Claire Porter and Evan AuCoin are splitting an evening at the Freshwater Coffeehouse! That’s the Freshwater near Carbonear.

Double-nominated at the 2026 ECMAs for Jazz and Fusion, and a 2024 MusicNL Alternative Artist of the Year nominee, Claire Porter is a sharp-tongued, genre-bending force. Montreal-honed, Newfoundland-rooted, she delivers meticulous, unpredictable performances that cut deep and linger.

Evan AuCoin is a Newfoundland-born singer-songwriter known for his rich storytelling and genre-spanning sound. Over the last 14 years AuCoin has become a fixture in the Newfoundland music scene as a solo performer and most recently with his bands Midnight Watch and Rugged Shores. AuCoin delivers a compelling blend of folk-rock, country, blues, and traditional Newfoundland music that culminates in a sonic palette sure to intrigue and excite any crowd.