ADRIAN SUTHERLAND WITH GUEST MATTHEW HOLTBY — LIVE AT MILLS HARDWARE!

Adrian Sutherland is a roots-rocker-with-heart from the remote village of Attawapiskat in Ontario’s Far North. His melding of roots, rock, folk, and blues creates a signature sound and style all his own, drawing inspiration from his life, the land, and his Cree language and culture. Adrian completed writing his first book for Penguin Random House Canada, with The Work of Our Hands being released December 30, 2025. He earned JUNO nominations in 2022 and 2025, nominations from Ontario Folk Music Awards in 2024 and 2025, and won Best Americana Album from the 2025 World Entertainment Awards in Los Angeles. Adrian’s sophomore solo album Precious Diamonds was recorded in Nashville with GRAMMY-winner Colin Linden, and released in 2024. Named one of the Top 100 Albums of 2024 by CKUA Radio, it features two songs in Cree – marking the first time Adrian is making music in his first language. Lead single “Notawe (Father)” reached #1 on the internationally recognized Indigenous Music Countdown, and made the list of the Top 100 Songs of 2023 by CBC Music. As one of the only professional recording artists who lives in an isolated fly-in community, Adrian carries first-hand insight and perspective on many of today’s most important issues facing First Nations. During this time of reconciliation, Adrian is hopeful for Canadians to walk together in love and respect.

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Adrian Sutherland – lead vocals, guitar
Matt Gormley – guitar, backing vocals
Chris Gormley – drums, backing vocals

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Matthew Holtby is a Canadian songwriter and performer known for melodic, lyrically driven songs rooted in storytelling and emotional honesty, whose blend of Americana, folk, and rock is connecting with audiences across Ontario and beyond. He is based in the vibrant arts community of Warkworth, Ontario. Matthew has released multiple independent releases, sharing music that reflects a thoughtful, authentic approach to modern songwriting. 2026 will see multiple releases, starting with new single “Pretending” on Pacifirecords.

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