"Drawing audiences in with a voice and presence that feel both grounded and intriguingly unpredictable, CocoLarosa is quickly building a reputation as a compelling live performer."
- Mission Folk Festival 2026
Hailing from Surrey, BC, alt folk singer songwriter CocoLarosa is known for his dynamic storytelling that moves from intimate to explosive.
​​
After nearly two decades working as a marine mechanic, he began performing publicly in 2023, bringing a grounded yet intriguingly unpredictable voice and presence to the stage. Since then, he has established himself as a compelling live performer throughout British Columbia.​
​
Coco is a two time Fraser Valley Music Awards People’s Choice Award winner (2024/2025), and will be releasing his FACTOR-funded debut album, The Valley of Tongues, in September 2026.
CocoLarosa is a marine mechanic by day, and troubadour of unquestionable dexterity
in the verbal arena by night.
Presenter Testimonials
"From the first gutsy growl I was hooked as CocoLarosa spewed a melodic rant about his fellow shipyard workers and their tall tales on the Fraser River. His songs unfold like mini operas. Mythical characters, dubious motives, and rapid-fire political tirades of epic proportion.”
​
- Russ Rosen, Bez Arts Hub, Artistic Director
“He came highly recommended, and delivered. A compelling performance with gripping stories and strong audience engagement. One of Vancouver's elite!”
​
— Todd Hancock, Toddcast Podcast, Host/Curator
