John Aaron Cockburn

A resident of BC by way of Montréal, John Aaron Cockburn has been captivating audiences across North America and Europe with his distinct songwriting style and musicianship since 2012.

Interchanging folk, world, indie rock, Americana, jazz, and chamber music throughout his career. 

From breaking out as band leader/composer with the Montreal Alt-Folk Collective Little Suns (True North Records)

To his solo ventures, and his work founding and leading Victoria’s KSAR,

Audiences are transfixed by his haunting lyricism and soothing voice, skillful musicianship, and songs which are somehow novel, yet familiar.

Also of note are his collaborations with his Uncle, Canadian Folk Music Icon Bruce Cockburn. As touring accompaniment and performer on the Juno Award Winning Album Bone on Bone.

“There’s raw vulnerability to the material, but it remains inviting, and never alienating, the audience is connected through a sincere, heartfelt emotional presence, while never exaggerating for the sake