Live Nuggets on Jamfest: Art d’Ecco & The Demon Band – Road to the Junos Concert

Artist: Art d’Ecco & The Demon Band
Location: The Pearl, Vancouver, Canada
Event: Road to the Junos live concert series presented by CBC Music
Date Recorded: March 2025
Video Release: March 24, 2025 (YouTube)
Charity Partner: Music Counts (all proceeds donated to support music education)

About the Performance

Canadian glam-rock artist Art d’Ecco and his Demon Band lit up the stage at The Pearl in Vancouver as part of CBC Music’s Road to the Junos series. The concert was designed to spotlight emerging talent in Vancouver’s music scene leading up to the annual Juno Awards.

The live set, praised for its “swagger, devilish humour, and infectious songwriting,” was captured in full and shared on YouTube. The show balanced theatrical rock energy with the band’s signature glam aesthetic, solidifying Art d’Ecco’s reputation as one of Canada’s most exciting live performers.

The Series: Road to the Junos

• Mission: Showcase live performances from emerging Canadian artists.

• Impact: Celebrate and elevate talent from the Vancouver area.

• Support: Aligns with CBC Music’s mission to nurture the Canadian music industry and education.

Album & Award Recognition

• Album Release: Serene Demon (February 2025).

• Key Track: “The Traveller” – nominated for the first-ever SOCAN Polaris Song Prize (August 2025).

• Album Nomination: Serene Demon also nominated for the Polaris Music Prize.

Recent Highlights

• Summer 2025: CBC Music released a live video of “I Feel Alive” and “The Traveller” (both tracks from Serene Demon).

• October 2025: The Demon Band prepares to kick off a UK tour, expanding their reach beyond Canada.

Why It Matters

This Live Nuggets feature highlights not only Art d’Ecco’s electrifying stage presence but also the deeper purpose behind the show: funding music education through Music Counts. It’s a striking example of how Canadian music culture blends artistry, community, and advocacy.