
Ryan McMahon on the Southern Alberta Songwriters Showcase
Ryan McMahon likes to tell people he's a late bloomer. But when looking at the body of work the 43-year-old from Ladysmith, British Columbia has amassed since 2006, he certainly has made up for lost time. With six releases under his name and two with his side project Lion Bear Fox, Ryan has established himself as one o...
Mar 22, 2025

Quinton Blair on the Southern Alberta Songwriters Showcase
Residing at the central point of Canada, Quinton Blair is an artist who is genuine to the core and brandishes all the qualities of the real deal. When not moving a dance floor with his up-tempo, boot-stompin', brand of country music; you will find him in the roping pen or guiding folks through the wilderness of Manitob...
Mar 22, 2025

Nisto on the Southern Alberta Songwriters Showcase
Nisto (from Beaver First Nation in Northern Alberta) started experimenting with folk, rock and roll, delta & hill-country blues, and psychedelia at an early age before moving to Edmonton where he recorded his 2 song single 'Los Sin Dios' steeped in First Nation and Métis culture. Nisto came into the CJWE stu...
Mar 22, 2025

Nolan Compton on the Southern Alberta Songwriters Showcase
Starting his musical journey at 17 years-old, Nolan Compton knew he wanted to be a country music artist. His humble beginnings began when he and one of his friends who would play guitar for Nolan back home in Prince Edward Island would go play at various events. Fate would later force Nolan to pick up the guitar himsel...
Feb 15, 2025

Jessica Russell on Southern Alberta Song Writers Showcase
Jessica Russell is known for her heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies. Singing since she could talk, Jessica's love for country music and travel has taken her coast to coast on Canadian Tours from her hometown in Nova Scotia, all the way to Whitehorse, Yukon, captivating audiences with her authentic and heartfelt ...
Feb 07, 2025