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Event Description

Enjoy an old time bluegrass sound with Tim Loten of Bon Echo from Perth. Performing Thursday, January 15th, 2026 from 5-8pm.

Bon Echo is a Canadian folk and roots music duo based in London, UK comprised of Emma Houlahan and Tim Loten. They have a sound rooted in traditional American folk music coupled with contemporary folk songwriting. Influenced by bluegrass, old time, classic country, and folk revival they have dynamic two part harmonies, and virtuosic instrumental performances.

The two grew up playing music together around the Ottawa Valley in rural Ontario. As their musical tastes grew, their sound was drawn more and more into the world of Bluegrass and Old Time, as well as classic Canadian folk songwriters like Gordon Lightfoot, John Prine, and David Francey. The two musicians have since relocated to London but still return home to Canada to perform several times a year. Bon Echo had some notable performances at Crossover Festival / Holmfirth Festival / Stewart Park Festival, as well as many local pubs and folk clubs across Canada and the UK.