With Mama’s Broke, John Wort Hannam, and Reckless Burning!

We kick off Coldsnap with an unforgettable evening of authentic folk and roots music, where soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics resonate. Rich storytelling and emotive performances take center stage, captivating audiences with songs that touch on life’s raw truths. Expect a blend of haunting harmonies and traditional influences that create a powerful and stirring atmosphere. This is a night filled with compelling narratives and stirring tunes that will linger long after the final note.

Join John Wort Hannam at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum for an intimate workshop and performance. Against the backdrop of a museum that is historically charming, one is presented with an afternoon of storytelling, fond insights into songwriting, and acoustic songs by one of Canada's leading folk artists. This informal session will promise inspiration, fun, and sharing.

Come and enjoy a fantastic late afternoon performance at Prince George Two Rivers Art Gallery with Mama's Broke. This free-to-attend concert invites you to enjoy this captivating blend of folk, roots, and raw energy which fill the marvelous art-filled space. In addition to the music, there will be food for attendees to enjoy while soaking up the ambiance. A celebration of community, culture, and creativity not to be missed! 

With Beòlach and Jocelyn Pettit

Get ready for an electrifying night of Celtic music, where lively fiddle tunes and dynamic footwork light up the stage. This performance promises a captivating blend of traditional and modern sounds, weaving together melodies that celebrate rich cultural roots. Expect exhilarating instrumental skill, vibrant rhythms, and harmonies that transport you to a coastal ceilidh. It’s a high-energy celebration of Celtic heritage that’s sure to have everyone tapping along.

With The Slocan Ramblers and Under the Rocks

Enjoy an evening brimming with the infectious energy of bluegrass, where fast-paced picking and tight harmonies keep the crowd on its feet. With toe-tapping rhythms and masterful musicianship, this performance brings a refreshing twist to traditional sounds. Expect a journey through rollicking originals and reimagined classics, each tune capturing the raw spirit of roots music. This is a celebration of bluegrass at its best, guaranteed to leave you exhilarated.

Join Jeff Stuart and Lindsay Pratt for soothing melodies and witty charm at the Brunswick Street Senior Activity Centre in Prince George. Sweet Americana-inspired folk songs, combined with dreamy harmonies, take the listener's heart. While Pratt, with a charming and mischievous stage presence, promises lots of laughs, often at Stuart's expense, together these two offer an experience that is as emotionally moving as it is entertaining. Don't pass up the chance for an afternoon of entertainment and intimate storytelling in a wonderful, cozy atmosphere provided by our hosts at the Prince George Seniors Centre.

Join us for an acoustic in-the-round session featuring a blend of captivating folk and roots music. This unique event invites local music lovers to experience a dynamic and intimate performance where artists share tunes, stories, and spontaneous collaborations. The interactive format celebrates the magic of live music in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with the music, the performers, and the community in an unforgettable evening of melodies and harmonies.

Our second early evening performance at the Prince George Two Rivers Art Gallery features the amazing St.Arnaud. This free-to-attend concert allows guests to step into the world of the band’s unique indie-folk-and-storytelling concoction inside the truly inspiring environment of a gallery. Food items will be available during the performance, situated in a category of palate-pleasant and melodious combination to heighten the benefit of the evening. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this merrymaking, community-building, art-imbued celebration of music!

Coldsnap and the Prince George Public Library invite you to join us for an ‘IceJam’ with Juno nominated singer-songwriter Ginalina! Ginalina is known for her cheerful and heartwarming folk songs that applaud nature, family, and community, inspiring children and parents alike with singing, dancing, and connecting. The event will start with a music-themed reading to welcome the children and make for a good transition to an interactively engaging performance. Have fun dancing, and parents can jig with kids!

Join Cat Clyde in this friendly and relaxed workshop to discuss trials and tribulations of getting into the music scene, discussion about the inspirations behind their songs, and how they go from an idea to a finished creation. There will be time to invite the audience into a question-and-answer segment and allow the group to dive deeper into the process while providing valuable insight on how new bands make their ways into music businesses. Wanting to jump on the stage or are just merely fascinated with how songwriting goes: it will definitely bring forth an intimate gathering of this knowledge.

An intimate, in-the-round performance with members of St. Arnaud and The Hearts. This is a distinctive kind of performance in which the artists gather and share their songs and stories with inspiration in a collaborative, up-close setting. Experience the raw magic of acoustic performances with varied musical styles in this cozy venue. This will be a rare opportunity to connect with these fine artists where music and stories pour directly from the heart. 

Join The Garrys for a relaxed and interactive workshop on making music and getting into the scene. With live performances of their dreamy, reverb-soaked songs, the session will explore the ideas that inspire their songs and go through a process of how those ideas reach the finished product. The attendees will learn songwriting basics and are welcome to ask questions about how to manage the transition from a new band to a popular act. Ultimately, whether you're just starting out or are simply curious about what goes into the craft, this workshop gives an up-close dive into the creation of music.

This will be an intimate, informal in-the-round with Kobo Town and special guests. Hosted In a cozy and welcoming setting, this is a rare opportunity to hear the artists strip down their songs and weave in their stories and insights. Kobo Town are known for their vibrant blend of calypso, reggae, and world music, and will be bringing their signature charm and energy into this format joined by some talented special guests. Expect music, stories, and shared experience celebrating the artistry and spontaneity of live acoustic performance.