The fast rising northern stars, THE JERRY CANS, create music inspired by their hometown of Iqaluit, Nunavut. With their unique mix of Inuktitut alt-country, throat singing, and reggae, The Jerry Cans are a distinctly northern, one-of-a-kind group. The band perform many of their songs in Inuktitut and are passionate about preserving the language even as the north and their home community of Iqaluit evolve. They are committed to representing northerners and to challenging common misperceptions they have encountered about life in the Arctic; their music evokes the contemporary north and the spirited people that reside there. It is not only the political motives, but their rapidly developing reputation for getting elders and young people dancing, that has forced people to start noticing this high-energy group. This truly unique band will take you on a stroll through the streets of Iqaluit to share a glimpse of life in Arctic.The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Andrew Morrison, vocalist and accordionist Nancy Mike, violinist Gina Burgess, bassist Brendan Doherty and drummer Steve Rigby. The band's name derives from band member Steve Rigby once trying to build a drum set out of old jerrycans.
Juno Award Nominee for Breakthrough Group of the Year – 2018
Juno Award Nominee for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year – 2018
Canadian Folk Music Awards Nominee for Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year - 2015
Canadian Folk Music Awards Nominee for Pushing the Boundaries – 2015
Canadian Folk Music Award Winner for Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year – 2013
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Don’t miss this incredible group!
Tickets available at www.midlandculturalcentre.com
or at the MCC Box Office at (705) 527-4420
