Performer Bios

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

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

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

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

Kitty & The Rooster is a surf rock n’ roll duo from Vancouver featuring Jodie Ponto on the stand-up { More }

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

Alec Ross and the Beer League Band are a Country Rock n’ Roll outfit born for the open road.  { More }

The Unfaithful Servants have gained a reputation in Western Canada as a must-see act. With an original and exciting { More }

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

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

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

Ahoy me hearties! Join Madame B as she meets a rowdy group of musical  pirates that will have the { More }

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

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

A poet at heart, singer-songwriter Élise LeBlanc is inspired by the romance of wild things. Influenced by classic country, { More }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schryer & Dobres first connected in Victoria, BC through various collaborative festival and recording projects. Today, making this group { More }

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

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

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

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

The Kitchen Sink is a local jazz/funk band of 5. “We were formed in Brooks high school 2 years { More }

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

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

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

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

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

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

Playing at home in Powell River. Artist links { More }

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

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

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

A true blue collar songsmith. Bouwman writes and sings with a gritty honesty rarely seen these days. Be it { More }

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

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

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

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

Ashley Ghostkeeper is a Metis-Cree Country Artist born in High Level AB, raised in Red Deer, AB. Nominated for { More }

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

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