Root Dwellers is stoked to introduce our Thursday, March 27th line up! To celebrate JUNO Week, we will be presenting these 3 amazing artists...
LINE UP
Olivia Penalva
Glisha
Carly Reirson
Doors: 7.30pm
Music: 8.00pm
End of Event: 11:30pm
Advance ticketing @ Eventbrite
Cash or Card @ Door
As we are a listening room, we ask that attendees arrive for the start of event at 8pm. If arriving after 8pm please arrive quietly and respectfully.
The Anza Club is a 19+ venue. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the bar. All beer is from local craft breweries.
The Anza Club doesn't serve food. Outside food can be brought in from anywhere so that you enjoy performances while eating and drinking.
Venue closes at midnight. You can continue to mingle, drink and chat after the show. If you become a member of the Anza club you can drink, play pool and darts in their cool, little bar downstairs after event.
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OLIVIA PENALVA
“Olivia Penalva is a pop singer-songwriter known for her ethereal vocals and heartfelt storytelling. Her music, described as a weighted blanket for the soul, blends dreamy pop with raw emotion, resonating deeply with listeners. With 611 million worldwide streams and media support from ETALK, Billboard Canada, and more, Olivia’s latest album Spiderwebs is captivating fans across the globe. Whether performing acoustically or with a full band, she creates an intimate yet powerful experience, making her a rising force in today’s pop scene.”
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GLISHA
“Glisha is a Surrey-based Filipino-Canadian artist blending Pop, RnB, and Folk with heartfelt storytelling and warm vocal tones. Her album Attachments + Acceptance (2021) and its lead single “Staycation” have amassed over four million streams worldwide. In 2024, she unveiled a new side to her artistry with two folk ballads, "Push Him Out" and "Until Then".
Her versatile discography earned her multiple awards, including the back to back titles of RnB Artist of the Year (2023) and Pop Artist of the Year (2024) at the Fraser Valley Music Awards. She is also a Young Woman of Distinction Finalist at the 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. Glisha has performed at Surrey Fusion Festival, Surrey Canada Day, and North Vancouver’s Shipyards Festival, among others. “My favorite part of playing live is connecting with the audience,” she says. “I love making them laugh… and sometimes cry too.”
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CARLY REIRSON
"Multiple award-winning soul-folk songbird, Carly Reirson transports listeners to a world of nostalgia and timeless emotions with her soaring melodies and honest lyrics. An old soul at heart, Reirson's music resonates with a deep sense of authenticity, weaving tales of love and heartache that transcend generations. Her velvety yet soul-stirring voice invites you to delve into the depths of your own feelings as she shares her stories of love, loss and solitude.
Her new album, “Diary of a Beating Heart,” is a raw exploration into the worlds of human experience, both painful and beautiful. Produced by Juno-Award winning producer Murray Pulver, this collection of songs gives the listeners a front row view into Carly’s vulnerable inner world, held together by her raw vocals and soulful tones.
Reirson first made her mark on the national music scene in 2016 with her debut EP, Fantasy. The project received two nominations at the 2017 Calgary Music Awards for Blues Recording of the Year and Female Artist of the Year. In 2018, her single “Crooner Sing To Me” won the YYCMA Award for Blues Recording of the Year. In 2023, her single
“Aurora” won the YYCMA Award for Folk Recording of the Year.
With her prolific songwriting and commitment to artistic integrity, Reirson proves that she is a much-needed voice for the depth and culture of Canadian music."
