The Driveshed Stage

Groove down to the Driveshed Stage, ​where the songs of up-and-coming artists will fill the country air. Relax the day with our afternoon line up and gather around for a magical Concert Under The Stars!

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Concert Under The Stars Headliner
​The Wilderness

The Wilderness is hitting the stage for the thrilling Saturday Night Concert Under The Stars.

Hailing from Kingston, the mighty sextet known as The Wilderness brings forth a propulsive and potent indie rock fusion with the live energy of an arena-rock band.

Since forming in early 2015, The Wilderness has toured relentlessly, playing almost 500 shows across Canada and the United States.

Independently released three albums and nine singles have earned them Indieweek 2019's Best Emerging Artist Award and charted on the NACC's top 200 for seven consecutive weeks.

With true DIY spirit, the band has taken themselves from a basement rehearsal space to the big stage, gathering fans and family along the way.

Stage Time - 7:30PM - 9:30PM
We invite you to join us for our sunset celebration that guarantees to evoke a sense of community, camaraderie, and forward momentum. Listen to the driving guitars, lush vocal harmonies, and heavy synthesizers of The Wilderness while enjoying evening brews from the Cask Beer Garden!

Afternoon Feature
​The Beresfords

Kicking things off Saturday afternoon will be country-rock duo, The Beresfords!

From Aurora, Ontario, brother and sister Shannon & Brendan Beresford have a way of capturing audiences wherever they play. Whether it’s their undeniable sibling-duo chemistry, the fusion of Shannon’s powerhouse vocals with Brendan’s rich harmonies and masterful guitar solos, or their Country-rock sound, they are solidifying their place in the Canadian Country music scene.

They are unapologetically themselves, writing from the heart and composing music that draws fans of all ages. With new music set to release this summer, The Beresfords are ready to return to the stage and take the Country music world by force. 

Stage Time - 12:15PM - 1:00PM​
The Beresfords performance guarantees to put you in the vibes for the fun-filled Saturday. The duo's reminiscing vocals to Stevie Nicks, Brad Paisley, and the Dixie Chicks will set the scene at Two Blokes Cider and prepare you for a family-friendly day in our Craft Producer Fair!

Afternoon Feature
SJ Riley

​Fun and Positivity is SJ Riley's mantra for the Cask Craft and Culinary Event!

Debuting last year, she already played impressive shows, opening for Canadian Country Music Star Chad Brownlee in front of thousands. And it's no surprise. SJ's been hitting chords on guitar and piano and singing and writing songs for as long as she can remember. 

Her single Mansion of Broken Hearts to Radio glammed up pop vocals with a southern rock undertone. This tune has a southern rock undertone with a pop vocal, combined to make!

​Meanwhile, her debut single, Whoever This Was Written To, gained traction on Quebec and Ontario commercial radio with slight bluesy vibes and a knock-out vocal range.

Stage Time 1:15PM - 3:00PM
There's no turning back once SJ hits the stage with her dauntless attitude! Hear sounds compared to Janis Joplin, Joss Stone, and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes. Get inspired by SJ's impressive vocal range and challenge your culinary range with our exciting lineup of food-pairing workshops. 

Afternoon Feature
​Mike Walker

Joining us for a second time this year, Community Craft Beer Festivals is happy to have M.T. Walker rock the stage.

​Based in Aurora, Walker's solo debut rapidly gained recognition among fans. His works have been featured on major network shows across America (“Cold Case Files”, “Beauty and the Geek”), and have been played on national radio in Canada with the TOTS hit “Please”.

When you consider M.T. has toured supporting the likes of Matthew Good, Sam Roberts, The Tea Party, Colin James, Kim Mitchell, and Switchfoot, you start to get a sense of the kind of talent M.T. Walker displays.

Stage Time - 3:00PM - 5:00PM
The Craft Cask and Culinary Event welcomes you let lose, listening to Walker's tunes in the midst of an exciting beer and food tasting adventure. Hear the sounds of Wilco and Ryan Adams and echoes of Canadian greats Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, and Blue Rodeo.​​