Sidewalk Sale Entertainers and Bios

Anela Kahiamoe with Doug Biggs
Anela Kahiamoe and Doug Biggs are a pan-Pacific duo with a repertoire that reflects their varied heritage. Both accomplished singer-songwriters and guitarists with decades of experience, they feature a fun, lively take on roots and pop music. You’ll likely find them bouncing between various instruments and maybe sharing some humorous stories connecting their songs.

Blueshift
Blueshift is a freshly formed, Comox Valley-based band consisting of Jim Papp and Christy Vanden on vocals and electric guitars, Brittany Bowman on bass, and Oscar Robles on drum kit. Each a well-established presence in their own right in the Comox Valley’s music scene, their combined energy and musicianship packs a powerful punch.

Helen Austin
After years of writing songs while making a living as a musical stand-up comedian in the UK, Helen Austin’s move to Canada in 2002 was the catalyst for her musical career.  Her music, both solo and as the duo, has won many awards including the a JUNO Award, John Lennon Songwriting Competition Song of the Year and 2 Canadian Folk Music Awards. You can hear her music regularly on CBC.

Lunchbox Legends
Each member of the Lunch Box Legends brings something a little different to the table. They each have their own influences, styles and abilities, but it’s the synergy that gives the music its distinct and unique musical flavour. They play a mix of original music as well as covers.