Claire Coupland

September 19 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

BIO

A moving songwriter and compelling guitarist, contemporary folk singer songwriter Claire Coupland combines her smooth signature folk finger picking, soaring melodies with a little dose of jazz changes. She is known to transport listeners to another place with beguiling vocals, and personal stories of nature, love, family dynamics and the beautiful messiness of the human experience. A graduate of the Humber College (Toronto) jazz degree in voice, she has since released music that has reached #3 in the national college/community radio charts, had steady CBC & BBC UK airplay as well as Songwriting Nominations (OAC, Rootstech). Coupland has achieved long-haul status, touring steadily and appearing in major festivals in Canada, The UK and the US, warming stages for The Tallest Man On Earth, Valdy and The Paperboys, and showcasing at BreakOut West, Folk Music Canada and Folk Alliance International. Some festival highlights include: Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle, Tiny Lights Festival, Salmon Arm Roots & Blues, Woodstove, Islands Folk Festival, CityFolk Ottawa, Victoria Blues ’n Roots Festival, Trout Forest Festival, Mosaic Arts & Culture Festival and many more. Music publications around the world laud her lyricism, deft guitar playing and rich vocals with a powerful, yet tender delivery. Claire Coupland brings a graceful contemporary feel to modern folk music, always with a touch of her “wicked sense of humour” (Rik Emmett, Triumph).

“With a beautifully clear voice and songs that are honest, intimate, and quietly powerful, Claire is one of those artists who draws you in from the first note, and doesn’t let go.” Fish Creek Concerts

An Evening In The Valley concert series describes Claire’s performances as, “One of the most gifted singers, writers and performers to grace our stage, with a weird warm and wonderful charm and relatable sense of humor.”