SMF 2024

Cousin Harley is a rocking hillbilly trio and the central touring project of Paul Pigat. Considered to be western Canada’s premier rockabilly and roots bands his Cousin Harley style is deeply rooted in the playing of Les Paul, Charlie Christian and Link Wray with a modern twist to create a style that is exhilarating in… { More }

Saltwater Hank is a Ts’msyen musician from Txałgiiw (aka Hartley Bay) based in Lax Kxeen (Prince Rupert). The melodies are a spoon full of oolichan grease- the perfect dose of musical medicine and sure to leave you wanting more. He connects listeners and the members of his culture by reliving his heritage through the music,… { More }

Joe hails from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta just a little North of Edmonton. Influenced by roots-music gentry like Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams and Bob Dylan, Nolan reflects on his vagabond lifestyle that takes him to festivals and venues spread throughout Canada’s peaks and valleys. A typical year will see him playing anywhere from… { More }

The Hatfield Union is a collaboration of long time Powell River artists. Having its share of trials and tribulations, with members coming and going, the band has fought to stay together like the Hatfields & McCoys. Originating on Hatfield Street in Powell River the band was created. The Hatfield Union currently features Gitta May Nielsen,… { More }

Murfitt & Main plumb the depths of country, bluegrass, and western swing, playing home-made songs steeped in the living tradition of roots music. Their original songs possess a clarity rooted in the musical traditions of rural North America, in a contemporary voice. Heartbreak, honky-tonks, whiskey, unions, religion, the Canadian terrain, and the Berlin wall are… { More }

Maddie Storvold is the proverbial black sheep love child of comedian Steven Wright and protest singer Joan Baez. Born on an air force base in Northern Alberta, but raised a nomad, based in the Middle East, she had travelled to over 30 countries by the time she turned 18 and moved back to Canada to… { More }

Hailing from Roberts Creek, with a heart like a lion in Zion, Dally Mon brings fresh reggae grooves with a touch of west coast hip hop fusion. Dally Mon is Dallas Grieve, Todd Thompson, Ian Hunt, and Brendan McLean. Artist links { More }

Ever wonder what it would sound like to mix together jazz, funk, drum & bass, house, and an Australian Indigenous instrument? Well, here’s the answer you never knew you needed. Whatever Four presents upbeat, genre-defying, improvisation-based jams featuring Walter Martella on keys, Sasha Uhlmann on drums, Jacob Krauss on bass, and Karina Inkster on didgeridoo.… { More }

Jeff Plankenhorn’s songwriting, expressive vocals, and musicianship are front and centre on his latest album, Alone At Sea, produced by Colin Linden (Bruce Cockburn, Keb Mo.) New sonic territory is explored on this gem of a long player.  The title track, “Alone at Sea,” is a poignant ballad nestled between two of the album’s many up-tempo… { More }

Tambura Rasa is a buoyant cultural cross-pollination that fuses contemporary grooves and traditional rhythms into one energetic musical brand of their own. The act weaves a tapestry of sound and dance from the Balkans, Spain, Turkey, Middle East and beyond. They have become BC’s favorite caravan of vivacious globalistas, filling everything from intimate soft-seat theatre shows… { More }

Schryer & Dobres first connected in Victoria, BC through various collaborative festival and recording projects. Today, making this group a super trio, is Minnesota step dancer Danielle Enblom who performs the old Irish dancing master traditions, along with some flavours of her own Métis and Québécois heritage. This exceptional ensemble performs an eclectic array of… { More }

Since 2008, the punks in Potential Union have been entertaining and energizing audiences, united by their belief in the power of music. After 15 years spent writing, recording, and performing, these boys have honed their music into an unforgettable sound that’ll get your feet stomping, hands clapping, and heads banging. From basements and bars, to… { More }

“Scout Mountain is nestled in Wildwood, true story, west of Powell Lake on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Our 5-piece band came together in 2009 to do traditional bluegrass music. We use a single mic on stage and love that sound, that feeling and that connection to the early days of bluegrass.” Artist link { More }

Emily Triggs is a bred-in-the-bones roots musician. In her debut album When Guinevere Went Under, the guitarist, singer-songwriter takes you on a journey through influences and experiences that have shaped her folk/roots sound.  “I’m pushing the boundaries of what I consider folk – and bringing in influences I’ve had over the years,” she says. Those… { More }

C.J. Beauchamp is a singer songwriter and guitarist living in Powell River who’s enjoyed playing for nearly 20 years. He enjoys playing his original music as well as covers and jamming with other musicians! Artist link { More }

The Kitchen Sink is a local jazz/funk band of 5. “We were formed in Brooks high school 2 years ago and preformed at many venues throughout Powell River, such as the Townsite Jazz Fest and Playing in a movie with Sandra Oh. We are very excited to be apart of the Sunshine Coast Music Fest!”… { More }