VANCAMP

Country Rock

VANCAMP is a Peterborough-based indie-folk artist who writes hooky, emotionally-driven indie folk for people who want to say how they really feel.

From soft-spoken fingerpicking to full-band barn-burners singer/songwriter VANCAMP crafts award-winning songs that walk the line between quiet vulnerability and crowd-lifting energy. While rooted in folk, VANCAMP’s sound draws just as much from indie rock and alt-pop — pairing shimmering guitars and layered harmonies with raw, reflective songwriting. The project began in the quiet moments of the pandemic and quickly found traction as live shows returned — rooted in a desire to connect with others through music that doesn’t hide what it means.

In 2024, VANCAMP was named Emerging Artist of the Year by the Peterborough Folk Festival and took home top prize at the Don Skuce Memorial Songwriting Contest for the single “November.” With a steadily growing digital audience, VANCAMP’s blend of confessional lyrics and community-minded storytelling resonates across social platforms.

VANCAMP has built a reputation as a compelling live act with a steady run of performances across Ontario. From intimate venues like Peterborough’s Sadleir House and Jethro’s Bar to iconic spots like Toronto’s Cameron House and Kingston’s Grad Club, VANCAMP has shared the stage with a variety of respected artists while steadily growing a loyal following. Festival appearances include multiple sets at the Peterborough Folk Festival, NXNE in Toronto, and Mariposa Folk Festival, along with stops at Pride Toronto, the Road to Cultivate Festival, and GAINFEST. Whether playing sold-out hometown shows or reaching new audiences on the road, the project consistently delivers heartfelt performances that blend quiet moments with energetic bursts — a live experience that “leaves an impression.” (Kingston Live!)

As an independent artist, VANCAMP has the freedom to follow the songs wherever they need to go. It remains a personal, evolving project — one that can shift shape, stretch out, or pull back depending on what the moment calls for. Calvin leans into experimentation — allowing the project to grow naturally, shifting between sounds and stories as they feel most urgent. Every release is intentional, and that freedom keeps the songs honest.