Root Dwellers is thrilled to announce this very special line up for our November 25th showcase!
This month the phenomenal Jon Bryant (Alternative/Singer-Songwriter) will be headlining our show! His opening act for the evening will be Root Dwellers team member Wesley Attew (Folk-Pop/Singer-Songwriter).
Doors: 7.00pm
Music: 8.00pm
End of Event: 11:30pm
Eventbrite ticketing: www.eventbrite.ca/e/root-dwellers-headline-show-jon-bryant-w-wesley-attew-tickets-444746196847
$30**** (cash only at door with a bank machine inside venue)
As we are a listening room, we ask that attendees try to arrive for start of event by 8pm. If arriving after 8pm please arrive quietly and respectfully.
19+ venue. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the bar. All beer is from local craft breweries.
No food served at The Anza. 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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HEADLINE ACT: Jon Bryant
Life invariably changes over the course of ten years. However, love endures throughout any decade’s ebbs and flows. Jon Bryant finds himself at a full circle juncture both creatively and personally on his 2020 EP, Half Bad (Nettwerk). Not only does the Vancouver-based alternative singer and songwriter pick up the threads of formative influences such as R&B and folk, but he also reaches a new level of understanding and empathy evidenced in the songwriting.
This decade would be nothing short of unbelievable for him. In between countless shows, he delivered four full-length albums, including Cult Classic in 2019. The latter refined his signature style as it detailed his brief experience and exit from NVXIM, which led to appearances on the podcast Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know and q: The Podcast From CBC RadioOne syndicated via NPR. Throughout 2019, Jon immersed himself in crafting Half Bad. This time around, he embraced a longstanding passion for R&B a la D’Angelo and nodded to inspirations as diverse as Kendrick Lamar and Van Morrison.
https://www.jonbryantmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jonrbryant/?hl=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gzH4rGNFJeNg13yv2uI4L...
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OPENING ACT: Wesley Attew
Wesley Attew is an English born, Vancouver based singer-songwriter. He writes evocative Modern Folk-Pop that speaks directly to the soul. His songs illustrate the unparalleled sensation of exploring this world and the people in it. The music he makes isn't just for a moment, but for every step of the journey.
Attew spent his late teens and early twenties traveling and working around the UK, Australia, Asia and the Middle East. He only began playing and writing music in his early 20's, and formed his solo project after immigrating to Canada in 2015. Wesley's vocals have a warm, powerful timbre that is intoxicating and thrilling, they are the ideal backdrop to his opulent and poetic songwriting.
On February 19th, 2021 Attew self-released his much anticipated Debut EP (“Where Do We Go From Here”), with funding assistance from FACTOR's Artist Development Grant. The record earned glowing reviews from Canadian/International Press, radio play on the iconic BBC Introducing Radio show in the UK, and has now reached over 280,000 streams on Spotify. Attew received Creative BC's Career Development grant at the end of 2020 to help fund his follow up project. Over the past year, Wesley’s fierce drive and dedication to be an independent artist has captured the attention of his listeners. He is crafting a loyal fanbase and following across all platforms. His music deserves a thunderous global following and he is well on his way.
"Courage" is Attew's first single to follow up his debut EP, released with Two Keys Records on November 10th. The single has reached a massive 150k streams on Spotify and the accompanying music video is at 200k views on Youtube in a few months.
Wesley's latest single, the anthemic indie-rock influenced"End Of The Line" was released on Sep 9th, 2022.
https://www.wesleyattewmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wesleyattewmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CLYptSCO8U7er34RZ5xxn
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RESIDENT POET: Elliott Slinn
"Elliott Slinn was named New Westminster’s fifth (and youngest) Poet Laureate in June 2021, actively beginning his tenure in August. His work has been described as immediate and accessible, as he explores the existential events of our day-to-day existence. His goal is to break the barriers surrounding poetry, and to bridge the gap from heart to heart."
At our events, you'll find Elliott perched atop a high table with his 1929 typewriter. He spends the evening crafting stunning poetry, by donation, for our audience members. All you have do is approach him, give him a word or a short story and he'll produce the most magical piece of personalized poetry for you.