Mitchell Makoons (he/him) is a Roots/Rock musician from Brandon, Manitoba. Mitchell started playing guitar at the age of seven to accompany his grandfather and brother playing Metis fiddle tunes. He continues to be an active member of the Manitoba Metis community and writes songs that incorporate traditional Ojibway music and culture with modern influences.

Under his legal name of Mitchell Mozdsen, he released five EPs accompanied by their own Western Canadian tour. In early 2021, he decided to change his stage name to something that nodded to his Ojibway heritage. Makoons is an Anishinaabemowin word that means “Little Bear or Bear Cub.” Since Mitchell Mozdzen’s spirit name is “Standing Strong Black Bear,” and he is only 5’5, this name is perfectly fitting.

Anytime Mitchell was feeling low while pursuing his first Bachelor’s degree at Brandon University, it was the same three friends that helped him out of it and made him feel better. New single, “Cold Coffee,” was written to show his appreciation for them. Privileged to still have these folks in his life, the trio still play in his band today – Matt on bass, Daniel on lead guitar, and Caitlin on the fiddle.