ArtSpring – Patio

Marc Atkinson is one of Canada's finest JUNO-nominated, Western Canadian award-winning musicians. He is the leader and composer of the internationally renowned Marc Atkinson Trio (and co-founder, composer and performer in the acclaimed, The Bills). This group is melodically captivating, sensually charged, technically awe-inspiring and embraces a lifetime of musical influences. The Trio, formed in […]

Two-time South African Music Award (SAMA) nominee Bongeziwe Mabandla made waves overseas in 2014 with his perfect blend of Urban-African Folk. With heartfelt lyrics that only a poet could write, Bongeziwe has taken to the stage in places like South Africa, Mozambique, Germany, France, Barcelona and now on Salt Spring. Influenced by artists like Tracy Chapman, […]

With the rough waters of the Pacific around them and the wilds of the Canadian North above them, Vancouver Island’s The Sweet Lowdown has developed original acoustic roots music with a strong sense of place. This is mountain music to be sure. You’ll hear influences in this music as far-ranging as Celtic jigs, Appalachian fiddling, […]

Our annual collaboration with Frida’s Villa brings us one of Canada’s best singer/songwriters, named Contemporary Vocalist of the Year in 2009 at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. “A breathtaking vocalist with a bright, angelic disposition.” Accompanied by guitarist Lewis Melville, Tannis Slimmon will have you singing along under the stars. *Please note this concert takes […]

On their way to the Vancouver Folk Festival, Riccardo Tesi and his band bring us a performance the VFF describes this way: “Tuscan tradition, jazz nuance and new song – fresh sunny music with a heady Mediterranean scent and no constraints.” Perfect for a summer evening on our outdoor patio. Check out the band’s mp3s […]

Our popular outdoor summer concert returns with Stephen Fearing, one of the most accomplished songsmiths of the international folk/roots music community, joined by Northern Ireland born Andy White, who has earned a global following for blending folk and pop stylings with a poet’s sensibility. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and a sweater for […]