Summer at ACC

My name is Jane Ashley Cedar Wylie, but I dance as Raven and my Haida name is skull_tuu - which translates to “fairy slipper”, an orchid that grows in Old Masset, Haida Gwai, BC. I first learned to dance with 3 hoops and I now have 22 hoops and dance with as many as 18 at one time - creating shapes that represent animals like the Eagle and Bear but also the Totem Pole, the Woven Basket and the World. Dancing means healing to me. My goal is to continue to dance and to spread the message of healing. I dance to carry on and honour the traditions of my elders, to teach the old ways to younger faces, and to share indigenous culture with my community and the rest of the World.

I was raised in Maple Ridge playing local farm markets and coffee shops. A singer/ songwriter, and composer. Having toured across Canada as a bass player, I am now trying to find roots again in guitar and piano. I am Inspired by Billy Joel, Simon and Garfunkel and many more.

Gabriel Regehr is a Filipino Canadian Saxophonist and Pianist from Coquitlam, British Columbia. Upon picking up the saxophone at the age of 14, he went on to discover his own unique sound inspired by legendary singers and musicians such as Eric Marienthal, Kenny G and Whitney Houston. He has made a name for himself throughout the lower mainland by becoming the winner of Youth Talent Search BC Close Look's Got Talent and runner-up of Tri-Cities Got Talent.

Etienne Siew delivers a humble approach to songwriting that is winning awards and speaking to international audiences from all walks of life. His Alternative Folk/Roots Songs, born from the West Coast, deliver impactful messages about our connection to our environment and each other. Empathy and empowerment are the fabric of his songs, while the vivid imagery he creates in his lyrics, transport the audience to a place of escape and inspiration. Immersive stories delivered through an acoustic guitar and powerful vocals, are all he needs to reach your heart and deliver an unforgettable performance.

Caden Knudson is a Maple Ridge born and raised Singer, Songwriter and guitar picker. Caden is a regular performer at Farmers Markets across the Fraser Valley and Tri-Cities including Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Mission and Abbotsford. Local brewery performances include Fraser Valley Cider Co., Patina, Trading Post, Twin Sails, Rocky Point Spirits, and many others. BC folk festival appearances include the Mission Folk Festival, the Woodstove Festival, and the Victoria Buskers Festival among other. Caden’s take on contemporary blue-collar poetry leaves your toes tapping and witty lyrics bouncing around in your head the whole way home.

We are Nordic Lemonade aka Lucy and Anita, musical partners with a story as rich as their harmonies, first crossed paths at a local golf course years ago. Life took them on different journeys, but they rekindled their connection through Facebook, leading to a spontaneous reunion at a friend's open mic night. That night, they discovered a shared passion for creating music together. Now based in Maple Ridge,
they're blending rock and folk letting their beautiful harmonies tell the tale of a friendship that, much like their music, stands the test of time.

Brandon has been singing since the age of 14, first learning to sing doing musical theatre. Being a strong baritone, Brandon enjoys singing country, crooners and everything in between. Austin has been playing guitar since he was 10 years old, preferring to play a mix of country, blues, and rock. The duo enjoy playing music whenever possible, often taking part in the local open mic scene in Port Moody as an opportunity to share the music they love with others.

I am Isabel Hombre. I am a solo singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist. When I perform, I combine my vocals with acoustic guitar. My repertoire includes popular hits from past decades to today, with genres including Pop, R&B, and more. In addition to performing, I hold a diploma in Music Therapy, which enhances connection through the audience through music.