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.

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.

Hatim is a singer and songwriter based in Vancouver with a sound rooted in R&B and explorations into Funk, Neo-Soul, Pop and the music of his East African & Middle Eastern roots. He recently released his third EP "Summer Fling" which was preceded by the two singles "Got Away" and "Won't Be Friends". The project chronicles the journey of a summer fling from "What will this be?" to "I'm cool on this to end". He will be joined by Keith Sinclair (guitar) & Linaldo Sans (bass) to play his originals and a few Soul and R&B covers.

In Western Canadian folk festivals, weathered traditions of song-sharing and musical cross-pollination carry the ideals of folk music into the right-swiping, touch-typing, conversationally challenged future. It's there that Red Haven honed their craft. Drawing inspiration from jazz and soul but redesigning it with Indie-Pop songwriting and a heavy backbeat, Red Haven have been touring their raucous, spirited brand of folk for the past 4 years.

Featuring the work of songwriters Jen Charters, Nathan Turner, and Brendan Steele, Red Haven tells a story that is both entertaining and incisive. Each brings a unique flavour to the band: Charters, lightning-quick gypsy jazz saxophone and powerful blues vocals; Turner, uplifting songs with a country lilt from behind the upright bass; and Steele, dark and angular guitar lines to match cutting lyrics. Their creative chemistry got a injection of energy with the adoption of drummer Max Ley into the group, who brought prog-rock chops with just the right amount of swagger and swing.