Featuring Jann Arden & Special Guests

In Support of Options Community Services Affordable Housing Initiative
Hosted By Nira Arora, On-Air Host & Executive Producer, 94.5 Virgin Radio

Performances By

Jann Arden
JANN ARDEN is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and author. Arden has released 15 albums with 19 top ten singles. Her most recent album, Descendant was released in January 2022.

Arden’s accolades include 8 JUNO Awards including Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, 10 SOCAN Awards and 4 Western Canadian Music Awards to name a few. In 2021, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame joining the ranks of Canadian music icons including Alanis Morisette, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Joni Mitchell, Shania Twain and many more. Arden has also been inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, has a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and has been awarded the Order of Canada.

Arden has written six books, the most recent being her debut novel THE BITTLEMORES released November 7th, 2023. Her most recent memoir IF I KNEW THEN: Finding Wisdom in Failure and Power in Aging follows Arden’s 2017 Canadian best-seller, FEEDING MY MOTHER: Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as My Mom Lives with Memory Loss, which spent a combined 44 weeks on The Globe and Mail bestseller lists.

Season 3 of Arden’s CTV hit original comedy series JANN premiered in September 2021. With Arden serving as co-creator and star of the show where she plays a fictionalized version of herself, Season 1 of Jann was the most-watched new Canadian comedy series of the 2018-19 broadcast season. Other screen credits include guest appearances in Wynonna Earp (Syfy), Private Eyes (Fox), The Detour (TBS), and Workin’ Moms (Netflix).

Whether she is captivating audiences with her heartfelt music, entertaining them with her quick wit or sharing her written word in a boldly honest voice – Arden is a Canadian original – a brilliant multi-dimensional talent.

Twin Flames
Twin Flames are a husband-and-wife duo that combines genres, languages and instrumental range to deliver a powerful sound that is both contemplative Folk and unapologetic Rock ‘n’ Roll. Twin Flames have chosen to let their music speak for itself. Their substantial body of work and widespread recognition make it clear they have something special going on. In just eight years of recording and performing as Twin Flames, the duo has accumulated over 44 music awards and nominations. Their songs have earned them a unique place among contemporary music-makers and songwriters, which has, in turn, led to them touring all over the world. Four-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners, 2022 Vocal Group of the Year, Twin Flames, offer a memorable experience with the perfect blend of music, comedy and thought-provoking stories. Their synchronicity and love shine through on every stage they play. Together, they create sonic soundscapes using Indigenous spirit flutes, traditional drums, and Western instruments. They share a genuine love for songwriting, which stands out lyrically and melodically for the world to hear. Jaaji (Inuk from Nunavik and Mohawk from Kahnawake) and Chelsey June; Settler (with Algonquin, Métis, Cree heritage) write songs delivered through a mix of English, French and Inuttitut. Well, on their way to becoming a Canadian household name, the sky seems to be no limit for this pair.

RANJ SINGH & THE DISCRIMINATORS
Ranj Singh and The Discriminators, was formed in 2007 with Ranj on vocals and 12 string guitar, Chris Dufault on guitars and bass, Bojan Bugarinovic on Sitar, bass, and guitars, Dan Huget on his funky Electric Violin, and later Greg Stuart on percussion. The 5 piece band enjoyed a history of performing at many venues around the greater Vancouver area, before gaining major attention after performing at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

While enroute to perform as a duet at the 2010 Paralympics, Ranj and Chris were involved in a car accident. This resulted in not being able to perform as often as they would have liked, but the band did manage to get together and record and release “Found A Way Home” in 2011.

Ranj had a previous album with Chris released in 2007 titled “Simple Man” and later a solo album “The Man Cold” in 2016.

Due to the ongoing impacts of the accident, the band retired in 2012.

Fast forward to 2024, and Ranj and the Discriminators have unanimously and enthusiastically agreed to reunite for this amazing cause.

Be prepared for a treat with the bands’ unique sound of “Indo Folk Music”, a masala of subtle Indian melodies and rhythms blended with western folk originals and classic covers.