JazzYYC & NMC Presents

“…a one-man band who turns a guitar into an orchestra and his voice into a chorus.” – The New York Times

Blind singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón headlines this double bill with a solo performance that reflects his prolific and genre-spanning career. A GRAMMY-nominated artist, his music blends what he describes as “smooth folk,” alt-pop, and jazz, brought to life through virtuosic guitar work, expressive vocals, and inventive live looping. His latest album, Lost & Found (2024), continues a body of work shaped by collaborations with artists including Herbie Hancock, Sting, and Bill Withers.

Opening the evening, 25-year-old Vancouver Island-born, Los Angeles-based vocalist, songwriter, and virtuosic pianist Elysia Biro performs with her trio. Blending classical technique with modern pop songwriting and live-off-the-floor jazz instrumentation, she draws on influences from Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald to Norah Jones and Joni Mitchell. A Master’s graduate from the University of York, Biro has built a devoted online following—her “Transcription Tuesday” series earning recognition for its technical precision and musical insight. Now signed to Universal Music Canada, Biro released her debut EP, Running From Nothing, on April 24, 2026.

Two distinct sets—Biro with trio, followed by Midón solo—highlight contrasting approaches to song, sound, and storytelling

Tickets are available online :

https://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/event/jazzyyc-nmc-present-raul-midon-elysia-biro

Band members

Raul Midón – vocals, guitar

Elysia Biro – vocals & keyboards
James Meger – upright bass
Karl Dejong – drums