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.

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.

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.

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.

Tissa Rahim is an RnB songstress with a Middle Eastern flare. Tissa combines modern soul with her multi-generational background in Iranian music and deeply personal lyrics. With a 40-city North American tour under her belt, Tissa’s upcoming releases are certain to capture the attention of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Taylor started making music at just 12 years old as a way to deal with her anxiety and depression. What started as a way to express herself, quickly became a growing passion. Now at the age of 23, Taylor is fully pursuing her career in music. Taylor’s music is a mesmerizing blend of R&B and lullaby-pop mixed with powerful and unapologetic lyrics, creating a sound that is uniquely her own. In 2019, Taylor released her debut single “Little Sister”, a track that has become her biggest single to date, reaching over 150K streams on Spotify and landing on popular editorial playlists such as Spotify’s Indie Pop Chill Out, Chilled Pop Hits, and Happy Hits. One of her most recent releases, “No Excuses”, which also landed Spotify’s Indie Pop Chill Out playlist, showcases Taylor’s ability to empower and uplift others through her lyrics.

Vancouver based queer musician and theatre artist, SIESKI, writes rooted and raw song-stories that flow and swell and absorb the listener. A unique voice in the Canadian music scene, her deeply evocative singing and imagery transports you with subtle power. 


Eva Schubert is a singer and songwriter based in Vancouver, Canada. Inspired by jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone, blues icons like Etta James, and — perhaps improbably — Leonard Cohen, she writes in a diverse range of styles. Her first album, “Songs for a Ladies’ Man”, is full of songs with a classic jazz appeal. The album represents a partnership with producer Paul Claxton, whom she credits with a significant degree of mind reading, and a great deal of creativity.

Montréal-based, Vancouver-born jazz vocalist, and songwriter, Sarah Kennedy performs as a solo artist and as a bandleader. Known for her light and smooth vocal tone, her depth of emotional expression, and a cunning sense of humour, Sarah has performed in the TD international jazz festival and was interviewed by CBC's hot air for the 100th birthday of Ella Fitzgerald. During the pandemic she completed her Masters in Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia University in Montréal and incorporates music therapy perspectives into her performances.

Sarah Eské is an R&B/Pop singer originally from Vancouver, Canada. Listening to greats like Mariah Carey, Joss Stone, Lauryn Hill, Toni Braxton and Aretha Franklin have helped to craft her soulful voice. Always motivated to reach and inspire larger audiences, she has performed all across the globe, including Morocco, Egypt, Dubai, The Caribbean, Las Vegas, Cuba and her home country, Canada.

In May of 2015, Sarah Eské received the SAGE Foundation Award of Excellence for her contributions to Anti-Bullying and Youth Mental Health initiatives. Whether it’s the annual “Pink Shirt Day Ladies Luncheon” or “Mike and Manny’s” Olympic Ski Camp fund-raiser, Sarah continues to support community charity events. Most notably is the Amanda Todd Legacy Fund, The CKNW Orphan’s Fund, and the Battered and Abused Women of Vancouver’s Downtown East Side. She was also grateful to have been nominated for the Golden Owl awards in 2018.

Sarah has spent the past few years writing more raw material and collaborating with a variety of musicians for a number of new releases. She feels strongly that it is through music and the arts that we have the potential to bring people together. Fulfilling her dream and satisfying her passion for music is what continues to motivate Sarah Eské today. She is always looking for new opportunities to better her craft, to inspire and to continue to find solace in music.

Sam Chimes is an Afro-Canadian jazzy hip hop music artist. He is an international street performer, producer, and DJ who has ventured around the world twice, supported by his music. With over 1,000 performances and 2,000+ hours of performance time, Sam Chimes is the performer to bring your event to life.

At just nine years old, Chimes started piano lessons which would only last two weeks. It was these two weeks that would affect the rest of his life. In High School he joined various jazz music classes and went on various experiential field trips which undoubtedly affected his musical style.