Bushmen are a 3-piece folk-rock band from Kamloops, BC, forged in the heart of the BC Interior. The band came together in the spring of 2024, when Troy Bishop’s soulful vocals and guitar, Laszlo’s driving bass lines, and Greg’s earthshaking rhythms found an instant, unspoken chemistry among towering pines and bonfire light. All around the same vintage and working day jobs deep in the bush, the trio chose their name as a nod to both the wild landscapes they call home and the rugged spirit they bring to every performance.
Bushmen craft songs that feel like open-air journeys through mountain country, living at the intersection of classic folk storytelling and driving rock energy. Their sound is built on vivid lyrics, guitars that push and pull with momentum, and choruses made to land like a wide horizon. Rooted in the backcountry and small-town edges of British Columbia, they write about restless seasons, hard-won lessons, and the places that shape you: long highways, mountain views, campfire silence, and nights where the heart feels at one with nature.
Whether a song starts stripped back and close to the bone or stomps its way in, the goal stays the same: honest stories, strong melodies, and a spirit that’s grounded. On and off the stage, that same spirit shows up in how they live and work. They are rugged, hands-on, and built around a get ’er done mentality; true Bushmen at heart, putting in the hours and carrying that grit straight into the music.
Their debut single, “Goldfever,” offers a first taste of that identity: a fast-paced rock tune with a folk heart, chasing something bright and learning what it takes. It leads into their debut album, Tales from the Timber, released in April 2026, a record that delivers warmth, grit, and the unbridled sense of adventure that defines the band.
In a short time, Bushmen have built a reputation for live shows that feel more like gatherings than performances. From breweries and local venues to festival stages, they turn every set into a shared experience, where audiences can lean into the story one moment and move with the rhythm the next. Bushmen make music for rooms that listen, sing, and come alive, and for anyone who hears a little wilderness in a well-told story.
