British Columbia

CBC Musical Nooners August 5: Fish & Bird

B.C.'s Fish & Bird were raised on equal parts roots music and Radiohead, and have come up with a folk sound that is fresh and familiar.

Folk music for a new generation.

The members of Fish & Bird grew up together on Mayne Island. (Supplied)

B.C.'s Fish & Bird bring their modern take on folk, roots and indie music to the CBC Musical Nooners stage on Wednesday.

The group's members have been friends since childhood, growing up on Mayne Island, a small island midway between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. 

Songwriter Taylor Ashton and fiddler Adam Iredale-Gray formed Fish & Bird in 2007 to complement their shared interest in traditional old-time music as well as genres including jazz and indie rock.

Over the years the duo grew into a five-piece band and have toured extensively on both sides of the Atlantic.

For a taste of what's to come on Tuesday, take a listen to Something in the Ether:


The CBC Musical Nooners are a series of free, live music concerts every weekday from noon to 1 p.m. at the CBC Vancouver Plaza on Hamilton Street (between West Georgia and Robson). 

While we do control the lineup, we can't control the weather. Follow us on Twitter at @CBCVancouver or #musicalnooners in case of changes to the schedule due to inclement weather.