Performer Bios

Jack Garton’s show is a blend of folk and roots, steeped heavily in the rockabilly and doo-wop that were ... Read more { More }

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Coco Jafro is a globe-spanning groove collective based in Vancouver, known for igniting stages with a fearless fusion of ... Read more { More }

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Current Collective is an 8-piece alternative roots rock band from qathet, British Columbia blending reggae, funk, folk, and rock ... Read more { More }

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With decades of experience in Roma-Swing and related styles, Club Voltaire applies their devotion to the genre to both ... Read more { More }

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Built on emotion-stirring storytelling and unmistakable vocal harmonies accompanied by a century-old instrument, Burnstick, a JUNO nominated husband and ... Read more { More }

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Turn The 7’ is a melodic rock/jangly alt pop band of experienced musicians that deliver catchy, energizing and insightful ... Read more { More }

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In November 1986, one of Vancouver’s legendary Ska bands was born. The band has a 3 piece horn section ... Read more { More }

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Red Haven began in 2013 on the grapevine of the folk circuit, developing their Freak Folk and Raucous Jazz ... Read more { More }

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Vancouver based singer-songwriter Leah Barley’s sharp-eyed, chiaroscuro approach to songwriting is on full display on her latest release Awkward ... Read more { More }

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Christy Vanden is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based out of the Comox Valley. She is known for her solo ... Read more { More }

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Hailing from the occupied territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ nations (Victoria, BC in Canada), Clanna Morna breathes ... Read more { More }

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Cousin Harley is a rocking hillbilly trio and the central touring project of Paul Pigat. Considered to be western ... Read more { More }

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Saltwater Hank is a Ts’msyen musician from Txałgiiw (aka Hartley Bay) based in Lax Kxeen (Prince Rupert). The melodies ... Read more { More }

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Joe hails from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta just a little North of Edmonton. Influenced by roots-music gentry like Leonard Cohen, Patti ... Read more { More }

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The Hatfield Union is a collaboration of long time Powell River artists. Having its share of trials and tribulations, ... Read more { More }

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Murfitt & Main plumb the depths of country, bluegrass, and western swing, playing home-made songs steeped in the living ... Read more { More }

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Maddie Storvold is the proverbial black sheep love child of comedian Steven Wright and protest singer Joan Baez. Born ... Read more { More }

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Hailing from Roberts Creek, with a heart like a lion in Zion, Dally Mon brings fresh reggae grooves with ... Read more { More }

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Ever wonder what it would sound like to mix together jazz, funk, drum & bass, house, and an Australian ... Read more { More }

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Jeff Plankenhorn’s songwriting, expressive vocals, and musicianship are front and centre on his latest album, Alone At Sea, produced by ... Read more { More }

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Tambura Rasa is a buoyant cultural cross-pollination that fuses contemporary grooves and traditional rhythms into one energetic musical brand of ... Read more { More }

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Since 2008, the punks in Potential Union have been entertaining and energizing audiences, united by their belief in the ... Read more { More }

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“Scout Mountain is nestled in Wildwood, true story, west of Powell Lake on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. ... Read more { More }

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Emily Triggs is a bred-in-the-bones roots musician. In her debut album When Guinevere Went Under, the guitarist, singer-songwriter takes ... Read more { More }

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C.J. Beauchamp is a singer songwriter and guitarist living in Powell River who’s enjoyed playing for nearly 20 years. ... Read more { More }

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Tyler Bartfai is a guitar and vocal driven singer-songwriter from Powell River, B.C. With influences from JJ Cale, Jason ... Read more { More }

SMF 2023

Embodying the energy & ferocity of their animal namesake, Hyaenas is a new Indie Rock/Synth Pop band taking the ... Read more { More }

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Talented, energetic, passionate and diverse are just some of the many words that describe The Band Destiny (TBD). TBD ... Read more { More }

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Introducing Tk, a dynamic Afrosoul/Jazz fusion artist who seamlessly blends the rich melodies of Gospel, RnB, and Afrobeats into ... Read more { More }

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CAT MADDEN “is like an opera singer mixed with a Husqvarna chainsaw…” Cat strives to be an ambassador for ... Read more { More }

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Filling in the industry thigh-gap 5 piece femme powered hip hop group, NADUH, write, engineer, and produce all of ... Read more { More }

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CALICO, an independent Folk/Americana band based in Victoria and Vancouver, BC, formed at the start of the pandemic by ... Read more { More }

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With the intention to nourish, soothe and empower her listeners, the della kit’s music is dynamic and playful while ... Read more { More }

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“… a totally raucous and amazing show all around: psychedelic surf, punk, pop, you name it – though above ... Read more { More }

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“Cynthia Hamar is a folk musician who composes music that is menacing, powerful, and contemplative” ~ Music Arena Gh, ... Read more { More }

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ebonEmpress is an emcee and keyboardist spreading a message of unity through poignant lyrics and head-bobbing, infectious hip hop, ... Read more { More }

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Tennyson King is a nomadic indie folk musician from Hong Kong and Canada performing in Canada, Australia, Asia, and ... Read more { More }

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Theo Angell was “raised in a house without a television” by a Baptist preacher in the hills south of ... Read more { More }

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Guitarist, singer and original writer Roger Langmaid returns to this year’s Sunshine Music Festival with his musical cohorts Ted ... Read more { More }

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~ Ben Bouchard – Guitar, Piano, Vocals~ Lukah Bouchard – Guitar, Vocals~ Hugh Prichard – Cello~ Walter Martella – ... Read more { More }

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