Basset

Basset is a folk duo from Toronto, formed by Yasmine Shelton and Sam Clark, who bring their close harmonies and acoustic arrangements to The Live Room@Caroline Social Club in Shipley.

Basset is a Toronto-based folk duo made up of Yasmine Shelton, whose voice moves between low and high phrasing, and Sam Clark, who plays guitar and other acoustic instruments. Their lyrics are personal and direct, and their two-part harmonies have been compared by reviewers with Simon and Garfunkel and with the work of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.

Their album In The Clay (2022), produced by Joshua Van Tassel, was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award. Its songs deal with life in transition, the duo's travels, and their upbringings at opposite ends of Toronto.

The pair have toured extensively, including a three-month run through Canada, the United States and the UK. Reviewers describe their stage show as sincere and often funny, with a warmth that suits quiet, attentive listening. The Live Room@Caroline Social Club in Shipley hosts concerts and shows.