Jeanne Truax isn’t playing it safe—she’s kicking down the doors of the Kawartha Lakes music scene with a sound that’s equal parts vintage swagger and sharp-edged indie fire. At just 22, the Dunsford-born rocker is already proving she’s not afraid to blur lines, crank the volume, and put her stamp on a tradition that stretches back to Wanda Jackson and The Beatles but feels fresh and dangerous in her hands.
Raised in a family where music wasn’t a hobby but a way of life, Jeanne cut her teeth young. Her voice has grit, charm, and just enough bite to keep you guessing, and her shows hit that sweet spot between raw energy and undeniable polish. It’s no surprise the Peterborough Folk Festival crowned her their 2025 Emerging Artist Award winner—she’s following in the footsteps of heavyweights like Serena Ryder and, fittingly, her own brother Nathan Truax.
This summer, Jeanne’s been lighting up local stages, from Jethro’s Bar + Stage to The Black Horse, with crowds leaving sweaty, smiling, and hooked. Her debut single, I Know What You Like (dropped in May 2025), is a punchy showcase of her songwriting muscle, proving she’s more than just a killer live act—she’s building a catalogue worth chasing.
Want to catch her in the wild? Jeanne’s tearing through a packed August lineup:
- Fri, Aug 22 – Monck’s Landing, Kawartha Lakes: Dinner, drinks, and Truax’s razor-sharp set.
- Sat, Aug 23 – GOATCHELLA, Haute Goat Farms, Port Hope: The quirkiest, coolest fest you’ll hit all summer.
- Sun, Aug 24 – Kawartha Ribfest, Nichols Oval, Peterborough: Ribs, beer, and rockabilly heat—what else do you need?
- Thu, Aug 28 – Red Hot and Blue 2025, Brockville: A roots-meets-rock showcase in a church with fire in its soul.
- Sun, Aug 31 – Concert in the Park, Fenelon Falls: Truax brings it home under the summer sun.
Whether she’s belting out her originals or putting a new spin on a classic, Jeanne Truax owns the stage. She’s not just another name on the lineup—she’s the one you’ll be talking about after the amps cool down.
Catch her now, while you can still say “I saw her before she blew up.”
