BIO
This is some up beat folk ‘tunage’ best described as ‘modern folk.’ In Violet’s voice I hear the confidence of a seasoned performer such as Neco Case or Lily Frost. — Colin Lock, Fernie Free Press
Energetic. Toe-tapping goodness. Sly Violet is an indie folk rock husband-and-wife duo. From small towns in Ontario and Nova Scotia, they are now based in Salmo, BC. Featuring Violet Clarke (guitar, harmonica, keyboard, vocals) and Sly Boston (drums), their shows are lively and upbeat. Their modern folk music is driven by Violet’s guitar, woven with powerful vocals, and completed with Sly’s pocket drum beats.
“Violet Clarke has the music inside... Her voice is as perfect for a hot summer day as it is for a cool fall night.” — Carolyn Nikodym, Fernie Fix Magazine, Fernie, BC
Sly Violet is gaining momentum in Canada after touring extensively over the past decade. After hundreds of shows their unique musical style has been road-tested and enjoyed by audiences from coast to coast. From George Street in Newfoundland, to ski resorts throughout the Rocky Mountains, to festival stages in Ontario. Sly Violet is making waves in small towns and big cities across Canada with their engaging and entertaining live shows.
“Just blown away! Not just by your singing which is great; but your songwriting, guitar playing and everything.” — Dave Illman, 91.9 BOB FM, Lindsay ON
Multiple albums have garnered radio play and awards for their modern pop folk rock music. Sly Violet has independently released 3 studio albums: Feel Your Way Out (2009), King of the Mountain (2011), and Friends From Far Places (2015). Feel Your Way Out earned BEST FOLK at the Barrie New Music Awards and a nomination for BEST FOLK/ROOTS at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. Violet won the Kawartha Lakes Idol competition in 2007 and went on to be a Top 100 finalist on the Canadian Idol TV show.
“Her eponymous CD is a smattering of sparse acoustic folk with Hayden, Dashboard Confessional and a less humorous Murmurs as touchstones.” — The View Magazine, Hamilton ON
UPCOMING SHOWS
Fri Dec 20 - SALMO, BC The Salmo Hotel Bar & Grill - Grand Opening Celebration: Sly Violet 5-7pm, Mr. Burns Band 9:30pm
Sat Dec 21 - SALMO, BC Karaoke Night @ Erie Creek Brewing Hosted by Sly Violet 7:30pm
Sat Jan 18 - SALMO, BC Karaoke Night @ Erie Creek Brewing Hosted by Sly Violet 7:30pm
Sat Feb 22 - SALMO, BC Karaoke Night @ Erie Creek Brewing Hosted by Sly Violet 7:30pm
Sat March 22 - SALMO, BC Karaoke Night @ Erie Creek Brewing Hosted by Sly Violet 7:30pm
Sat April 19 - SALMO, BC Karaoke Night @ Erie Creek Brewing Hosted by Sly Violet 7:30pm
LATEST PROJECTS:
DARK NOVEMBER - Official Music Video
A song about finding the bright side of life during the dark days of winter.
A snowboarding experience featuring songwriter Violet Clarke (Canada), Anaïs Gourvès (France), and Saoirse (UK). Highlights from the 2020/21 winter season at Whitewater Ski Resort in the heart of the Kootenays, British Columbia. Official music video for Dark November from Sly Violet's album 'Friends From Far Places'.
Special thanks to Whitewater Ski Resort, Nelson, BC
FOREST SONGS | YouTube Series
We spent the summer of 2020 outside filming music videos. Hiking up mountain trails carrying film gear and a guitar, searching for the most epic scenic views we could find. All 10 episodes were filmed in wild and beautiful places throughout the Kootenays, Vancouver Island, and Banff National Park.
Forest Songs on YouTube
Level 1 Presents NOTHING
Skiing. Snowboarding. Powder Surfing.
A snow riding experience. Featuring Parker White, Duncan Adams, Forest Bailey, Lucas Stål Madison, Matt Wainhouse, Patrick McCarthy. Directed by Freedle Coty. Filmed on location in Hokkaido, Japan & Mt Baker, Washington.
In Partnership with Rossignol, 686, and Airhole.
Soundtrack features Dark November from Sly Violet’s album Friends from far Places
JAYLI WOLF - CHILD OF THE GOVERNMENT
Child of the Government by Jayli Wolf was filmed in Jayli’s former home of Creston BC. The video features local Kootenay actress/musician Violet Clarke (Sly Violet) playing the catholic nun who took her father away as a baby during the ‘60s Scoop’. Jayli Wolf’s ‘Child of the Government’ was chosen as #10 on the top 100 Canadian songs of 2021 by CBC Music and also won Best Music Video at the Venice Short Film Awards in Los Angeles.
COVID JINGLES | Trail Arts Council
One of 28 COVID video jingles written and recorded in just one day. A small group of local singer-songwriters and musical theatre aficionados wrote, performed and recorded a series of short musical messages to promote local businesses and organizations during the pandemic. The project was created by the Trail and District Arts Council with funding from Columbia Basin Trust, the Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage, the BC Touring Council, BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, Kootenay Savings Credit Union, and Tourism Rossland.
ADORE - Official Music Video
A cute love song and a stop-motion animation video. We hired a local high school student to create a vid for our song Adore during the first few months of the pandemic. When there was no live shows, we said let’s make music videos! Follow his music - Yung Dankasaurus Rex
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