Femme Rising

We're bringing all of the femme magic to the Casbah on Sunday July 14th!

A collection of some of Hamilton's best femme emerging artists presenting their original work and a few groovy covers. Get ready to relax, shift perspective, and rock out hard with three moving solo songwriter sets by Jocelyn June, Jade Lennox, and Jaida James, closed out with a powerful set by Melissa Dutch and her incrediqueer band featuring Kirsty McKafferty (keys), Diana Herrera (drums), and Ethan Rooney (bass).

Don't miss an afternoon of magic, meaning, and memorable magnificence. All femme talent in one room is a rarity! Come give the gals the glory they deserve and see how femme culture is evolving through the voices of its artists.

Melissa Dutch Band:

A fresh artistic voice from Hamilton, Ontario, Melissa Dutch emerges onto the Canadian music and poetry scene in a wave of emotion, lyrical depth, and vocal power. Melissa’s commitment to truth and healing, skillful storytelling, and soulful voice have been compared to artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Adele, Alanis Morisette, and Florence Welch. Her work is an observation of and an anthem for the outcast, and a beacon for the weird and wonderful. A queer neuro-divergent queen of an artist, Melissa leads an all queer, quirky, and incredibly skilled backing band including Kirsty McCafferty on keys, Diana Herrera on drums, and Ethan Rooney on Bass.

@melissa.dutch

Jocelyn June:

Jocelyn June hails out of Hamilton, Ontario with a natural talent in music. Her sound is a Janis Joplin meets Amy Winehouse, sprinkled with Alanis Morissette. Over the years Jocelyn has studied privetly in classical and jazz vocals, guitar with Gord Lewis, and piano with various private teachers. She has fronted the Hamilton All Star Jr. Jazz Band, funk band 'Skirtcheck', classic rock banda 'The Falcons', and 'Black Rose'. Jocelyn June has grown her solo career, releasing 2 singles and now extends her work with her own band Jocelyn June & The Bugs. Jocelyn has a vast variety of material in most genres along with her originals. Are you following this up and coming artist yet?

@jocelynjunemusic

Jade Lennox:

Jade Lennox is an indie/antifolk singer-songwriter whose music weaves together antiestablishment themes, intimate personal stories, and images of divine interconnection. With lyrical wit, humour, and melodies with a theatrical flair, her songs invite both reflection and rebellion.

@jadelennoxmusic

Jaida Jaymes:

Jaida Jaymes is a solo artist from Hamilton, Ontario. She performs a collection of original and cover music coupling rock, blues, rhythm and soul with the charm of a 90s mixtape. Her influences include Amy Winehouse, Alice in Chains and Ray Charles. Her persuasive and authentic sound showcases her easy going, natural style. Her commanding yet calm control conveys a powerful connection to the lyrics using a naturally effortless pure tone and power vocals. She has a humble confidence that captivates the audience and a sound that leaves a lasting effect.

@Jaida_JJ_

Host or Publisher Melissa Dutch