Poor Nameless Boy
CONCERT: March 13, 2026
WORKSHOP: March 12, 2026
Disarming in a moment, his soft, melodic delivery is born from a keen perception of the human condition. This understated authenticity is why you’ll find Poor Nameless Boy on the fringes of something deeper than modern indie-folk. In his quest to retain a certain humbled anonymity, Regina-based Joel Henderson has, in fact, made himself more noticeable than ever.
Though similar to his contemporaries with his wispy, shiver-worthy vocal tones reminiscent of Donovan Woods and Gregory Alan Isakov, Henderson’s stark vulnerability sets him apart, coupled with a deep lyrical poignancy. Since the release of Activity Book (2013) and the beautifully acclaimed Bravery (2016), he spent years touring and performing across Europe, Australia, and North America which led to the single-filled EP Wake Up Call. With a pause in heavy touring and releases in 2020, Poor Nameless Boy made a splash back into radio with “Jean Jackets” in the fall of 2021 and then followed up with back-to-back singles in the fall of 2023 and late spring 2024 with “Maybe I’m Lucky” and “Bread Crumbs” featured on Sirius XM.
Songwriters In-the-Round
The following artists will appear on stage with Poor Nameless Boy as part of the opening In-the-Round songwriter spotlight
Joy Robinson
Newfoundland-born and Alberta-based singer-songwriter, Joy Robinson, has a passion for creating spaces in which audiences can relax with safety to feel, question, and ponder the messy and spectacular parts of life (and maybe have a laugh or two as well).
Her debut 11 track LP entitled “A Little at a Time”, released in 2024, is a pop-infused folk record with sprinkles of traditional Newfoundland instrumentations and contemporary musical theatre influences.
She is drawn to lyrics that explore the spiritual and emotional nature of our human existence as well as the quirky and ordinary things that make life beautifully messy
Kaylei McIvor
Kaylei McIvor, a local Calgary-based songwriter who combines storytelling with unconventional chord progressions.
“I enjoy creating music with vivid imagery to pull my audience into the worlds I build with my songs”.
Kaylei writes stories that reflect their experiences growing up, being a queer person, and way of processing the world.