the Janzen boys

The Janzen Boys are a father-and-son led folk/roots trio from Winnipeg, Canada, known for their tight three-part harmonies, heartfelt songs, and touching live shows. Formed in 2012, their journey began as a busking act at The Forks market before quickly growing into a full-fledged family band. Often described as a male counterpart to The Wailin' Jennys, their sound is frequently compared to artists like Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, and the Barenaked Ladies.

Since 2024, The Janzen Boys have toured relentlessly throughout Canada, steadily building a loyal following through captivating live performances and a grassroots approach to connecting with listeners online. Known for heartfelt originals and familiar covers, they’ve built a reputation for delivering both warmth and energy on stage.

Funding from FACTOR Canada and Manitoba Film & Music is now fuelling their upcoming project, The Great Unknown, set for release in late 2026. Produced by Murray Pulver (Crash Test Dummies, Doc Walker) and Trey Mills (Forest Blakk), it promises a vibrant mix of originals, traditional songs, and country-driven rockers. As they prepare to unveil The Great Unknown, The Janzen Boys are poised to bring their earnest, harmony-rich sound to new heights, proving that in a crowded musical landscape, their authenticity and craft stand tall among the weeds.

- 2026 Calgary Folk Club Headline Performers

- 2025 AmericanaFest Nashville Showcase

- 2025 Folk Music Canada Showcase

- 2025 Lunenburg Opera House Sellout

-13,000+ physical CD Sales

- Featured on Apple Music “New in Americana” Editorial Playlist

- FACTOR and Manitoba Film and Music Funded Artists

“For starters, they are the Wailin’ Jennys of male harmony trios... If you think dudes can’t move you with the beauty of their delicately intermingling voices, you need to hear the Janzen Boys sing ‘One for the Road.’”
- Heather Kitching, Roots Music Canada

“I have never booked someone to the Calgary Folk Club without seeing them live, but I did with these guys.”
- Suze Casey, Artistic Director, Calgary Folk Club

“Whether it’s the natural-sounding harmonies or the wholesome delight of discovering family power-teams, there is a certain undeniable warmth and familiarity that stems from blood relations performing together.”
- Jillian Groening, The Uniter