Ghostly Hounds with Hammer, Pick and Saw

Sunday, September 14th, 7pm$15 advance/ $20 door/ NOTAFLOFHammer, Pick, and Saw plays moody, driving, and sometimes ethereal arrangements of traditional folk music. Originally a solo project by long-time banjo player Paul Silveria, the band now includes veteran musicians Allan Haley on pedal steel and Athena McKown on fiddle for a rich, immersive sound.

Ghostly Hounds is the soulful folk-noir and old-time project of Francesca Mirai – a singer-songwriter and banjo player based in the Lekwungen Territory, colonially known as Victoria, BC. Drawing inspiration from many genres, Francesca has become known for their unique vocals, captivating audiences with a clear, soaring range, powerful projection, and just the right amount of grit, coalescing elegantly with traditional and modern banjo instrumentals.

Formed in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal in 2015, Ghostly Hounds has toured extensively across Canada, the UK, and Ireland – including a 2025 tour capped by a performance at England’s Red Rooster Festival. Performances range from intimate solo sets to a full five-piece band, delivering a “double take”-inducing performance often described as “haunting” or “enchanting.”

Francesca’s deeply personal songwriting explores themes of love and grief, earning adoration from audiences across North America and Europe. Their original, soulful arrangements and vulnerability on stage have garnered enduring and enthusiastic support from fans.Ghostly Hounds released their debut album Creature in 2017, followed by In the Rubble in 2022. Their latest single, Lonely Winter, was released in October 2024.

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