A fairly new ensemble of East Van ladies along with Jillian Christmas who came out West from Toronto. The group has a firm grip on the community and a strong presence on the East side of the city.

The Stone Pines are a five person band based out of Vancouver B.C. Josh Larsson (Lead Singer), Ryan Krumins (Lead Guitar), and Corey Fenton (Rhythm Guitar)

What is a Niche?

Formed in 2010 by former members of Kick the Ashes (guitar,vocals,drums), The Niche are a Vancouver based band consisting of vocalist, Gabriel Savage, guitarist, Ryley Kirkpatrick, Cory Wiebe playing bass, Kaylar Chan switching between Keys & Sax, Mario Beer on percussion and Gabriel Savage on vocals.
The Niche has recently started work on the recording of an EP which is planned to be available by the summer!
For a better idea of they are check out  their website and other social media links!

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Leave the Lion is a blues rock group formed in Vancouver, BC after the release of Adam Rosenthal’s first solo album Perhaps We’re All To Blame. The solo album is a collection of songs Adam’s written and worked on over five years.

Leave the Lion is in the studio working hard recording their newest album and establishing their new name . Lots of questions have been asked as to why they have changed their name. What does it mean for the solo album? And why?

It’s modern blues with a hell of an edge!
The art of telling stories, of expressing emotion, of speaking with rhythm and register, has been a need of humanity since the very beginning. Without storytelling we have silence. Head of the Herd is opposite that silence – the music and sound of our lives.
Neu
A multi-instrumentalist, Neu has a chilling voice that paradoxically warms the soul and pulls you into the story.  He is an energetic and passionate singer, and through Head of the Herd’s distinct lyrics, …

Singer/songwriter & Jazz vocalist
“Through my job, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many talented artists. However, Rose’s music is genuinely at a caliber that I rarely come across in the Canadian music scene. She’s already done a great job at making an impact within the music industry and is definitely on the right track to a promising, global career. Rose’s music is undeniable. Personally, I am a HUGE fan of her songs and the way she delivers them to her audience.” – Ivan …

The best 20 bands of Vancouver Independent Music scene Part 2
The best of the best in Vancouver
Thats right folks, the post we all been waiting for is finally here. In the previous post we saw some of the bands that you have to watch for but that haven’t really go to the next level, these ones are on the next level. Time for us to unveil the best Vancover indie established bands. It this post we examine some of the best Vancouver acts that have achieved international success, that …

I am listening to the CD of a Canadian singer songwriter called Paisely Jura that is going to play in Vancouver on January 5th at the Railway. I am pleasantly surprised by her work, it sounds jazzy and bluesy with the right mix of soul and classical. Her voice is pretty impressive, the texture is comforting yet full of passion. The instrumentation is really cool and the sound is very professional. Although the lyrics are about every day stuff and love the arrangements are really well done, you can tell she is classically . Nice for a rainy day. The Railway is not a venue that I would imagine having her performed, because is not as rock and roll, I think it would be nice to be sitting down drifting away with her music or even having a nice dinner with a good red wine. So here is the information and some videos for your enjoyment

The Captain has left the ship. Click for bio and videos.

Pigeon Park is a Vancouver based rock n roll band with strokes of blues, funk, and reggae painted into their sound. For the past three years they band has been putting their heart and soul into making a name for themselves in the downtown music scene. This summer, the band continued their journey recording and expanding their music across the country on their “Ridin’ To The Sun Tour”. The bands powerfully captivating sound promises to remind you of music from a different time.

He has a gift for making us believe that he’s been down road and around the block, and is still kickin’ it

Singers/songwriters and brothers, SAM and LUKE are slaying audiences with their fresh, unadulterated pop/rock/blues sound and face-melting guitar solos

The Schomberg Fair’s music grapples with the inclination to destroy oneself, the desire to be saved, and the hope of better things ahead. The band itself was born out of the near destruction of the musical ambitions of lead singer, guitarist/banjo and primary songwriter Matt Bahen. At 24, Bahen cut off all of the fingers from his left hand in a work accident, and had them reattached. While recuperating, he reconnected with high school friend Nathan Sidon, and the two bonded over their mutual appreciation of pre-war blues. It was as Bahen regained movement in his digits, and with the addition of drummer Pete Garthside’s thunderous beat and high lonesome vocals harmonies that The Schomberg Fair was born resulting in electrifying music and performances that breathe new life into Rock, Gospel and Roots music.

The Caretakers music speaks to your heart and mind. They are the real thing. Not packaged. And that’s probably what’s so appealing about them.

Tonye Aganaba is a dynamic and sultry soul R&B singer-songwriter born in London, England on October 24th, 1985 to a Nigerian father, and Zimbabwean mother. Now based in beautiful Vancouver B.C, her musical education came from her family’s extensive music collection.

It was within this catalog of classics that Tonye found some of her biggest influences – Michael Jackson, Sade, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon..the list goes on. Growing up she received formal training in modern, tap, hip-hop and jazz and later went on to choreograph for her high school’s Musical Theater program. Tonye’s voice flourished under the tutelage of late vocal coach, Keith Allan Hall, most famed for singing with such notable acts as Sammy Davis Jr, and Mahalia Jackson.