Johnny P. Johnson
Originally from Saskatchewan, Johnny P Johnson joined forces with two brother-in-laws in the Kootenays to form a band called ‘The Nerv’. In the early 1990s they performed and released original songs which caught the attention in certain circles of the music industry, most notably Peter Gzowski from CBC’s Morningside.
Songwriting and performing has become part of Johnny P’s life. He has gone on to release two solo albums and most recently has been the other half of Son of John, BC Country Music Association Award nominees, which released their debut album in 2024.
Writing songs is his passion and Johnny P continues to write songs about all things concerning life. Having a gospel background, Johnny P likes to feel the spirit in a song and is proud to be part of the Vic Guyle Band project.
Sapphire Guthrie
Sapphire Guthrie is a prolific singer and songwriter who also enjoys recording vocals for other artists and singing backup in musicians’ live shows. She has provided vocal support for artists including Laura Landsberg, Shawn Hook, Allison Girvan and the Vic Guyle Band.
Her own poetic songs, written in English and Spanish, explore the wonders of the natural world and the intricacies of the human experience, while honouring the timeless spirit of folk music legends with heartbreaking authenticity.
Jason Thomas
Jason Thomas is a songwriter/multi-instrumentalist; As a writer he has released two CDs, and along with co-writer Tonnie Stewart they have penned singles for Jaydee Bixby and Lisa Nicole. He provides entertainment from birthday party’s, weddings, Christmas functions, banquets, to campfire singalongs. He has shared the stage with some of Kootenay’s finest musicians. Aside from performing, Jason has shared his knowledge with teaching guitar, bass and ukulele at West Coast Music in Trail (formerly Bay Avenue Music).
Larry Posnikoff
Larry Posnikoff was born and raised in British Columbia’s Slocan Valley, where the natural beauty and close-knit community helped shape his early love for music. As a young teenager, he picked up the guitar and quickly developed a lasting passion for playing, eventually expanding into songwriting and musical growth. Over the years, Larry has continued to refine his craft, dedicating himself to both recording and live performance. Today, he remains actively involved in creating and sharing music, bringing authenticity, heart, and lifelong devotion to every song he plays.
Hal Rezansoff
One sunny afternoon in the late 1980’s, Hal Rezansoff took an unexpected stumble and fell into the deep musical well of low register tone. Thus began a journey to and through the world of four-string power, percussion, feel and groove and a genuine falling-in-love with the string bass. More than three decades later and countless stages and shows, from bonfire singalongs to for-real stage fires(!), from two-up boutique busking to performances with Juno award winners, Hal continues to swing happiness from his bottom end sweet spot, always grateful for each musical connection, each opportunity to weave a colorful bass line into a song.
Lee Campese
Lee Campese is a Nelson, BC–based drummer whose deep love of music is rooted in collaboration. Whether on tour, anchoring a local stage, or recording in the studio, he brings passion, versatility, and heart to every project he joins. Having performed, toured, and recorded with over 30 bands and theatre groups from across BC and the Yukon, Lee is always looking for the next creative challenge. These days, you can catch him behind the kit with Heavy Airship, Paris Pick and the Pricks, Damien Alblas, Major Funk (Yukon), and Jayne Karma Lamo and the Interbeings.
Javan Johnson
Born and raised in Nelson BC, Javan has been playing the violin for almost 30 years. Classically-trained, Javan grew up engrossed in the Kootenay music scene as a member of several chamber orchestras, and debuted in the Symphony of the Kootenays at age 17. As a young teenager, Javan started learning to play ‘fiddle’ at local Castlegar fiddle camps, and made the transition to joining bands as a fiddle player.
He is currently the other half of British Columbia Country Music Association nominated, Alt-Country/Roots duo Son of John playing fiddle and mandolin. Javan has played fiddle for Hillside Outlaws, Jese Lawrence, Courtney Hunt, Riley Taylor, and several other Canadian country music artists, and is now a 6x BC Country Music Awards nominee for Fiddle & Mandolin Player of the Year. Alongside his main artist project, Son of John, Javan is also a solo-performing songwriter and stays active playing violin/fiddle locally in BC and makes trips to Nashville to hone his craft.
Victor G. Jmaeff -Writer/Producer
Victor’s interest in Music led him to completing the 2 year music program at, then, Malaspina College in Nanaimo BC. The program triggered a love for songwriting which led to the recording and release of 2 CD’s of original songs, both written and recorded with fellow songwriters Larry Posnikoff and Johnny P. Johnson. Anyone in General by the nerV, recorded in Nelson BC and State of Mind by the Midnight Harvesters, recorded at Mushroom Studios in Vancouver BC. With numerous songs at hand Victor, as writer/producer assembled the Vic Gulye Band to record 3 original songs for the 2026 EP, 2 Hot Babes, now released on vinyl and radio.
