by David Markwei Productions
Appearing at Sundog Fest Kick-Off Weekend – Saturday Night!
Saturday Sept 20, 7:10pm at Civic Memorial Park, Vernon BC
If you don’t know this emerging artist, well get to know and remember this name – Missy D. This femcee has been rapping since she was 11 years old in French and English coming from the 3 corners of the motherland (Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe). Missy D calls it Rap & Soul. You might also catch her on stage alongside Sejal Lal with their duo Laydy Jams. Missy is a bilingual Hip Hop, Rap & Soul Artist who makes music as a form of therapy to express all the feelings, share a message and connect with listeners. It is a fusion of sounds of her childhood from french melodies to r&b, soul, jazz, hip hop, rock and rap legends. It’s all for the culture and for us. She wants to speak for them, sing for them, and empower folks with love and music. You will hear the sounds of MC Solaar, Diams, Erykah Badu, India Arie, J.Cole, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, and Stromae echoing through her voice. Rest assured Missy D has more new music with a brand new French EP entitled Case Départ released in April 2022 with a video for the first single, Case Départ, and more coming soon. This artist will have you catching too many feelings or that je ne sais quoi singing YES MAMA as Missy D embraces diversity in instrumentals, music, and most of all people.
T>G & JBYRD
Appearing at Sundog Fest Kick-Off Weekend – Saturday Night!
Saturday Sept 20, 4:45pm at Civic Memorial Park, Vernon BC
Experience the vibrant sounds of reggae, soul, and dancehall with T>G & J Byrd, a dynamic Jamaican duo bringing infectious rhythms and uplifting energy to every performance.
T>G, originally from Spanish Town, Jamaica, blends reggae, hip- hop, and dancehall into a powerful sound that inspires unity, love, and resilience. His debut EP 528 Forever has garnered over 54,000 Spotify streams, and the video for his lead track, “GIVE LOVE,” was nominated for Best Music Video at the Okanagan Screen Awards. Now based in Canada, T>G continues to electrify audiences with his high-energy performances and meaningful lyrics.
J Byrd, born Janelle Mighty, was raised in Jamaica and has been surrounded by music her entire life. With a voice that blends soulful depth and dynamic energy, she draws inspiration from legends like Sade and Rihanna. Now performing across Canada, she captivates audiences with her authenticity and powerful stage presence.
Together, T>G & J Byrd create a show filled with infectious rhythms, heartfelt lyrics, and an undeniable vibe. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music, energy, and island-inspired sounds!
The Melawmen Collective
Headlining at Sundog Fest Kick-Off Weekend – Friday Night!
Friday Sept 19, 9:00pm at Civic Memorial Park, Vernon BC
A contemporary Indigenous fusion woven together with elements of hip hop, rock/folk, righteous rhymes and rich harmonies, carried through with experience, manifestation, and visions of intergenerational stories of pain and healing. The Melawmen Collective brings a uniqueness to their sound like no other, drawing in a wide variety of listeners through sharing their own journeys of life through their musical evolution together. ‘Melawmen’ means medicine in the Secwepemc language, and the unceded territory of the Secwepemc People in what is know known as BC, is where members Meeka Morgan (vocals, Secwepemc/Nuu-Chah-Nulth), Rob Hall (Vocals, Ghengis Ghandi’s, Ashcroft), Geo Ignace aka Geo The Voice (Vocals, Secwepemc/Cree), and Kiva Morgan-Hall (Vocals, Secwepemc/Nuu-Chah-Nulth), continue to grow. Joined by the heartfelt rhythm of Cass Gregg (Bass, Ts’ilcotin), and Victor Last (Drums, Republic of Chile).
