A Campbell River resident since 2020, Plank built his career in the Austin, TX roots music scene collaborating with loved and respected singers and songwriters like Ruthie Foster, Jimmy Lafave, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Eliza Gilkyson. He launched his solo career in 2016 with the release of his acclaimed album Soulslide, and has since put out three more including 2023’s BC coast influenced Alone At Sea, produced by Colin Linden. His latest solo acoustic record The Bend showcases Plank’s distinct soulful voice and songwriting nuance, accompanied only by his own accomplished playing on acoustic and steel guitars, and a little piano, much the way he’ll be featured for this solo concert.
While he continues to tour the US often and Europe occasionally, earlier this year he launched a local concert series called The Ramble, taking place at the Big Yellow Hall in Merville every 3-4 months where Plank and his all-star Vancouver Island band back up two local singer-songwriters and guest headliner. For Plank, music is about bringing people together, creating community, and sharing in the joy and connection that a great song can deliver.
Plank’s annual winter solo show at Rivercity Stage has sold out for two years in a row, so don’t delay getting tickets to this intimate night of songs and stories.
The Highway 19 Concert Series is supported by the Province of BC through BC Arts Council and BC Live, and the Government of Canada’s Department of Canadian Heritage.
J. Plank solo
