Rooted in heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, and Beatles-inspired pop, Ariel Posen occupies a musical territory uniquely his own. Heralded as a "modern-day guitar hero" by Rolling Stone and listed among the fan-voted top 10 rock guitarists of the year by Music Radar, Posen's accolades include nominations for Breakout Artist of the Year (2020 and 2021) as well as Rock Artist of the Year and Recording of the Year (2022) from the Western Canadian Music Awards. His recent albums include Headway (2021), Reasons Why (2023), and Mile End II (2023).
Ariel Posen, vocals and guitar
Julian Bradford, vocals and bass
Jon Smith, drummer
Hailing from Montreal, Justin Saladino Band delivers an electrifying show of powerful guitar riffs, sultry vocals, and genre-bending compositions. Their contemporary roots sound is a signature mix of rock, blues, folk, and funk. No stranger to major festivals, the band has performed at the Tremblant International Blues Festival, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and the Ottawa BluesFest, among others.
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Explore AMP
Just over a mile from Strathmore's main campus in the Pike & Rose neighborhood.
Explore AMP
Just over a mile from Strathmore's main campus in the Pike & Rose neighborhood.