About this Event
Ian James Bain:
The son of an air force man, Ian called many places across Canada 'home' for a couple of years before packing up and moving down the road. Maybe that's why he was so drawn to music. Something constant, something to come back to.
When he was a teenager living in a small rural Ontario town he found a bunch of like minded kids putting on DIY shows in church basements and legion halls – the rest just happened naturally.
After many years working as a sideman in a range of genres Ian had come to feel most at home with the music that reflected his rural and nomadic upbringing - country.
In need of a fresh start, Ian left home in the summer of 2019 to work on a small ranch in Golden, British Columbia. His days were spent working outside, his nights were spent picking and singing in a small cabin on the property. Here, Bain developed his practice as a songwriter, recording the process to cassette. Returning home, Ian continued to develop his chops by crooning the classics alongside legendary Canadian country singer Paul Weber at the famous Maryhill Commercial Tavern. Here, he found his footing as a singer and discovered a powerful voice full of grit and sorrow.
Akin to his personality, Ian's music refuses to be put in a box. A student of classic country greats like Willie, Waylon, Jones and Merle, Bain's songs allow the essence of country music to filter through a lifetime of musical experience and reference, distilling into a complex creation that is as deeply steeped in tradition and nostalgia as it is unapologetically modern.
Ian's debut album ‘Where I Wanna Be’ was recorded in August 2021 at Port William sound by Jonas Bonetta. Released in late 2022, the album received widespread play on college and community radio across the country and singles garnered significant playlisting such as Gems on VHS' monthly playlist
Not one to rest, only weeks after the release of his debut album Bain was back in the studio with producer and pedal steeler Aaron Goldstein (Daniel Romano, Kathleen Edwards, Julianna Riolino) recording a new EP of songs that reflect Bain’s growth as a performer and songwriter. Look for it in 2024.
The Regulars:
Meet The Regulars! This vibrant indie band from Burlington, Ontario is reshaping the music diaspora with their rich tapestry of Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, and Rock influences. With a captivating blend of the classic and the contemporary, the band will take you on a free-spirited and emotional journey through the untraveled terrains of indie music!
The band is composed of lead vocalist, songwriter, and founder Aleks Jurcev, his fellow Burlington Central High School alumni and pals, Oliver Lethbridge and David Castano, and lead guitarist Adam Teichman from Toronto. They recorded their debut album in Summer 2022, assisted by Juno award-winning producer Justin Koop (Walk Off The Earth, Finger Eleven). These guys have an immense passion for performing, recording, writing and collaborating on new material.
The band is extremely excited and thrilled for their second performance in The Edison Room at The Block Co., in their hometown, which will feature new material they will be recording this year.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Block co, 395 John Street, Burlington, Canada
CAD 15.00
