Bop Ensemble
Between Trains
Three forces of nature meet in Bop Ensemble, a Canadian super-group featuring folk legends Bill Bourne and Wyckham Porteous, along with up and-coming singer-bassist Jasmine "Jas" Ohlhauser. Combining Bournes grit, Porteous warmth, and Jas energetic deviltry, the three manage to catch lightning in a bottle. Bourne, who is cut from the cloth of a classic troubadour, was called by Texas songwriting legend Tom Russell "a shining light in the North American folk and roots scene." Porteous matches Bournes nearly legendary status. Jasmine "Jas" Ohlhauser is the wild card of the bunch, an exuberant 25-year-old who also plays with the Edmonton band Lilys On Mars. With the addition of her dance theatrics, Bop Ensemble shows come close to performance art. Each of the three is great on their own ... together theyre something truly special.