Independent Canadian performing artists Flint & Feather are a free-spirited husband and wife duo who are deeply passionate about connecting with people through folk/roots music, stories, and laughter. Based in Calgary, co-members Joal and Lauren Kamps blend storytelling with songwriting to create charming 'rocky mountain folk pop' songs inspired by Canadian history, rocky mountain folklore, and their own personal journeys. Their original songs are filled with vivid imagery accented by delicate harmonies, and their honest and engaging approach to performing connects with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. 

The Kamps first began exploring professional performance together after attending Canada's Music Incubator's Artist Entrepreneur Program in Toronto, as Bell Media Prize winners. Soon afterwards Joal and Lauren performed cross-Canada as a duo in partnership with VIA Rail's Artists On Board Program, quickly followed by an independently booked 27-performance European Tour. Things have not slowed down for Flint & Feather either. They have since completed another 32-performance European Tour and have performed over 150 concerts throughout western Canada in the last two years, including a host of performances at music festivals, community events, summer concert series, and intimate house concerts.

“Top 3” finalist winners of the Prophets of Music’s 2018 Emerging Artist Program, the Kamps have been working with JUNO Award-winning producer, Russell Broom to record several singles. Lauren and Joal also attended the 2018 Hornby School for Emerging Artists this summer during a successful four-week tour of western Canada. There at the Hornby School, the Kamps enjoyed artist mentorship from fellow JUNO Award-winning Member of the Order of Canada, Phil Dwyer, Canada’s premier Jazz musician. Most recently, Joal and Lauren attended the prestigious Banff Centre’s Early Fall Musicians in Residence program, where they spent five-weeks writing, refining, and rehearsing in preparation for recording and releasing their debut EP in 2019.

***Prior to forming 'Flint & Feather', Joal previously released two full-length albums as 'JOAL KAMPS', winning multiple awards for his songwriting and recorded works, and performing numerous tours and festival dates throughout western Canada, Europe, and The United States all as self-taught, independent Canadian performing artist.