West My Friend, a four-piece band from Victoria, B.C., finishes the final leg of its North American tour with an appearance, 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Snoqualmie’s Black Dog.

The show supports their new album, “When The Ink Dries.”

The name of the tour—Snowshoes and Union Dues—is inspired by the necessity, and joy, of  getting out there to share your music and connect directly to your audience, regardless of the weather.

With a unique sound built on a tight-knit combination of mandolin, accordion, guitar, upright bass and four-part vocals, West My Friend has been described as everything from indie-roots to chamber-folk. Their sonically adventurous  approach puts West My Friend as a key part of a new generation of Canadian grass-roots folk. Learn more at www.westmyfriend.com.