ABOUT

Ellorie McKnight is a bilingual singer-songwriter, old-time fiddler & square dance enthusiast living working and creating art on the territories of the Ta’an Kwach’an Council and the Kwanlin Dun First Nation in Whitehorse, Yukon. She is also a climate change researcher & educator, as well as an advocate for sustainable farming.

Ellorie’s songs are shaped by delicate vocals, reflections of both the individual and collective human experience, and a nostalgia which invites wonder and dreaming. Vast landscapes, systems thinking and a wild heart influence her lyrics and melodies. Whether performing solo or with a band, her music invites listeners into deep emotion and contemplation about relationships, modernity, and what comes next.

Ellorie released her first solo EP in 2021, titled for the heart’s sake. Her newest 6-song EP Equinox was released in May 2024, recorded in studio as a live performance with full band.

EQUINOX EP

"Equinox is a must-listen for anyone seeking a moment of solace and reflection amidst the chaos of modern life.
Ellorie McKnight invites us to connect with nature, our emotions, and the fleeting moments that shape our existence through this beautifully crafted musical journey.” - Backseat Mafia

While performing at Edmonton Fringe Festival in 2024 as a duo with Brigitte Desjardins on drums, Ellorie visited the CKUA studios and recorded a live track and interview.

Listen to the podcast here!

Ellorie collaborates with Junco Seeds, a small batch heirloom seed farm in Lac des Loups, Quebec. Visit Junco Seeds Curated Gardens to order Ellorie’s favorite flower and vegetable varieties from Junco Seeds along with a download code for Equinox EP.

I really love sharing my songs with the world, but something I might love even more is fostering giddy group dancing. Thrilled to be fiddling for or calling a square dance at every festival I’m bringing my original songs to this summer. The log
Equinox EP has been out in the world for one year 🩷 This album wouldn’t have been made & these songs kept beautifully alive if it weren’t for all the humans who leant their love & creativity, reliably bringing these songs to mag
This poster slaps!!! So excited to be heading to @artswellsfestival this summer! Alongside so many very sweet pals 😍 Singing some original sets (with some special guests TBA) but also….calling a square dance!! with an epic dance band 🤟🏼
Gal bands/jams are kind of a life changing experience in the very best of ways 🩷 highly recommend!!!! feeling extraordinarily grateful to all the beautiful and badass women I’ve had the true pleasure of singing & picking with over the las
at the Scouts Hall in Nelson - March 26 2025 one of the most special shows I’ve ever had the privilege to play with an all-gals lineup of absolute beauties @alissa.arnason @chloedavidsonmusic @jmckennamusic @carlydowmusic Stunningly ca
@canmorefolkfest has always held such a special spot in my heart 🩷 Scroll through to see one of my favourite fest memories, hanging with my niece Flo, playing fiddle along to @fontinemusic last year. I was probably about Flo’s age when I first
Southern BC come say hi!! Gonna be singing a few sets of original songs at @ignitetheartsfest in Penticton with stunning musicians and beautiful pals @chloedavidsonmusic on fiddle and @jmckennamusic on upright bass! SO STOKED to play @thedreamcaf
This has been in the works for years and its finally happening: live accoustic music (singer songwriter sets) at the @whitehorsenordic huts! Free!!!! (but you have to ski there 😂) & make sure you have your nordic day or season pass on you Pla
things are insane right now and there is alot i dont know but what i do know is that feeling and sharing big feelings alongside community and through art feels good I’ve got some new cathartic songs, and I’m wildly excited and deeply gra
Gosh there is something about singing in the @yukoncinema with a room of people who are really with ya. Thanks for showing up WH🩷 extra thanks to @paperymoose for the stunning visuals. Thanks to @adrianglynn and Marlene for their beauty art and fo
Whitehorse! Stoked to be opening for Adrian Glynn from @fugitivesmusic on February 8 (9:30pm) at the @yukoncinema as part of the Available Light Film Festival @yukonfilmsociety I friggin love live music performances in this venue. It will be a go
WHOA! FOLK TAKEOVER ON WOOD STREET! SATURDAY JANUARY 18 The Bennett Sun at @the98hotel 8pm @danajennejohn Songwriters night at @leftyswell with @hendrikamusic_ @loganmckillop and yours truly, 9pm These days I’ve been thinking alot about
🩷 New friends. Old friends. Good times. Hard times. Laughter. Tears. Grief. Joy. Tumult. Embrace. Solstice season never failing to bring the full range of emotion. Oof. my heart.
Oh hi! It’s almost Solstice ❄️ Just a little note to let y’all know that I still have some 8x10 letterpress prints (art by @emeraudedallaire and prints by @feaststudio.ca), and some beautiful flower & vegetable seeds (from @juncoseed
@breakoutwest in Saskatoon was a vibe 🤟🏼🩷 The biggest thanks to @brigitte.jardin @jmckennamusic @nikwinnitowymusic for being the best bandmates one could ask for 🙏 Big love and thanks to @musicyukon and all the other Yukon artists who were ther