One of the most exciting young musicians to come out of Western Canada, Emmett Jerome has established himself as a captivating performer with a world-weary voice wise beyond his years. Rooted in the old school, troubadour tradition, he has travelled coast to coast, chasing songs and soaking up stories along the way. With a bluesman’s heart and a travellers soul, Emmett welcomes listeners into a world where tradition and youth collide. He made his debut as a solo artist in 2024 with “Rocky Mountain Son” (Light Organ Records).
For the past twenty years Dave Paterson has been a distinctive performer on the west coast scene in both acoustic and electric blues. As a solo act Dave re-interprets the country blues and country masters on vintage guitars while accompanying himself on harmonica (rack style). With a repertoire that ranges from Robert Johnson and Jimmy Reed on through to Hank Williams listeners are taken down the country roads and railway lines of the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s.
In 2007 Dave co-founded the popular vancouver roots act The Skillet Lickers. Playing everything from country blues to western swing this versatile band includes multi-instrumentalist Stacey Zabolotney on guitars, banjo, mandolin and harmony vocals and James Lillico on standup bass. They are occasionally joined by lap steel master Jimmy Roy (Ray Condo, Big Sandy) on lap steel and legendary drummer Steve Taylor (Ray Condo, Cousin Harley) on drums and washboard.
Dave’s latest project is Rollin’ and Tumblin’ an electric/eclectic blend of blues and blueyed soul …featuring songs by blues legends like T-Bone Walker, Elmore James and Sam Cooke ,as well as some funky/jazz instrumentals by Earl Hooker and Nat Adderly !
Joining Dave in this venture are many of the finest rhythm section players around the scene including…these great drummers ; James Badger(Lonesome Sinners), Chris “the wrist ” Nordquist(Cannery Row), and Sandy Smith (The Twisters) …and these excellent bass players; Sam Shoichet(Roma Swing Quartet), James Lillico (Murder Birds), Pat Darcus (Harpdog Brown) as well as frequent collaborator Vancouver blues piano great Dave Webb.
The Party Timers are an all-star rockabilly band featuring 5 of Vancouver's finest roots musicians paying tribute to the legendary Wanda Jackson. With upright bass, stand-up drums, blazing guitar and killer harmonies, The Party Timers will get the party started with your favourite hits and forgotten classics from the Queen of Rockabilly and beyond.
FEATURING:
★ Jody Peck - guitar
★ Kathleen Nisbet - upright bass, fiddle
★ Jodie Ponto - drums
★ Noah Walker & Steve Charles - guitarmonies
The Rocket Revellers play western swing, rockabilly, country and blues. Their live show is a true testament to their many talents.
The ReViberators is an instrumental surf rock trio from Vancouver featuring Noah Walker on guitar and Jodie Ponto on drums (aka Kitty & The Rooster). Since the death of surf legends Dick Dale and The Ventures, The ReViberators answered the call to keep this wild raucous music alive by taking a deep dive into surf music’s first wave. The band plays the early surf guitar hits alongside their own originals with an intensity and authenticity rarely heard today.
