SooToday Stage Two

Friday
July 17, 2026

Friday Night Blues presented by The Sault Blues Society

4:30pm – The Preacher and his Jackleg Band

5:30pm – The Jay Scali Band

6:30pm – Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers

7:30pm – Rusty McBlues

8:30pm – Sunday and the Broken Hearts

Saturday
July 18, 2026

1:30pm SPACES OPEN MIC

2:30pm The Reeves

3:30pm Brendan Hodgson

4:30pm MD Dunn

5:30pm Stones & Crows

6:30pm Eden Plague

7:30pm Eli & Russell & The River Fools

8:30pm Pillory

The Preacher and his Jackleg band are bringing you some real Chicago blues so deep they’ll keep breaking your fine shoes!

These friends join forces to perform Jay Scali’s greatest hits. These players are very familiar with each other musically and personally. If you liked their contributions to Zack’s All Stars you will really enjoy The Jay Scali Band.

Mike McDonald is a veteran musician with a Career spanning over 50 years having toured every corner of Canada and the U.S. along with many points in Scandinavia and other European countries. “Opening for B.B. King was one of the best blues experiences” says Mike. Growing up in the company of “Mister Downchild” Donnie Walsh in Toronto was pure luck.

Rusty McBlues, a sophisticated, personable and engaging artist with a diverse repertoire of Rock, Blues & Jazz. As a top Toronto guitarist for hire Rusty has gigged with Alannah Myles, Dawn Tyler Watson, The Blues Brothers, Jerome Godboo, Al Wood, Wicked Grin, The Cameo Blues Band. Rusty lives in St Catharines and plays local gigs with Guitarist Grant Parker & Maple Blues drummer Jim Casson.

Sunday & the Broken Hearts deliver a raw, blues-drenched rock sound shaped by musicians who play with feel and intention. Loud, honest, and unapologetically Northern. The real magic happens live: no backing tracks, no shortcuts—just a band chasing angry tone and deep groove, because the blues were made for broken hearts.

Details about SPACES OPEN MIC coming soon!

The Reeves are a four-piece Alt-Rock band birthed in Sault Ste. Marie. Formed in late 2025, the band consists of singer/guitarist Brad Irwin, guitarist Steve Edwards, drummer Jeremy Ganuelas, and bassist Adam Dawe. They combine elements of hard rock/blues and other genres to create their own unique vibe. Rotaryfest will be one of their first shows as an original group, performing a collection of songs that will become their debut EP.

Brendan Hodgson has been delivering heartfelt country music for over 15 years, carving out a sound rooted in small‑town grit and stories that hit home. His debut album “Coming Home” set the tone for his honest songwriting, followed by the “Stronger Whiskey” collection that showcased his growth and edge. Brendan has shared the stage with Canadian country greats including Brett Kissel, Michelle Wright, Jamie Warren, and Jason Blaine.

M.D. Dunn has released nine albums and many singles over the past four decades. Dunn’s music is often played on CBC, NPR-affiliates, and college and community stations in North America, Ireland, Australia, and the EU. He was born and lives at Baawaating. When he is not playing guitar, he is thinking about playing guitar.

Stones & Crows is a blues-rock powerhouse blending the soul of classic rock with a modern hard-rock edge. Featuring Bukky Vanzant on vocals and guitar, Nikki Crow on bass, and Tony Stone on drums, the trio delivers high-energy performances inspired by legends like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Eden Plague “Rise from your grave! Zombies from the burial ground of your Ontario town, bringing you the soundtrack to the New World Disorder. Welcome to your doom!”

Hailing from the rugged wilds of Northern Ontario, Eli Russell & The River Fools craft indie folk‑rock songs with the same unpredictable energy as the northern weather. Their music rolls like a storm front—slow‑building, heavy‑hearted, then suddenly roaring and wild enough to rattle the treetops. They write songs for anyone who’s ever felt the pull of the natural world or the warmth of friends gathered close.

Formed in 2012 by guitarist/vocalist Rob Sartini and drummer Bret Shuttleworth, Pillory is a high-intensity extreme metal band completed by bassist Devon Lucier, delivering crushing riffs, relentless aggression, and powerful live performances.  They released their debut album Old Soul in 2025.