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Biography

Ellen Braun is a captivating Canadian indie-folk artist based in Canmore, Alberta. Known for her poignant storytelling, soulful melodies, and emotive performances, Ellen’s music has resonated with audiences across Canada and beyond. Whether performing intimate solo sets or alongside her band, Trundled, Ellen draws listeners into a world of connection and heartfelt emotion.

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Ellen’s career is marked by a series of notable achievements. She has performed on iconic stages like the Bluebird Café in Nashville (2021) and opened for acclaimed artists such as Madison Violet, Craig Cardiff, John Wort Hannam, and Joey Landreth. Her band, Trundled, released their album High Water in 2020, produced by that year’s Canadian Folk Music Awards Producer of the Year winner, Daniel Ledwell. Ellen’s music garners regular airplay on CBC, CKUA, and Canadian college radio stations. Ellen’s single, Inchoate, reached the top 100 in CBC’s 2018 Searchlight competition, and she has been a performer and has led songwriting workshops at folk festivals (eg. Canmore, Smithers, Peace Valley) and at local schools and art organizations (eg. Banff Centre and artsPlace).

 

Ellen is also an accomplished playwright. In 2023, she debuted a run of her first stage play – to sold-out audiences –  in Calgary. Her music and stories have been showcased on CBC Radio, including a live performance on Calgary’s Eyeopener, and in interviews with Doug Dirks and Russel Bowers. Supported by a Canada Council for the Arts grant.

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Upcoming Album Release/Tour:

Ellen is in the midst of finishing a new solo album at Montreal’s Hotel2Tango with Grammy-nominated producer Howard Bilerman. This album is being released with a professional radio and PR campaign including graphic and web design by Gabrielle Giroux of Encore Graphics (Celeigh Cardinal), and publicist Beth Cavanagh of What’s the Story (Joel Plaskett, Elliott Brood, Good Lovelies). Initially supported by a successful $13,000 2024 Kickstarter, Ellen’s upcoming album is also being funded by a significant Canada Council for the Arts grant. Her cross-Canada tour begins with a hometown show on April 26, 2025 at artsPlace in Canmore, followed by dates across the country. Joining Ellen for many of the tour dates, includes world-class musicians Stef Schneider drummer (Jeremy Dutcher, Bell Orchestre, The Queer Songbook Orchestra); Sage Reynolds bass; Sarah Hiltz vocals and keys; and Joseph Shea vocals, keys, guitar (Trundled, the Ebbs).

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For a preview of Ellen’s new music:

 

Ellen’s music is a testament to resilience, love, and self-discovery, making her a standout voice in the Canadian folk scene. On stage, she weaves humor and intimacy with powerful storytelling, leaving a lasting impression on her audiences.

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Music Links 

Bandcamp – https://trundled.bandcamp.com/

Spotify  – https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DVzSevooiFQbnsvHQDtJn

Youtube –https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOeSRpRA01igs8y2AYdYWvA

"Rules" (snippet live at the Banff Centre w John Wort Hannam Mar 2019)

“Juliet” (video, recorded live at The Banff Centre, 5 October 2018)

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Notable Shows & Residencies

  • Ironwood Stage & Grill, Ellen Braun Opener for Craig Cardiff, Calgary, AB – November 2019

  • Black Sheep Inn, Ellen Braun Opener for Craig Cardiff, Wakefield, PQ – May 2019

  • Canadian Music Week, Cameron House, Ellen Braun, Toronto, ON – May 2019

  • Ellen Braun In the Round with John Wort Hannam and Sarah Hiltz, artsPlace, September 9, 2019, Canmore, AB

  • Canada’s Music Incubator six week residency and show, Ellen Braun, November-December  2019, National Music Centre/King Eddy, Calgary, AB

  • Trundled and the Ebbs Northern Roadshow – Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, Prince Rupert, October 2019

  • Ellen Braun - Canmore Folk Fest LIVE on CKUA opening night with Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, August 2019

  • Trundled/Ellen Braun Summer Festival and House Concert Tour (Sasquatch Gathering, Ontario tour – Ottawa, Kingston, Collingwood, Parry Sound (Sans Souci), Hamilton, Guelph) – Spring & Summer 2019

  • Trundled recording of High Water album – Producer, Daniel Ledwell, Echo Lake, NS, June 2019

  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity three week Singer Songwriter Residency (Ellen Braun), Banff, AB – March 2019

  • Vancouver Island Tour, BC (Spiral Cafe Victoria, Duncan Showroom) – February 2019

  • Trundled - ColdSnap Music Festival, Prince George, BC – January 2019

  • Trundled - Canmore Cave Show – December 2018

  • Trundled - Otway, Prince George BC – October 2018

  • Banff Centre two week Musicians in Residence Program, Banff AB (Ellen Braun) – October 2018

  • Canmore Folk Festival, Canmore AB – August 2018

  • Trundled - The Ironwood Stage & Grill, Calgary AB – July 2018

  • Trundled/Ellen Braun - The Calgary Stampede, Calgary AB – July 2018, 2019, 2023

  • Trundled - Nancy O’s, Prince George BC – June 2018

  • Trundled Moonshine Cafe, Oakville ON – May 2018

  • “Inchoate” – reached top 5% (Top 100 out of > 2000 songs) in CBC’s 2018 Searchlight

  • artsPlace, Canmore AB – December 2017

  • Trundled - Ironwood Stage & Grill, Calgary AB – November 2017

  • Trundled - The Royal on Baker, Nelson BC – October 2017

  • Trundled - Café Blackbird, Edmonton AB – July 2017

  • Ellen Braun Opener for Joey Landreth, Communitea, Canmore AB– March 2017

  • Trundled - Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary AB – April 2017

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