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.

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.

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.

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.

Alvin Brendan is an up and coming guitarist from Richmond, BC. Despite his youth, Alvin has found himself in a multitude of various musical situations spanning many genres and styles and therefore has given him many performance opportunities both live and in the studio. This versatility has allowed him to share the stage with singers and bands coming from many musical traditions such as pop, R&B, folk, rock, country, etc. Alvin has found himself very much at home in the studio, where his love of crafting sensible and musical parts becomes a big asset. He has become well acquainted with the growing scene of studios and producers in the lower mainland.

Alex Flock is a versatile guitarist playing a diverse array of music. As a solo performer he combines bass, melody, choral accompaniment and percussive techniques to create a sound so rich and full you may find it hard to believe all that sound is coming from a single instrument. His performances are high energy and traverse many styles. Traditional Travis pickin’ tunes, instrumental arrangements of pop songs and even his own impressive original works can all be expected at a performance.

Very, very good avant fusion” (Guitar Player magazine) captures the essence of The Elliot Freedman Group’s music: harmonically elegant, rhythmically muscular, and an uncompromisingly adventurous update on the electric jazz of the 1970s. Elliot, whose baritone guitars accentuate his innovative chordal work, is joined by bassist Ashin Richardson and drummer Paul Mason. Elliot will augment the group’s presentation of his own compositions with solo guitar performances of compositions by Keith Jarrett, Kenny Wheeler, Bill Evans, and others.