Songwriters Unite!!!
Updated: Mar 11
I've been hosting this series of shows called Songwriters Unite!!! for years now. It was an institution at the Tractorgrease Cafe. What an amazing list of performers that shared the stage, stories and song with me.
This shot perfectly captures the beauty of holding space and listening to each other
Key to a successful evening with Songwriters Unite
It is in these moments that you know the folks on stage are listening and taking in what the other plays are offering
Jeff Bonner has always fostered this tuned in vibe and for me, it’s why these nights are so special. "Holly Matheson" Patron of many Songwriter Unite!!! events.
Yessssss.... !!!
Spread the Grease!!!!! Sharing is caring and Jeff Bonner brings the best out in an evening!
"Connie L Nisbet" Patron,Fan, Fantastic Cook
Upcoming Songwriter Unite!!! Events:
April 1st 2023 in SIlverton BC
On Saturday April 1st 2023 and hosted by SLAC in Silverton this Songwriters Unite show features some amazing talent.
Show starts at 7pm
Songwriters Unite!!! is a musical experience where 4 Songwriters share the stage, their stories and songs.
Hosted by Tractorgrease/Great Creator Jeff Bonner it's a great time 4 sure!!!
Admission by donation ...........please bring cash
Jeff Bonner - a musical entrepreneur and chippy defenseman has played with many acts Relic's Jetboat, Tamihi, The DIrt and The Tractorgrease Folk. It's like Prine , Cash and Stompin Tom rolled with some BC Bud.
Guests include: Hannah Lisgo - her smokey soulful voice sings unique melodies inspired by Bowie and Iggy Pop.
Noel Fudge - a prolific composer, singer songwriter and half of the Kootenay duo “Freya”, Noel brings a unique style and sweet picking to the stage.
Loud Joe Matheson - he brings a big energy to the stage with effortless finger pickin', energetic slide playin and a big soulful voice
April 20th to April 30th 2023 Tour
Past Shows
On Feb 11th 2023 and hosted by SLAC in Silverton this Songwriters Unite show features some amazing talent living in the Slocan. Show starts at 7pm
Songwriters Unite!!! is a musical experience where 4 Songwriters share the stage, their stories and songs. Hosted by Tractorgrease/Great Creator Jeff Bonner it's a great time 4 sure!!!
Admission by donation
Jeff Bonner - a musical entrepreneur and chippy defenseman has played with many acts Relic's Jetboat, Tamihi, The DIrt and The Tractorgrease Folk. It's like Prine , Cash and Stompin Tom rolled with some BC Bud.
Guests include:
Kate Smyles is a singer-songwriter holding space for the soul's musings, weaving poetry and philosophy in melody. With a unique instrument made of cans, lovingly called a Canjo, Kate and her tin-can banjo create a jazzy sound that will be sure to leave an impression.
Melvin is a singer-songwriter living in Winlaw. She has sold two of her original compositions and continues work on the release of her debut album, Agnes. Her musical style varies from R&B, country, psychedelia and rock.
Jason Kleiss is a songwriter living in HillsThe Hidden in Hills frontman is Tom Waits meets a swingin’ Sublime groove.
Jan 13th 2023 in Chilliwack BC
Amazing show with my crew from the Tractorgrease Cafe. Jan 13th 2023 at Flashback Brewing in Chilliwack. Franklyn Currie and Loud Joe Matheson have shared the stage for so many epic nights!!! It was sweet to have Jay Gavin join in share his crazy good tunes. Let's do it again!!!!
Nov 19th 2023 in Silverton BC
Next Saturday Nov 19th 7pm at Slocan Lake Arts Centre will be no different. It's exciting to bring this songwriter circle show to the fine folks of the Slocan Valley.
What a wealth of talent calls this beautiful valley home and we're hosting some of the finest at this show!
Hosted by Tractorgrease/Great Creator Jeff Bonner
Jeff Bonner
a musical entrepreneur and chippy defenseman has played with many acts Relic's Jetboat, Tamihi, The DIrt and The Tractorgrease Folk.
It's like Prine , Cash and Stompin Tom rolled with some BC Bud.
Guests include :
Gemma Luna
a multidisciplinary artist from the Slocan Valley who hustles her head off with several soul sustaining pursuits and with infrequent regularity takes to the stage with her music, be it playing her songs or wild carding it with a loop machine and guitar.
Sam Harrison
is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose musical projects (Hieronymo, Reuben and the Dark) have taken him all over the world and home to New Denver.
Christa Rebman
a singer songwriter from Nakusp and member of The Trippin' Lankies. She'll be strummin' her guitar and playing home-grown Kootenay folk.