The Lost Canadiens Tour

An evening of music with three fabulous Canadian musicians.

Kathleen Nisbet

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Kathleen Nisbet is a fiddle player, multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer from Vancouver, BC. Classically trained early on, she returned to her Métis roots, pursuing more traditional folk music. Since then she has worked with artists in a variety of genres From touring and performing her original songs with Viper Central, accompanying Métis Traditional Dance as a fiddle player, or joining a wide range of artists on the road. Kathleen is an active member of Vancouver's thriving bluegrass, old time and folk scene and has numerous recording credits to her name. She has recently composed for dance, theatre and film and is known for her live music productions including the East Van Opry in Vancouver. 

Benj Rowland

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Surrounded by a captivating ensemble of musical instruments, including the bouzouki, tenor guitar, hurdy-gurdy, accordions, and a foot keyboard synthesizer, Benj Rowland creates a mesmerizing sonic experience that beckons audiences to immerse themselves in his world of music.
As a self-described "community-trained" musician, Benj Rowland approaches folk music with a deep-rooted reverence for tradition, having honed his instrumental and performance skills within the vibrant tapestry of his culturally rich upbringing. Hailing from this musical heritage, Benj's compositions reflect an amalgamation of various influences, such as Celtic, Cajun, Oldtime, and Balfolk.
After an extensive journey spanning over 15 years, during which he was a member of various musical ensembles, Benj embarked on a solo career following the release of his 2022 album, "Community Garden," produced by Joel Plaskett.
Throughout his career, Benj has shared the stage with a plethora of renowned artists and contributed his musical talents to numerous albums by fellow musicians. Additionally, he has recently ventured into the realms of scoring and live performance for theatre and dance, expanding his artistic horizons

Ben Rogalsky

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Ben Rogalsky is a singer and multi-instrumentalist rooted in Canada’s folk and experimental music communities. He performs traditional unaccompanied singing as a member of the Amorphous Folk Collective, at the forefront of a burgeoning Canadian resurgence of interest in traditional song. A veteran of Vancouver’s acoustic scene, he is known for his work with The Breakmen, blending harmony-driven roots, old-time, and bluegrass influences into original songwriting across three albums and many tours. Alongside his folk work, Ben composed, performed, and recorded music for Javanese Gamelan with Gamelan Madu Sari, and toured and recorded collaborations with Uzume Taiko. He is also active as a collaborator with theatre and dance as a composer, sound designer, scenographer, and technical director.
As a solo performer, Ben brings an intimate mix of storytelling, musicianship, and finely crafted arrangements. His performances move fluidly between original songs, traditional material, and instrumental pieces that showcase his diverse background. With a warm stage presence and a deep respect for the craft and joy of acoustic music and the power of a song, Ben’s solo sets highlight the depth and versatility he has developed across years of performance, collaboration, and musical exploration

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