The Beaten Path

Members of the BCCMA The Beaten Path are a hard-working dance band based in the Lower mainland.
Great players, Great songs, High Energy.....We keep ‘em dancing!
Covering Material by: The Eagles, The Mavericks, Luc Bryan, Jimmy Buffett, Dwight Yoakum, Waylon Jennings, Tom Petty, Travelling Wilburys, John Mayer, Eddie Rabbit, and original songs in our repertoire.
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Steve Babchuk - Vocalist, Guitar & Mandolin

Steve has been on the BC music scene for over 30 years. A journeyman performer he has dabbled in all genres and played in various bands over the years. Most recently he has performed as a Country/Folk Single, a member of the beach duo The Malecon Kings in Mexico, played bass for the Country/Folk trio Good Heavens to Betsy, and fronted Vancouver's Funk/Soul band The Left Coast. He has a modest guitar collection, dabbles in piano, bass and the banjo.

Dave Leslie - Drums

Dave's love of music began in Scotland with The Beatles when he started playing the guitar at the age of 12. At 17 he realized his finger picking skills weren't strong enough to get the spot with a local band, so he bought an old drum set and learned
to play. Living in Scotland, Germany and Canada, Dave has played with many talented bands performing both original and cover material, most recently with Nightfire and the Beat Merchants. Dave brings Rock, Country, and R&B influences to The Beaten Path.

Yves Laforest - Vocals, Piano, Keyboard & Accordion

Like in a song ... on a dark and dusty afternoon, under mysterious circumstances in a smoky saloon, Yves sold his soul to Country Rock and The Beaten Path. His strong keyboard skills and vocals make him an ideal fit for "The Path".
A great guy, professional and classically trained, he has been playing piano for as long as he can remember and grew up (a debatable deed) in Quebec listening to French folk music, as well as classical and jazz on Radio-Canada. Yves spent a long time in rural BC, where he played in many local bands and he has always loved cultural music.

Stephanie Ivey - Bass

Stephanie was born and raised in Ontario; her early influences were directly related to her parent's love of Country Music. Her first instrument was the lap steel guitar.....at 4 years old! She plays bass (both electric and upright) guitar, flute and saxophone. Like the rest of the Beaten Path members, she has been in about a thousand bands over the years. Jazz ensembles, local theatres (West Side Story, Cabaret, Music Man), concert, stage, rock and Country bands make her a very well rounded and versatile musician.
In 2010 She moved her family to BC and makes Langley her home. She is a mom, Chartered Accountant, and has a pretty good sense of humor. All which make her a great fit with the "Path".

Scott Driscoll - Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals

Scott is the most recent addition to the beaten path. From Peterborough, Ontario, he and his wife moved to Vancouver in 2015. He has been in a lot of bands along the way and presently works a single act and sings the part of Peter Cetera in a Chicago tribute act.

He grew up in a musical family where music was a big part of every day. He plays both acoustic and electric guitar, but his greatest gift to the Beaten Path is his incredible vocals. He is brimming over with natural talent and his contributions has elevated the
band to a new level.