Soundwater

Soundwater is a country/folk duo featuring a 12 string guitar and harmonies reminiscent of Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Peter, Paul and Mary and a wee touch of the Everly Brothers. They enjoy singing new and retro lyrical ballads with strong storytelling elements like those of Bob Dylan and John Prine. They have been performing together for just over a year and everywhere they have played has led to more gigs! Consider them old school folksy folks (60 and 75 years of age) as they still get gigs from hand-shakes when people see them play.

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Ken has been playing music since his high-school band and played with the successful band, Revival, in Manitoba, in the 80's and 90's. Michelle has been performing for decades too but singing lead is new for her since they formed Soundwater in 2025 and they have taken flight!​

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Past Performances:

• Active members of the Pacific Bluegrass and Old Time Music Society in Vancouver.

• Regularly perform at The Anza Club in Vancouver.

• Often found at Trout Lake Farmer's Market in Vancouver.

• Played at the University of the Fraser Valley for the College of the Arts Interpret Festival in 2025.

• Featured as the sound element for the Fraser Valley Literary Festival.

• Featured on the main stage at Western Days in Sandy Lake, Manitoba. 

• Invited guests performing with the Codgadoors in August 2024 and 2025 for a "Love the Lake" Fundraiser. 

• Just Jo's and the Golf course in Sandy Lake.

• Played the Erickson hotel and the Elkhorn Resort in Riding Mountain, Manitoba.

• Royal Canadian Legion- Hosted Open Mic Salt Spring Island, B.C.

• Woodley's in the Harbor House Hotel, Salt Spring Island B.C.

• Waterfront Country Cafe  Salt Spring Island

• ​Atrevida Restaurant at Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, Salt Spring Island, B.C.

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Upcoming Perfomances

• May 22nd, & 23rd Buffalo Bar, Elkhorn Resort Spa, Onanole, Manitoba

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We are committed environmentalists and feature a few songs that address social justice. For example, our revision of Simple Song of Freedom (Bobby Darin) addresses Canadian sovereignty in light of our neighbour to the South! We are excited to bring forth eco-folk and country tunes and we would love to bring our soothing Soundwater vibes to your event, festival or concert! 

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Recent review:  " We were so pleased to have these two visit Galiano Island and play a warm and wonderful set at the Galiano Inn. These two sing touching and meaningful songs with top notch musicality. It was the perfect set for our
crowd and it was deeply enjoyed by all. "

 

Brahmi Benner, Guest Services,
Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa​​