The Shelf Concert & Buffet #50 - Michaela Slinger

About Michaela Slinger:

Michaela Slinger is a Vancouver-based singer-songwriter crafting folk-pop and cinematic indie music rooted in emotional honesty, introspective storytelling, and unmistakable vocal presence. Her songs dive into love, loss, longing, and uncertainty — carried by a voice that feels both delicate and commanding at once.

Blending warm acoustic textures, expansive arrangements, and deeply reflective songwriting, Michaela’s music moves between quiet vulnerability and full emotional release. Whether intimate or widescreen, her sound holds a kind of human clarity that lingers long after the moment passes. Her recent work, including the independently released EP THERE’S STiLL TiME YET and her sophomore LP This Can’t Last Forever, has continued to build momentum across Canada and beyond.

For her Shelf session, Michaela brings that same emotional weight, intimacy, and cinematic lift into a room built for listening — where every lyric, every swell, and every silence lands with clarity.

Arrangement of the Session:

Michaela Slinger — Vocals / Acoustic Guitar

Francis Henson — Backup Vocals / Guitar

Alvin Brendan — Guitar

Benjamin Millman — Keys / Synth

David Vertesi — Bass

Trent Otter — Drums / Percussion

Gavin Harper — Pedal Steel

About The Shelf Concert:

Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, we bring raw, stripped-down performances to Vancouver — but with our own after-hours twist. On Wednesday nights, Hestia closes its doors to the public and transforms into a private listening room for just 60 guests. No blasting speakers, no artificial mixing — just pure, direct sound. Artists self-mix in the moment, adjusting to the space and the energy of the room. And since each concert is recorded live, the audience isn’t just watching — they’re part of the final cut. Every cheer, clap, and moment of silence is captured by the microphones forever.

Your ticket includes:

✔️ Exclusive access to the session — An intimate, after-hours concert in the closed restaurant space at Hestia.

✔️ A late-night buffet — Curated by HESTIA to make the night feel even more special.

✔️ A role in the recording – Your energy, your reactions, your moment.

How It Works

• The concert is structured into three short sets (three songs each), with two 5-minute breaks in between.

• Natural emotional reactions (clapping, cheering, vibing, etc.) are encouraged!

• During performances, we ask for minimal disruptive noise — think of it like being in a live recording session. Because it is!

• Breaks are off the record — the perfect time to chat, enjoy the buffet, or grab another drink.

• Some artists may extend their set or play an encore if the vibe feels right — show your love and you might just get more!

Limited to 60 spots. Every session is unique and will not appear again.

Get your ticket now—before someone else does.