EPK – JACK PINE

real good tunes for real dark times

“...a dynamic alt-folk singer-songwriter hailing from the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Since inception in 2012, they have performed at both RBC Ottawa Bluesfest and CityFolk Festival to the delight of audiences and Jack Pine continues to grow his reach across the country and beyond. An excellent addition to a folk festival lineup!”

— Kelly Symes, RBC Bluesfest, CityFolk, Ontario Festival of Small Halls

Short Bio

Jack Pine’s namesake tree is the rising phoenix of a fiery forest. It’s no wonder this Juno and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominated singer-songwriter performs folk tunes full of grit and hope and smouldering intensity. With lyrics that point to the beauty in the wreck and the heart of the wretch, Jack Pine can strum an audience into a frenzy. He howls and spits folk lyricism - at once biting and inspiring - while his amplified acoustic instruments play furiously, then softly. If you'd rather dance to mandolins and string bass, than drum machines and lasers, this bud's for you: National Capital Region alt-folk at its finest.

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PAST PERFORMANCES

2x FMO Official Showcases /// Ottawa Jazz Festival 2012 /// Ottawa Blues Festival 2013 /// 3x Megaphono showcase /// Capital Pride 2013 /// St.Lawrence Acoustic Stage /// Jack Pine’s 2018 North Ontario Tour (16 dates) /// JPATF @ Desboro Music Hall /// John Newlove Poetry Awards Featured Songwriter /// Sault Ste Marie RotaryFest 2019 /// WestFest 2019 /// Festival Folk+Guitare Aylmer 2018-2019 /// JUNOFest 2019 + Nominee Red Carpet Walk /// 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards (Performing Nominee) /// Jack Pine's 2019 North Ontario Tour (13 Dates) /// Nipigon Fall Fishing Festival /// Northern Vibe Festival /// CityFolk 25th Anniversary Festival Headliner /// 3x Canada's National Arts Centre /// 3x CBC Live to Air /// 3x Sold Out Irene's Pub /// Philadelphia Folk Festival 2020 /// Openner for The Barr Brothers, Ben Caplan + The Casual Smokers, Deep Dark Woods, Brothers Landreth, Leela Gilday, New Country Rehab /// Countless Community Radio Live to Air Performances /// Live From The Rock Festival 2025 /// Aimé Queer Music and Camping Festival

JACK's FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS

The Ferociously Fun: How To Hoot, Holler, Howl + HoodiHoo!

While Jack Pine a fine lyricist, here he demonstrates his expertise in the particular vocal non-verbalities of folk performance and crowd appreciation!

The Excellently Educational: Jack Pine Bonsai Experience!

With so few reports of successful tree growth from my *Jack Pine Bonsai Kits* it's about time I show 'em how this beautiful little serotinous miracle tree grows!

The Terribly Typical: Song Circles, Writing+Recoring

Jack Pine has over 3 hours worth of entirely original [and *ahem* great] material and is always happy to share songs, stories, and creative insight too!