McKINDRED | Kelsi McInnes

BIO/DESCRIPTION

In the world of McKINDRED, the vibrant and irresistible sounds of “Americana” flourish, with captivating melodies, hauntingly beautiful harmonies and spirited performances. McKindred’s front-woman and songwriter Kelsi McInnes wastes no time connecting with her audiences with her soulful voice and sharp wit. Together with the band; Brooke Loewen, Dave Oostra, Arjun Roy, Colin Munroe and Kristy Petersen, they take to the stage like an ocean wave, bringing life to the music and grooving the night away.
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Recently, releasing 3 songs from their forthcoming album “SIDEWAYS” the band is carving a path forward from the Northern Prairies. “This album cuts deeper, perhaps feels more intentional. Life definitely presented some moments where I had to dig deep to get it all out. There’s soulfulness layered with a raw edge ” states McInnes, principal songwriter and co-producer. Americana and roots elements weave with their signature harmony sound, aiming to deepen their connection with audiences, showcasing their musical evolution. In 2020, the band went into the studio with a clear mission: capture the raw essence of their live performances. The result was their debut album, “ASCEND,” released in 2021.

The past few years have been a thrilling ride for McKINDRED. Notable highlights include opening for The Trews at Experience GP (Aug 2025), performing at Bear Creek Folk Fest (Aug 2024), sold-out shows at Better Than Freds (Oct/March 2024), songwriter Kelsi McInnes partaking in the award-winning Blue Jay Sessions rounds (Sept/Mar 2024), rocking JUNOfest as part of the JUNO Awards (2023), singing on the stages of Bear Creek Folk Festival (2022), alongside luminaries like Steve Earle and the Dukes, The Trews, Serena Ryder, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, and Corb Lund. McKINDRED was chosen for the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) Off-Country Music Festival concert series in Calgary, as well as CCMA Mentorship Delegates (2022), solidifying their place in the Canadian music scene. McKINDRED won the band category of the Bear Creek Folk Festival songwriting competition with their crowd-loving track “Calls My Soul” (2020).

McKINDRED’s journey also resonates on the airwaves, with features on CBC Radio’s “The Key of A” with Tarik Robinson, Edmonton’s 89.3 The Raven, 104.7 2DayFM, as well as play on CKUA, 91.7 Erin Radio and Peace FM 94.5/104.1.

McKINDRED isn’t just a band; it’s a harmonious journey.