix to REM. If you are into: Dave Matthews, Jane's Addiction. www.spring.batcave.net
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 B-Side 10:20

Stampede Queen (Calgary AB)
Stampede Queen embrace their rock roots, blending AC/DC, KISS and Cheap Trick influences into their own brand of squealing rock 'n' roll. www.stampedequeen.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Tequila Lounge 12:00
Looking for: Label Representation - Canada and/or International; Management Representation; Publishing Deal
Contact: Ian Knox, info@stygma.com, 403-277-5119

Staggered Crossing (Toronto ON)
Staggered Crossing's sophomore album "Last Summer When We Were Famous" is more than a change of direction, it is the sound of a band pouring gasoline over assumptions and expectations and gleefully setting it all alight. www.staggeredcrossing.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Horseshoe 12:00

Stars (Montreal PQ)
Stars are an orchestral dream-pop band that makes expansive and atmospheric tailored rock to die for. Think: The Smiths, Black Box Recorder. www.starsdeluxe.net
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 El Mocambo 12:00
Looking for: Label Representation (USA); Booking Agent (USA); Publishing Deal

Stephen Fearing

Blending a wide variety of genres, singer/songwriter and guitarist Stephen Fearing draws on numerous musical influences to produce a unique style. Ranging in subject from love's loss to poverty, from faith to sexuality, Fearing's work taps the full spectrum of human experience.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Contact: True North Records, dan.broome@truenorthrecords.com, 416-596-8696, www.stephenfearing.com
Listen to "Like The Way You Said"

The Stills (Montreal PQ)
The Stills play moody, aggressive rock and roll that feels vibrant and now. Think: Interpol, Straightjacket Fits. www.thestills.net
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Phoenix 9:45
Contact: Ray Cammaert, thestills@rogers.com, 416-534-5646

Stink Mitt (Surrey BC)

This femme fatale rap duo is comprised of two cougar MCs with big tits and big mouths that would put Eminem and The Mentors to shame. This over-the-top act recently added the power of DJ/Producer Bigstuff (ex-Organized Rhyme). www.stinkmitt.com
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 El Mocambo 11:00
Looking for: Publishing Deal; Booking Agent; Publicist

Stirling (Toronto ON)

Stirling plays intense, emotional music influenced by a love of atmospheric British rock and early 70s song craft. If you listen to: The Verve, Radiohead, www.stirlingmusic.com
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Tequila Lounge 9:00
Contact: Matthew Booi, mbooi@hotmail.com, 416-927-8078

Sully (Toronto, ON)
Sully plays alternative pop rock with expansive, ambient textures. Think: The Sundays, Cocteau Twins. www.sullyweb.com
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Tequila Lounge 11:00
Looking for: secure label representation (US preferably although Canadian will also work); distribution in the US; Publishing deals would be nice too
Contact: Lisa Mejins, lisa@damemusic.com, 201-491-1553

Sugar Sammy (Brossard PQ)
An amalgamation of commercial hip-hop and urban stand-up comedy, when Sugar hits the stage, it's like Puff Daddy meets Eddie Murphy. www.soundbeatrecords.com
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 B-Side 1:00

The Supers (Toronto ON)
The Supers play gloriously catchy, hummable pop that is full of harmonies and quirky guitar lines. www.thesupers.com Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 B-Side 9:10
Looking for: Management Representation; Publishing Deal; Securing Distribution
Contact: Maury LaFoy, maury@thesupers.com, 416-516-8511

Sweatshop Union (Vancouver BC)

Sweatshop Union is a hip hop group with diverse styles and crisp soulful beats. They are the fresh air fans have been waiting for. Think: Jurassic 5, Swollen Members. www.dertmerchant.com
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 El Mocambo 10:00
Looking for: Management Representation; Label Representation; Publishing Deal
Contact: Shannon Martin, shannon@battleaxerecords.com, 604-733-9462
Listen to "Dirty Work"

Sweetsalt

Shameless pop/rock antics and radio-friendly hooks have garnered them national attention as one of Canadian rock music’s most promising new bands.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Contact: Ben Reynolds, benjamin@sweetsalt.com, 306-756-5196, www.sweetsalt.com
Listen to "Christine"

Tallman (Toronto ON)

Tallman's sound is defined by chunky guitars, socially conscious lyrics, intense and often polyrhythmic drumming, and groove-oriented yet sonically experimental bass playing. Think: Tool, Deftones. www.tallman.org
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Reverb 12:00
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Contact: Mike Apted, mikea@aperture-music.com, 416-927-7409
Listen to "Livid"

Tamara Williamson (Stouffville ON)
Tamara Williamson creates tranquilizing, effects-drenched, groove-laden songs that come across in a haunting and intelligent manner. Think: Beth Orton, Do Make Say Think. www.tamarawilliamson.com
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 Victory CafÈ 11:00
Contact: Tamara Williamson, jumper@interlog.com, 905-642-0294

Tangiers (Toronto ON)
Tangiers has been called post-punk Rolling Stones. They play ballsy rock with style and swagger. Think: The Hives, The Deadly Snakes.
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 Horseshoe 11:00

Tegan & Sara (Vancouver BC)
Their third release, the hard-edged and hook laden "If It Was You," on Neil Young's Vapour Records, brings the duo back to their punkier, poppier rock roots. www.teganandsara.com
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 Leeís Palace 9:20

Tenth Planet (Toronto ON)
Tenth Planet delivers melodic, high-energy rock with programmed electronic flourishes and distinctive vocals tied together by strong songwriting. www.tenthplanet.ca
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 B-Side 8:30
Looking for: Management Representation; Label Representation; Publishing Deal
Contact: Brian Paul, tenthplanetband@hotmail.com, 416-924-5194

Terry Vain & The Itch (Winnipeg MB)
Centered on Terry's raw signature vocals, The Itch belt out high-octane poppy punk tempered with classic rock-and-roll influences. Think: Robin Black, Poison. www.terryvainandtheitch.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Bovine Sex Club 12:00
Contact: Terry Vain, terryvainandtheitch@hotmail.com, 204-224-3798

The Three 4 Tens (Philadelphia PA)
Their sound can be defined as The Strokes on blotter acid meet Paul Revere and The Raiders, while their live performances rival the legendary Feelies. www.rainbowquartz.com
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 Rancho Relaxo 10:00

Three Inches Of Blood (Victoria BC)

Rising out of degenerating wasteland of the Victoria hardcore and punk scene, Three Inches of Blood began when six young men were moved by mutual dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs and yearning to get back to their roots of balls to the wall Heavy Metal. Little did they know what was to come of their decision.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Contact: Geoff Trawick, geofftrawick@hotmail.com, 604-329-1683, www.threeinchesofblood.com
Listen to "Balls of Ice"

The Tijuana Bibles (Toronto ON)
The members of this band were hand picked for their style, playing ability and ferocity in the wrestling ring in order to score the soundtrack to Stacey Case's series of Parkdale Wrestler films. They have a dark, devilishly surfy sound. www.tijuanabibles.com
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 El Mocambo 12:00
Looking for: Label Representation - US, Europe; Securing a Booking Agent - US, Europe; Securing Distribution - US, Europe

Tim Posgate & Jazzstory
When searching for that special place where abstract, original music is exciting and where history and traditions of jazz are explored and expanded upon… your journey will likely end at Jazzstory.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Contact: tim@guildwoodrecords.com,416-530-0688, www.guildwoodrecords.com
Listen to "Famous Movie Director"

Timber (St. John's NF)
Timber play music that is a distinctive blend of funk, pop and hard rock influences. If you listen to: Barenaked Ladies, Hawksley Workman. www.timbertron.nf.ca
Festival Showcase: Sat Mar 1 Rivoli
Looking for: Management Representation; Label Representation (Canada/USA); Securing a Booking Agent (Canada/USA)
Contact: Billy Hickey, mail@timberband.com, 709-689-4734

Time Warp

Time Warp is a Toronto based jazz quartet made up of Barry Elmes (drums), Al Henderson (bass), Kelly Jefferson (tenor & soprano sax) and Kevin Turcotte (trumpet & flugelhorn). Formed in 1980 by co-leaders Elmes and Henderson as a vehicle for writing and performing original music, the band became an ‘underground’ hit and led the way for many other Canadian jazz groups.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Listen to "Big Supper"

Todd Geldart (Moncton NB)
Todd Geldart's blue collar country rock is simple, honest and ruggedly from the heart. If you drink to: Steve Earle, Bruce Springsteen. www.toddgeldart.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Tranzac Club 10:00
Looking for: Label Representation (can, us and europe); securing distribution (can, us and europe); publishing deal

T.O.E. (Oshawa ON)
This four-piece punk pop band have been making intense, dynamic music since 1995 and their energy-filled live shows have quickly expanded their fan base. www.toeonline.com
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Kathedral 11:00

Transient Noise (Toronto ON)
A unique fusion of seductive melodic harmonies with dark aggressive rhythms, Transient Noise's strong lyrical content, intense musical arrangements and spectacular live show plant the seeds for their future success. www.transientnoise.net
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Rivoli 1:00

Trapt (Los Gatos CA)
While being weaned on a diet of Korn, Soundgarden, Pink Floyd, 311 and Metallica, this foursome has a fearless approach to music, a stubborn, uncompromising dedication to doing it their own way. www.trapt.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Kathedral 7:30

Tremolo
C’est dans la région du Saguenay que les deux membres du groupe Tremolo se sont rencontrés, soit Pierre-Alexandre Lubrique et Fred Filo. Partageant leur passion pour les diverses musiques, ils forment tout d’abord un groupe qui s’appelait Amalgame aux cotes d’Étienne Carrier maintenant membre de WD-40. Tremolo est donc né, prenant une direction moins rock que l’avait pris l’Amalgam.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Listen to "Karaoke"

The Trews (Niagara Falls ON)
Formerly known as Trouser, The Trews continue to craft incredible rock íní roll songs with guitar riffs and ringing melody. Think: Rolling Stones, Roxy Music. www.thetrewsmusic.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 Rivoli 9:00

Trikl-Tshyn (Timmins ON)
This three piece creates songs that are upbeat, provacative and utterly real, they recently took home 1st place at the Regional Xtreme Band Slam.
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Clinton's 10:00

Trish Bentley (Toronto ON)
Trish Bentley incorporates everything from hip hop beats to funky, jazzy, rock-influenced acoustic guitar riffs to create her unique and trippy sound.  www.trishbentley.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 B-Side 11:30

The Turnarounds (Toronto ON)
The Turnarounds create music that is a clever mix of synth-inspired punk, techno ambience, and groove oriented pop, that is cloaked in a beautiful bleakness which reminds one of Robert Smith of The Cure. www.theturnarounds.com
Festival Showcase: Thurs Feb 27 Tequila Lounge 1:00
Contact: Pank Bagga, pankbagga@hotmail.com, 416-716-2856

Tuuli
Tuuli radiate pop creativity with a punk rock attitude, bringing back the sounds and image of pioneering bands like The Runaways, The Go-Go’s, The Clash and the Ramones, while also playing homage to 90’s acts such as Hole, Veruca Salt and Garbage.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Contact: Nanci Malek, Linus Entertainment, nanci.malek@linusentertainment.com, 416-340-8885, www.linusentertainment.com

The Twisters

The Twisters have been rockin’ it up with their brand of West-Coast Party Blues for almost a decade. They’re a fixture on the Canadian Blues scene, and have earned a reputation as one of the best blues bands in the country, receiving numerous accolades and awards over the years.
2003 Indie Awards Nominee
Contact: Brandon Isaak, Fullswing, yukonslim@shaw.ca, 604-269-2425, www.twisters.ca
Listen to "It's Raining Baby"

Two-Minute Miracles (London ON)
Two-Minute Miracles create alt-country, pop rock that is sweetly sublime. Think: Sparklehorse, Tom Waits. www.teenageusarecordings.com
Festival Showcase: Fri Feb 28 El Mocambo 10:00