Winner: The Contraband
The Contraband is an eight-member cover band known for creating an electric party atmosphere wherever they play. “I think that’s always our goal: we want to have as much fun — if not more — than everybody that’s in front of us on that dance floor,” says Contraband guitar-player Terry Eisthen. The band members are influenced by a variety of genres, which makes it easy for them to adapt to the style of each audience. The self-contained act even provides its own quality sound system, professional equipment and lighting. —T.A.
The Contraband, 403-681-7532, tdeisthen.wixsite.com/thecontrabandyyc, @thecontrabandyyc
Runners-up
Dos Music Ensemble
403-612-4084, dosmusic.ca, @dosmusicensemble
Barry Shaw Orchestra
403-861-5958, barryshawlive.com
One Nite Band
403-390-8246, oneniteband.com, @oneniteband
Oliver Miguel
olivermiguel.wixsite.com/oliver2020, @olivermiguel_saxophonist
Occasional Notes Productions
403-285-4681, occasionalnotes.net, @occasionalnotes