Rufus Wainwright's lush, theatrical pop harks back to the traditions of Tin Pan Alley, cabaret and even opera. Son of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, brother to musical siblings Martha and Wainwright, songwriting is in his blood. He remains firmly out of their shadows though, with a folk legacy of his own that includes seven studio albums and a fully-fledged opera.

John Hiatt's legacy reaches far and wide across the Great American Songwriter's landscape. The Indiana native has long been respected as one of the most respected and gifted songwriters of our time, yet his tendency to shy away from celebrity means his music has often flown under the radar, enjoying a steady cult following instead.

Hitting the road in North America this year is Leonid and Friends, the YouTube sensation tribute band to Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire and others, from Eastern Europe! Despite never having seen Chicago live (they never toured to band leader Leonid Vorobyev's home country of Russia), the group became a global hit for their stunning recreation of the music of the legendary American soft-rockers.

Californian rockers Dada are hitting the road across the United States this summer with their Return to Dizz Knee Land tour. Hot off their 30th anniversary the band will be playing their greatest hits, with the tightest harmonies and the most rocking of melodies. Just remember, they'll be Here Today, Gone Tomorrow, and some dates have already sold out, so get your tickets now and don't miss Dada!

Don't miss the iconic R&B veteran Will Downing this year as he heads out on the road once more, bringing his sophisticated brand of soul to North America. Expect a luxuriously mellow evening of Downing's greatest hits including "When You Need Me", "I try" and 'In My Dreams" at this extra-special event.