Burnstick • May 15, 2027 at 7:30pm
Built on emotion-stirring storytelling and unmistakable vocal harmonies accompanied by a century-old instrument, Burnstick, a JUNO nominated husband and wife Folk duo, are intent on creating affecting music that inspires listeners to feel. The Manitoba based Indigenous duo features Nadia and Jason Burnstick, esteemed independent artists who united over a decade ago to create deeply moving, cinematic Folk music using their trademark vocal pairing, and Jason's mastery of the lap slide Weissenborn guitar. Five years after their nationally acclaimed debut album, "Kîyânaw," Burnstick unveils "Made of Sin", their remarkable and poignant sophomore album. Backed by their drummer, Daniel Roy, Nadia and Jason perform deeply resonant music that strikes a chord with audiences. With thought-provoking lyrics and engaging stories, they often leave listeners reflecting on their own experiences, feelings, and memories.
C’est une musique folk née de la complicité qui ne peut exister que chez un couple marié. Le guitariste Cri-des-Plaines, Jason Burnstick, et l’auteure-compositrice francophone-métis, Nadia Burnstick, sont deux interprètes pour qui les voix s’entremêlent avec aisance. Jason s’équipe de Weissenborns, de guitares « lap slide » et d’une écriture dure et franche tandis que Nadia rayonne grâce à ses harmonies vocales séduisantes et ses paroles pénétrantes et honnêtes – on ne peut nier la magie qu’ils évoquent lorsqu’ils sont ensemble sur scène. En 2019 ils ont lancé leur premier album folk-roots, Kîyânaw, nominé pour un prix JUNO en 2021. D'ailleurs, leur extrait Some Kind of Hell a remporté le prix "Single of the Year" aux Canadian Folk Music Awards. Ensemble, Burnstick crée une musique folk rafraîchissante et captivante.
Awards and Nominations
Nominated for Producers of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2025
Nominated for Indigenous Songwriters of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2025
WINNER for Social Voice - SSIMA 2021
Nominated for Indigenous Artist of Group of the Year - JUNO Awards 2021
WINNER for Single of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2021
Nominated for Indigenous Artist of the Year - Western Canadian Music Awards 2020
Nominated for Americana Album of the Year - Independent Music Awards 2020
What people say:
“With such a distinct musical style and impactful mode of performance, there is no doubt that Burnstick deserves to be remembered for decades to come." -ALLISTER WHITE, THE CARILLON
"Personally, I think it's almost misleading to call Burnstick a "Folk duo" because when one thinks of Folk music one thinks of someone strumming away on an acoustic guitar but Burnstick's music covers a lot more territory but in a beautiful, cinematic way, which I really appreciate. A combination of great singing, great songs and beautiful recording - for me, it doesn't get any better than that." -Malcolm Burn, BETWEEN THE GROOVES
“...they really sound lovely together, both live and on record. It’s understated, intimate and seemingly-effortlessly beautiful. Four hooves up." -GORDY THE MOOSE, ROOTS MUSIC CANADA
Doors open at 7:00pm
Concert starts at 7:30pm
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With Support from the government of Canada