Quote the Raven, consisting of Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, have been performing together for over a decade. Originating in the small bars and pubs of St. John’s, they have grown into a household name across Canada and are steadily expanding their international presence. Known for their harmonious blend and captivating stage dynamic, their Americana-infused East Coast songwriting has garnered over one million streams across all platforms and a strong touring history, including a Cross-Canada tour, multiple Eastern and Western Canadian tours, and performances at major festivals such as Vancouver Island, Canmore, Bear Creek, and Lunenberg Folk Festivals.
The duo has also achieved significant industry recognition, earning MusicNL Group of the Year in 2019, 2021, and 2022, and showcasing their music in the US at Americanafest, NERFA, and the 2023 Folk Alliance, as well as internationally in Trinidad and Tobago and Germany. Their sophomore album, Can’t Hold the Light, which explores the lives of working musicians, won the 2022 ECMA for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year and received two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. With their growing global reach and continued success, Quote the Raven’s trajectory shows no signs of slowing down.
Doors open: 6:30 PM, show: 7:30 PM.