Virtual Jim Beam National Talent Search

Canadian music week is excited to announce the Jim Beam National Talent Search this year over livestream. The talent search will take place starting October 13th until October 20th. Each episode is 30 minutes highlighting different bands from all over Canada. The featured cities are Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Halifax, Saskatoon and Montreal.

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From Vancouver we want to cheer on our local artists, so from here we have: RedWoods, Small Town Artillery, Maddie, Gnarfunkel and Raincity

Redwoods

High-school friends with chemistry who’s friendship shows through their music. Their sound consists of Alternative, Soul and classic rock n’ roll. Group is said to be amazing live and sweaty! Lead vocalist  Devon Webber is a powerhouse you don’t want to miss.

Small Town Artillery 

The band is founded by brothers Tom (Vocals, Guitar) and Derek (Drums, Vocals) van Deursen, and supported by Carson Webber (Bass). This band mostly drives their influence from funk-influenced and riff-drive rock n’ roll, their live shows are a must watch. 

Maddie King

Modern singer-songwriter based in Vancouver but from England. Her music takes elements of pop, rock and R&B. Originally having completed 2 years in musical education at Selkrirk College in Nelson B.C she furthered her musical studies by studying at Nimbus school of recording and media in Vancouver.

Gnarfunkle

This band incorporates all types of elements like pop, blues, hip hop, latin and psychedelic  but you can guess by the name what you’re going to get. Both frontmen are described as “animalistic” so you will not be bored.

Raincity

Vancouver based funk-rock group who turns many heads with their unique sounds. The group originally started as a jazz trio in 2016 known as “Raincity Blue” but later grew into being five members , they’ve performed at a number of festivals including Rifflandia, the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Canadian Music Week, and Bellingham.

 

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