Join us for a folky night at The Woodside Tavern featuring Julia Cunningham (NS), Christian Howse (NL), and Joe Coffin (NS).

Christian Howse: Christian Howse is a Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated singer-songwriter from Newfoundland, Canada, making waves in the East Coast music scene with his heartfelt storytelling and masterful musicianship. Renowned for his distinctive fingerstyle guitar work and evocative lyricism, Christian continues to evolve as both an artist and a social observer. Christian released his sixth album Break Through, in September 2025. Break Through showcases a mature sound that blends poetic lyricism with bold, innovative production. Christian’s artistry has been recognized with numerous accolades, including a 2018 nomination for Canadian Folk Music Young Performer of the Year, three 2019 MusicNL nominations for Rising Star, Male Artist of the Year, and Folk/Roots Artist of the Year, and a 2025 MusicNL nomination for his sync placement on Hudson & Rex. With each release, Christian continues to captivate audiences and strengthen his place in Canada’s folk tradition.

Julia Cunningham: Julia Cunningham is a singer-songwriter from Halifax, Canada. After years of quietly sharing her music with local audiences, she is stepping into the spotlight as a captivating emerging artist. Cunningham’s recently arrived debut EP, Dive Deep, is a culmination of many years of writing, creating and fine-tuning a collection of songs that are deeply personal, yet profoundly relatable. From her warm vocals to her earnest lyrics to her skillful guitar playing, Cunningham’s folk-pop sound exudes a sense of nostalgia befitting the end credits of a movie.

Joe Coffin: Joe Coffin, a nationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist hailing from St. John's, Newfoundland, gained recognition as one half of the renowned blues duo Earle and Coffin. With two albums and two EPs under their belt, their projects earned them prestigious accolades, including Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2016 and 2018, along with MusicNL awards (2017 & 2018 Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year) and nominations for ECMA and Maple Blues Awards. Currently based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Joe is now focusing on his solo career, releasing his first single "Idle Above" in 2023. His signature sound seamlessly merges blues, folk, and alternative vibes, inviting listeners to close their eyes and immerse themselves in the captivating groove.