Quintessentially Canadian Songs - Livestream

‘What is a “Quintessentially Canadian” Song?... Bruce Coughlan, Songsmith and Storyteller explains:

“...it’s a true ballad, a song that tells a story; a rootsy and genuine story with a lilting melody, combined with words that leave a feeling of warmth and sincerity. A song which perhaps reflects glimpses of our history or, at times, paints a small picture of our colourful and amazingly diverse culture.

With that in mind, I’ve chosen Stan Rogers’ “Northwest Passage” as a point of departure, and assembled a set of songs which, for me, reflects all the above values. You’ll hear tunes by Gordon Lightfoot and Ian Tyson, along with a few surprises. I’ll even share some of my own songs! Songs where they, in my opinion, fit the description above. Please join me as I sing the praises of our beautiful country in song!”’

A career songwriter and recording artist residing in British Columbia, Bruce Coughlan is a vocalist, multi instrumentalist and composer with over four decades of professional experience. An expressive singer and rock-solid guitarist (flat-pick & fingerstyle), Bruce sports an extensive repertoire spanning an array of Roots music genres including Celtic, Bluegrass, Americana, Folk, Maritime, Blues & more. Performing solo or in an ensemble, Bruce delivers great songs & stories expertly. He has written hundreds of songs and performed at thousands of venues, ranging from theatres and folk clubs around the globe to a Canada Day performance on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.