Edmonton indie-folk songster Ian St.Arnaud is a DIY tour-de-force of fun-loving melodies overlaying themes of death, loss, and anxiety. Often compared to Kevin Morby or a young Jonathan Richman, St.Arnaud’s outfit has made huge strides in the indie world since its 2018 inception, following the sudden loss of a former bandmate in late 2017. With a growing legion of fans and tour dates, St.Arnaud has recently expanded to performing at stages across Canada and the world, including slots at Reeperbahn (GER), New Colossus Fest (NY), and Winnipeg Folk Fest (MB). 2022 promises to be a big year, with new releases slated for the act.
Name:
Ian St.Arnaud
Genre:
Indie/Folk
Founded:
2018
# of Albums:
1
Latest Album:
The Cost of Living (2019)
Latest Single:
Catching Flies
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
John Denver
Favourite musician now:
Parquet Courts
Guilty pleasure song:
I’m a Little Dinosaur – Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Live show ritual:
Wrangle bandmates to the green room
Favourite local musician:
Miesha and The Spanks
EP or LP?
LP all the way.
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl 100%
Road or studio?
Road
Any shows or albums coming up?
‘Love and The Front Lawn’, our sophomore LP, out April 29th!
Where can we follow you?
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Rapid Fire Calgary Qs
Favourite local restaurant:
Calgary? Jinya Ramen. Edmonton? Steel Wheels.
Favourite street in your city:
Whyte Ave — big fan of cities and streets that feel alive 24/7!
Favourite park in your city:
Edmonton River Valley – sprawling green in the heart of the city.
Favourite music venue in your city:
The Starlite Room
Favourite music store in your city:
Blackbyrd Records
