The Fugitives

The Fugitives

The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over their first five albums, they’ve amassed a JUNO nomination, numerous CFMA and WCMA nominations, and toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK.

Performance highlights include most major Canadian folk festivals, a slot at Glastonbury, and a tour opening for Buffy Sainte-Marie. In 2020, the band created “Ridge”, a WW1-centered theatre show, which was named a Globe & Mail “Top Arts Pick of the Year”, and has toured to over 30 theatres across Canada.

The band has earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows, brimming with complex harmonies, infectious storytelling and top-notch musicianship.

“This show is simply brilliant.”

CBC Radio

Awards – JUNOs, Canadian Folk Music Awards:

JUNO nomination for The Fugitives – Trench Songs – Traditional Roots Album of the Year, 2022

Canadian Folk Music Award (CFMA) nominated 2022 – Ensemble of the Year – Trench Songs
CFMA nominated 2022 – Vocal Group of the Year – Trench Songs
CFMA nominated 2018 – Vocal Group of the Year – The Promise of Strangers
CFMA nominated 2014 – Vocal Group of the Year – Everything Will Happen
CFMA nominated 2007 – Pushing the Boundaries – In Streetlight Communion


Western Canadian Music Award (WCMA) nominated 2018 – Songwriter(s) of the Year – “No Words (for L. Cohen)”

Videos by The Fugitives

The Fugitives Live