The dull winters, frigid mornings and endless skylines of the Canadian prairies have played a pivotal role in shaping the characters and stories that find their way into Jake Ian’s wonderfully charming folk songs. 

His captivating live performances and consistent musical output have won him countless admirers in the Western Canadian roots scene. Ian’s latest album, “Everything Has Holes” presents him at his most authentic. He walks the production balance beam skillfully throughout, supporting the songs with sparse instrumentation that allows the stories within to take the forefront, each tune beautifully crafted and executed