ES:MO

JUNO-nominated duo ES:MO fuses soulful vocals, inventive guitar, and genre-blurring soundscapes into a bold, immersive live experience.

Experience an evening of fearless, genre-blending music with ES:MO, the imaginative duo of Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti, live at The Bank Art House.

Hailed as “spellbinding” and “a wondrous musical journey,” ES:MO weaves soulful vocals, rich keyboards, and expansive guitar textures into immersive soundscapes that blur the lines between jazz, art-pop, and experimental music. Both artists are JUNO Award nominees and longtime veterans of Canada’s music scene, known for their bold creativity and deep musical connection.

Their acclaimed debut album The Weight of Hope earned a 2022 JUNO nomination and reimagines songs by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Nick Drake, Jackie Shane, and Bruce Cockburn through ES:MO’s uniquely expressive lens. The duo is currently preparing their highly anticipated second album, Sunshine in My Bones (out spring 2026), a powerful collection of original compositions shaped by improvisation, found sounds, and themes ranging from love and human connection to social justice and resilience.

This performance offers a rare chance to experience ES:MO up close — intimate, adventurous, and deeply human — in a setting where listening becomes a shared act.

🎶 Expect beauty, risk, and moments that linger long after the final note.

This show is for you if you love:

• Intimate, attentive listening experiences
• Genre-blurring music that lives between jazz, art-pop, and experimentation
• Soulful vocals, rich textures, and musicians who take creative risks
• Thoughtful lyrics and emotionally resonant performances
• Discovering world-class artists in a small, art-driven venue

If you’re looking for a concert that feels more like a shared moment than a spectacle, ES:MO at The Bank Art House is not to be missed.