Orvis

Orvis picked up a guitar at age ten and was instantly bitten by the Rock N’ Roll animal. At night on the quiet Pimicikamak Cree Nation Orvis was in his room learning the guitar, singing, and letting his hair down in front of the mirror to Collective Soul, Buckcherry, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Serious songwriting came after the discovery of the Beatles. Orvis’ writing became sophisticated, tuneful, and always looking to push boundaries in sound.

Orvis is joined by drummer Mark Bannister and bassist Houston Hill live on stage. The trio takes influence from rock music mainstays Jimi Hendrix and Collective Soul. Orvis will release Blues and Rock EPs in 2026.

Orvis belongs to a traditional Cree/Ojibway family with multicultural roots and was raised in his home community of Pimicikamak Cree Nation.  Orvis currently resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Orvis leads a Country music cover band, Orvis & His Higher Guns, consisting of Winnipeg’s best of the best session and live players.  Orvis also performs as a member of the TONERIDERS with Jules Mondor, Greg Guinan, Jakki Woodcroft, and Mark Bannister. Orvis is an adept recording session player specializing in bass, electric and acoustic guitar, as well as voice. Orvis’ Dale Penner and Neil Cameron-produced material was compiled and released in 2020 as an EP with sales to benefit Winnipeg’s un-housed population.