Songwriters Unite – Sunday, November 8, 3-5:30PM
Featuring Jeff Bonner, Shawn Tavenier and Stephen Vogler
Songwriters Unite presented by Tractorgrease
Songwriters Unite shares the muse, the stories and the tunes. Hosted by Jeff Bonner as a showcase for the songsmiths that inspire him. A rotating cast of characters entertain with heartfelt acoustic-vibed performances and witty baton passing! Featuring May Davis (Revelstoke, BC), Stephen Vogler (Whistler, BC) and Jeff Bonner (Chilliwack, BC)
Jeff Bonner – Folk Artist, Producer & Multimedia Storyteller
Folky songwriter, independent film documentarian, and self-described “musical entrepreneur,” Jeff Bonner is the creative force behind Canadian roots outfit Tractorgrease, Bonner fluidly transitions between performing on stage to the studio, recording and filming the gritty, poetic, and beautifully unpolished spirit of the Canadiana folk music scene.
Facebook: @jeffbonner Instagram @tractorgreasemusic Website tractorgrease.com
Shawn Tavenier – Canadian singer songwriter and entertainer living in Ottawa, Ontario.
Shawn Tavenier is an entertainer who is truly at home on the stage. Based in Ottawa this charismatic singer/songwriter and frontman for roots rock powerhouse Silver Creek is known for his captivating presence, powerful voice, and his ability to hold an audience. As a songwriter Tavenier is not afraid to embrace his love of the written word and poetry and blend it with unique but still classic melodies. Shawn’s recent recording project “The Golden Low” released its first record, a double LP “Lost as Where We Are in November 2026.
Facebook: @ShawnTavenierMusic Bandcamp: shawntavenier.bandcamp.com
Stephen Vogler – Ska, Reggae, Roots, Rock
Stephen Vogler blends wide ranging musical styles from ska and reggae to roots rock, R&B and gypsy jazz into highly original songs that cook up a storm! He plays regularly on the west coast with occasional tours to Ontario and Quebec. Following up on his 2019 EP release, Some Assembly Required, Stephen formed The West Coast Front, releasing his latest EP, Corn Chips & Bourbon, in early 2022. Whether playing solo with guitar, mandolin, vocals and foot percussion or with the full complement of The West Coast Front, Stephen always gets the dance floor shaking!
Bandcamp: StephenVogler.bandcamp.com Facebook: @stephenvoglermusic. Instagram: @stephen_vogler Streaming links: https://tinyurl.com/y37t5pfr