Squabble Up

Canada House is returning to Music City this fall. The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) will take this showcasing and business mission to Nashville for the 2025 edition of AMERICANAFEST, taking place September 9–13. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, this industry conference and festival focused on the Americana/roots music scene features five days of live performances, panels, networking events and more.

This year, CIMA is partnering with Manitoba Music and MusicOntario to present Canadian companies and their showcasing artists, and the seven artists chosen to appear at the Canada House Showcase have been revealed. The event takes place on Sept. 12 at InDo (632 Fogg St., Nashville), running from 11:30 am To 4 pm.

11:30 The Janzen Boys
12:10 Lisa LeBlanc
12:50 Menno Versteeg
1:30 Jesse Roper
2:10 Bobby Dove
2:50 Braden Lam
3:30 Marcus Trummer

That is an eclectic lineup, spearheaded by indie roots-rocker Menno Versteeg (formerly of Hollerado), acclaimed Martitime singer-songwriter Lisa LeBlanc, Halifax folk-roots artist Braden Lam and highly-regarded Toronto country singer Bobby Dove.