Tucked away inside the pages of the Coquitlam Library was a small and intimate café where, once a month, song and drink intermingled to nourish the souls of unsuspecting coffee patrons. Inside, the music of Cassandra Bangel coated the windows and leather chairs. Stepping into such an atmosphere from the street was like opening the door to a dream. Immediately, you were stolen away into melody, a substance so strong not even the barista could wipe it away.

Since those early café days, Cassandra Bangel has been filling paper cups with sweetness and sound for nearly 4 years. She’s brought her music to locations all across the Greater Vancouver region. In her typical set, Cassandra employs her keyboard, 6 and 12-string guitars, and loop pedal, all to form an elaborate one-woman band. Her main weapon, however, is her inimitable and paralyzing vocals. While she plays, these elements combine to create a physical outpouring of emotion and soul, which ultimately reflects the living and breathing vivacity of her music. It’s a moving experience that weaves each listener into a sacred kind of musical bond.