YYC Songwriter Showdown II










Daisy Blue Groff is a Canadian songsmith, vocalist, and guitar slinger carving out a space in a genre of her own making: Metaphysical Avant-Garde Canadiana.
Her latest sonic exploration, SHIFTSHAPER, is set to be released in Late 2026.

Daisy Blue Groff is a Canadian songsmith, vocalist, and guitar slinger carving out a space in a genre of her own making: Metaphysical Avant-Garde Canadiana.
Her latest sonic exploration, SHIFTSHAPER, is set to be released in Late 2026.

A seasoned performer, Daisy Blue Groff has toured extensively across Canada, the United States, and Europe, including Iceland, Holland, Germany, and Belgium. Her trajectory was defined by the success of her band, Painting Daisies, who rose above 4,000 acts to win CBC’s Great Canadian Music Dream (earning a Gemini Award nomination) and the touted Polaris Prize
Her decorated discography includes the ARIA-winning Flambescence (Best Folk Album) and the Prairie Music Award-winning Fortissimo (Entertainers of the Year). Their third effort, Phonography, was recorded at Randy Bachman’s studio and produced by the acclaimed Joby Baker.
A seasoned performer, Daisy Blue Groff has toured extensively across Canada, the United States, and Europe, including Iceland, Holland, Germany, and Belgium. Her trajectory was defined by the success of her band, Painting Daisies, who rose above 4,000 acts to win CBC’s Great Canadian Music Dream (earning a Gemini Award nomination) and the touted Polaris Prize
Her decorated discography includes the ARIA-winning Flambescence (Best Folk Album) and the Prairie Music Award-winning Fortissimo (Entertainers of the Year). Their third effort, Phonography, was recorded at Randy Bachman’s studio and produced by the acclaimed Joby Baker.
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From being a scouted athlete and BFA actor to a touring rock star, Daisy Blue Groff’s journey has always been about mastery.
Now the Director of Operations at SomaSkye Wellness, she integrates her experience as a SIT and Shamanic Practitioner into the world of music.
Her flagship program, "The Wood Shed" 🪓, is a somatic songwriting intensive that empowers artists to write from the body, ensuring their best work is born from a foundation of safety and presence.
Awards:
Folk Album of the Year - ARIA
Great Canadian Music Dream Winner - CBC
Nominated for “Best Music, Variety Program or Series” at the Gemini’s.
Galaxie Rising Star Award (Polaris Prize).
Entertainers of the Year - Prairie Music Awards
Chosen for Bell Media’s Songwriter Challenge Session.
Ask me about my Canadian Trivial Pursuit Card... I'm as surprised as you are!
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Awards:
Folk Album of the Year - ARIA
Great Canadian Music Dream Winner - CBC
Nominated for “Best Music, Variety Program or Series” at the Gemini’s.
Galaxie Rising Star Award (Polaris Prize).
Entertainers of the Year - Prairie Music Awards
Chosen for Bell Media’s Songwriter Challenge Session.
Ask me about my Canadian Trivial Pursuit Card... I'm as surprised as you are!
From being a scouted athlete and BFA actor to a touring rock star, Daisy Blue Groff’s journey has always been about mastery.
Now the Director of Operations at SomaSkye Wellness, she integrates her experience as a SIT and Shamanic Practitioner into the world of music.
Her flagship program, "The Wood Shed" 🪓, is a somatic songwriting intensive that empowers artists to write from the body, ensuring their best work is born from a foundation of safety and presence.