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Aysanabee Set to Perform at Vancouver Folk Music Festival After Two-Year Juno Streak
Aysanabee, the Oji‑Cree singer‑songwriter from Sandy Lake First Nation, is slated to light up Vancouver’s Jericho Beach Park on July 17 2026. The appearance follows a whirlwind of acclaim: the artist captured two Juno Awards in 2024 and repeated the success with two more in 2025.
His musical journey began with the 2022 debut album Watin. Two years later, Here and Now hit the shelves and earned him the Juno for Alternative Album of the Year and the Songwriter of the Year award. The momentum continued into 2025, when Edge of the Earth won the Alternative Album of the Year again and added the Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year honor.
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival, staged each third weekend of July at Jericho Beach Park, has drawn more than 30,000 fans over the years and featured names such as Adam Cohen, Feist, and K’naan. Although the festival was slated for cancellation in 2023, organizers revived the event, opening the door for artists like Aysanabee. He has expressed excitement about the festival’s workshop‑oriented approach, noting that Canadian folk gatherings differ from their overseas counterparts in that way.
In March 2025, Aysanabee released the acoustic EP Timelines, reimagining fan‑favorite tracks like “Somebody Else” and “Home.” The EP was designed to give listeners a tangible record of the stripped‑back sound he frequently delivers in solo sets.
For much of his recent touring, the artist has performed alone, relying on pedals and minimal accompaniment. He has said that he misses the energy of playing with his four‑member band and is eager to return to that dynamic at the Vancouver event.
Influenced by Dallas Green of City and Colour, Aysanabee aspires to perform in large venues worldwide. Beyond the festival, he will launch a summer tour that takes him to festivals across Canada, including stops in Toronto, Edmonton, Yellowknife, and Gaspé, Quebec. He has also announced plans to record a third studio album, slated for release later in 2027.
In short, Aysanabee is preparing for a July performance at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, building on a string of Juno‑winning releases. He will continue touring throughout the summer while working on a new album expected in late 2027, marking a steady progression from intimate acoustic shows to larger festival stages and an expanding award‑winning catalog.
His musical journey began with the 2022 debut album Watin. Two years later, Here and Now hit the shelves and earned him the Juno for Alternative Album of the Year and the Songwriter of the Year award. The momentum continued into 2025, when Edge of the Earth won the Alternative Album of the Year again and added the Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year honor.
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival, staged each third weekend of July at Jericho Beach Park, has drawn more than 30,000 fans over the years and featured names such as Adam Cohen, Feist, and K’naan. Although the festival was slated for cancellation in 2023, organizers revived the event, opening the door for artists like Aysanabee. He has expressed excitement about the festival’s workshop‑oriented approach, noting that Canadian folk gatherings differ from their overseas counterparts in that way.
In March 2025, Aysanabee released the acoustic EP Timelines, reimagining fan‑favorite tracks like “Somebody Else” and “Home.” The EP was designed to give listeners a tangible record of the stripped‑back sound he frequently delivers in solo sets.
For much of his recent touring, the artist has performed alone, relying on pedals and minimal accompaniment. He has said that he misses the energy of playing with his four‑member band and is eager to return to that dynamic at the Vancouver event.
Influenced by Dallas Green of City and Colour, Aysanabee aspires to perform in large venues worldwide. Beyond the festival, he will launch a summer tour that takes him to festivals across Canada, including stops in Toronto, Edmonton, Yellowknife, and Gaspé, Quebec. He has also announced plans to record a third studio album, slated for release later in 2027.
In short, Aysanabee is preparing for a July performance at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, building on a string of Juno‑winning releases. He will continue touring throughout the summer while working on a new album expected in late 2027, marking a steady progression from intimate acoustic shows to larger festival stages and an expanding award‑winning catalog.
