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VANCAMP

Indie-folk that cuts through the noise. Earnest, hooky, and heartfelt.

VANCAMP is an indie-folk artist from Peterborough, Ontario, known for writing emotionally-driven songs that walk the line between quiet vulnerability and full-band energy. With a sound rooted in folk but stretching into indie rock and alt-pop, VANCAMP was named the 2024 Emerging Artist of the Year by the Peterborough Folk Festival and won the Don Skuce Songwriting Contest for the single “November.”

Whether it’s a stripped-back solo tune or a barn-burner with the full band, VANCAMP’s music speaks plainly and hits deeply.

SHOWS

Past Shows

2025

2024

Saturday, Dec 21 | Peterborough, ON | The Social w/ Diamond Dave & the Smoke Eaters

Friday, Dec 20 | Peterborough, ON | Sadleir House w/ Valleyspeak, Intimidators

Friday, Dec 01 | Peterborough, ON | First Friday Christmas Market

Friday, Nov 16 | Kitchener, ON | TWB Brewing co. w/ I, the Mountain

Saturday, Nov 02 | Peterborough, ON | Take Cover Books w/ Sadye + Madison | Rave to the Grave Festival

Sunday, Oct 20 | Uxbridge, ON | The Second Wedge Brewing Co. w/ Brooklyn Doran

Saturday, Sept 28 | Peterborough, ON | Sadlier House w/ Brooklyn Doran, Gamekeeper

Friday, Sept 27 | Elora, ON | Elora Brewing Company w/ Brooklyn Doran, Gamekeeper

Thursday, Sept 26 | Guelph, ON | Brother’s Brewing Company w/ Painting Pelicans, Gamekeeper

Friday, Sept 20 | Ottawa, ON | Live! on Elgin w/ emmersonHALL, Gamekeeper

Thursday, August 20 | Toronto, ON | Reid’s Distillery w/ Siobhan Bodrug

Saturday, August 17 | Peterborough, ON | Peterborough Folk Festival

Thursday, August 15 | Peterborough, ON | Peterborough Folk Fest | Market Hall w/ Wild Rivers

Saturday, August 03 | Buckhorn, ON | Belly’s Bar + Restaurant

Saturday, July 20 | Plevna, ON | Plevna Summerfest

Saturday, June 29 | Toronto, ON | Pride Toronto

Saturday, June 08 | Toronto, ON | The El Mocambo w/ Beau Dixon, Austin Carson Band

Saturday, May 11 | Hamilton, ON | Corktown Pub w/ Low Life Lolas, Andrew Bentham-Riley

Saturday, May 04 | Peterborough, ON | Sadleir House w/ Low Life Lolas, Gamekeeper

Friday, May 03 | Toronto, ON | The Dakota Tavern w/ Low Life Lolas

Saturday, April 27 | Guelph, ON | Brothers Brewing Company | GAINFEST 2024 w/ Courtyard

Friday, April 12 | Elora, ON | Elora Brewing Company w/ Gamekeeper, Painting Pelicans

Sunday, March 24 | Peterborough, ON | Bar 379 Grand Opening w/ Valleyspeak, Night Danger, Caitlin Currie

Friday, January 26 | Oshawa, ON | Kops Records w/ Matthew Holtby, Fraser in the Forest

Sunday, January 21 | Toronto, ON | Breaking Sound w/ Siobhan Bodrug, Joshua Bond

Friday, January 19 | Stouffville, ON | Wintersong Festival

Saturday, January 13 | Peterborough, ON w/ Gamekeeper, Lying Down Club

2023

Saturday, November 18 | Guelph, ON w/ Painting Pelicans, The Dwindles

Saturday, November 11 | Peterborough, ON w/ Brooklyn Doran

Saturday, November 04 | Peterborough, ON w/ Mariel Buckley, Dom Louis

Saturday, October 21 | Stoney Lake, ON

Saturday, October 14 | Peterborough, ON w/ Matt Fasullo

Saturday, August 26 | Toronto, ON w/ Gamekeeper

Saturday, August 19 | Peterborough Folk Festival

Friday, August 11 | Peterborough, ON “Camper Van” EP Release Show

Thursday, August 10 | Port Hope, ON w/ Cale Crowe | Road to Cultivate Festival

Saturday, July 08 | Peterborough, ON

Friday, May 26 | Peterborough, ON w/ Tapes in Motion

Friday, May 05 | Peterborough, ON w/ Texas King, Boston Levi

Thursday, March 16 | Peterborough, ON w/ Field Guide, Sister Ray

Sunday, March 05 | Toronto, ON w/ The Midsummers

Saturday, February 18 | Peterborough, ON w/ Niall Jensen, Kevin Lemieux

Saturday, February 11 | Peterborough, ON w/ Voodoo Sometimes

Saturday, January 14 | Peterborough, ON w/ Caitlin Currie, Liam Parker

2022

Friday, December 02 | Peterborough, ON “First Friday Art Crawl”

Saturday, October 22 | Peterborough, ON “523” EP Release w/ Caitlin Currie, Gamekeeper, Owen Stahn

Saturday, October 08 | Peterborough, ON w/ Heaps, Boyhood

Thursday, September 01 | Peterborough, ON w/ Caitlin Currie

Saturday, August 06 | Listowel, ON w/ 95 Proof, The Leafy Greens, No Service | Joelstock Music Festival

* = Solo Acoustic | @VANCAMP.music

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VANCAMP - Peterborough Indie Folk Music

VANCAMP makes emotionally-driven indie-folk for anyone trying to stay sincere in a world that rewards irony.

From soft-spoken fingerpicking to full-band barn-burners, Peterborough, Ontario-based singer/songwriter VANCAMP crafts award-winning songs that walk the line between quiet vulnerability and crowd-lifting energy. While rooted in folk, VANCAMP’s sound draws just as much from indie rock and alt-pop — pairing shimmering guitars and layered harmonies with raw, reflective songwriting. The project began in the quiet moments of the pandemic and quickly found traction as live shows returned — rooted in a desire to connect with others through music that doesn’t hide what it means.

In 2024, VANCAMP was named Emerging Artist of the Year by the Peterborough Folk Festival and took home top prize at the Don Skuce Memorial Songwriting Contest for the single “November.” With a steadily growing digital audience, VANCAMP’s blend of confessional lyrics and community-minded storytelling resonates across social platforms.”

VANCAMP has built a reputation as a compelling live act with a steady run of performances across Ontario. From intimate venues like Peterborough’s Sadleir House and Jethro’s Bar to iconic spots like Toronto’s Cameron House and Kingston’s Grad Club, VANCAMP has shared the stage with a variety of respected artists while steadily growing a loyal following. Festival appearances include multiple sets at the Peterborough Folk Festival, NXNE in Toronto, and Mariposa Folk Festival, along with stops at Pride Toronto, the Road to Cultivate Festival, and GAINFEST. Whether playing sold-out hometown shows or reaching new audiences on the road, the project consistently delivers heartfelt performances that blend quiet moments with energetic bursts — a live experience that leaves a lasting impression.

As an independent artist, VANCAMP has the freedom to follow the songs wherever they need to go. It remains a personal, evolving project — one that can shift shape, stretch out, or pull back depending on what the moment calls for. Calvin leans into experimentation — allowing the project to grow naturally, shifting between sounds and stories as they feel most urgent. Every release is intentional, and that freedom keeps the songs honest.

Calvin has written with artists like Hawksley Workman, Melissa Payne, Brooklyn Doran and many more. Whether in the studio or on stage, VANCAMP continues to offer songs that meet people where they are — unpolished, sincere, and unafraid to say what they mean.

“The layered vocals and dynamic arrangements made for a powerful, room-filling performance that left an impression.” – Kingston Live!

“This is someone who has paid attention to the craft of writing, using proven devices to make a great song even more powerful… I’ve quickly become a fan of his music.” – John Crown, Don Skuce Memorial Songwriting Collective

“A musical gem” – Zona Emergente