Bozzini's Restaurant

The Fugitives (Full Band Show)
2026-03-05 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
The Fugitives (Full Band Show)
Bozzini’s Upstairs
Thursdays March 5
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 37.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to book
(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)
Manofest Music presents this incredible band in the most intimate venue you’ll ever get a a chance to see them
The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over their first five albums, they’ve amassed a JUNO nomination, 6 CFMA nominations, and toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK.
Performance highlights include major Canadian folk festivals, a Glastonbury performance, and a tour supporting Buffy Sainte-Marie. In 2020, the band created RIDGE, a WW1-centered theatre show. Ridge has been performed at theatres across Canada and was named a Globe & Mail Top Arts Pick of the Year.

What a treat to have The Fugitives play to a full house on a Sunday. Their performance had the audience fully engaged with hilarious stage banter, meticulous arrangements, and warm harmonies. We look forward to having them back again soon.

The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over their first five albums, they’ve amassed a JUNO nomination, 6 CFMA nominations, and toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK.
Performance highlights include major Canadian folk festivals, a Glastonbury performance, and a tour supporting Buffy Sainte-Marie. In 2020, the band created RIDGE, a WW1-centered theatre show. Ridge has been performed at theatres across Canada and was named a Globe & Mail Top Arts Pick of the Year.

What a treat to have The Fugitives play to a full house on a Sunday. Their performance had the audience fully engaged with hilarious stage banter, meticulous arrangements, and warm harmonies. We look forward to having them back again soon.

Fraser HayesArtistic Director, Prince George Folkfest Society

New Album: No Help Coming

By combining climate concerns with everyday concerns, No Help Coming grapples with a global phenomenon through the personal lenses of its four members—and they tracked the record accordingly. The band, minus percussion and an organ, plays every instrument. Everyone sings lead at some point, background at others. Thanks to Vancouver producer Tom Dobrzanski, the overall sound is highly polished, but there are also live off-the-floor takes, song snippets from jam sessions, and voice memo recordings.
The result is an upbeat album that’s both cautionary and uplifting. “Leading up to the recording, we asked environmental experts what was missing from the conversation,” says McLeod. “And they all said the same thing: no more sad songs. We know the world’s messed up. What’s missing are more invitations to get real about making changes. And to do that, we have to get less precious about the subject.”
No Help Coming is more playful than precious. This makes sense, seeing it’s not about the survival of the planet, which will be just fine without us (“After You’re Gone”, “Ash”), but humanity. “It’s an album about resolve,” says Glynn. “It’s upbeat because there’s a lot of resolve to be found in joy. And while humans have a lot of bad things going for us, we can be pretty great at the joy part. So, let’s use it.”

Awards & Accolades

2024 – Artist/Artist Group of the Year (nominee), BCTC Awards
2022 – Traditional Roots Album of the Year (nominee), JUNO Awards
2021 – Ensemble of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards,
2021 – Vocal Group of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2019 – Best Folk Album (Winner), German Critics’ Music Association
2018 – Vocal Group of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2018 – Songwriter of the Year (nominee), Western Canadian Music Awards
2014 – Best Vocal Group (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2014 – Best Roots album (duo or group), Western Canadian Music Awards
2007 – ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards

The Fugitives (Duo)
2026-03-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
The Fugitives (Duo)
Bozzini’s Upstairs
Wednesday March 4
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 29.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to book
(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)
Manofest Music presents this incredible band in the most intimate venue you’ll ever get a a chance to see them
The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. Over their first five albums, they’ve amassed a JUNO nomination, 6 CFMA nominations, and toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK.
Performance highlights include major Canadian folk festivals, a Glastonbury performance, and a tour supporting Buffy Sainte-Marie. In 2020, the band created RIDGE, a WW1-centered theatre show. Ridge has been performed at theatres across Canada and was named a Globe & Mail Top Arts Pick of the Year.

What a treat to have The Fugitives play to a full house on a Sunday. Their performance had the audience fully engaged with hilarious stage banter, meticulous arrangements, and warm harmonies. We look forward to having them back again soon.

Fraser Hayes Artistic Director, Prince George Folkfest Society

Awards & Accolades

2024 – Artist/Artist Group of the Year (nominee), BCTC Awards
2022 – Traditional Roots Album of the Year (nominee), JUNO Awards
2021 – Ensemble of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards,
2021 – Vocal Group of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2019 – Best Folk Album (Winner), German Critics’ Music Association
2018 – Vocal Group of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2018 – Songwriter of the Year (nominee), Western Canadian Music Awards
2014 – Best Vocal Group (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2014 – Best Roots album (duo or group), Western Canadian Music Awards
2007 – ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards

Ruthie Dornfeld and Kristian Bugge
2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Ruthie Dornfeld and Kristian Bugge
Tuesday March 3
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 29.50 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
***A late addition to the Spring calendar but we couldn’t turn down world class talent like this***
Co-presented with our friends at the Mission Folk Festival
Kristian and Ruthie first met each other in the Danish folk music circles in the mid-1990’s, where Ruthie has been touring regularly and growing a reputation as a well-renowned artist and fiddler since the early 1980’s. Later when Kristian was a music student, Ruthie was guest-teaching at the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Odense, Denmark and Kristian made sure to take the opportunity to study with her while she was there.
About ten years later they met again in and around Seattle when Kristian had started touring and performing in the states. They formed the trio 3 Fiddlers 3 Traditions with métis fiddler Jamie Fox and have continued to meet and play together ever since.
Their repertoire spans from Danish traditional fiddle tunes and music from the other Nordic countries to old-time American and self-composed original tunes, spiced up with a few Venezuelan waltzes. Music learned directly from folk music legends like Danish-American Dwight Lamb (1934-2024), Danish accordion player Karl Skaarup (1924-2013), fiddler Peter Uhrbrand from the Danish island of Fanø and many more.
Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes, fiery reels and happy hopsas, all served with humor and stories from their many years on the road.
About the Artists:
Ruthie Dornfeld (fiddle): Seattle-based fiddler Ruthie Dornfeld has performed and taught for over thirty years at festivals, schools, music and dance camps throughout the U.S. and abroad, from the Manaus Operahouse in the Brazilian Amazon to the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland.
Originally from Oregon, Ruthie started out with classical violin, then discovered fiddle music at age 18 and began her lifelong exploration of traditional fiddle music. She spent 15 years in New England, where she attended Berklee College of Music, was a member of the twin- fiddle stringband The Poodles, played at innumerable contradances, and commuted to Europe to play with The American Cafe Orchestra.
Since 1996 she’s been back in the Pacific Northwest, where she performs with the tango band Tangoheart, accompanying country singing duo Margo Murphy and John Roberts, and playing for local dances.
Ruthie also plays a 5 string medieval fiddle (vielle), and her compositions for that instrument are featured in the recording “Lay of the Waves”, for which she received grants from Artist Trust and the Jack Straw Foundation. She is fluent in a wide range of styles, from Celtic and old-time to Scandinavian and Eastern European, and also enjoys chamber music and free improvisation.
Visit Ruthie’s web site to find out more about what Ruthie is up to.
Kristian Bugge (fiddle): Kristian is very active in the Danish and Scandinavian folk music scene, both as a musician and teacher. Kristian has specialized in the strong Danish folk music traditions, playing with groups like Jensen & Bugge, Morten Alfred & Vingården, Baltic Crossing and Gangspil.
Through his master’s degree from the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music, he specialized in the unique regional styles from many corners of Denmark, at a level that very few of his generation can match or master today. He has continued this work also after his official studies ended and is today one of the most award-winning folk artists in Denmark. And recent years have also led to various crossover projects such as the cooperation with classical percussionist Ronni Kot Wenzel in the very active duo Wenzell & Bugge and the exciting Danish folk big band Habadekuk.
In 2004 Kristian Bugge became the first musician ever to receive the Radium Award, awarded by the Danish Radiós P2. Since then he has received no less than 10 Danish Music Awards (Danish Grammys) both as a soloist and with his groups. To mention a few “Danish Folk Artist of the Year” in both 2011 and 2016 and latest the “Tradition Award” with Gangspil at the Danish Music Awards 2024!

You can find out about other events and info at Kristian Bugge Website

Ashwyn Singh - Third Show added!
2026-02-23 20:00 - 2026-02-24 20:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Ashwyn SinghBozzini’s Upstairs LoungeThursday February 12 Doors 7:30 Show 8:00 Sold outMonday February 23 Doors 7:30 Show 8:00 ***added by popular demand***Tuesday February 24 Doors 7:30 Show 8:00 ***Sold Out***Please note a few changes from the norm to facilitate a comedy show.***No Food service Upstairs. Food available in main dining area prior to show******Tickets will be available on eventbrite & and not at Bozzini’s***

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ashwyn-singh-in-chilliwack-tickets-1983188319650?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

A hilarious evening of comedy with Ashwyn Singh as he brings newly written material to Chilliwack for one night only!

Ashwyn Singh is a standup comedian, musician, and writer whose work blends incisive humor with heartfelt social commentary. An Indian immigrant turned Canadian resident, Ashwyn draws on his unique perspective to explore themes of cultural identity, immigration, and family with wit and relatability.

Ashwyn’s Desi Translations series has racked up 20M+ views, with his comedy earning him a spotlight at the prestigious Winnipeg Comedy Festival and CBC’s hit show “The Debaters.”
Doors open at 7:30pm and show starts just after at 8:00pm. VIP will be seated in front-row, general admission is first-come, first-serve.

J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn)
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn)
Friday Feb 20 Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets only $ 27.50 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
limited Tickets left
This will be Jeff’s fourth time at Bozzini’s. Usually he’s joined by others on the bill but tonight it’s just going to be an evening with… Just Jeff, his stories of life and music from Austin Texas to Campbell River BC, with a lot of world class Guitar playing and singing.
J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn) is a BC-based, internationally touring singer-songwriter and master of the lap steel guitar. Known for soulful vocals, dynamic stagecraft, and a sound that bridges roots, blues, and folk, he has spent decades captivating audiences across North America, Europe, and Japan. Plank is a highly respected musician recognized for his skill as a slide guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, gaining acclaim both as a solo artist and as a sought-after session player. His style blends blues, folk, and roots into a sound that’s uniquely his own.
In 2025, he released The Bend, a stripped-down solo acoustic album recorded on the Texas coast, showcasing just his voice, lap steel, acoustic guitar, and piano. Later this year he will follow it with a high-energy roots rock album recorded in the Netherlands with the band The Southern Aces — a project that blends live-off-the-floor energy with wizardly guitar playing, innovative songwriting, and, most of all, deep groove.
Plank’s career includes collaborations with a wide range of artists, headline festival slots, and multiple Austin Music Award nominations for Musician of the Year, Best Guitarist, and a win for Best Misc. Instrument for “The Plank,” a hybrid lap steel guitar he designed himself. For him, music is about bringing people together — whether biker or drag queen, listener or dancer — to share in the joy and connection that only a great song can deliver…

“Texan Alt. Country Folk Rock Filtered through a Cool Canadian Copper Still (headline) “Alone At Sea” combines a Folk Singers’ poetic sensibilities with a razor sharp melody and an arrangement that will send a shiver down your spine the first time you hear it. Juggling Sand is a Stones alike constrained rifferama from either (or both) their Exile on Main Street or Goats Head Soup eras that went some way to defining modern day Rock and Roll, and this song could and should be a perfect fit for whatever claims to be Rock Radio in 2023.”
– The Rocking Magpie 9/29/23
“…his distinctive voice & sparse instrumentation that’s actually layered tones that are subtle & border between the darker Bob Dylan tunes & the melodic meanderings of Tom Waits. Very likable because Plankenhorn is a careful distance from basic mainstream artists. He walks his own road & sometimes it seems he makes his own road.”
– John Apice/Americana Highways 9/28/23

“Yes, it turns out that Plankenhorn has recently relocated to Vancouver Island. For his followers, who have long associated him with Austin where he resided for twenty years, this is quite a change, and aptly the sonic territory is also new, still bluesy in a few spots but leaning more into a folk vernacular. His vocals here take precedence over his guitar mastery. The title track likely traces to the peace Plankenhorn has found in his new locale, as the protagonist learns to appreciate solitude rather than the desperation of being alone. It’s one “Plank” plans to offer in Spanish and French versions in November. Plankenhorn is not as easily pegged this time, indicative of an artist willing to venture into new turf – the brighter moments have staying power.”
– Jim Hynes/Glide Magazine 9/28/23

“Plankenhorn’s journey from stressed daily life, to peaceful pause, to peaceful daily life, is brilliantly underscored by the changes in arrangements. From exotic and ominous to soothing and calming to triumphant and joyful, the musical score could tell the story even without words. But Plankenhorn’s lyrics add depth and charm and personalize this cycle of life that we all face. “Alone At Sea,” is the cathartic break we all could use when we’re feeling stressed.”
– Brian Rock/Turnstyled, Junkpiled – Roots Music Magazine 9/28/23

“The real revelations here, though, are the title track “Alone At Sea” and “Bluer Skies,” which chime and ring with richly melodic guitars as they
draw upon Plankenhorn’s natural charm as a singer.”
– Peter Blackstock/No Depression Magazine, 9/21/23

Sarah Jane Scouten - Sold Out -
2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Sarah Jane Scouten
Thursday Feb 5
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 27.50 available now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone

“An agile voice, ruminative songwriting, and love for classic country, indie pop, and everything in between.” — American Songwriter

In March 2020, Canadian folk & country artist Sarah Jane Scouten was living in rural Scotland. With tours cancelled, days stretched endlessly, punctuated only by the steady unfolding of Scottish springtime, leaf by leaf, petal by petal. Growing up on the west coast of Canada, to her the flora of Dumfries and Galloway was a pageant of scent and colour, altogether new but still strangely familiar.
This is where Sarah Jane was initiated into herbal medicine – hawthorn, valerian, yarrow. The plants’ subtle power drew her onto an unexpected path. In May 2020 she applied to a professional programme in herbal medicine in the UK. Training in an entirely different field gave her perspective and space from a career in music which demands everything. It renewed Sarah Jane’s love of live performance, which had been diminished by life on the road. Studying herbs, and just as importantly people, gave her music a deeper dimension and she began to write again. Now for the first time this decade, she is releasing new music.
Sarah Jane Scouten’s fifth album Turned to Gold (Light Organ Records) is a road trip album, drawing on Tom Petty, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Christine McVie. Opening up the record, “Wanderlust” is a highway dream. “Wilder When I Was With You”, with its irresistible chorus, was co-written with Samantha Parton (BeGood Tanyas). “Rose and Carnations” is a tribute to John Prine and “The Great Unknown” reveals a family experience of medical assistance in dying (MAID). For the title track “Turned to Gold”, Sarah Jane revisits the impact of the sudden loss of her biological mother, exploring the theme of alchemical transmutation. Made in a heatwave in Vancouver, she collaborated with producer Johnny Payne (The Shilohs), Matt Kelly on keys and guitars (City and Colour), Leon Power on drums (Frazey Ford) and James McEleney on bass (Andrew Collins Trio).
Sarah Jane Scouten has been nominated for 4 Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Western Canadian Music Award and an International Folk Music Award. She has performed at Vancouver Folk Music Festival, MerleFest, Calgary Folk Music Festival, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Dranouter Festival, Maverick Americana Music Festival and more. She has opened for Corb Lund, William Prince, Ron Sexsmith, The Sadies and shared the stage with Martha Wainwright, The Strumbellas, Allison Russell, Martin Carthy, Mandolin Orange (Watchhouse) and more. According to CBC q’s Tom Power, “Stan Rogers was able to do it, Ron Hynes was able to do it, Kate McGarrigle was able to do it – and Sarah Jane Scouten is able to do it.”

Cassie & Maggie (2 SHOWS)
2026-01-18 16:00 - 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Cassie & Maggie
Sunday Jan 18 2026 – 2 Shows
Matinee Show Doors 2:30 Show 4:00 (by popular demand)
Late Show Doors 6:00 Show 7:30 (Limited seating)
Tickets $ 29.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
****Just announced Cassie and Maggie’s receive 5 nominations for magnificent new album Gold and Coal
at the Canadian Folk Music Awards!!! (The 2nd most all time!!!!)****

In the heart of Nova Scotia, where the salt of the sea mingles with the depth of the soul, JUNO nominated sisters, Cassie and Maggie, unite as a powerful and commanding folk duo. Rooted in their deep Celtic heritage, their melodies sing of truths that resonate through time while bridging the gap between tradition and innovation. With spellbinding harmonies and virtuosic instrumental prowess these sisters infuse the rich traditions of their region with a contemporary vitality, resulting in a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. Their accolades include a JUNO nomination and numerous Canadian Folk Music Awards and East Coast Music Awards, underscoring their exceptional musical talents and their ability to connect with audiences across the globe. Cassie and Maggie’s achievements resonate as a testament to their dedication and passion for preserving and evolving the folk traditions of Nova Scotia.

“Cassie and Maggie… What an unbelievably gifted duo, the train is just gathering steam and leaving the station on these new stars. It is going to be a glorious journey, and it is already well-begun.” –Live Ireland Radio- Dublin, IR

From the deepest roots of Canada and its very earliest musical traditions come Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie, putting their own 21st Century stamp on the Celtic soundtrack of this nation. Exciting and innovative, their talent is surpassed only by the sheer joy they exude in performance. Alternating between Gaelic and English, traditional and contemporary, haunting and electrifying, the duo is nothing short of mesmerizing.
Born to a family of deep Nova Scotia roots and a rich musical history, the two have been enchanting audiences around the world with their unparalleled unity of strings, voices and fabulous percussive step dance. Theirs is the perfect balance between musical integrity and sheer entertainment as they seamlessly blend tunes passed down through generations of musicians with their own songwriting, borrowing from other writers, other genres and other eras.
They’re turning heads wherever they go – 2018 JUNO award nominees, Galaxie Radio Rising Star award winners, 17 Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, Female Singers of the Year by Live Ireland Radio, Female Vocal Album of the Year by Chicago Irish American News, and Album of the Year by NPR’s Celtic Connection – the list goes on.”
“Be it their foot percussion accompanying driving Nova Scotian sets, their perfect blend of sibling harmonies, added to a stunning interplay on various instruments, a musical evening spent with Cassie and Maggie is a great night, altogether” -Irish Music Magazine. Their new album, The Willow Collection “showcases not only their musical ability, but the depth and variety of their musicianship.”

**Sold Out**Brandon Isaak w Special Guests Earia Music Project (2 Shows)
2026-01-17 17:30 - 21:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Brandon Isaak with very Special Guests Earia Music Project (2 Shows)
Saturday Jan 17
Early Show Doors 4:00 Show 5:30
Late Show Doors 8:00 Show 9:00
Tickets $ 36.75 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)
As always we are excited to have Brandon return to Bozzini’s and doubly excited to have Earia Music Project joining us that evening for the first time.

Brandon Isaak

“Brandon not only plays his guitar but he plays his audience like a ringmaster in his own circus, always looking for new ways to entertain.”-Teresa Mallam, Prince George Free Press.
A dash of Taj Mahal, a sprinkle of B.B. King and a few drops of Lighting Hopkins: stir it up, simmer on low and you have a recipe that sounds like Brandon Isaak.

Crowds always leave Brandon’s shows with a smile on their face and a need to come back for more. This Yukon born songster performs a mixture of thoughtful, humorous, spiritual and catchy memorable songs; always delivered with world class guitar, harmonica and vocals. Lyrics are paramount and it’s obvious when you see his accolades and hear his music. After 35 years in the business, this international touring artist is always asked back as he’s a total pro off and on the stage. If you like top notch blues, hard hitting lyrics and great night of entertainment, Brandon Isaak is your man.

Brandon Isaak is a one of a kind world class roots and blues showman ! He engages with an audience, getting them involved and part of the show. New fans are made at every show as they leave the venue still singing catchy lines and humming new melodies. Brandon is a multi-instrumentalist who writes heartfelt, uplifting, funny and spiritual songs. This Yukon born artist takes his audiences on an emotional journey through the varieties of his original songs. He has honed his craft over the past 37 years and it shows every night. His gravelly singing voice always astounds people that wonder how that big voice comes out of his smaller frame! He has played in three continents and 8 country’s, as well as 13 European tours.

Brandon has been nominated for many awards including Maple Blues for song writing of the year, blues act of the year, producer of the year, guitar player of the year, album of the year . He also 2 Juno nominations under his belt.

Brandon’s affinity for the rawness and spontaneity of the blues is second to none, as anyone who has had the privilege of being a part of his audience will tell you. He brings a firebrand style of guitar as well as incredibly stirring vocals that truly has to be witnessed to be appreciated! He is VERY much in the moment as he rips it up, and we know you’ll be impressed with the caliber of showmanship within his performance of songs & stories by this great Canadian artist.
-Bud Green / Music Producer

Earia Music Project

Earia Music Project’s foundation is a three-piece acoustic, folk, roots, and Americana duo featuring Matthew Landry (guitar/vocals) and Sal Mattar (percussion) often performing with James Miller (keys). A live performance may also include bass, saxophone, cello or even violin. Matthews’ voice and style demand your attention whilst Mattar adds a worldly and unique touch and a warm change from typical snare-kick-tom drum kit sound.​
With soulful lyrics and skillful musicianship, they have already made a mark in the local music scene as they share their original songs about life, love, connection and world events. Their energetic and mesmerizing live performances, their undeniable chemistry and genuine love for music are palpable on stage, captivating audiences and leaving long lasting impressions. It’s no surprise that soon after forming in 2022, they won North Vancouver’s Shipyards Got Talent and have since begun working on their debut album scheduled for release in 2024.
* Landry is a gifted singer-songwriter known for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. With a captivating stage presence and soulful voice, he effortlessly draws listeners into an immersive musical journey.
** Mattar, the master of percussion brings an exquisite range of world rhythms to Earia’s sound. With instruments such as the cajon, darbouka, congas, djembe and bongos, he infuses the music with an infectious energy and groove that transcends genres.
*** Adding a touch of rich and soulful melodies is Miller, a talented keyboardist. who weaves intricate harmonies and textures into Earia’s music.

A Very Subdued Christmas w/Robert Sarazin Blake
2025-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
***Sold Out. Call 604 792 0744 to get on the waitlist***
A Very Subdued Christmas w/Robert Sarazin Blake
(it’s not really all that subdued)
(Suitable for kids and adults of all ages)
Friday Dec 19 Doors 4:00 Show 5:30
Tickets $ 27.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)
Named after the Subdued String band Jamboree that Robert organizes every year –
We were so blown away by the response to Roberts shows the last two year that we are bringing him back for another Performance to get everybody in the spirit right before the Holidays
Every December since 2008 Robert Sarazin Blake has presented A Very Subdued Christmas – A concert of songs and stories that have something to do with the holiday season in. Robert is Based in Bellingham Wash.

For 15+ years Blake has presented a holiday concert in his hometown Bellingham-The City Of Subdued Excitement.
The songs and stories celebrate the ancient experience of gathering in the darkest days of the year to reflect on and celebrate our human condition.

Robert is a true entertainer, deeply invested in storytelling as part of his craft. Like Arlo Guthrie and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, the songs and the stories blend. Every moment he shares with the crowd underscores the importance of narrative. It’s in the way he lets the silence linger between songs, inviting the audience into the space with him. It’s in the personal anecdotes and vivid imagery he weaves into his performances, making each song feel like a chapter in a larger story. His connection with the crowd goes beyond music; he makes them a part of the tale, creating a shared experience in which every note feels intentional and every word carries weight. As Sunset in the Rearview put it, “His ability to turn a moment into a story, one that every audience member is a part of, is one of the best forms of… entertainment.”

“Blake being a master of stage presence and completely at ease, he was capable of bringing the crowd to a complete silence. His ability to make a story out of a moment, a moment every audience member is a part of no less, is the one of the best forms of concert entertainment I’ve ever experienced. ”
— Jess, Sunset in the Rearview

JJ Shiplett (Sold Out)
2025-11-26 19:30 - 22:00 | British Columbia
JJ Shiplett
Wednesday Nov 26
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 27.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
Bozzini’s and Manofest Music are pleased to bring you the Chilliwack debut of JJ Shiplett
Calling JJ Shiplett a ‘force of nature’ might be considered hyperbole to those
who haven’t heard the singer perform live, but for anyone that has, it fits the bill
just right. Few musicians can capture a person’s attention by way of song as
honestly and effortlessly the way JJ does. The Calgary, Alberta based musician,
singer/songwriter and storyteller has an incredible ability to leave lasting
impressions on anyone within earshot with his gruff, powerful yet dynamic voice.
Shiplett’s musical journey has seen him share the stage with many renowned
acts in both Canada and internationally including Ben Harper, Nitty Gritty Dirt
Band, Dwight Yoakam, The Sheepdogs, Serena Ryder, Michael Bernard
Fitzgerald, Johnny Reid and many more. Using his vast vocal range, relatable lyrics
and well thought out arrangements, the singer first made his mark on the Canadian
music scene with 2017’s Something To Believe In, followed by 2020’s Fingers
Crossed and Crossed Fingers. The albums showcased contemplative songwriting
with emotive performances and have earned multiple Canadian Country Music
Award nominations (CCMA’s) in the Americana/Roots and design categories.
The spring of 2023, Shiplett began to release the first instalments of a new
album called ‘A Way Through Time.’ Containing seven new songs recorded in
picturesque Fort Langley BC at Fort Records with engineer and drummer Jay
Stewart and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Friesen – who was receiving treatment
for stage 4 cancer at the time of the recording. The three were determined to make
the most of the moment and enjoy the music making process knowing it would
never happen again.
‘I got a friend out west staring pretty hard into the future, cross your arms, hold on, we
know that nothing ever stays the same…’
Already There, the first release is a tingly ode to letting go with a classic pulse
that propels JJ’s songwriting into territory previously staked by the likes of the
Kathleen Edwards and Tyler Childers– we hear him opening up to the potential of
not making any rules and challenging himself not to take his powerhouse voice and
his choruses to the obvious places – chasing the desire of a great song over
temporary acknowledgment.
The wistful Oleander, searching for balance in an unknown world where he
recently became a father. Followed by the resigned ballad Modern Drugs and Bad
Feelings (which peaked at #3 on CBC Music’s TOP 20) and the subtle and
understated American Accent and Reckless Heart only serve to further pique one’s
interest in the many places A Way Through Time and its successors will take Shiplett.
Boasting over 10 million global streams, he is not only a distinguished artist
but also recognized as one of Canada’s premier Americana-Roots musicians. And
at this point in his career, the Western Canadian is content to take a backseat and
let his songs lead the way.

Andrew Christopher & Imaginary Band 2 nights
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Andrew Christopher & Imaginary Band
Friday Nov 21
Early Show Doors 5:00 Show 6:00
Late Show Doors 8:00 Show 9:00
Tickets $ 25 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
Andrew will be performing at Bozzini’s for 2 nights! Each evening will feature a different lineup.
Featuring Friday Night
Andrew Christopher (Guitar)
Devon Kazulin (Keyboard)
Olivia Simpson (Vocals)
The Imaginary Band is the latest project from long time Chilliwack musician, Andrew Christopher, as he shifts his career towards original music.
As he often says, he’s “living the dream” and values time with his wife, 3 kids and his work as a father and husband above all else.
Andrew lost his daughter, Lilee-Jean, to cancer in 2013 at 2.5 years old. A sense of responsibility to live a good life in honour of his daughter began a change in his life that he’ll be forever grateful for. The fact that he is able to create and perform music as a career is a result of hard work, passion, and difficult life lessons which have molded him into the artist, and man he is today.
After a pretty serious, but financially frustrating stint as front man in Pardon My Striptease (“Pray for LJ” #1 iTunes + top 20 99.3 “fox seeds” band) He recorded his first solo album “Gone”. His busiest year to date had him performing 274 gigs and sold over 1,000 copies of his debut album.
Next, in 2020, ‘AC’ teamed up with his close friend, fellow beer lover, hockey fanatic, and family man, Jamie Rowe. “Parliament of Owls” was a match made in heaven and was as much about family and friendship as it was songwriting. Their self-titled album has sold over 2,000 CD’s. Yes, Andrew is still selling Compact discs off stage as an ode to his longing for the good ol’ days, but it can also be found everywhere music is streamed.
He is now releasing exclusive content through the artist friendly platform Patreon.com/andrewchristopher as an alternative to traditional social media and hosts private shows for members of that page.
His latest solo, acoustic, album “Andrew Christopher & The Imaginary Band” Live @ Sparrow Rd. was the start of a new project he manifested without intention. The Imaginary band has now taken on a life of its own and is preparing to release their debut album in January 2026.
To get a glimpse of who Andrew really is you simply must see him perform. You have to feel his joy, his pain and his insatiable lust for life connect with you through his stories and songs.

Bozzini’s Incredible Christmas Gift Certificate Sale
2025-11-21 - 2025-12-24 | Bozzini’s Restaurant, 4-45739 Hocking Ave. , Chilliwack, B.C., V2P 6Z6, Canada
Bozzini’s Incredible Gift Certificate Sale
Buy 3 x $40 Gift Certificates for only $ 100
Until Dec 24 or while supplies last
(we have lots)

(the small print)
Not valid as currency or gratuity or for concert tickets.
Full amount ($40) must be used in one visit.
Valid Dec 27, 2025 to April 30 2027

Andrew Christopher & Imaginary Band (2 nights) (sold out)
2025-11-19 19:30 - 2025-11-20 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Andrew Christopher & Imaginary Band
Wednesday Nov 19 (added by popular demand)
Thursday Nov 20 (Sold out)
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 25 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
Andrew will be performing at Bozzini’s for 3 nights! Each evening will feature a different lineup.
Featuring on Thursday:
Andrew Christopher (Guitar)
Eric Skonberg (Fiddle)
Clay Thornton (Percussion)
The Imaginary Band is the latest project from long time Chilliwack musician, Andrew Christopher, as he shifts his career towards original music.
As he often says, he’s “living the dream” and values time with his wife, 3 kids and his work as a father and husband above all else.
Andrew lost his daughter, Lilee-Jean, to cancer in 2013 at 2.5 years old. A sense of responsibility to live a good life in honour of his daughter began a change in his life that he’ll be forever grateful for. The fact that he is able to create and perform music as a career is a result of hard work, passion, and difficult life lessons which have molded him into the artist, and man he is today.
After a pretty serious, but financially frustrating stint as front man in Pardon My Striptease (“Pray for LJ” #1 iTunes + top 20 99.3 “fox seeds” band) He recorded his first solo album “Gone”. His busiest year to date had him performing 274 gigs and sold over 1,000 copies of his debut album.
Next, in 2020, ‘AC’ teamed up with his close friend, fellow beer lover, hockey fanatic, and family man, Jamie Rowe. “Parliament of Owls” was a match made in heaven and was as much about family and friendship as it was songwriting. Their self-titled album has sold over 2,000 CD’s. Yes, Andrew is still selling Compact discs off stage as an ode to his longing for the good ol’ days, but it can also be found everywhere music is streamed.

JW Jones Trio (2 Nights)
2025-10-20 19:30 - 2025-10-21 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
JW Jones Trio (2 Nights)
Monday Oct 20 2025
Tuesday Oct 21 2025Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 37.95 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to book by phone
Presented by ManoFest Concerts(no refunds – exchanges for other shows allowed up to 48 hours prior to event)
The electrifying JW Jones returns along with his trio

Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, 2020 IBC Winner, and JUNO Nominee, Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones is known for his high-energy shows!
After winning “Best Guitarist” at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jones started working on his 12th release ‘Everything Now’, an all-original project with special guestJimmie Vaughan, and production by Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar).
“Songs! It’s all about the songs!” said the JUNO-nominated Jones, whose searing axemanship has been praised in recent years by legendary blues artists Buddy Guy and Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones). “While there are plenty of burning lead guitar solos, I wanted to open up and get more personal than ever with the lyrics. From the true story ‘Papa’s in the Pen’ to ‘When You Left’ that I sang with tears rolling down my cheeks about my mother’s passing, these are stories that I feel like I can finally share through my music.” JW penned the entire album with Dick Cooper and Gordie.
This album features some heavyweight instrumental support; The Texas Horns, Stanton Moore, Aaron Sterling, Rob McNelly, and includes unchartered sonic territory for Jones with real stringson the exceptional ‘To Tell You The Truth (I Lied)”.The recordings were produced in Austin, Texas with multi-platinum-selling artist and producerGordie Johnson of Big Sugar, as well as in Ottawa with long-time collaborator Eric Eggleston. The frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues charts and roots radio favourite continues toaccelerate his career momentum to new heights, whether it’s as a personally requested sit-in with the likes of 8-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, opening for blues-rock icon George Thorogood, or entertaining thrilled audiences in 23 countries and four continents.
www.jw-jones.com / @jwjonesblues
Guitar World Magazine featured a CD called ‘Guitar Masters Vol. 2’ that put Jones alongside guitar stars B.B. King, Jimmy Page, and Carlos Santana among others, which led him to an endorsement deal with Gibson guitars.
“This is an amazing blues band” – Dan Aykroyd [Elwood Blues]
“Highly regarded in blues circles” – Blues Revue Magazine [USA]
“This young man is one of the people who will keep blues alive” – Buddy Guy 8X Grammy Award Winner

“JW is the Real Deal” – Chuck Leavell, The Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers

Little Miss Higgins & Her Trio
2025-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Little Miss Higgins and her Trio
Monday Oct 6
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $31.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
(no refunds – exchanges for other shows allowed up to 48 hours prior to event)
www.littlemisshiggins.com/
One of our longtime favourites returns! Always a good time with Little Miss Higgins
The Sun Down Strut Around Harvest Tour
Another celebration of the bounty through song and story with country blues artist Little Miss Higgins. With tunes of new and old, The Harvest Tour is a crisp reminder of what’s to come. Higgins cultivates not only a heartwarming stage show with a Manitoba Ruckus of a band, but also a traveling market feel on the merch table with LMH home grown garlic, handmade soap, and much more.
The premiere run of the Harvest Tour in 2024 had packed houses and an overwhelming response to the garlic–sold out before the tour was over. With double the crop waiting in the winter wings, Higgins cannot wait, not only to strut around onstage, but share the bounty of the harvest.

From the Great Northern Plains, Little Miss Higgins struts and serenades her way onto any stage playing music brewed in early country blues, jazz and folk. A Playing, touring, collaborating and recording for over 15 years, this musician and mother now navigates her time through performing and parenthood.
Her six independently released albums and artwork have received many awards and nominations, including a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for her latest collection of songs, MY HOME, MY HEART (2017). Recorded at The Song Shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, this album’s sound remains true to Higgins’ roots, but ventures into new territory. Co-produced with Scott Nolan and engineered by Jamie Sitar of Outta Town Sound, this album is an effortless addition to her impressive body of work.
Little Miss Higgins (aka Jolene Higgins) was born in Brooks, Alberta, and raised in Independence, Kansas. Music entered her life early. “When I was about four my dad brought home an old mini-grand piano and told me it was mine. I carved my name in the side of it and then I had to start taking piano lessons.”

Higgins now uses guitar and voice as her main instruments as well as her theatre background to bring a refreshing sound and story to the stage. Higgins settled in Saskatchewan from 2002-2013 and that’s when music took the driver’s seat. Over that time she built her career touring across Canada performing in clubs, theatres and festivals.
As a songwriter and musician, Higgins has been influenced by a range of artists from Memphis Minnie and Billie Holiday to Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton as well as the vast array of Canadian and International musicians and bands she has had the fortune to see live or even share the stage including kd lang, Corb Lund, Buddy Guy and Maria Muldaur.

“Jolene Higgins aka Little Miss Higgins, has a sexy jazz cabaret voice which is almost more at home in the 1920s than it is today, yet is still timeless.” – L.A. Beat.
“It’s up to Miss Higgins to bring the sass and the sweet. The lady does not disappoint; revelling in the seamless backing which allows her to lay out the full range of her impressive vocal talents.” – Cashbox.
“Put on your finest duds and get ready for a night out on the town with this collection of country swing, elegantly understated blues and jazz, and a touch of honky-tonk thrown in for good measure. Sure, you might call this … old-timey, but it shouldn’t be perceived as a criticism, since it’s neither dated nor derivative. Everything … is as pleasantly charming as Higgins herself, and feels just as comfortable as your favourite pair of cowboy boots.” – New Music Canada.

Leeroy Stagger (Duo)
2025-09-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Leeroy Stagger Accompanied by Ryland Moranz
Sunday Sept 21 2025
Doors 6:30 show 8:00
Tickets $ 32.50
Tickets on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
Presented by Manofest Music
We are glad to welcome back one on of Canada’s great songwriters, Leeroy Stagger

Waking up at ungodly hours would kick the shit out of most of us. But if you’re Leeroy Stagger, you breathe. You pick up a guitar. And you greet the coming dawn with words, music, and grace.
“Most of these songs were composed in the wee hours of a new day. The witching hours, you could call them. Where my mind is active and there’s a peace and spirit I embrace in the quiet of life.”
That liminal space is exactly what Stagger would call his 3 AM Revelations—and there could be no better title for his 13th full recording. For it’s in that sacred and moonlit window that brought forth his strongest, most passionate songwriting to date.
In these musical revelations—recorded in Stagger’s new Victoria home studio made of “beautiful rough-cut wood”—we hear gratitude, struggle, rebel rousing, balladry, compassion, and humour. We go to worlds as small as the back of lousy Dodge Dart, and worlds as vast as the Alberta Skies and as ethereal as human connection.
“This is a record of the human spirit. Of suffering and joy. Of heroes and everyday stories. And of addiction and redemption.”
Similar to like-minded songwriters as Jason Isbell and Steve Earle, Leeroy Stagger uses his long-term sobriety for muse, muscle, and music. Take the recovery song “These Days”, which still yearns for a greater meaning, even after 16 years of sobriety.
“The song is a reminder to myself to find the humanity in my interactions. To meet my fears with more love. That I have to work very hard to transcend that world that lives inside of me.”
Stagger easily shifts to raucous singalong songs that stick in your head like chewing gum. Tunes like “Count To Ten” ( a collaboration with Dennis Ellsworth), “Mediocrity Pill” (co-written with Jay Malinowski), and “Watermelon Pink” were born out of one manager’s challenge to deliver hooky-as-hell rockers to compliment his more contemplative tunes.
“She wanted more “bangers”. And so I banged on. I’m always one to prove someone wrong, so I rolled up my sleeves, and wrote those songs, which was a cathartic, cosmic blast.”
3 AM Revelations is the result of what Stagger calls his “third attempt” at making this record, meaning his listeners can look forward to two more collections in the can. And if 3 AM is three times the charm, as well as the bewitching hour in which to write beautiful music, Leeroy Stagger has tapped into something remarkably moving.
“That’s what I wanted this record to feel like—like riding a wave. And hold on, because we don’t know what’s coming next. It’s a chance to climb up the mountain and have a look around to decide if we like what we see. In the end, we hang on tight or loosen our grip a little. Either way, it’s gonna be OK.”

Crystal Shawanda - Sold Out
2025-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Crystal ShawandaThursday July 17 dr 6:00 show 8:00

Tickets $ 42 on sale at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve

(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)

Manofest presents…

The only Summer Show at Bozzini’s. This will sell outCrystal Shawanda Wins Juno Award for Blues Album of the Year 2021!
Juno Award-winning powerhouse Crystal Shawanda is back with her latest studio album, Midnight Blues, on True North Records. Her latest fiery blues collection showcases her full-throttle raspy voice, unmatched in today’s musical landscape, and an authentic appreciation for the genre dating back to her youth.
“Growing up, all of my favorite music had these breadcrumbs that led me to the blues,” Crystal says. “I often quote Willie Dixon: ‘Blues is the roots and everything else is the fruits.’ Even in today’s pop music, there’s all this influence that derives from the blues. I was just always really attracted to the rawness and the realness of the blues.”
Produced and engineered in Nashville by her husband and long-time collaborator Dwayne Strobel, Midnight Blues — her eighth studio album, and fifth since switching from a chart-topping career as a country artist — is a collection of original songs, such as the seductive-sounding rocker “Midnight Blues,” swampy dancefloor groove “Rumpshaker,” and gentler “Take A Little Walk With The Moon,” as well as covers of the Howlin’ Wolf classic “Evil” and her take on Celine Dion’s hit “That’s Just The Woman In Me.”
The album also features Canadian multi-instrumentalist Steve Marriner, the late blues harp player Harpdog Brown, and in-demand bassist Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Chrissie Hynde).
“This is absolutely my favorite album I’ve ever recorded because I feel like my husband put me in a picture frame,” says Crystal. “He really captured who I am as an artist. He let my vocal shine. He brought out the best in me and all the songs that we wrote really capture my live show and who I am.”
Born in Wiikwemkoong First Nation, on Manitoulin Island, in Northern Ontario, Crystal was introduced to the blues by her eldest brother and to old-time country by her parents. “I was also into other styles of music that led me to the blues,” she says, citing everything from Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog,” written by Big Mama Thornton, to R&B-pop star Monica’s “Misty Blue,” by Dorothy Moore.
“I was one of those kids who read the liner notes,” Crystal says. “I wanted to know everything, who are the songwriters, the musicians, the producers, the engineers. I’m always wanting to know who are the originators, who are the mothers of invention, who inspired all of us? I’m a purist at heart, so I was always diving back to learn from the masters, like Etta James, as far as vocalists; Muddy Waters, as far as feeling; and Buddy Guy, as far as stylists who have a lot of swagger.”
And yet Crystal’s first foray as a professional singer was in country music, not blues. She was in her early 20s and had immediate success after signing a U.S. record deal with RCA Nashville. 2008’s Dawn of a New Day, featuring the single “You Can Let Go,” reached No. 1 on the Canadian Country Album chart and No. 16 on the Billboard Top Country Albums, the highest charting album by a full-blooded Canadian Indigenous country artist (in the SoundScan-era).
The following year she left the label and created her own, New Sun Records. Her first release was the holiday album I’ll Be Home For Christmas. Her next country album was 2010’s Just Like You, which won a 2013 Juno Award for Best Aboriginal Album, before she made the change to the blues with 2014’s The Whole World’s Got The Blues. Two years later, in quick succession, came 2016’s Fish Out of Water and 2017’s Voodoo Woman, then recognition as a bonafide blues talent with 2020’s Church House Blues, which won the 2021 Juno Award for Best Blues album.
“I love all styles of music, but there was just always something drawing me to the blues,” she explains. “I had a country hit on the radio, and I would show up at country music festivals and I’d do a BB King cover or Buddy Guy or Etta James. Within country music, as much as I loved it, I had to restrain my voice a lot. It’s very hard to hold back, and sometimes it was exhausting, whereas with the blues, I could just let it fly.”
While other artists have been embraced when they’ve made the switch to a different genre — Taylor Swift from country to pop; Dallas Smith from hard rock to country; and Darius Rucker from pop/rock to country — Crystal doesn’t mind talking about the difficulties she’s encountered.
“Country music is so excited when anybody from any genre comes to their world, hoping it’ll make their world more popular. It’ll up the cool factor, but switching from country to blues is a lot more difficult. The blues scene is very protective because it’s such an original genre. They want it to be respected and preserved.”
She would’ve had an easier time if she had created a blues-influenced sound, like the Black Crowes, Sass Jordan or Alannah Myles, but Crystal can hold her own in any conversation about the blues pioneers. Still, she still likes to cover an iconic Canadian artist in her inimitable way. Last album, it was The Tragically Hip’s “New Orleans Is Sinking” and this time, Celine Dion.
“Because I had so much friction coming to the blues where people were like, ‘You don’t know nothing about the blues,’ I’m trying to show them not to be so close-minded because a lot of people are more inspired by the blues than they may realize. Again, I’m trying to reiterate that quote by Willie Dixon that the blues is roots and everything else is the fruit.”
