5th ANNUAL
PELEE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL

AUGUST 4th & 5th, 2018

The 2018 Performers

Emily Rose Singer Songwriter

Emily Rose

Singer Songwriter

2014 "Outstanding Acoustic/Folk Artist" Detroit Music Awards, Mother of rabbits.

Ron Leary Sextet Singer Songwriter

Ron Leary Sextet

Singer Songwriter

Folk Music from Canada's Deep South

Abigail Lapell Folk Indie Singer Songwriter

Abigail Lapell

Folk Indie Singer Songwriter

WINNER, Contemporary Album of the Year, Canadian Folk Music Awards

James OL and the Villians Indie Rock

James OL and the Villians

Indie Rock

It’s time the rest of the country discovered what a community of national neighbours have already encountered – the rural soul of James OL & The Villains.

Fred Eaglesmith Singer Songwriter

Fred Eaglesmith

Singer Songwriter

42 years on the road.  22 studio albums.  5 different band configurations.  15 band members.  11 buses.  Countless stories. 

The Sadies Canadian rock and roll / country and western band

The Sadies

Canadian rock and roll / country and western band

Sadies - Northern Passages, the time has come to make room for more on this wild acid-folk- country-punk trip, and trust me, we’ll be better off because of it.

Huttch Indie Rock Trio

Huttch

Indie Rock Trio

We’ve all dreamt about being rock stars, belting our hearts out on stage in front of thousands of diehard fans sporting our very own band t-shirts.

Olivia and the Creepy Crawlies Folkpop Band

Olivia and the Creepy Crawlies

Folkpop Band

We have A LOT of fun when we play together, - the happiest band

Max Marshall and Guest David “ Swanee” Swanson Singer Songwriter Duo

Max Marshall and Guest David “ Swanee” Swanson

Singer Songwriter Duo

Roots Country Blues, Rag,

The Kerouacs Rock N Roll

The Kerouacs

Rock N Roll

I don't know what the music scene would do without classics like these guys paying homage to rock as it is meant to be." -Blog TO

The Vaudevillian 1920's Ragtime Trio

The Vaudevillian

1920's Ragtime Trio

The Vaudevillian puts on is most certain to be a hootenanny.

Karen Morand & Bosco Singer Songwriter

Karen Morand & Bosco

Singer Songwriter

They are the best alt-country-hillbilly-gospel-band around!

Diane Motel Alt-Folk

Diane Motel

Alt-Folk

An alt-folk band out of Windsor, ON which blends soulful harmonies with insightful lyrics to deliver a sound familiar, yet original all the same.

Evan and John Acoustic Folk Duo

Evan and John

Acoustic Folk Duo

…their work on the guitars is wonderfully intuitive - www.norules-nolights.com

The Bishop Boys Singer Songwriter Duo

The Bishop Boys

Singer Songwriter Duo

Jazz & R&B to Indie & Folk - love, heartbreak, and carefree summer vibes

The Sadies Canadian rock and roll / country and western band

The Sadies

Canadian rock and roll / country and western band

Sadies - Northern Passages, the time has come to make room for more on this wild acid-folk- country-punk trip, and trust me, we’ll be better off because of it.

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The Island Unplugged Music Festival

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The Island Unplugged is a family-friendly music and arts festival-taking place in the heart of rural Pelee Island. It features quality entertainment by local, regional, national and internationally known musicians.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

The Sadies
Ron Leary
The Keroacs
Max Marshall & Swanee
Huttch
Diane Motel
Emily Rose
Abigail Lapell

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5

Fred Eaglesmith
The Vaudvillian
Evan & John
The Bishop Boys
James OL and The Villians
Olivia and the Creepy Crawlies
Karen Morand & Bosco
Songwriters Circle

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Planning to Camp out for the Island Unplugged 2017? New this year, you can reserve your campsite and buy tickets at the same time! Hit the buy tickets button to…

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Island Unplugged Survival Tip # 8: You don't need a car! Walk on day trippers are welcome. Check ontarioferries.com for revised sailing schedule that includes two late night sailings off…