Welcome to the Ramble! A brand-new project presented by Highway 19 Concerts and hosted by J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn).

Inspired by the late, great Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Ramble in Woodstock, NY, each Ramble shines a spotlight on three songwriters from emerging and established local talents to show stopping guest headliners, all backed by the One Spot Ramblers, a stellar Vancouver Island house band led by Plankenhorn. It’s all about lifting up talent, building musical community, and creating unique and unforgettable nights of song and music in our region.

Featuring:
J. Plank - musical director, host, songs, guitars and vocals
Doug Folkins - songs, guitar & vocals
Amy Muloin - songs & vocals
G. Lee Worden - guitars, keys and vocals
Stefan Schedler - bass
Dallas Carrie - drums, vocals

Cumberland’s Amy Muloin delivers low-slung, laid back indie folk with a blues rock/alt-country vibe. With a fresh, haunting, and profoundly honest voice reminiscent of Lucinda Williams and Stevie Nicks, she's been writing and performing original music for a number of years in and around Vancouver Island solo or with her band The Alley Flowers.

Campbell River’s Doug Folkins has some impressive songwriting achievements with over 200 songs recorded by other artists and a collective 6 million streams. In addition to over 70 Film and TV song placements Doug’s songs have been performed on legendary country music stages including the Grand Ole Opry and the Blue Bird Café.  He is a regular co-writer with many Nashville hit makers and recognized Canadian artists such as Aaron Goodvin, Don Amero, Wes Mac, Buck Twenty, and Hailey Benedict.   

J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn) is a highly respected musician known for his skill as a slide guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, both as a solo artist and as a sought-after session musician. He's been recognized with Austin Music Award nominations for Musician of the Year, Best Guitarist, and Best Misc. Instrument - for “The Plank” a hybrid lap steel guitar Jeff designed himself. For Plank, there's nothing quite like the feeling of bringing people together to experience the joy music brings. He happily finds himself on the road over 150 days a year. "I like the idea that people get uplifted at my shows; just one of the great ways to escape the hubbub of day-to-day living. I like the idea that everybody who walks in — I don't care if you're a biker or a drag queen — I want you there. Music is supposed to bring people together." His music does exactly that — whether people come to listen or do a little dancing. Or ideally, both. 

The Ramble is a family friendly, licensed event. Kids are free with a paying adult, teens pay what you like at the door.