Event Description
The Artists
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VANCAMP crafts introspective, energetic, and earnest indie folk. The project began in 2021, when singer/songwriter Calvin Bakelaar began channeling his emotions into songs that blend folk storytelling with the edge of indie rock. Since then, VANCAMP has grown into something bigger—fun, experimental, and full of life. VANCAMP was named the Peterborough Folk Festival Emerging Artist of the Year in 2024, and you can stream the music anywhere or catch a show to experience it live.
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Piner (aka Claya Way Brackenbury) is a Singer-Songwriter based in Katarokwi (Kingston, ON, Canada) who steps into the stories of others and connects listeners with all the complexities of the greater human experience. Her critically acclaimed 2018 debut album “The Breaking Point” showed “a display of pure confidence and vulnerability” said Mac Cameron, Dominionated. The follow up full-band EP “Root Bound” recorded at North Of Princess Studios in Kingston, ON was released in June 2019. Piner’s latest album, “A Netherworld”, recorded at Joel Plaskett’s Studio in Dartmouth, NS, is a project of hope and yearning, during fractured, challenging times. Piner creates a world of connection, care, and change through her songwriting and direct action for charitable initiatives. Piner brought attention and organized events to create care and community for healthcare professionals, raised donations for the Mi’kma’ki Water Walk in NS, worked with the Mutual Aid Garden Network in Kingston to address food insecurity, and raised awareness about the current national housing crisis. After the release of “A Netherworld” Piner toured opening for and sharing festivals/show bills with: Georgia Harmer, Terra Lightfoot, Charlotte Cornfield, Ombiigizi, Skye Wallace, Mo Kenney, Crash Test Dummies, and more.
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Bad Fortune is a Kingston-based folk duo, comprised of local artists Max Tinline and Piper Noelle. Bad Fortune creates a dreamy and warm environment for their listeners through their unique combination of honest lyrics, melancholic harmonies, and hearty array of folk-inspired instrumentals. In the past year, they have opened for popular Kingston bands such as Feral Minks and Oakridge Avenue, as well as Canadian folk legend Fred Eaglesmith. You can listen to their debut single “Muscle Memory” on all streaming platforms!
In-Person Event
Fri. June 6th + Add to Calendar
The Grad Club
7:30pm - 10:30pm
$14.11
