Mike Edel - T. Buckley - Emily Jill West

Prairie-raised and Toronto-Based artist Emily Jill West’s songs are infused with elements of rootsy and european folk, sparsely arranged acoustic pop, and alternative country. With a bird-like voice she has developed a unique sound, referencing influences Gillian Welch, Leonard Cohen, Sarah Slean and Patty Griffin. T. Buckley is a Canadian roots artist who delves into the sounds of traditional country, folk, bluegrass and rock’n roll. Whether he is performing in a church, folk club, seniors’ home, pub, backyard or folk festival, Buckley’s songwriting and performances continually impress audiences throughout Western Canada. In early 2010, Buckley teamed up with producer/guitarist Tim Leacock and recording engineer/bass player Derek Pulliam to record his first full length album, Roll On. Together, the T. Buckley Band brings well-honed harmony vocals, the rockin’ sounds of electric guitar and a stage presence that won Best Performance in the 2011 Calgary Folk Music Festival Songwriting competition. Immediately after its release, Roll On topped music charts in Alberta radio stations. This album includes Walkin’ Home¸ winner of the 2010 Calgary Folk Music Festival’s songwriting competition. Roll On grabbed the attention of CBC’s notable critic, Bob Mersereau, who described Buckley as an, "authentic roots performer who worries about the song first, the performance second, the audience next and the image last. Roll On is filled with strong images, concise writing and memorable melodies." In 2011, Buckley is proving himself to be a “rising star” on the Western Canadian roots music scene. Performances at the Calgary Folk Music Festival and the Canmore Folk Festival, among others, saw Buckley sharing the stage with artists such as Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Catherine McClellan and The Felice Brothers, certainly a testament to this young man's abilities as both a songwriter and performer.