Brian Africa is an eclectic singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Vancouver, BC, Canada who is taking the DIY solo approach to creating and releasing music. His music leans towards Indie Folk with a hint of Nineties Alternative Rock and Sixties Folk Music sensibilities.

JC Townsend is an alternative acoustic singer songwriter from Vancouver Canada. He was born in Calgary, where he had his first opportunity to perform and tour with The Calgary Boy’s Choir as the age of 9. JC travelled to the UK and across Canada as a feature performer. In his teens, he changed direction and began a life long journey, playing and touring in heavier (punk, heavy metal, hardcore) bands. JC has contributed to various projects (The Inahlers, Conch, Car 87, Drown in ashes and Press On) on guitar, bass, and as a lead vocalist. He has always had an interest in melodic acoustic music, spinning Led Zepplin and Neil Young Records at a very young age. In early 2020 JC decided to begin his journey as a solo acoustic artists, writing songs rooted in social issues, mental health, addiction, loss, recovery, connection, and his lived experience(s).

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.

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Francis released his first first-length album, Roots, in 2017 and has released an EP each year since. The first half of 2020 saw the release of his Americana-inspired album, With A Little Bit of Grace, including the popular track “Stuck Down In Paris With You.” Henson is known for smooth guitar phrasing, unambiguous songwriting, and hooks that remain in your head long after you’ve heard them.

Francis Baptiste is an Indigenous songwriter and music journalist from the Osoyoos Indian Band. His forthcoming debut LP, Snəqsilxʷ (Family), features songs in N̓syilxčn̓, a highly endangered language, spoken fluently by only approximately 150 people. The first single from his LP was released in November. He is also a music journalist who writes for Exclaim, Permanent Rain Press, and Vancouver Weekly.

Earl is a singer/songwriter with an acoustic guitar and a big voice. He writes songs in a variety of styles, from up-tempo to introspective, and he likes to put his own musical spin on some of his favourite cover songs. His influences are all over the place, from Prince to The Tragically Hip, from Bach to Benny Goodman to Damien Rice. When Earl performs, he gives everything to his audience, and enjoys playing songs that people love hearing.

Dani Camacho is a Filipino-Canadian artist and vocal coach from Vancouver, BC. As a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, she writes from personal experiences, with a sound influenced by folk and pop music.

Her passion for music and love for singing started when she was six years old. Dani’s musicality has been reinforced through her studies in theory, ear training, sight singing, music history, and years of private vocal lessons and choral music training. She finds joy and fulfillment in teaching, inspiring her students to find their voice and encouraging them to embrace what makes them special.

Cassandra Maze is known as "the one-woman-show" to anyone who is familiar with her work in the Vancouver music scene. And this title is no hyperbole. Maze does not shy away from new challenges, which is precisely why she finds herself in demand not only as an entertainer, but also a producer, session musician, and music educator. Hailed as "versatile" and "prodigiously talented" by The Georgia Straight, Maze has earned her stripes in the industry by releasing new music for 4 consecutive years, showcasing at Canadian Music Week in both 2018 and 2019, playing 250+ gigs a year (pre-pandemic), and landing in the CBC Searchlight Top 10.

Darcy Murdoch has created “Vancouver’s Crooning Sensation,” Bobby Bacchus. Bobby’s interpretations of jazz standards are always in the pocket, and his soft melodic voice, quick wit, and endearing charm make him a highly sought-after entertainer.

In a lonesome, scraggly drawl, Ben Arsenault sings songs about the road he’s travelled and the characters he’s spent time with along the way. Drawing on experiences from relationships of which he’s had the pleasure and pain of sharing, Ben’s songwriting takes a laid-back look into the conundrum that is human existence. Inspired by the wild mountains and waters of his BC home, and all the open country from Canada to Mexico, his music makes a good driving companion as you’re going down the road. His self-titled debut solo album, featuring Ben on acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals, is a tribute to the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Merle Haggard and all the great singer/songwriters of country music.

Augustiner is an emerging folk rock singer/songwriter originally from Pembroke, Ontario who calls Vancouver, BC home. Raised in a community that shared and blended genres, promoted love and passion, his music became no different.

His raw vocals and passion are powerfully delivered in his recently released EP C.O.L.D. and his continually evolving stage presence.

Having performed over 105 shows in 2019 alone with her largest audience being of 100,000 people, Vancouver, Canada based R&B singer/songwriter Ashley Pater touches the hearts of her listeners through her music. Ashley’s award-winning songwriting combined with her soulful sultry voice, draws you into her story. She is the first artist to have three songs in the top twenty simultaneously on New Zealand charts. Ashley has been featured in Starbeat magazine, Business in Vancouver, Cloverdale Reporter, The Surrey Now Newspaper, Hope Standard Newspaper and many more. Her goal is to give the world music that they can lose themselves in, listen as she does just that.

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.

ze Lollygaggers play fun covers from the 50’s to now, as well as originals - a few of which are in current films. Mark, Stan & Pete all hail from Kingston ON. Roger's from the UK; he was taught drums by Apple design guru Tony Ive. All professional artists, they met at their kids' elementary school in Kitsilano.Peter G-G - Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica ;

Roger Oldham - Cajone/Drums ;

Mark Spooner - Bass, Guitar, Vocals

Ian “Stan” Wardle (harmonicas) is also from Kingston ON, and has played professionally for 30-odd years, as well as tour-managing well known bands.

War For Your Money is a heavy alternative rock band operating right here in Vancouver. Keeping it simple but keeping it interesting!

Originally from Vancouver Ms. Nowicki started her music career in Los Angeles . Bar bands, jazz bands, and having the great pleasure of sitting in with Richard Berry and Big Jay McNeely

Retuning to Vancouver in 2004 she has played on a variety of stages including Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Pender Harbour Jazz Festival, Gibsons Jazz Fest, and Chemainus Jazz fest . Her trio is featured regularly at the swanky Sylvia Hotel lounge .

Her set list is unique but entirely accessible , bringing you lesser known gems of jazz covers, she also includes material from a few brilliant Vancouver song writers --Bernard Boulanger and David King.

This trio makes it their business to keep you entertained with an engaging stage presence.

Dynamic, contemporary jazz vocal trio The Hot Mammas make magical music brimming with crystal-clear harmonies, rollicking rhythms and saucy, sweltering sound. The group is ignited by the larger-than-life personalities and synergy of seasoned entertainers and long-time friends Georgina Arntzen, Julie Brown and Mary Ella Young. Together, they channel divine, infectious joy into fearless live performances that feature glamorous outfits and the same intricate arrangements of favorite standards and original tunes that make their recordings shine. Often accompanied on stage by a band fully stocked with Vancouver’s most talented instrumentalists, the trio’s members use their songs to share their personal experiences as mothers, wives, sisters and lovers keen on celebrating the story of strong women in all their glory through song. Inspired by the energy and artistry of trailblazing ladies like The Boswell Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald and The Andrews Sisters; The Hot Mammas are the whole shebang – a delicious, all-you-can-eat feast for the eyes and ears.

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.