St Paul’s presents: West My Friend

In the modern musical landscape, it’s rare to hear something as put-together as Cascadian folk duo West My Friend - something so layered, deeply symphonic, baroque, and mysterious in its own winking way while still courting an edge of disaster. Simple is safe, but complex is fiery, intricate, and ultimately more rewarding. Steeped in the visual styles of western Canada, West My Friend are veterans of the Victoria music scene and recently released their Independent Music Awards-nominated fourth album “In Constellation”. On this latest work, they continue to refine the art of creating achingly poignant folk music, only this time, they’re backed by a full symphony orchestra, heavily layered while remaining lighthearted. Intricate yet accessible. Melancholic yet optimistic.

Mingling grassroots guitar, accordion, orchestral instruments, and interweaving harmonies, In Constellation (produced by Joby Baker, co-produced and arranged by Adrian Dolan) is punctuated by musings on anxiety and belonging. Song structures vary and dynamics change from moment to moment, painting powerful lyrical portraits over backgrounds of violins and trumpets that swell, collapse, and tumble between bold harmonies. With over 700 performances and countless tours under their belt, West My Friend is bringing forth a new sound you’ve never known you’ve wanted and new meaning to the things you’ve never known you needed.

Guitar, Vocals / Eden Poynter.  Accordion, Vocals / Jeff Poynter

Website: www.westmyfriend.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/westmyfriend
Twitter: www.twitter.com/westmyfriend

Instagram: www.instagram.com/westmyfriend

Venue: St Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney BC V8L 2G3
Doors open at 1:30pm.

Tickets: $25. Seniors & Students under 18yrs: $20. Available from the church office, Tanner’s Books (cash or cheque only) or online. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-pauls-presents-west-my-friend-tickets-544975575617