Every Tuesday at Displace Hashery 3293 West 4th. the best open mic in the west side of the city. Come and enjoy the performances of amazing musicians or come play and network with the music community. Sign up at 8:30 PM

There is no secret Vancouver loves Folk music. This new duo from the east side of town is the newest example. If you are into folk/Americana, you cannot miss these guys when they play. Their next show is on January 28 at the Biltmore Cabaret and next month they will be touring the interior of BC. Check out their stuff here.

Vancouver BC’s Tim Readman is a musician, folksinger, songwriter, producer and music journalist, originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He is the former leader of Canadian Celtic/folk favourites Fear of Drinking and has played for years with The Arrogant Worms. He also plays guitar, sings and writes with ace Celtic fiddler Shona Le Mottee. He has produced a number of CDs for other folk acts. He writes for Canada’s folk roots magazine Penguin Eggs. He was the Artistic Director for the 2008 and 2009 CelticFest Vancouver and is still with them as performer, musical host and MC.

Forest City Lovers are nature-loving urban dwellers spinning lingering, lyrical melodies across the landscape of Canadian folk-pop.

After international success and two albums as the lead singer of Jakalope, Katie decided it was time to go back to her country roots. From Juno nominated rock star with a top-three track on the Japanese pop charts to her profile on MTV’s “Cribs”, from international tours to multiple Much Music Video nominations, Katie has enjoyed success in the fast lane. Now, the country girl with soul has something new to share. And judging from the response of critics and fans alike, it seems Katie Rox has found the perfect fit.

Willy Blizzard is fronted by lead vocalist John Hough who has shared the stage with David Rea, Jesse Winchester, and Canada’s beloved Valdy. He has opened for Tom Russell at Vancouver’s Rogue Folk Club, and his performance credits include the Vancouver Folk Festival, the Mission Folk Festival, the Filberg Festival, Harrison Festival of the Arts. John’s former Celtic band Under The Moss brought his warm baritone vocals to wider audiences when his band was the feature at the Expo 86 Folklife pavilion.

Festuca is an album that includes ballads (‘Sorry’), sing-alongs (‘Sing Low’) and drivers (‘Big Town’). ‘Horses’ is particularly catchy, in part due to its effective arrangement. Beginning with the simple sounds of taut guitars, doubled vocals, and single organ notes, ‘Horses’ builds perfectly, adding bass and building percussion and harmonies to culminate in wonderfully jubilant instrumentation and a chorus singing of freedom.

“My newer writing [‘Horses’], has a bit less of a roots form,”says Cockerill. “I’m just trying to be open to whatever comes out and not subject it to a form or genre. Trying to get more personal with lyrics as well. Write deeper. I think of writing as karate—complexity through simplicity. That’s what I’m trying to attain anyway. Do more karate.”

Accomplished singer songwriter, Delaney Rose, is touring behind her debut album titled Freedom featuring a brilliant compilation of original songs reflecting her strong purpose of healing and is a wonderful singer/songwriter album, easy on the ear and with many influences.
Much to the delight of her many fans there plans to re-release the Freedom CD in the fall of 2011 with two new songs added plus a rockin’ version of her hit single Freedom.

Formed in 2009 by ex-Buttless Chaps frontman Dave Gowans, Cloudsplitter is a textural and atmospheric take on No Depression country, folk rock, and understated psychedelia.
Far from a solo project, Cloudsplitter features collaborators Stephen Lyons (Fond of Tigers) on drums, Jesse Gander on bass and keyboards (The Hive Studios, Ghosthouse), and multi-instrumentalist Doug Liddle on different guitars, lap steel and banjo(Swank).

In 2009, The Beauties were declared “Best Roots/Country Band” by Toronto’s NOW magazine. Listen to the podcast

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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.

One Little Dream is the fourth full-length album from Vancouverʼs 21 Tandem Repeats and the follow up to No Junk Mail Please. This album displays Super Robertson’s unique songwriting through a solid cast of local playerʼs including C.S Rippin with the gold medal on piano, Genny Trigo soaring the vocals, Shawn Killaly steady on the drums and Johnny Wildcat and Alvaro Rojas expertly wielding bass and guitar. The release party will be July 13 at the Railway along with the 6th Anniversary of the Super Robertson Supper Show.

At the Cobalt June 16th. They are the winners of The Shore 104.3 fm’s Song Search 2011 Fan Favourite!

Paolo Brian and The Steamclocks are releasing their first full length album Blue & Gold on March 31st. This group formed in 2009 when Paolo wrote and presented a few songs to some talented musicians and friends Alex, Dan and Mike thus forming the Steamclocks. With Influences like The Beach Boys, Paul Mc Cartney and Paul Simon, Paolo writes warm lyrics and creates these pop rhythms that makes you feel good.