Elle Wolf is an electro-pop artist who creates bass-driven, dark alternative music with ethereal synth and emotional vocals. She is gripping, dark, and above all else, “otherworldly”. Elle writes music from the heart. She is blunt, unapologetic, and means every word of it.

Cara McCandless is a prolific singer-songwriter and guitar player who doesn’t like to linger too long in one genre, but her live show is a blend of heartfelt blues, folk, rock, and country.

When Cara got her first guitar it was a life changing moment that became a passion and a journey of self discovery and reflection through songwriting. From that moment, Cara took to writing and has written over 160 songs and counting.

Cara had released three albums. Gypsy Sea, her debut album, Cara McCandless, her self titled acoustic album, and DADGAD, a bunch of songs written in an alternate tuning. Cara is set to record a fourth album in her home based studio in Victoria, BC that will showcase her bluesability.

Cara’s passion for music extends past writing, to recording, and to playing live where she shines and shares her stories and her talent.

ANGIE FAITH is a Canadian singer-songwriter and prolific performer with over 3,000 shows to date, including high-profile shows like performing at the 2010 Winter Olympics and exclusive residencies at Fairmont Hotels, River Rock Casino, and many more venues.

Angie is known for her powerful dynamic and unique vocal ability that can tap into emotive energy that dominates her work in her captivating live performances. Angie creates music and moments that are inspiring, relatable, and memorable. Her upcoming album “Something Familiar” is an expansive and intimate collection of songs

Born and raised in malmö, Sweden; Aksel began his musical journey in folk music. After moving to Canada in 2016, Aksel gravited towards blues, and soul. Combining a smokey mature voice with his folk music background, he now expresses his life and surroundings through a soulful like body of music.

SAVI is a female music artist/singer/songwriter based in Vancouver who's been singing her whole life. She has an expanded repertoire of pop, rock, classical, opera, musical theater, etc. She has traveled and lived throughout Canada, being part of bands, performing with orchestras, being a member of college choirs, while growing as an artist having a drive to write her own music. She is currently in the process of finishing her album, Miss Independent which releases in February. She's an influencer/cosplayer who enjoys cute aesthetics, Japanese culture and anime, she is known as a living fox. She has always been passionate about music and her dream is to continue writing and to further her career, performing, touring and inspiring others and sharing her art.

Described by Exclaim! Media as an artist that needs to be heard in 2020, Sadé Awele is the afro infused r&b artist we have been waiting for. Having won AFAM's female artist of the year award, she has captivated spaces with her timeless lyrics and jazzy tone.

The Nigerian-born singer is inspired by her Yoruba & Ibo heritage, which you experience in her music that ranges from afro-soul with and conscious alternative r&b to neo-soul and contemporary r&b. Her music is certainly in a category of its own.

Ben Kyle is a guitar and vocal driven singer-songwriter from Vancouver, B.C. With influences from Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, Bahamas, Jack Johnson and Chet Baker. Ben is currently in the jazz studies program at Capilano University.

Super Budget is a west coast fueled psych pop band, taking inspiration from all over. Featuring shoegaze tones and breakdowns, to psychedelic grooves, each song tries to give the listener something they haven’t heard before. Super Budget celebrates wonder and positivity, with an awareness of the forces that bring us away from that.

Vancouver-based composer and Chapman Stick player Jim Meyer brings something a bit different to the 2nd Floor. The amazing sonic and tonal range of this multi-stringed instrument lets Jim play guitar and bass parts simultaneously.. Jim has performed from Melbourne to Barcelona, and his music reflects his travels, ranging from rock to pop to jazz. It is the 10th anniversary of Jim and Mike's duo CD “Arbutus and Jade”, which they will play in its entirety.

Kathryn Sutherland formed Blue Dirt Girl in 2015 with long-time collaborators and fellow East Vancouver musicians Albert Klassen.

Blue Dirt Girl's EP "Nothing is as it was" dropped March 19th, 2021. The four track EP is a sharp left turn in the band's already diverse sound.

"The songs channel reggae/dub, modern soul, a dash of 70’s guitar magic. Something about the feel reminds me of Traffic, Joan Armatrading, ...This is not music that references influences. It breathes a sophisticated, rare air." Dennis Mills Vancouver based musician, songwriter & blogger.

Blue Dirt Girl performs solo, as a trio or duo. With extensive experience, individually and as a band, Blue Dirt Girl plays all manner of venues and events, from living room house concerts, festival stages, and Via train cars to outdoor winery shows, art openings, bars and brewhouses.

PETER TAM, a Singer/Songwriter/Composer/Influencer, BEGAN HIS MUSICAL JOURNEY in Classical Music. The piano was his instrument of choice because every Asian kid must learn piano or violin. Music became more interesting when he discovered chords on the piano. Even though he grew up with Classic Rock, subconsciously, he gravitated towards Smooth Jazz influenced by legendary artists such as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

A new adventure began after attending the 2019 JUNO Awards held in London, Ontario, inspired by legendary David Foster. He is now residing on the Vancouver Mainland, working with Award-winning musicians to bring original and cover tune renditions of the Crooner Classics with a unique style.

Captivating singer songwriter and acoustic guitarist Jessica Benini is a fresh force on the West Coast music scene. Blending folk, roots, blues and pop she brings an authentic energy engaging the audience with her soulful melodies and exciting harmonica solos. Jessica was nominated for Vocal Performance of the Year at the Vancouver Island Music Awards and Best Live Act. She placed top 3 at the Islands Folk Festival songwriting competition. Jessica has released two albums, toured throughout North America and has been featured twice at Broadway Sessions in Times Square, as well as was showcased for the songwriter sessions at the Bitter End, in NYC. Jessica currently lives in East Vancouver teaching music and inspiring youth to create music and perform.

Sparky Spurr, a Vancouver actor and musician, loves to entertain! Playing guitar since she was 18, Sparky has been writing songs ever since. Raised on gospel music, Sparky took a detour through punk, then landed squarely in the middle of the bluegrass community, all of which have influenced her music.

Equal parts silly, sassy, and serious, you never quite know what you are going to get when Sparky shows up! People have dubbed her “Queen of Country Cute”, and once you’ve experienced her live, you’ll know why. Look for her solo act, or performing with The Wretched Sinners, her hot-shot band of revolving musicians from the Vancouver roots scene.

With a decade of performing in bands, writing music, and scoring films together, Ryley & Kaylar have become one of Vancouver's most prominent music duos and experts of vibe. Together they delight in throwing every genre into the blender, including jazz, RnB, funk, blues, hip-hop, classical, and pop, then turning the dial to maximum. The result is an intimate and relaxed reimagining of stripped down favourites from across the ages, infused with a unique blend of vintage simplicity and elegant modernity.

When not performing across the lower mainland as an instrumental duo, the two are often found lighting up the stage with rage-funk atomic dance party, Raincity.

Rob Montgomery & Nadine States "Unplugged" has quickly become one of Vancouver's most popular shows featuring the Incomparable Vocals of Nadine States, and the Guitar Virtuosity of Rob Montgomery. Nadine is also an amazing Percussionista along with Rob's Guitar Loops created on the spot, gives this show a very special vibe. Featuring an Evening of Soul, R&B, Blues, Classics and Beyond, be sure to reserve early for a very soulful evening of world class entertainment.

The cool sound of the trumpet combined with Nuevo Flamenco guitar and Latin percussion rhythms breathes new energy into Jazz standards and transforms Top 40 Pop songs into recognizable Jazz tunes.

Stephen Thakkar is a singer songwriter originally from Oakville, Ontario. While backpacking and surfing in Australia, he ran out of money and resorted to busking between surfing sessions to help pay for his living expenses. Years later live music has become his artistic passion, and his unique experiences and stories have helped mold a unique and entertaining experience for all viewers.

The dynamic blues/roots duo Harris&DeBray is an offshoot of the popular Vancouver act Lesismore. Made up of singer Leslie Harris (vocals and percussion) and guitarist Curtis DeBray (acoustic guitar and vocals) it is wowing audiences in venues across the lower mainland with its hip renditions of traditional blues songs, some roots classics and new original music. Their first cd, “Passin’ Time” has been in the top 40 on Reverbnation’s Blues Chart ever since its release.

Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Tess Anderson enchants audiences with her candid performances. Open and unapologetic, she invites listeners into her most vulnerable moments through honest and authentic storytelling. Whether alone on stage with nothing but a keyboard and a guitar, or backed by a full band, she’s been known to silence crowds with her captivating musical presence. Pulling inspiration everywhere from old-school jazz standards to modern pop, her sound is heavily driven by her unmistakable voice.

AVA is a Montana-grown musician whose original songs blend indie, jazz, and RnB influences into folk roots. Her lyrics are directly reflective of her life as a young woman in the era of late capitalist, mass-mediated North America. Themes of love, loss, power, and (dis)connection permeate AVA’s music for a unique, contemporary sound.