Soulful indie folk with heartfelt vocals from Vancouver
Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Mangan is known for his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. In addition to releasing his own music—earning him two JUNO Awards and two Polaris Music Prize nominations—he has spent the past decades composing soundtracks for various films and TV series. His songs touch on sensitive themes such as identity, love, and fatherhood, consistently striking a chord with audiences. This fall, the indie folk artist will bring his new album Natural Light on tour from Vancouver, with a stop at our venue on the Bemuurde Weerd.
Merrick Winter’s music is an atmospheric blend of folk, indie pop, and Americana, featuring intimate vocals. His songs tell stories full of emotion, ranging from love and longing to introspection and wonder. Minimalist chords are often complemented by harmonies and subtle textures, giving each track a warm, almost cinematic atmosphere.
Dining at EKKO (between 17:30–20:30)
This autumn, Peckish will be serving a variety of creative dishes on several evenings between 17:30 and 20:30. The menu includes, among other things: Mapo tofu with green Sichuan beans and Shanxi noodles (€17.50), a thousand-layer bun with Sichuan-style eggplant (€10.50), shrimp toast with black garlic mayo and sesame seeds (€10), and more sides to choose from. You can make a reservation via this link. Even without a ticket for the evening’s show, you’re more than welcome to join us!
This show is part of a pilot by EKKO and booking agency Friendly Fire. For all concerts co-organized by EKKO and Friendly Fire in 2025, we’re offering three different ticket price options: a regular ticket, a reduced-price ticket, and a higher-priced support ticket. The latter two are available in limited quantities, while supplies last. Since financial considerations often play a big role in the decision to go out — and not everyone has the same budget — we want to explore the impact of offering tiered ticket pricing. The higher-priced support tickets exist to make the reduced-price tickets possible, not to generate extra income for EKKO, Friendly Fire, or the artist.