
2020 Jim Beam Talent Search Finalists
2020 Jim Beam Talent Search Finalists
Canadian Music Week (CMW) is pleased to be a part of the Jim Beam National Talent Search Tour will took place virtually October 13 – 20, 2020, with 30-minute episodes spotlighting five bands from eight Canadian cities. Hosted by Josie Dye of Indie88 Radio, each of the resulting regional webisodes will be streamed via Indies.ca and partnering radio stations across the country.
CMW and the Jim Beam Virtual Talent Search Tour has provided 40 of Canada’s best new bands with their own virtual stage, ownership of their own recordings, and starring roles in this musical event that could rewrite the way homegrown independent talent is discovered. Each episode will focus on one city and feature interviews and performances from five local bands


Vancouver Finalists
Redwoods / Small Town Artillery / Raincity / Gnarfunkel / Maddie King
Calgary Finalists
Jon Martin and Lovers / Justine Giles / ROOKS / Youngbloods / Krissy Feniak
Edmonton Finalists
Rebecca Lappa / Kane Ingocnito / Jacquie Daniels and the Jokers / RIELL / Shawnee
Saskatoon Finalists
Aurora Bella / Alexandra Beck / Phoenix and the Silvervoodoos / Tumbleweeds / Kaye & Co.
Toronto Finalists
Dustin Bird / VILIVANT / Goodnight, Sunrise / Parasona / Autumn Kings
Ottawa Finalists
CZN / Paragon Cause / The Tackies / The Wilderness / The Lionyls
Montreal Finalists
December Rose / The Day Dreamers / Brittany Kennell / Patrick Rock / Cowboy Meets Pirate
Halifax Finalists
The Blue Lane / Elyse Aeryn / Wheeler / The Collective / Carry The Lost