Youngtree & Carole Bee

Two bright stars of Newfoundland’s music scene, Peter Youngtree and Carole Bestvater (“Carole Bee”), have been playing music together since 2015, developing a close musical and creative partnership through their original touring band, Youngtree & The Blooms. As a duo, they have one rule: “Only play music we love.” This results in an eclectic mixture of traditional and modern folk music, well-crafted original songs and instrumentals, and a joyous, intimate energy shared with audiences. The duo has performed to crowds of five and five thousand while touring in Atlantic Canada and Ontario, with performances at festivals and a showcase at Folk Alliance International in 2025. Youngtree & Carole Bee have become a regionally sought-after act for their exuberant energy, musical skill, and onstage chemistry. Their first EP, An Introduction (2025), was recorded primarily using a single antique RCA microphone and a Studer tape machine. Youngtree & Carole Bee previously performed at the 2023 Folk Harbour Festival where they charmed audiences with their musicianship and their infectious joy of performing.