The birds are singing, the snow is melting, the Paddlefest organizers a slowly trickling out headliners. There are no surer signs of Spring than these and today, we’re celebrating the equinox with a nearly complete Paddlefest 2019 lineup.
Held during the May long weekend (which is May 16th to 19th, for those of you who haven’t been following along), Paddlefest is, above all things, a celebration of St Andrews. Set in New Brunswick’s most picturesque seaside town, the festival is also an excuse to indulge in music, canoeing and kayaking, and a lifestyle estranged from winter boots.
Today’s announced acts include: Paper Lions, Whitney Rose, Ross Neilsen, The Hypochondriacs, Jessie Brown, Jenny Berkel, Force Fields, Spoutnique, Chickahominy Mountain Band, Jamie Comeau & the Crooked Teeth, McKinley, Morrison & Williams, Carinae, Mike Trask, Blue Lobelia, The Tortoise The Hare & the Millionaire, Brent Mason, Saxsyndrum, David R. Elliott, Kendra Gale, Colourful Language, Womb to Tomb, Zachari Smith, Wrote, Jacob Rose, Marian, Lydia Mainville, Matt Comeau, LeBlanc & McGee, Shawn Richard, The Firey, plus kids shows with Little Moffat and more.
These will be joining the previously announced acts: Bill & Joel Plaskett, Hannah Georgas, The Deep Dark Woods, William Prince, Cécile Doo-Kingué, Isaac & Blewett, Gordie MacKeeman & his Rhythm Boys, Mama’s Broke, The Olympic Symphonium, Ouroboros, Bleum, The Backstays, Amy Stone & the Veneers and Kylie Fox.
According to festival organizers the combined announcements account for roughly 90% of the 2019 lineup, so it sounds like there are still a few surprises to come.
Festival Passes go on sale online now. This year the festival is offering 2 types of Passes:
Ultimate RAPIDS Pass: Includes admission to all official venues (Thursday – Sunday) (subject to capacity) and a FREE Paddlefest Brunch (Sunday)
Main Stage Pass: Includes admission to the Paddlefest Main Stage, The Red Herring Pub & The Kennedy Inn (Thursday – Sunday) (subject to capacity) with a $5.00 Paddlefest Brunch (Sunday)
Tickets for the Amphitheatre Show (Bill & Joel Plaskett and William Prince) also go on sale on March 7th. Tickets for the Main Stage and other official venues will be on sale March 21st.
Tickets and passes can be purchased online.