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"Heartwarming lyrics with warm harmonies, Flint & Feather sing songs on themes of
love and hope that provide a soothing soundtrack to any sunny afternoon."
- Kym Butler; Live Music and Artist Programs Coordinator at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (AB)
"The best surprise of the festival for me was special guest 'Flint & Feather'. My friend beside me and I were moved to tears more than once."
- Heather Adamson; Songs In The Valley
Serenity Harvest Music Festival (BC)
"This young duo from Alberta won the hearts of our audience with their exquisite harmonies, fascinating stories, and abundant charm ... an act not to be missed."
- Kevin O'Regan; Music Coordinator for the Evenley Arts Council Series (GBR)
"Artists like 'Flint & Feather' keep my interest in music going. I was amazed at what great storytellers they were, not to mention great musicians as well!"
- Matthew Cushing; Music Coordinator for the Jasper Folk Music Festival (AB)
Artist Biography
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, Alberta, band 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.
Flint & Feather's original folk songs and lyrics are filled with delicate harmonies and vivid imagery, and their honest approach to performing connects with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
***For a full artist biography please visit our Artist Bio page.
Career Highlights
2018: AFA Individual Music Project Grant
2017: FACTOR Canada Artist Development Grant
2017: CADA Small Experiments Program Grant
2017: SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Grant
2017: 32-date tour of The Netherlands and Germany
2016: 27-date tour of The Netherlands
2016: VIA Rail's Artists On Board Program participants
2016: CADA Artist Opportunity Grant
2016: Bell Media Prize – AE Program
2016: Canada's Music Incubator's AE Program participants
Artist Showcases
2017: Calgary Stampede WOTW Showcase (Calgary, AB)
2017: Sofar Sounds (Den Haag, NLD)
2017: Sofar Sounds (Amsterdam, NLD)
2017: Muzikamer Special (Noardburgum, NLD)
2017: Lakeside Sessions (Enkhuizen, NLD)
2017: Evenley Arts Council Series (Evenley, GBR)
2016: Sofar Sounds (Edmonton, AB)
2016: Sofar Sounds (Calgary, AB)
2016: Calgary Stampede WOTW Showcase (Calgary, AB)
2016: CMI's Artist Extravaganza Showcase (Toronto, ON)
2016: Acoustic Harvest Folk Club (Toronto, ON)
Festival Appearances
2017: Kaleido Family Arts Festival (Edmonton, AB)
2017: Mountain View Arts Festival (Didsbury, AB)
2017: Concert at the Festival (Didsbury, AB)
2017: The People's Poetry Festival (Calgary, AB)
2017: Sunshine Music Festival (Powell River, BC)
2017: Summer Street Festival (Revelstoke, BC)
2017: Pigeon Lake Music Festival (Mulhurst Bay, AB)
2017: HOPE 150 Festival (Calgary, AB)
2017: Water Valley Celtic/Folk Festival (Water Valley, AB)
2017: East Coulee Springfest (East Coulee, AB)
2017: A Small Town Music Walk Festival (Hoorn, NLD)
2016: Harvest Music Festival (Birch Island, BC)
2016: Mountain View Arts Festival (Didsbury, AB)
2016: 15 Minutes of Fame Festival (Rosebud, AB)
2016: Landisfest Music Festival (Grande Prairie, AB)
2016: Wild Oats & Notes Music Festival (Tofield, AB)
2016: Astral Harvest Music Festival (Driftpile, AB)
2016: Water Valley Celtic Festival (Water Valley, AB)
2016: Singer Songwriter Festival (Veendam, NLD)
2016: Opwekking Festival (Biddinghuizen, NLD)
Press & Blog Interviews
2017: Canadian Folk Band Profile (Calgary, AB)
2017: Weekblad Actief (Noardburgum, NLD)
2017: de Andijker (Andijk, NLD)
2016: The Kolbe Times (Calgary, AB)
Radio Interviews
2017: 88.9 Shine FM (Calgary, AB)
2017: Drechtstad FM's Via Cultura (Dordrecht, NLD)
2017: EO Radio 5's EO Live (Hilversum, NLD)
2017: Groot Nieuws Radio (Veenendaal, NLD)
2016: AIR 106.1 FM Interview (Airdrie, AB)
2016: CBC Radio One's The Homestretch (Calgary, AB)
Television Appearances
2017: Omrop Fryslan's Noardewyn Live (Leeuwarden, NLD)
"The audience was swept up from the moment ‘Flint & Feather’ began. Their stage presence draws you in,
enveloping you in a cocoon of warm sentiments, smart musical sensibilities and keen story telling.
This is a young duo, on their way to making their mark on the vibrant Canadian music scene."
- Lillian Aida Wauthier; LAW Promotions
Acoustic Harvest Folk Club (ON)
"The discerning audience at the Sunshine Music Festival in Powell River was delighted by the sincere heartfelt songwriting
and beautiful harmonies of Flint & Feather. Joal and Lauren Kamps' sweet voices nicely accompanied by
guitar, ukulele, and unique udu percussion were delightful."
- Robert Mackle; Artistic Director
Sunshine Music Festival & Sunshine Folkfest Society (BC)
"It's such a pleasure to work with professionals like Flint & Feather. They come well prepared, start and finish on time,
and treat everyone with respect. From a musical perspective, their beautiful harmonies, lovely instrumentals,
and uplifting material keep the audience smiling. We definitely enjoyed them!"
- Mike Crampton; Music Director
Mountain View Arts Festival & Mountain View Arts Society (AB)
"Flint & Feather is a vibrant and engaging duo that captivates their audience with an old school charm built on beautiful harmonies,
heartfelt storytelling, and emotionally rich messages. Their connection with each other allows them to engage their listeners as
only a husband and wife can, and brilliantly share their gift with a style that translates well across multiple venue styles,
from small intimate stages to large scale festivals, and connect effortlessly with their audience."
- Laurie Brown; Artist Manager
Porch Swing Entertainment (AB)
"The best surprise of the festival for me was special guest ... 'Flint & Feather' ... My friend beside me and I were moved to tears more than once - the tune ‘Be Gentle’ had this tender edge that got me hook, line and sinker."
- Heather Adamson; Songs In The Valley
Serenity Harvest Music Festival Review (BC)
"This young duo from Alberta won the hearts of our audience with their exquisite harmonies, fascinating stories and abundant charm. It is rare to hear a male and female voice blend so well and the accompaniments on acoustic guitar and ukelele are arranged with impeccable musical taste. An act not to be missed."
- Kevin O'Regan; Music Coordinator for the Evenley Arts Council Series (GBR)
"Artists like 'Flint & Feather' keep my interest in music going. I was amazed at what great storytellers they were, not to mention great musicians as well! They won over many new fans at the Jasper Folk Music Festival, me being #1! I would recommend 'Flint & Feather' to play anywhere, anytime."
- Matthew Cushing; Music Coordinator for the Jasper Folk Music Festival (AB)