A moving songwriter and compelling guitarist, contemporary folk singer songwriter Claire Coupland combines her smooth signature folk finger picking, soaring melodies with a little dose of jazz school changes. She and her ensemble bring a graceful contemporary feel to modern folk music, always with a touch of her “wicked sense of humour” (Rik Emmett, Triumph). She transports listeners to another place with beguiling vocals, and personal stories of nature, love, family dynamics and the beautiful messiness of the human experience. Her music has reached #3 in the national college/community radio charts, had steady CBC & BBC UK airplay Coupland has achieved long-haul status, touring steadily and appearing in major festivals in Canada, The UK and the US, warming stages for The Tallest Man On Earth, Valdy and The Paperboys, and showcasing at BreakOut West, Folk Music Canada and Folk Alliance International. Festival highlights include: Northwest Folklife Festival (Seattle), Salmon Arm Roots & Blues, Woodstove Festival, Islands Folk Festival, CityFolk Festival Ottawa, Victoria Blues ’n Roots Festival, Mosaic Arts & Culture Festival and many more.
“With a beautifully clear voice and songs that are honest, intimate, and quietly powerful, Claire is one of those artists who draws you in from the first note, and doesn’t let go.” Fish Creek Concerts.