APOLLO SUNS

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Founded by Ed Durocher, Apollo Suns is a 9-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg,
Manitoba. The band fuses the influence of jazz, rock and psychedelic music, to create their own
unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind. They have self-released three EPs: ‘Each Day a
Different Sun’ (2017), ‘Dawn Offerings’ (2019), ‘A Relationship of Force’ (Color Red, 2021), and
were awarded “Instrumental Artist of the Year” at Western Canadian Music Awards in both
2018/2020.  
In 2022, Apollo Suns returned to the studio with Juno award-winning producer Ben Kaplan (Five
Alarm Funk, Mother Mother, The Rare Americans) to record their latest album, ‘Departures’.
The band is signed to the Canadian label Do Right Music, home to The Souljazz Orchestra,
Soul Motivators, and Luvmenauts.
Developed over many tours trying out different arrangements and grooves, their new single
'Pluto' became a fan favourite at live shows due to its heavy horns, dynamic groove, and catchy
melody. “Pluto is a many-faced god who is capable of great kindness but also is temperamental.
We wanted the song and artwork to convey that feeling to listeners.”
Best known for their high-octane live shows, Apollo Suns have captivated audiences at
Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Big Fun Festival, Vermont Jazz Fest, and Calgary Stampede. Some of
their most notable shows include support slots for The Comet is Coming, Makaya McCraven,
Anomalie, The Brooks, and Five Alarm Funk. The core group includes Ed Durocher (Guitar),
Tim Iskierski (Drums), Erika Einarson (Percussion), Bryn Herperger (Bass), Garrett Malenko
(Trumpet), Benjamin James Hill (Trombone), Aaron Bartel (Bari Sax) and Anatol Rennie
(Keyboards/Synths).

THE CHOPS

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The Chops are a local Boston band bringing you that west coast psychedelic sound with a twist. Centered around music that can make you move.

General Admission

A very limited number of bar stools and table seats are available on a first come first served basis

There is a one drink minimum per show *standing*

There is a two drink minimum per show *seated*

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