Hello my little so-and-so, Friends in the valley have been busy little bees playing their last outdoor shows, and some pretty sick acts came to Smithers for Fall Fair this year (including Amy Nelson and Carter Felker!) Urchin (Understory Vol 1) progged the sun into submission on Thursday eve in August – the same night…

Greetings! It’s been a busy busy summer! I apologize for being a couple of days later than usual with the newsletter. The last few weeks have been awash with events in Smithers and a couple of days of respite were required! The first week of August held the annual Smithers Youth Guitar Camp, which brings…

Greetings! I hope this letter finds you in a shady spot enjoying a cool treat! It’s suddenly very warm in Smithers after a pretty chilly start to July. We had a rainy weekend for Midsummer Fest, but it definitely did not stop the community from coming out. We had an absolutely blast hosting the 4H…

Solstice is upon us! The days are almost as long as they are going to be, and it feels like summer here in the valley. This is always a busy time of year for musicians and presenters because we are on the cusp of festival seasons! In the spirit of all things summer festival, I…

Well, Spring has sprung! In the Bulkley Valley, spring basically just bursts into existence, and in just a few days we went from bare trees to being surrounded by green leaves, flowers, and pollen. It’s beautiful. Especially when we take a look out of our office window from the Central Park Building right in downtown…

Happy April! We’ve been busy moving records and making plans this month, and we have two exciting announcements! First, the amazing Red Cat Records in Vancouver, BC, is going to start carrying our records! Big thanks to Dave for being keen to work with us. Back in the day in Prince George, I used to…

Hello! Welcome to our first newsletter! Every month we are going to share what’s been going on here at Understory Records, and write about things we’re excited about. If you’re looking for a break from your algorithm, this is the place to be! First and foremost, we had a thrilling launch party on February 28th…

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