2025 Int’l Blues Challenge Winner
Joce Reyome has been dedicated to cultivating their distinctive sound which blends classic blues sound with raw vocals, and a throwback to the rich origins of uninhibited rock. Their sound is infused with inspiration from the likes of Etta James, Janis Joplin, and Tracy Chapman. Reyome performs with such genuine authenticity, it makes you forget they’re a genuine rascal about town. While they perform, they’re not just playing music for you, they’re leading you on a journey of complex heartbreak, blended with humorous interludes, and love personified.
Winner of the 2025 Solo/Duo Category of the International Blues Challenge, Reyome, a genuine soul, brings authenticity to their performances, turning audiences into active participants in a journey through heartbreak and humour. With performances on the Confederation Centre of the Arts main stage, at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, at JUNOfest 2024, at the East Coast Music Awards and more, they have captivated audiences across Atlantic Canada.
ECMA Award Winner
MNS Award Winner
Christine Campbell is best known for her powerhouse vocals and gritty guitar skills in “Campbell and Johnston”. Sometimes acoustic duo, sometimes backed by the full “Black Market Band”, their music vibes vintage Blues-Rock and Roots with a modern twist.
They’ve been making waves, opening up for some big names, like Burton Cummings, Steve Earle & Bob Seger. Their latest release album earned them 2 awards in 2025, “Best Blues Release ECMAs, and Best Blues Recording at Music Nova Scotia. They’ve had extensive radio play, in Canada where they reached #3 in Canadian Roots Radio, as well as the U.K. and U.S. Their songs were added to 2 of Joe Bonamassa’s playlists and you may also hear their music in various popular Canadian shows such as “Hudson & Rex” & “Sullivan’s Crossing”. They have had some extensive touring since the last release, including Ottawa Bluesfest, Sommo, Stanfest, and opening for Amanda Marshall at the Montreal Jazz and Bluesfest.
JUNO Award Winner
MNS Award Winner
Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age; being surrounded by music blues music, Garrett’s favorite tapes at 3 years old were Canned Heat and Buddy Rich. What really sealed the deal for Garrett to become a blues guitarist came after watching a video of Stevie Ray Vaughn “Live At the El Mocambo” - he was hooked.
His dad, Dutch Mason, stopped playing guitar before Garrett was born due to crippling arthritis in his hands. Although he was not able to teach his son to play, he has certainly been able to teach Garrett the structure of the Blues and to influence him about the resulting sound. Surrounded by his father’s peers, Garrett has had the benefit of hearing and learning from a wide variety of musical talent. The late Rick Jeffery was a great inspiration to Garrett; they would talk and play for hours together. Rick once said “Garrett is the only guitar player I know that can play Albert Collins’ style down to a T”. The combination of his father’s advice, Jeffery’s guidance and his own natural talents provide that special brew for Garrett to become the musical influence he is destined to be.
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