After 20 years in and out of the industry, singer-songwriter Ben Doerksen is taking his hard earned experience and finally actualizing his solo career. A long-awaited decision grounded in intention, connection, vulnerability, and one definitely worth keeping an eye on. The first step on his way to becoming your new local favorite is his upcoming EP 'Soft Shoulder', due out November 27th. Backed by new and old seasoned musician pals alike, these songs explore grief, love, mortality, recovery, and the light that tethers them together. Catch Ben and his band at one of their release shows this fall and enjoy a performance that is as joyful and charming as it is emotionally compelling.



Ben Doerksen: 

With two decades of experience behind him, Elora, Ontario based singer-songwriter Ben Doerksen strives to elicit as much comfort as contemplation in his material. His contemporary alt-folk compositions about hope, hearth, and hardship—backed by a band as boisterous as they are brilliant—are sure to bring you in close and curious, then leave you thrilled to be there with their live-edged charm, incisive insight, and just plain joyful entertainment.

 

 

Poppy Bio:

 

Poppy Miers is a singer-songwriter from Toronto. Lead singer of Drop Dead Poppies, Poppy is  also a devoted Deadhead, animal lover, cancer survivor, multidisciplinary artist and tireless champion of the local scene, she can usually be found on stage, deep in her craft or cheering on friends from the front row. When it comes to playing tunes and hosting live events, the music never stops for this one.