Enthusiastic West Coast Musicians performing as Lenny and Pete or the Canyon Riders. Captivating audiences with their music infused with the rich traditions of rock, blues, folk and country.
Our Story
Lenny and Pete, once fierce rivals on the lacrosse field, discovered a harmonious connection through their shared love for guitars and music. Their journey began in 2020 with impromptu performances at various spots around Port Coquitlam, where they quickly captivated audiences and earned the moniker Lenny & Pete. These local troubadours infused their music with rich traditions from southern and heartland rock, blues, folk, and country.
Lenny and Pete’s inaugural Big Break occurred in July 2021 during an impromptu jam session in the park. Their music caught the attention of a local brewery proprietor, resulting in a consistent Friday night gig for the next two years — marking the first chapter on their musical journey for which they will forever remain grateful.
In early 2022 with their friend and drummer Brett, they performed for the fist time as Canyon Riders. Later that year welcomed bass player Dan and together began building a sound grounded in the raw, authentic traditions of roots-based rock, their mission is to conjure the perfect atmosphere that will have your body swaying and toe-tapping.
Whether performing as Lenny and Pete or as the Canyon Riders, these versatile musicians have been keeping a hectic schedule, gracing venues, private gatherings, and other entertaining events throughout Metro Vancouver and various communities across British Columbia.
Media
Featured on The Vancouver Guardian Five Minutes With: Vancouver Blues Rock Band The Canyon Riders and Support the Scene Artist Interviews – Best In Vancouver FINALISTS!
Key Moments and Milestones
- June 2025 Canyon Riders played to a sold out show along side Hotel Rumors and Stories End at Vancouver’s Fox Cabaret.
- April 2025 Canyon Riders shared the stage with Day of the Dog and Pistol Whip the Devil, playing to a packed house at the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver.
- May – August 2025 Canyon Riders embarked on their firsts mini ‘Summer Tour ’25‘, making their debut to the Island music scene in Nanaimo and Victoria, east to Alberta performing in Red Deer and Calgary and finally wrapping up in the interior of BC with performances in Penticton and Osoyoos.
- Nov 2024 Canyon Riders come out on top in the 2024 Live Acts Canada – Best in Vancouver Band competition. An annual competition and celebration of the local Vancouver Music.
- Nov 2024 Canyon Riders played alongside some big names on the Payworks stage at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver B.C.
- Albums Released in June and July 2024. Canyon Riders released their first self titled debut album and Lenny & Pete released their first album title Down on their Luck.
Playlist
Sample of Canyon Riders Originals
- Boozer
- Fine Line
- Cigarettes and Sunglasses
- I Get Stoned
- Sometimes
- Memories
- Another Twenty-four
- Blue Bridge
- Second Time Around
- Carry On
- Memories
- Drive on Through the Night
- Gone Like The Wind
- Nightmare
- One Last Look
- Rambl’in Man
- Rattle Snake Strut
- Roll On
- Sunday Thoughts
- Sunnyside of Heaven
- Terrible Truths
- The Come Down
- Two Riders were approaching
Sample of Covers
- ‘Atlantic City’ by The Band
- ‘The Weight’ by The Band
- ‘Dust on the Bottle’ by David Lee Murphy
- ‘Soulshine’ by Allman Brothers Band
- ‘Franklin’s Tower’ by The Grateful Dead
- ‘Bertha’ by The Grateful Dead
- ‘Give me the beat boys’ by Doobie Brothers
- ‘After Midnight’ by Eric Clapton
- ‘Layla’ by Eric Clapton
- ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- ‘Can’t You See, Heard It In A Love Song’ by The Marshall Tucker Band
- ‘Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right’ by Bob Dylan
- ‘Easy’ by The Commodores
- ‘I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight’ by Lenny instrumental
- ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ by Chris Stapleton
- ‘Family Tradition’ by Hank Williams jr
- ‘Mama Tried’ by Merle Haggard
- ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ by Johnny Cash
- ‘Wagon Wheel’ by Old Crow Medicine Show
- ‘House Of The Rising Sun’ by The Animals
- ‘Hard To Handle’ by The Black Crowes
- ‘Into The Mystic’ by Van Morrison
- ‘Dear Mr Fantasy’ by Traffic
- ‘Midnight Rider’ by Allman Brothers Band
- ‘Learning To Fly’ by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
- ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’ by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
- ‘What I Got’ by Sublime
- ‘Against the Wind’ by Bob Seger
Bios
Canyon Riders
— Four Piece, ELECTRIC
CANYON RIDERS are a musical powerhouse. Fuelled with a love for music and a passion for performing, they’re on a mission to keep the spirit of roots rock alive—giving a new take to a familiar sound!
Canyon Riders
— Resume
A hard hitting rock band from Vancouver, BC Canada. These gentlemen provide a sound that brings the rich traditions of country, blues and rock and roll music together in sonic harmony, giving a new take to a familiar sound. Bound by a tight, heart pounding rhythm section, the Canyon Riders often showcase duelling guitar improvisation, reminiscent of southern rock. All highlighted with gritty and passionate vocals influenced by classic blues singers and honky tonkers.
Founded in 2021, after members Drew Leonard, Matt Peterson-Muirhead and Brett Hemminger had an impromptu jam session in Osoyoos, BC. The boys quickly began putting together songs old and new, and testing them out at local pubs and breweries. Soon after, bassist Aidan Gonce was recruited at a party and as a 4 piece, they began taking off playing gigs every weekend.
Fast forward to 2024, the band released their debut self titled album with some added help from Andrew Elson on keyboards. In addition to playing some big local venues and a few out of town road trips, the boys played alongside some big names at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver BC. To add to the resume, they took 1st place at the “2024 Best In Vancouver” battle of the bands held at the World Famous Roxy Cabaret. It should be mentioned it was a packed house.
Keep an eye out for these gentlemen, they’re overflowing with ambition and are hell bent on keeping good ole rock and roll alive, one Saturday night at a time.
Ride Riders Ride
Lenny and Pete
— Duo, ACOUSTIC SET
Lenny and Pete forge a powerful connection fuelled by their shared love for music, leading them to collaborate and craft musical compositions with a distinctive sound deeply rooted in the timeless influences of southern and heartland rock, blues, folk, and country.
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- 01November9:00 pm
Canyon Riders – The Barking Parrot Bar, Penticton
Barking Parrot Pub - 06November7:30 pm
Pete at The Blarney Stone pub in Gastown
Blarney Stone - 14November9:00 pm
Canyon Riders – Spurs Country Bar in Maple Ridge
SPURS Country Bar - 15November9:00 pm
Canyon Riders – SPURS Country Bar in Maple Ridge
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