New Brunswick-based Acadian blues-rock artist Sam Mallais – with his band and special guest Mike Trask (also the band’s producer) – make their Carleton début on Sunday, August 24th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are only $10 + HST.

Tickets are this cheap because it’s the band’s first visit to the market. They’re worth seeing, take a chance. And, of course, we all know Mike Trask is great…

Sam Mallais is a young, authentic Acadian with impressive musical maturity and a unique sensitivity to his composition. He made a lasting impression by becoming a semi-finalist at the prestigious Concours International de la Chanson de Granby, a platform that showcases emerging musical talent from around the world. Sam’s show is an immersive musical experience aimed at a wide audience, including families and festival-goers of all ages. With his latest album, Tu m’dirais quoi?, Sam offers a vibrant return to the blues and psychedelic rock sounds of the 70s, all performed with contagious energy and rare authenticity. Mallais and his band build a bridge between generations. Younger audiences discover new and catchy sounds, while older audiences rediscover familiar melodies.

With his inimitable vocal style and racous live shows, Mike Trask has become a staple of the east coast music community. Raised on a healthy dose of country, blues, and folk music, Trask’s songwriting deconstructs traditional genre conventions to reshape the familiar into something extraordinary.