Grandma, I’m Scared
The Brain Porter
Strapped with an upright bass, a 40 gallon suitcase on one foot, a pile of antler bones on the other, and enough FX pedals to kill a bear, The Brain Porter produces a sound that mystifies anyone with any sense of "Tradition". Combined with his unique light show, the Saturday night festival crowd, and house concert goer alike seem to find a musical void that they didnt know was missing after bearing witness to this hot mess of a show.
The songs take humour very seriously, and take surious subjects with enough salt to burn off the original flavour. Regularily getting compared to the likes of Beefheart, Ween, and Zappa, The Brain Porter Brings his own brand of strange to the world of just barely accesible enough.
Lullaby to My Tender Comrades
Amy Blanding
“Amy Blanding sings with conviction and soul. She delivers songs that tell stories that remind us of what is good.” –Kym Gouchie
Amy Blanding (she/her) is a queer, disabled musician who is unapologetically and unequivocally creating the music that needs to be heard. Known for her fierce songwriting, powerful vocals, and electrifying stage presence, she gathers moments from the Northern Canadian wild and shapes them into raw-edged, steadfast protest-folk.
Born in the four corners region of Navajo, Hopi, Ute, and Zuni territory (Colorado) and raised on the red shores of Epekwitk - Mi’kmaq territory (PEI) she took the long way home to the traditional and unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh (Prince George). Cutting her teeth with nationally recognized folk rock band Black Spruce Bog, and boasting collaborations with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Kym Gouchie, Rachelle van Zanten, Marcel Gagnon, Reckless Burning, and countless other artists, Amy Blanding’s music seamlessly bridges the gap between audience, artist, and advocacy toward a greater possibility for the collective.
Spring 2026 will see the release of Blanding's highly anticipated sophomore album "Lullaby to My Tender Comrades" co-produced by John Raham (Afterlife Studios, Vancouver).