Six Strings, Endless Possibilities:
Marc Atkinson Trio Brings Virtuosic Fire to the Comox Valley
Few Canadian guitarists possess the artistry, technical brilliance, and creative vision of Marc Atkinson. A JUNO-nominated musician, Western Canadian Music Award winner, and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed group The Bills, Atkinson has spent decades captivating audiences across North America and Europe with his distinctive blend of dazzling musicianship and unforgettable melodies.
Leading the celebrated Marc Atkinson Trio, Atkinson delivers instrumental music that is at once breathtakingly virtuosic, rhythmically adventurous, and deeply accessible. The trio’s performances combine jaw-dropping technical mastery with warmth, humour, and the laid-back spirit of Canada’s West Coast.
Since forming in 2000, the Marc Atkinson Trio has earned standing ovations at major festivals and concert halls including the Montreal Jazz Festival, Vancouver International Folk Festival, and DjangoFest Northwest. Their recordings have garnered international acclaim, with The Marc Atkinson Trio II named one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s Top Five Albums in North America, while The Marc Atkinson Trio III received a Western Canadian Music Award nomination for Outstanding Album.
The group’s latest recording, The Marc Atkinson Trio IV, has been hailed as their finest work to date. Featuring eleven original compositions by Atkinson and a stunning reimagining of the classic Russian Rag, the album showcases music that is melodic, inventive, pulse-quickening, and emotionally compelling. From moments of lyrical beauty to exhilarating rhythmic intensity, the recording highlights why Atkinson is considered one of Canada’s premier guitar composers and performers.
A gifted multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer, Atkinson continually expands the possibilities of acoustic guitar music. His compositions are known for their fiery elegance, infectious melodies, and surprising twists, blending influences from jazz, folk, swing, classical, and world music into a sound that is uniquely his own.
Joining Atkinson on stage are bassist Scott White and Jody Rutherford on rhythm guitar, forming a trio whose chemistry, precision, and musical joy create an unforgettable live experience.
Whether you’re a devoted guitar enthusiast, a lover of instrumental music, or simply someone who appreciates extraordinary musicianship, the Marc Atkinson Trio promises an exhilarating musical journey.