TIM LOTEN & EMMA HOULAHAN

Tim & Emma are a Canadian folk and roots music duo based in London, UK. They have a sound rooted in traditional American folk music coupled with contemporary folk songwriting.

Influenced by bluegrass, old time, classic country, and folk revival they have dynamic two part harmonies, and virtuosic instrumental performances. The two grew up playing music together around the Ottawa Valley in rural Ontario, Canada, performing covers of some of their favourite folk artists like Joni Mitchell, Laura Marling, Frank Turner, and Great Big Sea. As their musical tastes grew, their sound was drawn more and more into the world of Bluegrass and Old Time, as well as classic Canadian folk songwriters like Gordon Lightfoot, John Prine, and David Francey.

Tim has studied under several notable American roots masters including Bruce Molsky, Tony Trischka, and Greg Liszt. Emma has trained in Opera and Musical Theatre at York University and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. The two musicians have since relocated to London UK, but still return home to Canada to perform several times a year. Emma & Tim had some notable performances at Crossover Festival (2023, 2022), Holmfirth Festival (2022), Stewart Park Festival (2018), as well as many local pubs and folk clubs across Canada and the UK.

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