The Peripheral Visionaries are Vancouver Island newest trio featuring Tony Turner (guitar and vocals), Arlene Carson (accordion, piano & vocals) and Mike Sadava (mandolin, lap steel & vocals). The band revives nearly forgotten but timeless tunes mainly from the 30’s to the '50s in the country swing and swing genres along with some original tunes for good measure. Delivered with impeccable three-part harmonies, the band make all these tunes their very own.

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Shawna Caspi believes in poetry and the power of one person and one instrument, accompanying herself with a remarkable lyrical fingerpicking guitar style. Her performances capture audiences with grace and intimacy. Shawna loves the landscapes of her travels, and while weaving them into her songs, she has also been portraying them on canvases, painting one-of-a-kind works of art inspired by the rich scenery she sees on tour. Shawna’s fourth album Forest Fire is a collection of songs about burning things down and building them up again. When the words get heavy, they are held up to the light of love and gratitude. Shawna strives to be unafraid, to embolden quieted voices, to tell the truth above all else.