Join Kim and Terra for a celebration of new friendships, old souls, favourite songs, and irrepressible laughs.

An off-the-cuff invitation in a Charlottetown hotel bar, a shared stage in a Canso rink, and a mutual love for questionable jokes…award-winning performers Kim Dunn and Terra Spencer paired up for a run of intimate shows off the beaten path. Following the rave reception from that tour and the easy friendship that quickly grew, they are bringing the Backroads to the main stage.

TERRA SPENCER: Raised on the mud banks of the Avon River, award-winning Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer charms audiences with her deft guitar, gospel piano, butterscotch voice, crackling wit, and wood-paneled warmth. Her startlingly intimate songs have caught the eye of collaborators including David Francey, Stephen Fearing, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen. Every show is a knee-to-knee conversation with a natural storyteller. “The real deal.” Ron Sexsmith

KIM DUNN: Ask his fellow musicians and fortunate audiences, and both will tell you that Kim Dunn’s talent is as enviable as it is undeniable. As one of the East Coast’s most respected accompanists and arrangers, he has toured internationally for over thirty years with Rita MacNeil, Laura Smith, Heather Rankin, Bruce Guthro and many others. In the spotlight, he delivers his own well-crafted, heartfelt songs anchored by a soulful pitch-perfect tenor delivery, incomparable musicianship, and sly charm.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax Brigadoon Campfire Songs, presented by Verecan Group of Companies, is a new signature fundraising event taking place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax.

Designed to bring the magic of Camp to the city, the evening will recreate the feeling of gathering around a Brigadoon campfire — where belonging, connection, community, and unforgettable moments come together.

Guests will enjoy a reception, exceptional dining, inspiring stories from the Brigadoon community, and an intimate live music performance.

Be part of an unforgettable evening celebrating the impact of Camp and helping create life-changing experiences for children and youth living with chronic health conditions or other life challenges.

Evening Timeline 5:30 — Reception 6:30 — Dinner + Brigadoon Stories 7:45 — Live Performances from Heather Rankin, Charlie A'Court, Kim Dunn, and Terra Spencer

An off-the-cuff invitation in a Charlottetown hotel bar, a shared stage in a Canso rink, and a mutual love for questionable jokes…award-winning performers Kim Dunn and Terra Spencer paired up for a run of intimate shows off the beaten path in early 2025. Following the rave reception from that tour and the easy friendship that quickly grew, they are bringing the Backroads to the main stage.

Ask his fellow musicians and fortunate audiences, and both will tell you that Kim Dunn’s talent is as enviable as it is undeniable. As one of the East Coast’s most respected accompanists and arrangers, he has toured internationally for over thirty years with Rita MacNeil, Laura Smith, Heather Rankin, Bruce Guthro and many others. In the spotlight, he delivers his own well-crafted, heartfelt songs anchored by a soulful pitch-perfect tenor delivery, incomparable musicianship, and sly charm.

Currently nominated for Music Nova Scotia Entertainer of the Year, Terra Spencer has quickly secured a spot in the Maritime songwriting ranks, with four albums released since 2018. Making the unusual leap from life as a small-town funeral director to one of the busiest musicians on the folk circuit, she has kept company with the likes of Ben Caplan, Matt Andersen, and David Francey, who recruited her for his 2024 Juno-winning album ‘The Breath Between’. Butterscotch vocals, deft guitar, piano chops, and her quick wit led to Ron Sexsmith naming her “the real deal”.

Join Kim and Terra for a celebration of new friendships, old souls, favourite songs, and irrepressible laughs.

Nova Scotian singer/songwriter brings her blend of cinematic storytelling and sharp Maritime sense of humour to the legendary Jar Bar! Email Piet & Ina at pietina6@gmail.com to reserve seats.

Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer brings her blend of cinematic storytelling and Maritime wit to Alberta this February! Named the 2026 Canadian Folk Music English Songwriter of the Year, Terra has collaborated with the likes of David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen, and will be bringing fresh songs from her new project 'Conviction'.

Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer brings her blend of cinematic storytelling and Maritime wit to Alberta this February! Named the 2026 Canadian Folk Music English Songwriter of the Year, Terra has collaborated with the likes of David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen, and will be bringing fresh songs from her new project 'Conviction'.

Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer brings her blend of cinematic storytelling and Maritime wit to Alberta this February! Named the 2026 Canadian Folk Music English Songwriter of the Year, Terra has collaborated with the likes of David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen, and will be bringing fresh songs from her new project 'Conviction'.

Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer brings her blend of cinematic storytelling and Maritime wit to Alberta this February! Named the 2026 Canadian Folk Music English Songwriter of the Year, Terra has collaborated with the likes of David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen, and will be bringing fresh songs from her new project 'Conviction'.

Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer brings her blend of cinematic storytelling and Maritime wit to Alberta this February! Named the 2026 Canadian Folk Music English Songwriter of the Year, Terra has collaborated with the likes of David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen, and will be bringing fresh songs from her new project 'Conviction'.

Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer brings her blend of cinematic storytelling and Maritime wit to Alberta this February! Named the 2026 Canadian Folk Music English Songwriter of the Year, Terra has collaborated with the likes of David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen, and will be bringing fresh songs from her new project 'Conviction'.

Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, hairy dogs, questionable tattoos…all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer. And the songs are good ones, judging from the stack of awards her four albums have received, and from the caliber of her collaborators, which include David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen. Although her butterscotch voice, deft fingerstyle guitar, and gospel-charged piano make her a formidable musician, it’s her onstage ease and crackling wit that make each show feel like a knee-to-knee conversation. In 2026, Terra won Canadian Folk Music Award English Songwriter of the Year.

Two master storytellers share one intimate night at New Moon Folk Club as Terra Spencer and Ken Stead bring their songs under the same roof. Terra's butterscotch vocals, wry Maritime humour, and cinematic folk songs feel like leafing through a box of old letters, full of small details and big emotions. Ken's warm, roots‑folk anthems turn any room into a living room singalong, blending charged lyricism, lived experience, and easy banter with the crowd. Together they offer an evening of harmony, heart, and unforgettable stories—two full concerts, one cozy New Moon stage.

Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer brings her blend of cinematic storytelling and Maritime wit to Alberta this February! Named the 2026 Canadian Folk Music English Songwriter of the Year, Terra has collaborated with the likes of David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen, and will be bringing fresh songs from her new project 'Conviction'.

Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, hairy dogs, questionable tattoos…all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer ~ and the songs are good ones, judging from the accolades her four albums have received, and from the calibre of her collaborators, which include Dave Gunning, and Matt Andersen, and David Francey who welcomed Terra as a co-writer and performer on his JUNO-winning album ‘The Breath Between’.

Cinematic storytelling is a hallmark of many great Canadian folk songwriters, but in Terra’s case, it is charged with the wood-paneled ’70s warmth of Elton John, Karen Carpenter, and Jackson Browne. As a fun-loving and fearless solo performer, Terra has played some of Canada’s most renowned festival stages, including Mariposa, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, and Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, where her Maritime waltz “Lunenburg Moon” has become an unofficial anthem. Think Steve Poltz and Carole King’s East Coast cousin.

Although her butterscotch voice, deft fingerstyle guitar, and gospel-charged piano make her a formidable musician, it’s her onstage ease and crackling wit that make each show feel like a knee-to-knee conversation in a room of 5 or 500.

A solo performance from an award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter.

Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, hairy dogs, questionable tattoos…all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer. And the songs are good ones, judging from the accolades her four albums have received, and from the caliber of her collaborators, which include David Francey, Dave Gunning, and Matt Andersen.

Although her butterscotch voice, deft fingerstyle guitar, and gospel-charged piano make her a formidable musician, it’s her onstage ease and crackling wit that make each show feel like a knee-to-knee conversation in a room of 5 or 500. “The real deal.” – Ron Sexsmith

Canadian star Terra Spencer stops in at Temperance. A butterscotch voice, a wonderful guitarist and pianist, and a comedic genius!

Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, hairy dogs, questionable tattoos...all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer. And the songs are very good ones, judging from the accolades her four albums have received, and from the caliber of her collaborators, which include David Francey, Dave Gunning, and Matt Andersen.

Although her butterscotch voice, deft fingerstyle guitar, and gospel-charged piano make her a formidable musician, it's her onstage ease and crackling wit that make each show feel like a knee-to-knee conversation in a room of 5 or 500.

“The real deal.” - Ron Sexsmith

Experience the soulful storytelling of Terra Spencer – an extra-special artist on tour from Canada and live at Ebenezer's in Crewe. Known for her cinematic songwriting and warm, expressive voice, Terra delivers an authentic roots music experience that resonates deeply with fans of Americana and folk traditions. Her music is a heartfelt journey through life's quirks and complexities, brought to life with humour and emotional depth.

This intimate gig offers a rare chance to see Terra's engaging solo performance up close, where her lively stage presence and spontaneous wit make every show feel personal and memorable. With a background that spans from funeral director to celebrated musician (you don't see that very often!), Terra's songs are enriched by real-life experiences and collaborations with some of Canada's finest folk artists.

Don't miss this exclusive event as part of our 'Roots at Ebenezer's' programme. Perfectly paired with our renowned craft ales and artisan gins, it's the ideal night out for music lovers and those seeking a vibrant community atmosphere in Crewe. Tickets are limited, so be sure to book early and join us for an unforgettable evening of roots music magic.

Cinematic storytelling is the Hallmark of many great Canadian songwriters, but in Nova Scotian Terra Spencer's case it is charged with the 70's warmth of Elton John, Karen Carpenter and Jackson Browne. Terra is a sparklingly intelligent writer, open hearted, insightful and eloquent. As natural as a poet as ever to put pen to paper and as beautiful as her melodies would imply. Although her butterscotch voice, deft fingerstyle guitar, and gospel charged piano make her a formidable musician, it is her onstage ease and crackling East Coast wit that make each show feel like a personal conversation in a room of 50 or 500.

Terra Spencer makes her return to Barnsoldswick!