Sam Singer & The Beautiful Movers ft. Songwriter Circle w/ Emma McGill, Lachlan Neville, & Keiran Semple

We’re excited to welcome Sam Singer and The Beautiful Movers to the Artesian stage, with a songwriter’s circle opening the night featuring Emma McGill (Burrow), Lachlan Neville, and Keiran Semple.

Show Details:
Sam Singer and The Beautiful Movers
Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Doors: 7:00PM
Show: 8:00PM
Tickets: $28.00 in advance online or in person at Paper Umbrella (2724 13th Avenue), or $32.00 at the door

*Advance tickets close at 5:00 PM day-of-show. Additional tickets will be available at the door unless it is officially labelled SOLD OUT*

The Artesian is wheelchair accessible, all-ages, and a proud supporter of positive spaces initiatives with a zero-tolerance policy towards hate, harassment, and/or discrimination. We reserve the right to remove any patron creating an unsafe environment. The accessible entrance is available via a lift, Please ask staff for help if necessary.

About Sam Singer and The Beautiful Movers:

With a distinctive croon and backed by a razor-sharp band, Sam Singer blends elements of classic folk and new indie, delivered with the romanticism of an old-timey lounge singer. Performing in Winnipeg and across Canada since he was a teenager, Singer’s been praised in music publications such as Exclaim! writing, “Twisting languid folk-rock and bluesy alt-country into a distinct braid of sound all his own, Winnipeg’s Sam Singer makes music that floats free of time.”

With now four Canadian tours under his belt, and Canada wide festival plays (Winterruption YEG, Real Love Summer Fest), Sam Singer is cementing himself alongside fellow Canadian independent folk artists as a staple. From winning the illustrious Schmolaris prize for 2024’s “Where the Rivers Do” to performing to a sold out hometown album release show at the West End Cultural Centre, 2024 was a fruitful year for the singer. 

Sam Singer has performed and collaborated with an array of acclaimed musicians and filmmakers. Such as, Micah Erenberg (The Secret Beach), Julianna Rioliono, Milos Mitrovic, ABRACADABRA (Mac Demarco’s band), Living Hour, Slow Leaves, Matt Foster, Dom Adams, to name a few. Currently Sam Singer has received funding from Winnipeg Arts Council and Manitoba Film & Music for his upcoming release.

About Emma McGill (Burrow): 

Based in Regina and originally from rural Manitoba, Emma McGill is a singer-songwriter always looking to find words to score her experience living in the prairies. 

Since forming the indie folk / alternative country band Burrow alongside three Saskatchewan locals, McGill has accumulated an abundance of original songs and experience playing live shows in the city and at various festivals. Her writing is often rooted in nostalgia, landscape, and what it means to keep growing. 

About Keiran Semple: 

Keiran Semple is a Winnipeg, based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music moves from roots reverence to psychedelic noir—raw twang meeting endless echo in a haze of midnight reverb. 

Hailing from a musical family—as the son of renowned Canadian blues/R&B guitarist Jack Semple—Keiran grew up immersed in music, beginning to write and record his own songs from a young age. His style is characterized by dynamic songwriting, emotive vocals, and a blend of playful melancholy that draws listeners into deeply personal yet universally resonant stories.  

Over the years, Keiran has released original material across platforms like Spotify and Bandcamp. Highlights include his 2023 EP Reprise and his 2024 full-length album Amber, which showcase his evolving artistry and thoughtful production.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5GER95r3R8CGMlOUQ4GYw2?si=504d89abad054e06   

About Lachlan Neville: 

Lachlan Neville is a musician and songwriter from Rocanville, Saskatchewan, whose writing is steeped inrural imagery, existential questions, and literary influence. Raised on Tolkien and Steinbeck, and guided bythe sound of his father’s ’62 Martin guitar, he developed a deep reverence for artists like Bob Dylan, Townes VanZandt, and Guy Clark. During the global pandemic, he committed fully to the craft of songwriting, developing amature and reflective voice that quickly drew attention. 

He is the winner of the Nashville-based Henhouse Express Jr. Songwriting Competition, where he collaborated with JUNO-winning producer Steve Dawson, and has performed at Canadian festivals including Big Flat Folk Festival, Gateway Festival, Ness Creek Music Festival, Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival, and All Folk’d Up. He has provided support for acclaimed artists such as Noeline Hofmann, Del Barber, Scott Nolan, and Slow Leaves. Now operating under the guidance of Western Seer Records, Lachlan has found mentorship and momentum through artist and producer Blake Berglund with his self-titled debut EP released November 7, 2025. With a grounded vocal delivery, poetic lyrics, and a strong live presence, Lachlan Neville is establishing himself as a compelling voice in the next generation of Canadian songwriters.