This month be impassioned by poet and song-writer Elliott Slinn who has recently released a song "It's You" which emanates his smooth baritone vocals, raw and honest story-teller Zach Kleisinger who has just released his powerful and deeply moving 2nd EP, "I Hope It's Calm, Then" and folk-rock outfit Echo Nebraska whom within a week of video premiering, their music video ‘Hey, Allison’ was added to their list of Best New Music Videos by CBC Music. Their mission is to spread positivity to a wider audience stemming from heartbreak within the band itself where sadly in September 2016, the bassist and founding member, Gunn Park, passed away after a battle with cancer. 

Root Dwellers Music Showcase is a monthly event hosted at Kings Cafe+Wine Bar offering an important and intimate platform for music artists to perform their own song creations. A miniature interview before each 30 min set commences draws you closer to the artist's creative realm in our cosy, listening performance space. Kings Cafe offers a mighty fine selection of craft beer, BC wine, artisan tea, boozy and non-boozy coffees and delicious eats and a neverending supply of music community building lurrve.