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In the summer of 2024, artist Gerry Lantaigne led a group of local artists in the creation of 7 canoe murals featuring the work of famous Canadian artist Emily Carr. Each artist was tasked with creating a work inspired by one of Carr’s paintings.

From June 10-15, these artists painted the canoes “en plein air” during a week-long event in Downtown Huntsville’s River Mill Park, where visitors could witness the art being created and engage directly with the artists. Not only do these canoes celebrate Emily Carr’s inspiring art, but they celebrate the incredible talent of Huntsville’s local artists.

The canoes can currently be viewed at Deerhurst Resort and will be up for auction during the Algonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Auction in the fall of 2025. Stay tuned for details.

The Emily Carr Canoe Murals were commissioned by the Huntsville Festival of the Arts and sponsored by Algonquin Outfitters. Participating Artists included: Col Mitchell, Jennifer Alexis, Michele Schwemmer, Andrea Taylor, Paul Ferris, Liz Derksen and Brandon Richard Anderson

 

Masterful Singer-Songwriter Returns to Huntsville!

 

WITH SPECIAL GUEST BILLY RAFFOUL

Donovan Woods has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting The Unison Fund and their work to provide counseling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community.

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Since he released his first album a decade ago, singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ blend of folk, country and pop has resonated with audiences all over the world. In recent years, the acclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriter has seen his profile grow with his breakthrough album, Without People.

Touring behind (2020’s) Without People saw Woods play to his largest audiences to date. That included a stint opening for New Jersey-based retro rockers Gaslight Anthem on their recent reunion tour.

Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the acclaimed songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince words, Woods is one of music’s most vulnerable storytellers and on his forthcoming studio album, Donovan takes that a step further. Honest and unflinching, on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now, his upcoming seventh studio album, Woods takes a long look inside and isn’t necessarily thrilled with what he sees. For an artist who isn’t afraid to bear his soul, this is as emotionally gritty as he has ever been.

Long known as a masterful storyteller, Woods is at his absolute best on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now. Across the album’s 12 sparse, intimate songs, Woods finds himself reflecting on the ups and downs he has been through since 2020. His writing allowed him to open up and address the complexities of life that he has been going through.

The album, he notes, serves as “a funeral to the life he was living.”

Sonically, Woods decided to take a different approach.

“We had our boundaries and made things sound beautiful within them,” he says. “And what’s left is scrappier than Without People, but I feel like moments of creation are much more accessible on this record.”

Many of the songs that comprise Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now focus on the intricacies of friendships and relationships, and looking at the little moments in life. Co-produced with longtime collaborator James Bunton over much of 2023, the album’s delicate nature is reflected in its lyrics.

The psychology of people’s actions always fascinated Woods and informs much of Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now. Focusing on happy, party feelings doesn’t appeal to him.

Once he gets down these darker paths (“It was a warts and all album in a way that I never had done before”), which he admits can be uncomfortable, the songs flow and are universal.

In particular, on the heart-wrenching “Rosemary”. Co-written with Connor Seidel, “Rosemary” contemplates what happens in the aftermath of a heated argument. “Have you ever had a fight by text message? And it’s long, and existential,” he says. “Someone did something wrong and maybe that’s it.” Continuing, he explains that “Rosemary” is about “finally admitting all your faults, showing your actual self and asking, can you still love me? And really wanting an answer either way.”

Not everything is doom and gloom.

On “When Our Friends Come Over,” Woods sings lovingly about a couple who rediscover their affection for one another. Featuring Madi Diaz on vocals, the song highlights how two partners are able to appreciate each other in the presence of others. Even though they’re going through a rocky patch, Woods shows how even the tiniest of gestures are the true signs of love.

Throughout an album of heart wrenching songs, none hit harder than “Back for the Funeral.” Taking place in a small town, a group of friends who haven’t seen each other in years return to memorialize a schoolmate after they overdosed on pills.

“There’s so much writing done about being back in your hometown and what it does to you,” Woods explains. “But there’s the idea that you only go there with bad news—which can be true—and what it does to your feelings about your hometown.”

However, the song poignantly shows that even though someone may return to their hometown for unfortunate reasons, reconnecting with old friends is a positive byproduct of the circumstance.

As Woods continues to work on himself, Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now is the portrait of a songwriter at his creative best. Addressing the truths and pains of life is never easy, and here, he does so in a way that’s brutally honest. After all, that’s what great songwriters do.

The most interactive comedy show in the world!
“Hilarious and Fascinating” – Time out New York

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HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv) is coming to after 100 cities toured, a 70-show run Off-Broadway in New York City and a six month residency in Las Vegas!! HYPROV is “hilarious and fascinating” (says Time Out New York) and is “catnip for those who relish spontaneity and informality,” (The Wall Street Journal). The New Yorker says, “say yes to HYPROV,”!

The 90-minute live show combines hypnosis and improv – two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and everyone in between worldwide – for a totally unique comedy experience that The Times of London declared “a celebration of the human imagination.”Your evening begins with World Renowned Hypnotist, Asad Mecci welcoming 20 volunteers* on stage to be hypnotized. The most receptive to hypnosis then join Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it, Anyway?) to improvise the rest of the show, while hypnotized. In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted from the volunteers’ uninhibited, unconscious minds and audience suggestions, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable theatrical experience.

Whether in the audience or on stage performing, get ready to have the time of your life!!

Here’s how it works:

1. Hypnosis: An expert hypnotist welcomes 20 volunteers onto the stage. These “Hyprovisors” undergo hypnosis, a process that takes about 20 minutes.
2. Improv Comedy: The most receptive Hyprovisors then join a world-class improviser. Together, they create an instant improv troupe and perform the rest of the show—all while fully under hypnosis! The results are hilarious and unexpected, ranging from singing opera to juggling chainsaws².
3. Audience Participation: HYPROV is the only show where an audience member becomes the star. Whether it’s your friends or even yourself, you’ll witness hypnotized individuals performing random acts of hilarity, guided by Asad Mecci and the improviser.

COLIN MOCHRIE
Colin is an alumnus of Toronto’s famous Second City comedy troupe and is widely considered to be one of the leading improvisers in the world.

He is most-recognized around the world as a star of the ubiquitous comedy Whose Line Is It, Anyway? After nine years as a regular on the British improvisation series Whose Line is it Anyway?, he became a regular on the American version hosted by Drew Carey, which ran for six years on ABC and three years on ABC Family. In 2011, the entire cast was reunited in Vegas for Drew Carey’s Improv-aganza, a new series which aired for one season on GSN. A new hit version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? followed in 2013, featuring Colin, Wayne, Ryan, and new host Aisha Tyler, and is currently in its fifth season on the CW Network.

A native of Scotland but lifelong resident of Canada, Colin has toured extensively worldwide for the past fifteen years alongside Whose Line castmate Brad Sherwood, performing a live improv show. Colin and Brad: Two Man Group has the distinction of being one of the longest-running comedy tours in history. Most recently, Colin appeared at the 2016 and 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals with a show he co-created, HYPROV. A huge festival hit, the show provocatively hypnotizes volunteers from the audience and then improvises with them, while they are under hypnosis.

In 2007, Colin and Brad made international headlines and newscasts when they were joined on stage in Washington by the controversial Karl Rove for a rap song during the White House Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner.

Appearing regularly in film and television, he was notably a cast member of CBC’s classic news spoof This Hour Has 22 Minutes for two seasons. With his wife, Debra McGrath, he produced, wrote and starred in the CBC series, Getting Along Famously.

Colin has garnered awards including a Writers Guild of Canada award (writing, 22 Minutes), three Canadian Comedy Awards (writing – 22 Minutes, “Pretty Funny Male” – Whose Line and Canadian Comedy Person of the Year 2013) as well as a Gemini Award (Best Ensemble, 22 Minutes). In 2010, Colin received the ACTRA Toronto Award of Excellence. Perhaps his greatest award to date was for Best Hollywood Appearance at the 2010 B-Movie Awards (Jane White is Sick and Twisted).

His first book of fiction, Not Quite the Classics, in which he uses the first and last lines of familiar classics as a launching and landing point and re-imagines everything in between, was released by Viking, a publishing arm of Penguin Canada, in October 2013. The ebook version is currently available in the US at www.diversionbooks.com

or www.amazon.com

ASAD MECCI
Asad has delivered jaw-dropping performances that have captivated audiences worldwide. He has performed in front of over 1.5 million people live and millions more through mass media. You might have seen Mecci on Entertainment Tonight, MTV, Maxim Online, HGTV, YTV, talk television or read about in the New York Times, Huffington post and in Maxim Magazine. Away from the television cameras and radio waves, Mecci has amazed crowds at Canada’s Wonderland, Skydome, GE Theater, and The Just for Laughs comedy festivals. Even within the confines of major companies like Remax, IBM and Rogers, Mecci has been invited to entertain and motivate employees and management. When he is not performing on stage, Mecci uses hypnosis to help people lose weight, reduce stress, and achieve peak performance.

*Participation is completely voluntary
WARNING: Comedy shows may contain mature content.

 

GOOD LOVELIES’ ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR COMES TO HUNTSVILLE, BRINGING CLASSIC HOLIDAY SONGS, TIMELESS WINTER SELECTIONS AND ORIGINAL GOOD LOVELIES MATERIAL TO THE ALGONQUIN THEATRE STAGE.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Susan Passmore are a trio of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and gorgeous harmonizers known for their nostalgic sound during the holidays that crosses between folk-roots, old-time swing, soul and bluegrass.

Accompanying them onstage as always will be their Merry Men, featuring some of Canada’s finest musicians – Robbie Grunwald, Steve Zsirai, and Mark Mariash.

This year, the band will also weave in selections from their 2024 Juno-nominated album, We Will Never Be The Same.  Combined with their usual banter, the show is a guaranteed good time for the whole family.

Good Lovelies first united in 2006 for a one-off performance and have since compiled a catalogue of studio albums, EPs, a live album and Christmas collections. They have toured extensively across Canada, the US, Europe, UK, and Australia and have earned a JUNO Award, a SOCAN #1 Single, and four Canadian Folk Music Awards along the way.

 

MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST ROCKS THE ALGONQUIN THEATRE SEPTEMBER 19TH!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics. He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s. Rock radio staples such as “Hello Timebomb,” “Everything Is Automatic,” “Indestructible,” “Apparitions,” and “Load Me Up” made the group a household name, selling out shows throughout Canada over seven years and four full-length album releases. Along the way, the group picked up Juno Awards for Best Group (2000) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight that same year.

After disbanding in 2002, Good started writing and recording his first solo record, 2003’s Avalanche, which marked a creative departure from his earlier work but had no trouble finding an audience. Hailed as a masterful work of emotional and intellectual depth, the album struck a chord with critics and audiences alike and set Good’s solo career on a rapid, upward trajectory.

Avalanche clocked in at just under 70 minutes long, making it clear he had plenty to say, and audiences were ready to listen. With long, complex melodies to get lost in and in-your-face protest rock, his solo work would prove to be the cure to the short and vapid pop songs of the early 2000s, almost prophesying the darker times to come.

With his award-winning 2009 record Vancouver, Good countered the corporate patriotism of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics by shining a light on those in the margins of the major Canadian city, seemingly swept under the rug to make way for parades and celebrations. Indeed, Good’s music has often given a voice to the under-represented.

To date, Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career, with solo wins for Rock Album of the Year for Vancouver and Video of the Year for 2003’s “Weapon”. He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist, including “Weapon,” “In A World Called Catastrophe,” “Alert Status Red,” “Born Losers” and “Last Parade.” New music from Matthew Good is slated for release in mid-2024.

He has never been one to shy away from pushing musical boundaries. Through his music, Good’s defiant spirit anchors a vulnerable, unapologetic outlook on life while offering glimpses of hope and reminding us there is beauty in the world. Never one to bite his tongue, his hyper-awareness of the world around him, including political, socio-economic, and mental health issues, has earned him accolades for his thoughtful and deliberate approach.

As the world, politically and culturally, continues to spiral into seemingly darker and darker places, Good has been there in lockstep, to hold up a mirror to society’s adoration of violence, the hypocrisy of those in power, and the injustices everywhere that permeate his music.

A RETROSPECTIVE CELEBRATION OF ONE OF CANADA’S MOST ICONIC BANDS

 

If you were a music fan in the 80s, you would have had to have been living on another planet in order to have missed the launch on MuchMusic of Canada’s very own GLASS TIGER. People all around the world joined in the frenzy that was; “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” “Someday,” “My Town,” and “Diamond Sun” to name but a few.  Join Glass Tiger with special guest MuchMusic VJ, Erica Ehm, for this “one-of-a-kind” retrospective of the music that travelled the globe. Together they will take you on a journey of the home we call….THIS ISLAND EARTH. 

GLASS TIGER TOUR SPONSOR: EVERYDAY PEOPLE FINANCIAL

ABOUT THE ARTIST
And so it continues…the story of one of Canada’s most enduring and iconic bands, Glass Tiger, roars on.

Originally known as Tokyo, the band formed in Newmarket, Ontario in 1981 and spent several years cutting their teeth in the bar scene of the day. With rapidly growing
popularity, it didn’t take long for all the major record labels to come courting, culminating in their signing of a world-wide recording deal with Capitol Records in 1985.

Changing their name to Glass Tiger, their debut album, The Thin Red Line quickly became an unstoppable force, rocketing up the charts to become the fastest selling
debut in Canadian history, spawning no less than five hit singles. Leading the charge, was the now-and-forever iconic, “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)”, a song that is etched into the very fabric of popular music’s history. The iconic song along with another hit single, “Someday”, both reached Top 10 on the Billboard Charts in the U.S and contributed to The Thin Red Line going quadruple platinum in Canada and gold in the United States.

Grammy nominated and 5x award winners of both The Junos and Canadian Classic, the band has sold 5 million albums worldwide, and shared stages and recording performances with some of the world’s leading acts including; Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Journey, Julian Lennon, and Cheap Trick (to name a few).

In 2019 Glass Tiger released 33. Produced by Glass Tiger founding member Sam Reid and UK, singer, songwriter, Andrew Cole, 33 is an unapologetically raw, mature,
eclectic, statement that states simply: “This is who we are today and this is how we see the world around us.”

From the rough and tumble, rebellious, “This is London”, a throwback to their “bar days” when you simply picked up a guitar, started a band, and made raucous loud music, to the ethereal nature of pop with tracks such as, “This is Your Life” and “Keepers of Time”, this EP is, without a doubt, what Glass Tiger fans have been anxiously awaiting for over two decades.

October 30, 2020 – Glass Tiger released their first Christmas/Holiday offering in 34 years titled, Songs for A Winter’s Night. The album is a collection of songs written by Glass Tiger along with a cover of Gordon Lightfoot’s “A Song for A Winter’s Night.” Songs for A Winter’s Night sees the band joined by such timeless artists as Natalie MacMaster, Isabel Bayrakdarian, and the Steve Sidwell Orchestra. Legendary singer/ songwriter Gordon Lightfoot makes an appearance to voice a very special poem written by lead singer Alan Frew, “Ode For A Winter’s Night.” Songs for a Winter’s Night is heralded by the lead single “Happy Holidays” featuring the inimitable Roch Voisine.

Glass Tiger continues to tour and play for enthusiastic audiences from coast-to-coast. In September of 2023, Glass Tiger was inducted into Canada’s prestigious Walk of
Fame at a star-studded ceremony at Toronto’s Iconic Massey Hall.

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CANADIAN ICON RETURNS TO DEERHURST RESORT WITH AN INTIMATE NIGHT OF STORY AND SONG.

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With a fabled career of almost 50 years, Tom Cochrane has rocked stages as both the lead singer and songwriter for Red Rider, and as the solo act that launched him into the global success he is today. A Canadian Musical Hall of Fame inductee, Tom will bring an intimate duo show to Deerhurst Resort.  Having helped shape the musical landscape for future generations of Canadian artists, Tom Cochrane remains one of only three male Canadian singer songwriters to have a diamond certified album in Canada.  Achieving honours both on stage for his outstanding contribution to the greater recognition of Canadian music, and off stage for his humanitarian efforts and lifetime of charity work, Tom Cochrane continues to set the bar of what it means to be a Canadian icon.

CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF THE GUITAR AND THE WOMAN THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

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Prepare for a captivating musical journey with ONE GUITAR WOMAN, Sue Foley’s new solo acoustic tribute to female pioneers of guitar. Foley’s much-anticipated album on Stony Plain Records was released on March 29, 2024.

ONE GUITAR WOMAN is more than a tribute. Foley doesn’t merely cover these artists’ songs; she absorbs their style and inhabits the soul of the music. Her guitar work is so deep and natural that it seems to rise from the same roots that gave birth to the originals, while her vibrant vocals bring new life to the lyrics and make the songs her own.

Esteemed music writer Hal Horowitz notes in Rock & Blues Muse, “The often spellbinding One Guitar Woman … is an enlightening look into her remarkable talents, filtered through the lens of a more intimate expression of the blues.”

SUE FOLEY is an acclaimed guitarist, singer/songwriter and writer who began her professional career in her teens. She’s released thirteen albums and has garnered several awards, including Traditional Female Artist of the Year at The Blues Music Awards in Memphis four consecutive times. (2020/22/23/24).

 

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This is a beautiful Canadian work, and audiences are taken on Klara’s familiar, magical dream journey as she arrives in Canada and experiences winter landscapes filled with snowflakes, lumberjacks, Mounties, and creatures of the woods. This celebration of the wonder of the season is based on the popular traditional story The Nutcracker and the King of mice by E.T.A. Hoffman, enjoyed by audiences for years. The ballet’s second act is remembered for its celebration of varied dances, and our charming divertissements of raccoons, loons, dragonflies, and bears demonstrate Klara’s longing for the summer months as she travels excitedly through her dreams. The iconic, show-stopping pas-de-deux in the final act is lovingly danced by Lord and Lady Birch as they usher Klara safely home at the end of the adventure. Ballet Jörgen’s Nutcracker is destined to become a national treasure that will warm the hearts of young and old alike. It is a holiday tradition that has showcased the magic of the season for years. Rediscover the joy of dance with the show that audiences flock back to again and again.

 

Platinum award-winning crooner Matt Dusk pays homage to the legendary Tony Bennett, in a toe-tapping, electrifying show titled “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

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Renowned for his remarkable vocal range and talent, Dusk brings to life the essence of Bennett’s style and honors his musical legacy with classic hits such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “The Good Life.” It’s an unforgettable night of entertainment, nostalgia, and celebration of the enduring impact of one of America’s most beloved singers.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matt Dusk is one of Canada’s most beloved male vocalists, forging a career in music that has resulted in 14 critically-acclaimed studio albums and sold over one million albums worldwide. Dusk pays tribute to one of his greatest inspirations, the legendary Tony Bennett. With over 70 years of entertaining audiences, Bennett has become an American icon,earning 19 Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. “The Best Is Yet To Come” showcases Dusk’s remarkable vocal range and talent, bringing to life the essence of Bennett’s style and honouring his legacy with classic songs such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “The Good Life.” The show is a toe-tapping journey through Bennett’s most beloved hits, with Dusk putting his own unique spin on the timeless tunes. Dusk has been awarded four GOLD albums: Two Shots (Canada, The Netherlands) and Good News, Sinatra, Vol.2 four PLATINUM albums: My Funny Valentine and Just the Two of Us, OldSchool Yule!, JetSetJazz and Sinatra Vol.1. Dusk has had three number one radio hits: “All About Me” (Canada), “Back in Town” (Japan), and “Good News” (France), and he is an alumnus of the St. Michael’s Choir School who studied under jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson at York University.  Notable award nominations include, five JUNO awards, one ADISQ, and one Róże Gali: Muzyka.  If you’re a fan of the standards or just great music in general, you cannot miss Matt Dusk. A phenomenal night of unbelievable entertainment.” – Chicago Tribune “Dusk’s performance was a masterclass in paying tribute to a legend while making the songs his own. Go See It!” – Le Monde

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

The only good thing about not shopping in record stores anymore is you won’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny under. If that were the case, you could try looking under, rock, pop, folk, world or even classical.

His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his music fresh for decades. Maybe it has something to do with being born next to a candy factory, or his ambidextrous brain, but his thoughtful lyrics & charming performances have earned a devoted fan base, multiple nominations for Junos, The Polaris Prize, CBC’s “Heart Of Gold”, and most recently winning the CFMA’s “Producer of the year” and “Oliver Schroder Pushing the Boundaries” Awards.

But Danny considers his career highlights to be the unique real life moments like performing for Jane Goodall’s 85th birthday party, touring with Stuart Mclean and working with charities close to his heart.

In 2015, his adventurous spirit took him to the country of Belize where he tracked down one of his favourite Belizean bands; The Garifuna Collective (a unique Afro-Amerindian cultural group) and convinced them to create an album together. That album (“Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me”) was called “One of the finest musical works of our time” by Billboard’s Larry Leblanc, landed Danny’s 3rd Juno nomination (World Music Album Of The Year), and a sold out summer tour of North America with The Garifuna Collective.

While in Belize, Danny also founded the DM Ocean Academy Fund that helps raise scholarships for a small non-profit community high school. To date, Danny & his fans have raised over $125,000.00 for the school.

In 2016, Danny returned to Canada to record “Matadora,” his most deeply humanist album to date. This ten-song collection explores the environmentalist, pacifist, romanticist, archivist, and space enthusiast in Danny.

Then it was off to the Canadian high Arctic where Danny recorded “Khlebnikov” (possibly the most northern album ever recorded/above 80°) aboard the legendary Soviet-era Russian ice-breaker, Kapitan Khlebnikov during an 18-day arctic expedition curated by Astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield. Once home, Danny’s recordings were arranged for brass & strings by film composer Rob Carli. The result is a suite of atmospheric and haunting songs about the Arctic, our planet, and our place in it. 

When he’s not performing he’s fighting for musicians’ rights, the environment, making short films, producing, running his studio or filming his comedy/sci-fi/music show “Dan’s Space Van”

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

JUNO Award winning artist Angelique Francis, is a versatile and exceptionally gifted musician. This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer song writer and composer has wowed audiences across the globe with her electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals. She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, Folk, Americana, Jazz, Gospel and Rock. Angelique has shared the stage/opened for a large roster of well-known musicians such as Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Gales, Keb’ Mo’, Jimmy Vivino, Beth Hart, Tom Cochrane, Burton Cummings, Sugar Ray and the list goes on. Her diversity, passion and love of music can be heard in all of her original compositions.

Born and raised in Ottawa Canada, Angelique is a naturally gifted musician, who first garnered attention as a young prodigy. She first took to the stage at age 7, and by age 13 she was playing at music festivals across North America opening for a variety of acts such as Beth Hart, Trooper and Shameka Copeland; proficient in playing instruments such as the piano, acoustic guitar, upright Bass, electric guitar and electric bass.

Angelique’s soulful Smoky vocals and instrumental techniques are reminiscent of a bygone era, but with a unique and modern sensibility. Within her vocal style, you can hear influences of legends like Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Bessie Smith and many more. Her instrumental abilities call to mind Willie Dixon on the bass, Sister Rosetta Thorpe on guitar, Big Mama Thornton on the Harmonica and Aretha on the piano.

Over the past few years Angelique Francis has established herself as a bona fide star on the Canadian Blues, Soul, Jazz and Folk scene. Her most recent album “Long River” won the 2023 JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year. The record weaves through a variety of styles from Blues to Soul and Classic R&B. The acclaimed album showcases Angelique’s signature powerhouse soulful vocals, commanding Bass/guitar hooks and infectious Blues infused melodies.

This highly sought-after musician hosted the 2022 Maple Blues awards (Canadian blues music awards), was awarded with 2 Canadian Blues Music Awards, was nominated for four 2023 Canadian Blues Music Awards, a 2023 Canadian folk music award, a 2022 Ontario folk music award, and was a feature act at the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea festival (Miami to Jamaica), Grolsch Blues Festival (Germany), Sighisoara Blues Festival (Romania), Massey Hall, Montreal Jazz Festival, Mariposa Folk Fest, Calgary Folk fest, Canmore Folk Fest, Ottawa Blues Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, London Home County Festival, Mont-Tremblant Blues Festival, Trios-Rivieres Blues festival, Ottawa Folk Fest, Val-d’Or Blues Fest, Calabogie Blues Festival and the list goes on.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S SERIES!

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Madison Violet is a Canadian Juno-nominated female musical duo, consisting of Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern.

The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, came together musically in the late 1990s over many evenings in Brenley’s grandmother’s kitchen, which was always  bursting with food, family, friends, and instruments.

Influenced by their maritime heritage, the East Coast musicians began creating music together that had roots firmly planted in their past, but with contemporary and modern elements generously overlaid.  Categorizing Madison Violet’s music is an impossible task, in that one can hear elements of folk, singer-songwriter, pop, indie, bluegrass, and country flawlessly interwoven throughout.

MacIsaac and MacEachern are exceptional story tellers, skilled multi-instrumentalists, and together, perfect harmonists. Their voices soar, perfectly complimenting each other, as they sing lyrics that will both mend and break your heart.

MacIsaac and MachEachern have released more than 10 albums together.  Their latest record “eleven” was self-recorded and produced, ranking MacIsaac and MacEachern among the less than 2.1% of female-identifying music producers in the industry.

“Eleven” is considered their most candid album to date, filled with deeply personal stories of love and loss.

The musicians have received dozens of notable accolades for their work, including a JUNO nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year.  They have brought home a Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Vocal Group Album of the Year, have reached the top 5 on the Canadian iTunes download charts, amassed over one million streams on Spotify, and have placed on CBC’s Top 20 multiple times throughout their career.

Their music is consistently played across Canada and throughout the world, and the internationally acclaimed artists are no strangers to receiving glowing reviews for both their studio work, and live performances.

MacIsaac and MacEachern currently live in and around Toronto, Ontario, tour Internationally, identify as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and are fervent advocates for social justice.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S SERIES!

PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

“Doing it the hard way for 20 years,” is a badge Elliott BROOD wear with honour. Two decades on, work, life and love have taken the trio in many directions, away from their hometowns and headfirst into an ongoing musical journey through distance and time. Now, after being members of this band for nearly half of their lives, Elliott BROOD is never more at home than in the wash of distorted, evocative strings and stomps that make their signature alt country sound.   

Elliott BROOD appeared on the cover of Exclaim Magazine in 2008 as the new ambassadors of a roots, folk rock and alt country wave that flourished in Toronto’s early aughts. Elliott BROOD’s arrival came with a level of buzz that launched them directly into the heart of a vibrant Toronto scene that centered at label Six Shooter Records, where they have returned to release their newest music. Their live show, a maelstrom of frenetic energy and fuzz, has brought them back and forth across continents countless times on bills The Sadies, Wilco, The Black Crowes, and many more. Their albums, meticulously crafted, detail-packed collections have brought some of Canada’s highest musical honours and awards, including an early Polaris Music Prize Short List and a JUNO Award.  

In their twenty years, the band has remained fiercely loyal to their mysterious namesake. The stylized, imaginary character has guided the band’s travels over mountains and meadows, and through the more harrowing sides of history. Elliott BROOD has grown into a vessel for the trio’s shared history too, with new songs finding connection and communion in themes that hit much closer to home. With smile lines and guitar fingers long hardened with callouses, Elliott BROOD has been doing it the hard way, but making it sound easy.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S SERIES!

Hope Arises Project Inc. is proud to present Sacred Strength, an Indigenous ribbon skirt installation from September 5-30th at the HfA Studio.

Hope Arises Project founder and president, Joyce Jonathan Crone, travelled to Huron Heights Secondary School to share her knowledge of Indigenous ribbon skirts and cultural practices with grade 11/12 fashion students. The students spent a month sewing and crafting unique skirts, they wrote profound emotion filled reflections on their connection and the humbling experience.

Ribbon skirts reflect our connection to Mother Earth, to one another and to our value as Indigenous women. Through this exhibit, student seamstresses hope you will find peace, relationship, and community. It is their expression of Truth and Reconciliation.

EXHIBITION HOURS:
Thursdays | 3pm-6pm
Fridays | 3pm-6pm
Saturdays | 1pm-4pm
Sundays | 1pm-4pm
Exhibition runs from September 5-30, 2024 at the HfA Studio located at 58 Main St. East (entrance across from River Mill Park)

Rotary Dockfest returns!

Get ready for an unforgettable Canada Day long weekend in downtown Huntsville filled with games, music, food and fun! At the heart of the festivities lies the beloved Bathtub Derby, where up to forty motorized tubs navigate a challenging course on the Muskoka River. Each bathtub is sponsored by local business vying for victory in a friendly competition that raises funds for local causes. River Mill Park will also be filled with family fun including food & beverage, live music and more.

10am – Parade on Main St.
11am – Bathtub Derby
1pm – Concert in River Mill Park

Dockfest is presented by the Rotary Club of Huntsville and NyDock

THE 2nd ANNUAL EN PLEIN AIR ART MARKET MOVES INDOORS DUE TO WEATHER

Due to this weekend’s inclement weather forecast, the En Plein Air Market, originally scheduled to run in River Mill Park on June 22 has been moved to Canvas Brewery located at 12 John St. The market will run from 10am-5pm indoors. Seventeen vendors will be on hand to display and sell their work. There will also be live music from Jack Gaughan and Adina V, Interactive activities by Hear Well Be Well and Red Pine Art Supplies, along with aerial demonstrations by Ascension Aerials.

The day will also still feature the popular En Plein Air painting event. Artists will be painting live in select downtown businesses including Cole Art Market, Cedar Canoe Books, Pharmasave, Soapstones, and Up North Games between the hours of 10am-3pm. At 4pm, these paintings will be included in a live auction at Canvas Brewery, with proceeds from the auction going to HfA’s Kareen Burns Scholarship supporting a student studying visual art in a post secondary institution or program. Note: the auction has moved from 5pm to 4pm to accommodate this new arrangement.

While we would have much preferred to be outdoors in River Mill Park, we are thankful to Canvas Brewery and the merchants of downtown Huntsville for stepping up and giving the market an indoor home for the day.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Helena Renwick ART | Painting
Craig Fairley Pottery | Ceramics
Lauren Todd Photography  | Photography
Sylvia Kerschel ART | Painting
Catajjen Boxes and Boards | Wood
JWH Designs | Jewellery & Painting
Air Art & Nature’s Drama Art Studio | Mixed Media
Demi Ghinga | Mixed Media
Morgan House Wool Works | Fibre/Wool Painting
Hoda Nicholas | Painting
Painted House – Jennifer Alexis | Painting
Birchnotes Creative | Printmaking
Danielle Vishnever Fine Art | Painting
Nan Peters Designs | Painting
Brenda Behan Turnour | Painting

Live Painting By: Tom Doherty, Robin Walton, Sharon McKenzie, Helena Renwick, Sylvia Kerschl, Pamela Dey, Demi Ghinga, Pam Carnochan, Jennifer Alexis, Dawn Huddlestone, Cindy Keefe, and Catherine Luce.

Live Music by Jack Gaughan, Adina V & Friends
Aerial Performances by Ascension Aerials
Onsite activation by Hear Well Be Well & Red Pine Art Supplies
Mural Tours by Gerry Lantaigne (11am & 2pm)
Cold Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic drinks by Canvas Brewery
Ice Cream & Paninis: Downtown Espresso

 

AN EPIC SING-A-LONG WHERE YOU ARE PART OF THE CHOIR

 

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!”

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited! So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! – all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

This time, Choir!Choir!Choir!  presents: An EPIC 80s Sing-Along!

When it comes to pop, nothing beats the 1980s! NOTHING! From Prince, Madonna and George Michael, to Bon Jovi, Whitney, and Journey, this acid-washed decade had it all! Daveed and Nobu cherry pick the toppest of the poppiest 80s hits and will have the whole room harmonizing in no time. So dust off those leg warmers, fluff up those shoulder pads, and get ready for the best night you’ve had in 40 years! Wake up, go-go, grab your friends, and get ready to SING! your way through the 80s in style!

Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. Now it’s your turn to SING!, so grab your friends, get your tickets and we’ll C! you there! #NeverStopSinging

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A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE 70’S…FEATURING THE TIMELESS CLASSICS OF BILLY JOEL AND ELTON JOHN

Award winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter and his incredible band lead an expertly crafted tour of an entire decade that begins with “Your Song” and winds us along on a musical time machine, saluting two of the century’s most popular contemporary songwriters.

Utilizing spectacular visuals on a giant screen behind Witter and his band, we return to the newspaper headlines, the automobiles, the people, the events, the toys and even the TV shows that shaped a decade. Along the way, the sounds of “My Life”, “Candle in the Wind”, “Rocket Man”, “Just the Way You Are”, and many more classic hits create an evening that’s so much fun, you won’t want it to end. By the time you hit 1979, you’re begging these musicians to move back to 1970 and start all over again. With Witter at the grand piano and his incredibly talented band mates, the music is not an attempt to “recreate” or “mimic” the evening’s long list of familiar hits. Instead, Witter unleashes his golden tenor on hit after hit to recreate fully-formed mental and emotional return visits to specific landmarks in a pop culture timeline.

If you can remember where you were when Elvis may have died, this show’s for you. If you can smell the interior of your 1973 VW Beetle, you’ll recognize every song. If you watch re-runs of Gilligan’s Island or Green Acres, you’ll find yourself singing along. And if you still have your bell-bottom jeans and Puma running shoes, then you probably need more help than Witter can provide…

Now in it’s 16th year of touring, “The Piano Men” has enjoyed sold-out performances, return engagements and rave reviews in theatres across North America, Great Britain and Dubai. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip down memory lane!

PARTY WITH THIS CANADIAN SUPER GROUP COVERING CLASSIC ROCK ANTHEMS TO INDIE HITS

SEAN COTTON AND THE NEW LOCALS BAND OFFER A MULTIMEDIA CONCERT INSPIRED BY LIFE IN MUSKOKA

Want to know what it’s like to live in Muskoka? Embark on this musical journey with “Living on Muskoka Time” by Mr. Muskoka himself, local troubadour Sean Cotton. This multimedia extravaganza weaves a tapestry of songs and stories inspired by the heart and soul of Muskoka: a celebration of the unique spirit that defines this cherished locale, along with the highs and lows for those living here.

A Georgetown , Ontario native and Toronto expat, Sean Cotton currently creates and performs in the Central Ontario regions of Muskoka and Almaguin Highlands. After retiring from a 20 year career on the road and in the studio as a guitar player and harmony vocalist with performing-songwriting duo The Undesirables, Sean has settled in the village of Burk’s Falls, Ontario where he operates a recording studio producing artist, recording his own albums as well as working as a jingle composer for radio.

Over the years Sean has been a sideman for artists as diverse as Indie New Country Artist Marshall Dane, Blues and R&B singer Treasa Levasseur, and Pop singer Suzie McNeil. His first record producer credit was for his longtime collaborator Folk singer Corin Raymond. Sean still receives SOCAN royalties from writing collaborations with the latter three artists.

You can see Sean performing solo from Gravenhurst to North Bay, from Burk’s Falls to Parry Sound. These performances are a highly revered one-man band experience, with Sean filling out the back beat of the music with his feet by performing percussion on a tambourine adorned guitar case and sporting ankle bells on his left leg. He is constantly creating bands to suit all occasions that get thrown his direction. He currently performs his original music with a quartet fittingly named The New Locals.

ALL QUEER COUNTRY COVER BAND READY WITH SHANIA TWAIN’S GREATEST HITS AS WELL AS MANY GAY-CODED COUNTRY CLASSICS

 

Shania Twink is your new favourite all queer cover band! Ready with Shania Twain’s greatest hits as well as many gay-coded country classics, they are eager to show you a teasin’ squeezin’ pleasin’ kinda time. These hoedown hotties will be serenading you with an opening set of booty shakin’ country classics, and then they’ll close the night with the ultimate ode to a Canadian music icon – a complete performance of Shania Twain’s album Come On Over cover to cover!

If you’re not already familiar with Shania Twink, this is your chance to experience a truly outstanding ensemble of queer Canadian music talent – including CJ Wiley, Lydia Persaud, Dani Nash (July Talk), Char Aragoza (Mother Tongues), Kate Palumbo and Christine Bougie (Bahamas). These baddies don’t get together that often, so don’t snooze on this one.

 

 

A DRAMATIC REIMAGINING OF THIS CLASSIC ALBUM FEATURING A 12-PIECE ORCHESTRA AND VOCALS FROM 4 CANADIAN POP ICONS

Toronto’s Art of Time Ensemble, led by Andrew Burashko, presents this timeless masterpiece with a 12-piece orchestra and vocals from Steven Page, Chris Murphy (Sloan), Andy Maize (Skydiggers) & Jeremy Fisher. 

Featuring thoughtfully reimagined arrangements and tight harmonies, this innovative concert celebrates the album’s groundbreaking legacy. From “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” to “A Day in the Life,”experience a powerful celebration of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, hailed by Rolling Stone as “the most important rock and roll album ever made.”

Art of Time Ensemble and Andrew Barushko
For the last 25 years, Art of Time Ensemble has been on the cutting edge of the performing arts in Canada, fusing music with theatre, dance, film and literature in unique and unprecedented ways. The list of illustrious artists who have collaborated with Art of Time includes Margaret Atwood, Peggy Baker, Brent Carver, Barbara Hannigan, Branford Marsalis, Michael Ondaatje, Madeleine Péyroux, Jackie Richardson and many others. Founded by Andrew Burashko in 1998, the Toronto based ensemble has included some of Canada’s top classical and jazz soloists as well as concertmasters and principal players from some of the world’s greatest orchestras.
With Burashko at its helm as artistic director, conductor, pianist and director, Art of Time has produced over 80 unique productions and recordings and has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe

Jeremy Fisher
Jeremy Fisher is a 4-time JUNO-nominated folk-pop singer-songwriter based in Ottawa. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film (The Big Year, Our Idiot Brother), commercials (Volkswagen, American Airlines), and as main title TV themes (Disney, Global). Over the last 20 years Jeremy has toured the world and shared the stage with artists such as Alanis Morissette, Blue Rodeo and Indigo Girls.

 

A CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY MUSICALS INCLUDING WEST SIDE STORY, CHORUS LINE, LES MISERABLES AND MORE.

Dive into the enchanting world of Broadway with “Some Enchanted Evening.” Join CBC-Radio host Julie Nesrallah, crossover baritone Gino Quilico, and legendary pianist/composer David Warrack on a musical odyssey. This celebration blends classic and contemporary Broadway and West End hits, featuring iconic tunes from West Side Story, Chorus Line, and Les Misérables. Immerse yourself in the magical melodies that resonate with lovers of Broadway, as Nesrallah’s velvety voice, Quilico’s acclaimed baritone, and Warrack’s masterful piano transport you to the heart of musical theatre. It’s an evening of timeless enchantment, where every note echoes the allure of Broadway’s most cherished classics.

GINO QUILICO
Mr. Gino Quilico’s career spans more than forty years and is characterized by his remarkable career. Mr. Quilico has performed more than thirty roles at the opera and on all the most prestigious opera stages in the world: Metropolitan Opera (New York), La Scala (Milan), the Paris Opera, to name a few. than the most important.

It goes without saying that Gino Quilico has sung under the direction of the greatest conductors of the symphonic world: Herbert Von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa and of course Kent Nagano and Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Mr. Quilico has participated in more than thirty opera recordings. In 1995, he received a Grammy Award for his participation in Berlioz’s Les Troyens with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.

Gino Quilico has also performed with great success in musicals including Notre-Dame de Paris, by Plamondon-Cocciante where he played the role of “Quasimodo” and the role of “Jean Valjean” in Les Misérables.

Mr. Quilico’s involvement is not entirely devoted to opera and music. In 1990, he was one of the few Canadians to be appointed Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Gino Quilico has always had the promotion of lyrical art at heart while being a worthy representative of Canadian culture. This involvement was highlighted when he was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his talent and dedication to this cause.

JULIE NESRALLAH
Mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah is a singer, actress and broadcaster who dazzles audiences with her engaging personality and her rich, expressive voice. Miss Nesrallah has sung for leading opera companies, symphonies, festivals and chamber music ensembles across Canada and the U.S. and around the world. Julie débuted as Isabella in Rossini’s L’italiana in Algeri at Pacific Opera Victoria and went on to perform major roles including The Composer in Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos, Suzuki in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Cenerentola in Rossini’s La Cenerentola, Carmen in Bizet’s Carmen and Maddalena in Verdi’s Rigoletto, among others.

Concerts and festivals include engagements in Paris, Vienna, Hong Kong, Jordan, Macau, Brazil. In 2015, Miss Nesrallah sang at Carnegie Hall in New York City in a concert for harp and voice.  She sang God Save the Queen for “Will and Kate” the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their first visit to Canada on Parliament Hill in a performance that was viewed around the world. She was the sole vocalist in “An Evening for Peace” for Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan in Montreal.

Currently, Miss Nesrallah is the host of Tempo on CBC Music, Canada’s national classical music program; and is also the executive producer and star of Carmen on Tap, a company she created that performs Bizet’s opera Carmen as dinner theatre. Julie has been the recipient of several distinguished awards including the Canada Council for the Arts Emerging Artist Award, and most recently the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her cultural contribution to Canada’s performing arts.

Miss Nesrallah graduated with honours from Carleton University in Ottawa where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in music and continued her studies at McGill University in Montreal graduating with a Performance Diploma.

DAVID WARRACK
David Warrack’s compositional catalogue includes songs, piano pieces, chamber, orchestral and choral works, and sacred material ranging from hymns to a full mass for choir and orchestra. From 1972 to 1991, David wrote the book, music, and lyrics for such shows as Oops!; Being Crazy is Fun; Tease for Two; Counter Melody; Praise; Windsor, and others. David Warrack was born in Calgary, where he remained through his undergraduate degree. He went on to study at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, then moved to Toronto where he studied piano with Boris Berlin, composition with John Beckwith, orchestration with Oscar Morawetz, and arranging with Gordon Delamont. The strongest influence in his professional life, however, came from Broadway conductor/author Lehman Engel.

A FROTHY NIGHT OF STAND- UP COMEDY AT CANVAS BREWERY WITH A ROTATING LINE UP OF COMEDY FESTIVAL FAVOURITES

 

Sip, laugh, repeat! Yuk Yuk’s On Tour taps into comedy at Canvas Brewery, serving up Muskoka vibes, hoppy humor, and a frothy night of laughter in cottage country. A rotating roster of talented headliners and comedy festival favorites will craft punchlines with precision and brew up barrels of laughter.

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HEADLINER: SCOTT FAULCONBRIDGE
Scott Faulconbridge has delighted International audiences with his masterful timing, quirky story telling and quick improvisational wit to established himself as one of Canada’s headlining acts. His unique stories and songs are inspired by family mishaps that have made him a crowd favourite for three decades. His work has earned him three Canadian Comedy Award nominations for his work as an Improviser and a stand up comedian.

Nationally, he has toured theatres coast-to-coast in both the Just For Laughs Tour, The Investors Group National tour and opened for Howie Mandell at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. His stories, jokes and emotional outbursts and have been heard on CBC radio for shows such as The Debaters, LOL, and Day 6. He has written for CBC’s Still Standing and has been seen on numerous televised comedy specials including CTV’s Comedy Now, CBC ‘s Comics, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Halifax Comedy Festival and the internationally acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival.

In the United States, he has toured colleges and headlined the legendary Las Vegas The Riviera comedy club. His albums “Warn the Others” and “Scottland” are heard regularly on SiriusXM. He has also been seen on  numerous televised specials including NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

Scott’s acting credits include acting in feature films such as The Greatest Game Ever Played with Shia Laboeuf and Abandon with Benjamin Bratt. In 2018 Scott will appear as an actor in Roger Avery’s Internationally released feature film Lucky Day. He currently co-hosts ‘Date Night Comedy’ with his on stage wife Anne McMaster at The Comedy Bar which features the best improvisers and stand up comedians in the country. He also performs regularly at corporate events, Yuk Yuk’s Comedy clubs, Rumours and The Comedy Nest. He currently lives in the GTA with his family where he coaches sports that he never actually played.

MC: BRYAN HATT
Nearly two decades in the business have transformed Bryan into one of the best acts in the country. Bryan has filmed a Comedy Now for the Comedy Network, appeared on the Halifax & Winnipeg Comedy Festivals, was a finalist in the Great Canadian Laugh Off and has opened for legends like Gilbert Godfried, Harland Williams, Big Jay Oakerson and more! He’ll make you laugh and feel thinner all at once!

 

FEATURING GILSON LUBIN
Gilson is a former MTV Canada host and Canadian Comedy Award winner as a stand up comedian. His comedy album Foreign and Legal airs on Sirius XM and has appeared on Comedy Centrals Premium Blend, HBO’s Def Jam Comedy series, Kevin Harts LOL Network and Comedy Now CTV.

Versatile with audiences, the Toronto bred comedian is a mixture of storytelling and social commentary.

LEGENDARY CANADIAN INDIE ICONS RETURN WITH A RARE AND EMOTIONAL PERFORMANCE

Junkhouse emerged from the Canadian rock scene in the late 1980s, quickly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the world of alternative rock. With their soulful, gritty sound and poetic lyrics, Junkhouse captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. Led by the charismatic Tom Wilson, this band created a unique sonic landscape that resonated with a diverse audience.

Formed in 1989, Junkhouse was a collective of seasoned musicians hailing from different corners of the Canadian music scene. Tom Wilson, known for his distinctive gravelly voice and evocative songwriting, served as the group’s frontman. His powerful presence on stage and ability to connect with audiences became one of Junkhouse’s defining features. The late Dan Achen’s lead guitar work brought a dynamic edge to the band’s sound, weaving intricate melodies and searing solos into their songs. Bassist Russ Wilson and drummer Ray Farrugia provided the tight, rhythmic backbone that anchored the band’s performances and studio recordings.

Junkhouse’s music was a potent blend of rock, blues, and folk influences, creating a sound that was both raw and melodic. Their debut album, “Strays,” released in 1993, showcased their distinctive style and produced the hit singles “Out of My Head ” and “Praying For The Rain” The songs received extensive radio play and catapulted Junkhouse to national recognition.

Following their successful debut, Junkhouse released several more albums, including “Birthday Boy” (1995) and “Fuzz” (1997) featuring the hit song “Shine”. Each release demonstrated the band’s evolution and their commitment to pushing musical boundaries while staying true to their roots.

Their live performances were legendary, characterised by Tom Wilson’s magnetic stage presence and the band’s tight-knit musical chemistry. Throughout their career, Junkhouse earned critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, solidifying their place in Canadian rock history.

PART OF THE 1ST ANNUAL COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL: A WEEKEND OF WILD PERFORMANCES BY KINGS AND QUEENS IN MULTIPLE VENUES

Join us for an electrifying evening featuring the dynamic performances of Manny Dingo, El Experimento, and Kreme Inakuchi. These kings of the stage will captivate you with their charisma, talent, and undeniable presence. DJ Sophie Jones sets the mood with infectious beats that’ll have you dancing all night long. Don’t miss this chance to experience the bold and exhilarating world of Drag Kings, where creativity knows no bounds.

Indulge in a weekend of fierce glamour at Cottage Country Drag Weekend! Experience the charismatic energy of a Drag King Show at Canvas Brewery, where the stage ignites with dynamic performances. Algonquin Theatre hosts a mesmerizing Drag Queen Show, a spectacle of sequins and sass that’ll leave you spellbound. Cap off the weekend with a fabulous Drag Brunch on Sunday, a delightful fusion of gourmet delights and drag performances, making it the ultimate lakeside celebration. Get ready for a dazzling escape where the art of drag meets the serenity of cottage life. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!

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TOBIN SPRING LEADS AN ALL STAR BAND FOR 2 NIGHTS OF CLASSIC SONGS IN THE RUSTIC CHARM OF HILLSIDE FARM

Step into musical magic at “More Barn: The Music of Neil Young” in the rustic charm of Hillside Farm’s barn. Tobin Spring, a local maestro, leads a collective of top-tier musicians in a soul-stirring tribute to Neil Young. The barn reverberates with timeless classics, each note echoing the spirit of Young’s iconic sound and legacy. The first set covers the entirety of the legendary Harvest album. After a short intermission, the band leans into Young’s extensive catalogue of folk and rock hits. Since its debut in 2019, the show has played to sold out audiences, and is sure to do so again. Get your tickets fast!

 

AN EPIC SING-A-LONG WHERE YOU ARE PART OF THE CHOIR

 

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!”

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited! So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! – all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

This time, Choir!Choir!Choir! Presents: “Hallelujah”: An EPIC Anthems Sing-Along!

EPIC anthems unite the world and are the soundtrack to our lives. And there is none more EPIC than Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” When a room, filled with hundreds (thousands?!) of strangers, starts to harmonize, you’ll feel it deep in your soul. And that’s not all! Get ready to sing your way through the greatest of the greatest songs of all-time; from Leonard and Joni, to Whitney and Shania, you’ll wanna SING them all!

Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, travelling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. Now it’s your turn to SING!, so grab your friends, get your tickets and we’ll C! you there! #NeverStopSinging

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FESTIVAL FAVORITES BRING THEIR FAMILY FOR A NIGHT OF LIVELY CELTIC MUSIC AND A WHOLE LOT OF FUN

 

Two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers, who also happen to be married, create a whirlwind performance of fiddle-driven music, dance and song. Together they make up two of the planet’s very best fiddle players. Natalie MacMaster is a member of the order of Canada and has toured with the Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. Donnell Leahy is a multiple Juno Award winning musician, part of the Leahy Family, and who has played with likes of Shania Twain amongst others. Together they bring unparalleled musicianship, down-home with and humour, and whole gaggle of their kids. It’s no surprise they hold the Festival record for most presented artist.

 

PART OF THE 1ST ANNUAL COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL: A WEEKEND OF WILD PERFORMANCES BY KINGS AND QUEENS IN MULTIPLE VENUES

Indulge in a feast for the senses at Huntsville Brewhouse with our Drag Brunch extravaganza! Join us for an unforgettable culinary and entertainment experience featuring captivating performances by drag queens Ivory Towers, Devine Darlin, Baby Bel Bel, and Helena Poison.

The experience begins with an assortment of pastries and unlimited coffee & tea. Following this, each guest can order one selection off the enhanced brunch menu along with a sparkling beer mimosa to toast. Seating will be family style at tables (both high top tables and regular). Each table seats up to a maximum of 8-10 people. If you are attending with others, we encourage you to purchase as one group to facilitate seating. Seating will be assigned in the week leading up to the event.

Join us for a weekend of fierce glamour at Cottage Country Drag Weekend! Experience the charismatic energy of a Drag King Show at Canvas Brewery, where the stage ignites with dynamic performances. Algonquin Theatre hosts a mesmerizing Drag Queen Show, a spectacle of sequins and sass that’ll leave you spellbound. Cap off the weekend with a fabulous Drag Brunch on Sunday, a delightful fusion of gourmet delights and drag performances, making it the ultimate lakeside celebration. Get ready for a dazzling escape where the art of drag meets the serenity of cottage life. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!

 

RED HOT BLUES GUITARIST PLAYS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ETWELL CONCERT SERIES

Garret T. Willie, blues virtuoso, graces the stage at Etwell Concert Series—an outdoor covered venue in the lush forests near Huntsville. Feel the blues vibes, savor oven-baked pizza, and let the music ignite your soul in this quintessential Muskoka experience. Garret T. Willie is an old soul masquerading as an uncommonly wise, weathered, witty and world-weary 23-year-old. He’s about to give rock ‘n’ roll a formidable 21st -century kick in the ass with plenty of wild, heartbreaking, and hilarious stories to share in true rock ‘n’ roll form. Garret T. Willie hails from Kingcome Inlet, off the coast of British Columbia. He’s been through some serious shit and lived through a lot more than most of us have at his age. But while Willie’s back story also gives him more right than most to sing the blues – and at heart, Garret T. Willie is a rock ‘n’ roller – he’d rather that not be the whole story.

LOCAL PIANO VIRTUOUSO OFFERS AN INTIMATE SOLO PERFORMANCE BY CANDLELIGHT CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GERSHWIN’S RHAPSODY IN BLUE.

Discover the enchanting artistry of local piano virtuoso Kyung-A Lee as she presents an intimate solo performance at Algonquin Theatre, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” by candlelight. With delicate precision and passion, Lee transports audiences on a captivating journey through Gershwin’s timeless masterpiece, infusing each note with depth and emotion. Immerse yourself in the spellbinding melodies and intricate harmonies of one of the greatest compositions of the 20th century, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening.

ALL FUNNY, ALL FEMALE COMEDY NIGHT OF IMPROV AND STAND UP FEATURING ELVIRA KURT AND FRIENDS

 

Featuring a cast of Canadian Comedy Award winners, Second City alum and CBC comedy darlings, Girls Nite Out with Elvira Kurt includes stand-up performances and improvisation that will have you in stitches. It’s a night of laughter and celebration led by some of Canada’s funniest ladies! All-funny, all-female comedy Enjoy a night of laughter and celebration led by some of Canada’s funniest ladies! The fearless and fabulous Elvira Kurt will be joined on stage by award-winning comedians Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, and Karen Parker for a night of standup and improvisation sure to leave you in stitches.

“Funny, smart and energetic. This show was everything I like in my comedy.” – Norm Foster

 

A YEARLY TRADITION!

Join us at The Mill on Main for a night of theatre, food and fun. The ticket includes a dinner seating where you get one of the Mill’s Mini Pizzas or a house salad accompanied by a 16oz. pint or a 5 oz. glass of house red or white Wine. Following dinner, you’ll be entertained by four ten-minute plays presented by local directors and actors.

This year’s line up includes:

“The Pitch”
Written and Directed by Tomas Street. Starring Alberta Robinet, Skye Goulbourne and Matt Huddlestone.

“Still Alice”- Monologue
Written by Alice Howland. Starring Catherine Cole.

“The Royal Queue”
Written by Dyanna Jacklin. Directed by Suzanne Riverin. Starring Aussa Penniall and Alberta Robinet.

“The DMV One”
Written by Nick Zagone. Directed by Caroline Heyblom. Starring Karen Thorn and David Walton.

Production support and admin:  Dan Watson, Hannah Naiman, Alberta Robinet
Stage Management by Suzanne Riverin. Sound and lights by Brenda St. John.

Master of Ceremonies: Cyd Jones

Tickets are $35 and on sale at The Great Vine. CASH ONLY.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN PERSON ONLY.
Last dinner seating at 6:15 after Dinner at 5:00pm.

 

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PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for February 3rd, 2024. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Matt Andersen show has been rescheduled for April 18, 2024. All tickets purchased for the February 3, 2024 show will be valid for April 18, 2024. Our Box Office is currently contacting all ticket holders.

WITH SPECIAL GUEST TERRA LIGHTFOOT

ABOUT THE ARTIST
When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy, is all about hard-won celebration; a dozen songs infused with raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk, and ecstatic gospel. Andersen’s stage presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulful performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. In the studio, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show, and the result – a multi-faceted and poignant body of work – has led him to amass over 28 million streams on Spotify and 26 million views on YouTube.

In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Serena Ryder, Tab Benoit, and more. Andersen nabbed the 2013 and 2016 European Blues Awards for Best Solo/Acoustic Act, was the first ever Canadian to take home top honours in the solo category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, won the CIMA Road Gold award in 2015, and has won multiple Maple Blues Awards.

A COMEDY FOR ALL AGES FULL OF LAUGTHER, SONG & HOLIDAY FUN!
Presented in partnership with The Huntsville Theatre Company (HTC)

This is not your typical Christmas Carol. Staged in the tradition of a British Pantomime (informally known as a panto), this type of musical comedy stage production is designed for family entertainment and generally performed during the Christmas and New Year season. This holiday celebration includes songs, slapstick comedy and dancing, and combines topical humour with a story loosely based on a well-known fairy tale. This year, we’re sending up A Christmas Carol, the tale of Mr. Scrooge. Bah! Humbug! The whole family will love the fun of singing along and participating in helping Scrooge get his smile back!

Adapted & Directed by Robin Clipsham

CAST (in order of appearance)
Street Musicians: Hannah Shira Naiman (fiddle); Jay Osborne (Ukelele and Harmonica/ Dance Caller)
Charlotte Dickens (Charles Dickens’ granddaughter; the Narrator): Lauren Rodrigues
Scrooge: Mike Pearse
Bob Cratchit: Mark Rodrigues
Mrs. Cratchit: Skye Goulbourne
Tiny Tim: Abigail Smith
Martha Cratchit: Jada Collins
Peter Cratchit: Marshall Jordan
Belinda Cratchit: Olivia Jordan
Fred (Scrooge’s Nephew): Justin Kopysh
Clara (Fred’s wife): Hillary Bignell
Ghost of Christmas Past: CJ Seaman
Ghost of Christmas Present: Sarah Downes
Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come: Jordan Ross
Mr. Fezziwig: Maria Cockburn
Mrs. Fezziwig: Ken Cole
Fezziwig Daughters: Paige Meunier, Victoria Hammond, Terry Savory    
Magic Spirits: Victoria Hammond, Sadie Laurence, Hillary Bignell
Clowns: Christopher Jordan-Stevens, Thomas Sinnege
The Teacher: Christopher Jordan-Stevens
Mrs. Dilber (Scrooge’s Housekeeper): Pru Donaldson
Mrs. Pots (Scrooge’s Cook): JoAnn Bennett
Mrs. Scrubbs (Scrooge’s Laundress): Jo Ann Jordan
Fan (Assistant to Scrooge): Jordan Ross
Stan (Office Worker): Terry Savory
Marley’s Ghost: Christopher Jordan-Stevens, Jay Osborne & Paige Meunier
W.I. Ladies: Paige Meunier, Cheri Killingworth, Julie Wallace, Linda Charbonneau, Pam Marshall Gray, Rachel Hunt, Krystyne Scagnetti
Young Ladies: CJ Seamans, Sadie Laurence

Stage Management: Lynne Jackson
Costume Designer: Barb Hartwick
Set Design/Make up: Suzanne Price

Leading the parade was the Cameron of Lochiel Pipes & Drums along with 30+ volunteers to carry the canoes along with some of the artists that have contributed to the Canoe Murals over the past 4 editions. Since 2020, for one week each summer, HfA has commissioned local artists to create interpretations of paintings by Tom Thomson and members of the Group of Seven Painters on the bottom of donated canoes. These canoes are then displayed outdoors in both downtown Huntsville and the surrounding area to feature the area’s connection between these famous artists and the beautiful spaces they painted.

Bidding for the canoes and paddles in the 2023 Algonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Auction is live now and will last until bids close on November 13, 2023. For more information about the auction visit https://algonquinoutfitters.com/paddle-art-contest

Multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning country artist returns to Deerhurst Resort for 2 Nights!

NO REFUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

 

 

LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME!
SATURDAY SHUTTLE BUS ONLY (NO SHUTTLE ON SUNDAY)
Parking can be a challenge at the Resort. HfA is pleased to offer a free shuttle service on the night of the concert. Park your car at Bullock’s Independent (131 Howland Dr.) and catch the shuttle bus to take you out to Deerhurst Resort.

6:40PM-8:00PM | Departs Every 15 minutes from Bullock’s Independent

10:00PM-11:00PM | Return trip from Deerhurst Resort

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BUS IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
It all “Started With A Song” ten years ago, and ever since, Brett Kissel has had an extraordinary rise to superstardom in the Canadian country music scene. With three Platinum and ten Gold singles, two Gold-certified albums, and sixteen Top-10 radio hits, he has become one of the country’s most celebrated artists. Having toured with legends such as Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley, and completing record breaking runs across the country, Kissel has firmly planted himself as one of Canada’s most beloved entertainers. He has also become well known for his genre-defying collaborations, which have led to some iconic duets featuring Grammy winners Charley Pride, Dave Mustaine, Nelly, and iconic R&B group, 98 Degrees.

Earlier this year, Kissel released South Album, the first part of a four-installment multi-album package titled The Compass Project. The second installment, East album, is available now, with West and North albums to follow in 2023.

A contoured acoustic storytelling evening featuring beloved songs and deep cuts

HfA Member & Artist Presale: Wednesday September 6th @ 10am. Members purchase by calling 705-788-2787 
Spotify Presale: Thursday September 7th @ 10am
Public On Sale: Friday September 8th @ 10am

 

With Special Guest Becca Mancari

 

 

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Tegan and Sara launched their careers straight out of high school, from their hometown of Calgary, Alberta. In 2000, they signed to Neil Young’s record label, Vapor Records, out of Santa Monica, California. Over the course of their twenty-five-year career, they have sold well over one million records and released ten studio albums, including their latest release, “Crybaby.”

They have been honoured with numerous Grammy, Glaad, and Polaris nominations, as well as three Junos for their seventh studio album, “Heartthrob,” which included the pop juggernaut “Closer.” Their songs have been featured in TV shows like “Glee,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Girls,” and “Heartstopper.” In 2018, they received both a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award and the New York Civil Liberties Union Award.

Tegan and Sara have performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, from Coachella to the Academy Awards, and are executive producers of the Amazon TV series “High School,” based on their New York Times–bestselling adult memoir of the same name. They are also the authors of the “Junior High” graphic novel series for young readers.

In 2016, they launched the Tegan and Sara Foundation, which works tirelessly to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ women and girls. This mission is founded on a commitment to feminism and racial, social, and gender justice. The Foundation raises awareness and funds, fights for equality and justice through its flagship programming, and supports grassroots organizations, activists, and communities that often go unrecognized by major funding institutions.

Tegan and Sara have been touring for twenty-five years and are constantly evolving their live show. No two nights are ever the same. The Not Tonight tour is a contoured acoustic storytelling evening showcasing the 2002 album “If It Was You,” as well as an additional set of their most beloved songs. Audience members can expect an intimate night of music and storytelling.

 

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jenn has been nominated for three JUNO Awards to date, multiple East Coast Music and Music Nova Scotia award nominations and wins over the years, and has been long-listed for the Polaris Music Prize. In recent years Jenn’s music has been used across several international ad campaigns, trailers, TV shows and her song “Dreamer” from her debut album  is the long running theme music for the CBCs ‘Heartland’ now going into its 16th Season. 

 

Born on Prince Edward Island, a small maritime province on the east coast of Canada, famous for its lush sand dunes and ocean tails rising up to meet a vast, open sky. There is an undeniably ethereal quality to Grant’s voice and her music, described by Australia’s The Age is that of “dreamy, harp-and woodwinds folk, the work of a painter born in paradise” Consequence of Sound cite “majestic vocals” whilst Pop Matters refer to her voice as a “Aural Equivalent of a Warm Embrace”

 

She now lives in Nova Scotia, where she is raising her two young sons alongside renowned music producer Daniel Ledwell. In a lake house in a mostly rural community, art and music is being born everyday.  Jenn has spent over a decade touring across Canada, The U.S.A, Europe as well as Australia.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft sp

ace features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Featuring a blend of acoustic instruments, rural soundscapes, and wistful vocals, Great Lake Swimmers are a critically acclaimed indie-folk group led by songwriter/vocalist Tony Dekker with a revolving backing band. Based in Toronto, the group emerged with a succession of heavily atmospheric albums recorded in old silos and rural country churches. The music has developed that pastoral warmth over subsequent albums through a continued vision to record and perform in acoustically unique and historical locales. They are renowned for their homespun folk and lush, intimate Americana in their live shows.

Great Lake Swimmers celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2018 with the release of The Waves, The Wake, which displayed both their pop-oriented side as well as a new direction utilizing instruments like marimba, harp, lute, and woodwinds and adopted a more orchestral and improvisational approach to modern folk music. They have been shortlisted for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize and nominated twice for Canada’s Juno Awards, with the CBC calling them “a national treasure.”

 

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ben Caplan is both the roar of the hurricane and the eye of the storm. He has an uncanny ability to channel both wild abandon and quiet introspection. His songwriting pulls from many diverse influences but both his music and his lyrics regularly draw from his Jewish heritage. Often mixing biblical imagery and klezmer inflected melodies, Caplan re-appropriates ancient sounds and themes with a decidedly contemporary twist.

Ben released his first studio album in 2011, and has spent the last ten years recording music and performing to ever growing audiences in music clubs and theatres around the world. For the ten year anniversary of his first release, Caplan has recorded a retrospective collection of stripped back re-interpretations of songs from across his catalogue. The album, entitled Recollection, will be released in October of 2021 followed by an extensive European and Canadian tour.

 

This year marks the 20^th anniversary of the release of Hawksley Workman’s certified Gold Record, Lover/Fighter.  In celebration of the record that had a #1 hit song in France and was toured all over the world, Hawksley and his band will be performing some select shows in Ontario this fall.

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Workman is a JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since his ground-breaking self-produced indie debut For Him and The Girls (1999) through to chart-topping singles of 2020, Hawksley has careened between major label international smash hits to Canadiana-soaked indie releases.  Boasting a catalogue of 17 solo records, Hawksley’s genre defying style strings together folk, chart pop and irrepressible cabaret. His show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak and tales of end-times have garnered him a league of devoted fans.  Performing over a thousand shows worldwide, Hawksley has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall and The Olympia in Paris. For a uniquely Canadian artist Hawksley has built loyal fan bases in the UK, France, Norway and Australia launching many successful tours, demystifying and delighting fans while drawing on an enviable catalogue of mischievous favourites, glammy stompers and heartfelt hymns to small town Canada.

 

 

LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME!
Parking can be a challenge at the Resort. HfA is pleased to offer a free shuttle service on the night of the concert. Park your car at Bullock’s Independent (131 Howland Dr.) and catch the shuttle bus to take you out to Deerhurst Resort.

6:40PM-8:00PM | Departs Every 15 minutes from Bullock’s Independent

10:00PM-11:00PM | Return trip from Deerhurst Resort

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BUS IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

 

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Join Dean Brody in an intimate acoustic performance as he takes us on a chronological journey through his music and story.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Multi-platinum, iconic Canadian artist Dean Brody is celebrating the biggest years of his career. No country artist has owned the Canadian “Live” stage more than Dean in recent years with three national arena tours (2 breaking national ticket sale records), an acoustic national tour and as the only Canadian country artist to hold a 7-year residency at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage.

Not one to ever slow down, Brody has been busy setting records and marking major career milestones. 2021 saw the acclaimed artist land his sixth and seventh number ones at Canadian country radio on back-to-back duets with his history-making track “Boys” feat. country music’s fastest rising star Mickey Guyton and “More Drinkin’ Than Fishin’” with labelmate Jade Eagleson. He also secured his 18th CCMA Award, landing the “Top Selling Canadian Single” with his #1 track feat. The Reklaws, “Can’t Help Myself.” He kicked off 2022 by earning a JUNO Awards nomination for Country Album of the Year and securing his first TRIPLE-PLATINUM single with “Bring Down The House,” making him only the second artist in Canadian history to ever achieve this status on a single. He also landed his eighth #1 with his single “Where’d You Learn How to Do That.” Brody celebrated these moments with fans throughout the year with headlining stops across the country including Budweiser Stage (Toronto), Festival Country Lotbinière and Dauphin Country Fest, a 10-night residency at the Calgary Stampede as well as a show in his hometown of Fort Steele with the NHLPA.

A passionate storyteller and unmatched lyricist, Dean has risen and continues to remain at the top of the Canadian country landscape with an impressive 34 Top-10 singles (including 8 #1’s), 18 CCMA Awards, 2 JUNOs, more than 425+ million global streams and numerous gold and platinum certified singles (including 1 triple platinum and 3 double platinum). Only Shania Twain has more Canadian streams than Dean when looking at Canadian country artists “lifetime” results.

While a consistently celebrated entertainer, Dean also dedicates a large part of his life to philanthropic efforts through his charity, The Dean Brody Foundation. To continue his foundations’ mission, Dean has recently entered into a partnership with International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization that shares the core values and goals of The Dean Brody Foundation. Working together to prevent violence and exploitation before it happens, the multi-year partnership with IJM will provide Dean the opportunity to work as an IJM Canada Ambassador and highlight his decade-long fight for justice on a global scale.

 

A superb entertainer. A master guitar player. A great, soulful singer. A unique songwriter.

 

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No refunds. All Sales are Final.
This is an all ages show.

 

 

LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME!
Parking can be a challenge at the Resort. HfA is pleased to offer a free shuttle service on the night of the concert. Park your car at Bullock’s Independent (131 Howland Dr.) and catch the shuttle bus to take you out to Deerhurst Resort.

6:40PM-8:00PM | Departs Every 15 minutes from Bullock’s Independent

10:00PM-11:00PM | Return trip from Deerhurst Resort

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BUS IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

 

 

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

A superb entertainer. A master guitar player. A great, soulful singer. A unique songwriter.
These are a few of the ways David Wilcox has been described. None of them do him justice. Until you have seen David in concert, you have yet to experience something truly remarkable.

Multiple gold and platinum albums, countless fans of all ages – these are testimony. His music has been skated to by Olympic champions Salé and Pelletier, his songs have appeared in movies like Cocktail with Tom Cruise. Whether it’s a backyard barbeque, a TV theme (Street Legal), Carnegie Hall, the Montreux Jazz Festival with John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin – the music of David Wilcox is a blend of rock, blues, country, ragtime and other roots styles that keeps evolving and growing.

 

For fans of rock and reggae, Big Sugar is a must-see

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General Admission (Standing Room Only). Age Restriction 19+

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

With their signature blend of Jamaican rhythms, bluesy tones, and heavy rock, they’ve been a fixture on the airwaves and concert circuit since the 1990s. Featuring the unmistakable guitar playing of Gordie Johnson, Big Sugar has released a string of hits including “Diggin A Hole,” “If I Had My Way,” “Turn The Lights On,” and “Roads Ahead.” Known for their energetic and engaging live performances, Big Sugar has amassed a loyal following and earned a coveted Road Gold Award for their success on the road. Their unique sound, combined with their infectious energy and stage presence, make Big Sugar a must-see for fans of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to experience the excitement and power of Big Sugar live in concert!

One part documentary and another part musical activism, Spin is inspired in part by the incredible true tale of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle in 1895.

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ABOUT THE SHOW:

Evalyn Parry takes her audience on an uncommon theatrical and musical journey in Spin, her tour-de-force performance celebrating the Bicycle. A fascinating web of stories that travel from 19th-century women’s emancipation to 21st-century consumer culture, peeling back layers of history to reveal a surprising and contemporary heart to her theme of liberation.

A vintage bicycle, hooked up to simple electronics and suspended in a mechanic’s stand, is played – from fenders to spokes to vinyl seat, from whirling pedals to bells – by percussionist Brad Hart, providing a captivating sonic accompaniment to parry’s songs and monologues. Staged by award-winning director Ruth Madoc-Jones, with stunning visual projections by acclaimed designer Beth Kates, this unique show has delighted audiences across the continent.

“Part theatre, part music gig, part spoken word poetry, part documentary: whatever it is, it is brilliant” Toronto Star

“…a welcome breath of fresh air….SPIN makes something beautiful out of taking your life into your own hands” Globe & Mail

“Annie Londonderry’s story becomes a portal into Parry’s own life and heart and that is what gives the show such resonance.” Calgary Sun

“…this magnetic artist and her winning production team invest the work with such intelligence and playfulness, it’s hard not to be charmed. NOW Magazine

“a show with as much heart as it possesses design and brains.” Calgary Herald

Written and performed by Evalyn Parry
Featuring Brad Hart playing the Bicycle
Directed by Ruth Madoc-Jones
Production design by Beth Kates

The show premiered in Toronto’s Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (a coproduction with OutSpoke Productions) in 2011, and over the decade that followed has enjoyed more than 300 performances across North America, with tour dates from the Lincoln Center in New York City, to the Northern Arts and Culture Centre in Yellowknife, and many, many stops in between.

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores important and timely subjects. It’s Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Created by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Three contemporary stories by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr: author and illustrator of more than 71 books for children. His books are available in over forty countries throughout the world. Todd is the co-creator of the three-time Emmy-Nominated children’s television show ToddWorld™ as well as short films for Sesame Street.

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores important and timely subjects. It’s Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence. Equally whimsical and heartfelt, The Earth Book, is a sweet homage to our beautiful planet inspiring readers of all ages to do their part to keep the Earth happy and healthy. This is My Hair is a funny exploration of how silly hair can be and that no matter how your hair looks, always feel good about yourself.Directed and adapted by Jim Morrow, veteran director of numerous internationally acclaimed Mermaid productions, the performance features a diverse cast, an innovative approach to puppetry manipulation and construction, combined with playful original music for which the company has earned worldwide praise.

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Author / Illustrator – Todd Parr
Director / Production Designer – Jim Morrow
Composer – Asif Illyas
Sound Producer – Shehab Illyas
Narrator (The Earth Book) – Rebecca Thomas
Narrators (It’s Okay To Be Different) – Students from Armbrae Academy: Laura Britton, Nicholas Wang, Lachlan MacSween, Lydia Muchangi, Milena Tucker, Anik Jeyakumar
Project Manager – Struan Robertson
Associate Designers – Deborah MacLean & Rosie Browning
Scenic Painter – Lisa Bedard
• 60 Minutes – No Intermission
• Sensory Inclusive or Relaxed performances available
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learning connections
• Encourage Early Literacy
• Enhance Emotional Development
• Celebrate Multiculturalism
• Promote Character Growth

 

Susan Aglukark is Canada’s first Inuk artist to win a Juno (4), a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement, and she is an officer of the Order of Canada.

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Susan Aglukark is Canada’s first Inuk artist to win a Juno (4), a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement, and she is an officer of the Order of Canada. Susan holds several Honourary Doctorate degrees and has held command performances.

During a career that has spanned more than 25 years, Susan’s journey as a singer-songwriter has led her to reflect on who she is, where she comes from and the importance of discovery – discovery of history, culture and self, this time of reflection, writing and songwriting has Susan coming back to one area of profound knowing, the Inuit are an extraordinary people deeply grounded in a culture forged by their Ancestors, their journey is what shaped them.

Produced by Chad Irschick, Dreaming Of Home is a collection of uplifting contemporary seasonal favourites, a combination of traditional and contemporary music, sung in English and her mother tongue Inuktitut. Susan has re-recorded some Christmas traditional songs like Silent Night and has also re-done one of her personal favourites Old Toy Trains. “The selection of songs on this new album was inspired by the realization that for many of us Christmas is often celebrated away from home, away from loved ones, and coming to the place in our lives where home is where the heart is, we can make whereever we are, home”. Please join Susan and her band for an evening of Christmas music. ᐅᐱᓐᓇᖅ – Upinnaq in this use means to be in awe or wonder.

MUSKOKA’S ONLY PINK FLOYD SHOW

Acoustic Muskoka Productions and Huntsville Festival of the Arts present ACOUSTIC FLOYD!

Muskoka’s only Pink Floyd show had a successful sold-out run of medium sized venues in 2022. With the backing of Huntsville Festival of the Arts the company is now staging Acoustic Floyd 2.0. With the inclusion of some new songs to the repertoire and the addition of original short film segments, this updated production is going to be a concert for the ears, eyes, and mind.
Musically, Acoustic Floyd is a textured take on the Floyd’s catalogue that reflects some of the music’s seldom thought of attributes. David Gilmour’s lapsteel that slides across a lot of the band’s records. The ever-featured female background vocals reminiscent of gospel choirs. The solo saxophone that wails as much as Gilmour’s guitar. Then there’s the acoustic guitar playing, singer/songwriter that is Roger Waters. Don’t worry, this show does not overlook the early years with Syd Barrett. Acoustic Floyd offers a beautiful twist on the twistedly beautiful music of Pink Floyd.

The band features Sean Cotton on acoustic guitars, vocals, and foot drumming; Tamica Herod and Liz Anderson on vocals, and hand percussion; Chris Hess on saxophones, and vocals; George Axon on lapsteel and guitars; Mike “Lopez” Phillip’s on bass guitar.

 

GRAMMY WINNING CUBAN CANADIAN SINGER SONGWRITER

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Alex Cuba is a Latin Grammy/Juno winner, singer-songwriter. His sound is the unique confluence of tradition and global influences in articulate arrangements that convey emotions through melody and lyric. In 2022 he won a Grammy for Best Latin Pop for Mendó as producer, artist and engineer. His musical evolution for years was all about searching for the simplicity and soul in Cuban music – taking apart the complex arrangements, mixing it with North American influences, adopting the melodic simplicity of pop music, looking to Cuban folk traditions for inspiration – he’s always exploring, always creating something fresh and new, and always, it seems, getting it just right.

SUITABLE FOR STAR WARS FANS FROM AGES 6 TO YODA!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
From the producer of Evil Dead! The Musical and Potted Potter! Starvox Entertainment presents One-Man Star Wars Trilogy™. Charles Ross will stun and amaze you with his fun, energetic and extremely entertaining performance of One-Man Star Wars Trilogy™. One-Man Star Wars Trilogy™ has been performed for over a million Star Wars fans from London’s West End, Off-Broadway, Dubai and the Sydney Opera House! The result of Charles Ross’ ‘misspent” youth is the creation of his hilarious One-Man Star Wars Trilogy™ show, where Ross single-handedly plays all the characters with spot-on voice impressions, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots of the three films into one hilarious production. Suitable for Star Wars fans from ages 6 to Yoda!

One Man Star Wars Trilogy performed with permission of Lucasfilm Ltd.  All ‘Star Wars’ elements property of Lucasfilm Ltd.  All rights reserved. 

NAMED TRADITIONAL SINGER OF THE YEAR AT THE CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS FOR HER ALBUM “KNOW THE MOUNTAIN” (2017), HUNTSVILLE’S HANNAH SHIRA NAIMAN COMBINES HER POWERFUL SONGWRITING AND IMPRESSIVE MUSICIANSHIP TO DELIVER EXCITING CONTEMPORARY VERSIONS OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC SHE WAS RAISED ON

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Named traditional singer of the year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards for her album “Know The Mountain” (2017), Huntsville’s Hannah Shira Naiman combines her powerful songwriting and impressive musicianship to deliver exciting contemporary versions of traditional music she was raised on.

 

PLAYING ROCK N’ ROLL HITS FROM THE 1950’S & 60’S

 

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Modern. Retro. Revival. The Dreamboats are creating a sound that is equal parts Chuck Berry & The Wonders. This quartet of Canadian boys delivers a high energy show that has audiences dancing the night away! After international tours in both Europe and California, The Dreamboats are ready to tear up the stage with their award-winning tunes inspired by the 50s & 60s music that they adore. Their on-stage antics are complimented by tales from their adventures on the road: from performing at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool (where the Beatles cut their teeth), to hearing how Rock n’ Roll came to Canada first-hand from the legendary Ronnie Hawkins, to swimming in Elvis Presley’s pool! The Dreamboats are bringing back sounds from this timeless era forward for a new generation to discover.

FROM OPERA, TO CONTEMPORARY, TO JAZZ, MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN-LEE IS AN INTERNATIONAL STAR OF THE STAGE WHOSE SOARING VOICE IS ONLY MATCHED BY HER CHARMING STAGE PRESENCE.

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Motivated and hungry for new experiences, Ms. Brueggergosman’s career effortlessly embraces the broadest array of performance platforms and musical styles and genres.Measha began her career predominantly committed to thert of the song recital and has presented innovative programs at Carnegie Hall, Washington’s Kennedy Center, London’s Wigmore Hall, both the Konzerthaus and Musikverein in Vienna, Madrid’s Teatro Real, as well as at the Schwarzenberg, Edinburgh, Verbier and Bergen Festivals with celebrated collaborative pianists Justus Zeyen, Roger Vignoles, Julius Drake, and Simon Lepper.On the opera stage, her recent highlights include the roles of Giulietta and Antonia in Les contes d’Hoffmann, Elettra in Idomeneo, Jenny in Weill’s Mahagonny, Emilia Marty in Janáček’s Věc Makropulos, Hannah in Miroslav Srnka’s Make No Noise, and Sister Rose in Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking. On the concert platform last season she returned to Carnegie Hall with the New World Symphony, performed Elettra in Idomeneo at Opera Atelier, Toronto, and gave a recital at the Barbican Center, London. 

FESTIVAL FAVORITE JIM CUDDY RETURNS TO HUNTSVILLE!

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Jim Cuddy returns to the festival stage with a treasure trove of songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of our Canadian lives. His extraordinary catalogue of songs continues to find new ways to balance personal reflection and plainspoken storytelling, remaining both intimate and accessible.

As one half of one of Blue Rodeo’s songwriting partnership, Jim Cuddy has one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music thanks to omnipresent hits such as “Try,” “5 Days In May,” and “Bad Timing.” As a group Blue Rodeo has sold over 5 million records world-wide, won countless JUNO Awards, been inducted in to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and Jim (along with songwriting partner Greg Keelor) was invested as Officers of the Order of Canada.

In 1998, in between Blue Rodeo projects, Jim released his first solo album All In Time and hit the road with the eponymous Jim Cuddy Band featuring Colin Cripps (guitar), Anne Lindsay (fiddle), Joel Anderson (drums), Bazil Donovan (bass) and Steve O’Connor (keyboards). Since that first release the Jim has recorded three more solo albums; The Light That Guides You Home (2006), Skyscraper Soul (2011), Constellation (2018). Jim’s latest release, Countrywide Soul, is a celebration of sorts – a celebration of music and the musicians who join him on stage each night.

After an extensive tour in support of their album, Constellation, The Jim Cuddy Band reconvened at Jim’s family farm in Southern Ontario. Inspired by the band’s live show, Jim wanted to capture this energy on record and showcase each member’s skill, allowing them to stretch out and shine. Produced by Tim Vesely, Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps, Countrywide Soul was recorded live on the top floor of Jim’s barn and kept as natural as possible to retain the woody sound of the barn board room and the energy that only comes from playing together live.

“When we go into the studio to make records, the songs are born out of my imagination and the band contribute their incredible talents to make those ideas come to life. The songs evolve and become part of our collective imagination,” explains Jim. “But it is on tour that they really take flight. We are connected by art. We are connected by what we create together. That’s what I wanted to capture on this record. How much I enjoy listening to the band reveal their imagination and add their creativity to the songs was really the inspiration. How vital that is to me. So as much as this is a musicians’ record, it’s really an example – if you’re lucky – of what bands can create together.”

To achieve his goal on Countrywide Soul, Jim re-worked a number of songs previously recorded for his solo career and with Blue Rodeo. To round out the record, he wrote two new songs and included a couple of favourite cover songs.

“When choosing songs for the album, I tried to find those in which I could change the mood and tone as in ‘All In Time’ or songs that had been underdeveloped on previous records such as ‘Clearer View’,” says Jim. “’Almost Persuaded’ was a song Blue Rodeo performed in the early days. It was a favourite of an old friend of ours, so I recorded this in her honour.”

THE MOST LAUDED INDEPENDENT CANADIAN BAND OF ALL TIME

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It’s a strange thing to be one of the most lauded independent Canadian bands of all time; it’s almost a back-handed compliment, since it feels like the “independent” qualifier is somehow intended to lessen the achievement. Shouldn’t it be cause for greater celebration when you make your name without the muscle and reach of a major label?

The story is stranger still when you consider that some of Lowest of the Low’s success came in spite of themselves. Never at ease with the ‘big machine’ of the music industry, they may have indulged in more than one bout of self-sabotage along the way back in the Nineties. That simply means they can take a certain pride in knowing that the victories they did score (and the defeats they endured) were always of their own making, which is far better than putting your fate in someone else’s hands. That’s a true hallmark of independence.

You can trace the roots of the Low back to 1983, when Ron Hawkins and David Alexander played together as teenagers in a heavily politicized, straight-edge band called Social Insecurity. They rubbed intellectual elbows and shared small stages with Toronto punk scene legends like L’Étranger, most famous these days for having two of their members represent the NDP in the House of Commons. That led to the band Popular Front in the late 80s, where Ron and David were joined by guitarist Stephen Stanley. At one point they boasted as many as eight players, but the three friends remained the core as other members came and went. While the music was a little slicker than their punk days and contained Afro-Caribbean flourishes, the focus on socially conscious lyrical content remained.

After a few years of gigging, the trio felt restless with both their sound and scene. They began jamming at acoustic open-mic nights with a clutch of new songs that were stripped down yet infectious. The romantic-but-realistic lyrics, assembled from character sketches and journal entries in Ron’s ever-present notebook as he wandered the streets of Toronto, were always front and centre. Popular Front evolved into Lowest of the Low, and shortly afterwards Hawkins traded his four-string in when John Arnott joined on bass.

The quartet built a faithful following and a very full dance card on the strength of their joyous live shows, where they perfected the Low’s mix of clever wordplay, razor-sharp hooks and airtight harmonies. They also began recording what were meant to be demos in a film production studio with friend Andy Koyama. There wasn’t much interest from the A&R men of the day (and the feeling was mutual), so they elected to plow ahead on their own and press up CDs and tapes of those demos to sell off the stage. By the time 4,000 copies of what came to be known as Shakespeare My Butt… had found homes, the Low secured distribution through indie outfit Page Publications (run by ex-Barenaked Ladies singer Stephen Page’s father Victor). Within what felt like a few weeks, they were setting sales records for indie bands at the HMV Superstore and in heavy rotation on Toronto alt-rock station CFNY with songs like “Salesmen, Cheats And Liars”, “Rosy And Grey”, “Bleed A Little While Tonight” and “Eternal Fatalist”.

 

SING-A-LONG TO YOUR FAVORITE SONG. THERE ARE NO AUDITIONS, AND THE AUDIENCE IS THE CHOIR!

DUE TO DEMAND! SECOND SHOW ADDED.

Fleetwood Mac’s songs only get more popular with age. Because they are the most sing-along-able bands of all time! Iconic jam after jam, we are going to fill that main hall with all your beautiful voices. It’s been too long, we need this. Prepare for an EPIC MAC ATTACK!

Save the date, gather your pals, + get your tickets NOW! And start brushing up on your MAC so you’ll be ready to hit it! The main tune will be DON’T STOP + we’ll also sing some of the greatest of their greatest hits!

The first show sold out in only a few days, so don’t hesitate! Get your tickets before they are gone!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Choir! Choir! Choir! is a Toronto-based singing group led by creative directors Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman. The duo takes a non-traditional approach; there are no auditions, and the audience is the choir. Show up and they’ll teach you an original arrangement to a song you love. Founded in 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! has amassed a dedicated and passionate community of singers and a thriving international fan base on YouTube amassing 10s of millions of views on some of their videos.

The group has performed with renowned artists such as Patti Smith, David Byrne, Rick Astley, Tegan and Sara, and Rufus Wainwright, and onstage at New York’s Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall with the likes of Debbie Harry and The Flaming Lips. They’ve created content for NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar with Hamilton’s Brandon Victor Dixon. And they they’ve performed at the MET in New York for New York Pride and hosted their own float in Toronto Pride. They remembered Canadian music hero, Gord Downie, by performing Grace Too with the surviving members of the Tragically Hip to 10,000 fans in Toronto.

Choir! Choir! Choir! exists to celebrate music and push the boundaries between practice and performance, artist and audience, offering
therapeutic benefits with the ultimate side effect: a powerful community.

Socials:
Website URL: WWW.CHOIRCHOIRCHOIR.COM
Facebook: FACEBOOK.COM/CHOIRX3
Twitter / Instagram: @CHOIRCHOIRCHOIR
YouTube: www.youtube.com/choirx3

 

LEGENDARY BLUES & REGGAE ARTIST PLAYS THE ETWELL CONCERT SERIES

CONCERT RUNS RAIN OR SHINE

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Jay Douglas is a 3 times Juno Awards nominee, a music producer and band leader of the Jay Douglas All-Star Band. He has performed at various festivals worldwide, including the likes of Rastafest Festival in Toronto and the 4 Seasons Reggae Cruise in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jay Douglas first took to the stage in Montego Bay, Jamaica many years ago as a teenager. With over 45 years of showmanship, he has developed a wide-ranging repertoire and plenty of stage charisma. Back in the early ‘60s and 70’s, Jay was the frontman for “The Cougars,” who, with their skill and verve, lit up clubs in Toronto, Montreal, New York, and Washington D.C. with Soul, Blues, Funk & Reggae. Jay has since shared his gift at various venues all the way from Hong Kong to the Mediterranean.

On top of numerous television appearances and acting roles, Douglas has earned prime-time support slots for a veritable “Who’s Who” of musical legends including Fats Domino, Joe Tex, Percy Sledge, bluesman Roscoe Gordon, The Manhattans, The Drifters, Reggae icons Toots and the Maytals, Sly & Robbie, Steel Pulse, Ziggy Marley, The Fab 5 band, Freddie McGregor, Third World, and his friend actor/comedian Jim Carrey.

Jay Douglas has always had a strong connection with blues and jazz, which is glaringly obvious in his newest album released in 2022, Confession. In Douglas’ own words “Confession is a new album that serves as a testament to my long love of Blues and the type of Rhythm and Blues that came out in the 50’s from artists such as Rosco Gordon, Johnny Ace, Bobby Bland, Dave Bartholomew and Ray Charles.” The album since its release in spring 2022 has been well received reaching top 20 chartings on major Blues charts in US, Europe, Canada, and Australia.

Website: www.jaydouglasmusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jay.douglas.1042
Twitter: @JayDouglasMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaydouglasmusic/?hl=en
Bookings: megacitymusic@hotmail.com

COMBINING ELEMENTS OF BOTH ROCK AND FOLK MUSIC, ALONG WITH  PERSONAL SENTIMENTS, DARK HUMOR, AND A VOICE ABLE TO CHANNEL BOTH THE FALSETTO HIGHS OF NEIL YOUNG AND THE WAVERING RASPY LOW TONES OF LEONARD COHEN, TORONTO’S HAYDEN HAS SPENT HIS CAREER CREATING UNIQUELY AFFECTING MUSIC

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For over 25 years Hayden has been making music on his own terms and on his own schedule. The Polaris Prize and Juno nominee has produced, engineered and mixed most of his records at home, creating a world of his own, exploring themes ranging from love lost and found to bear maulings and home invasions. He is also the co-founder of Dream Serenade, an annual benefit concert every Fall at Toronto’s Massey Hall for children with developmental and physical disabilities and their families established in 2014. The legendary Toronto indie-folk rock fixture whose heartrending songs are a soundtrack to coming of age just released his ninth studio album, Are We Good, featuring the singles On A Beach ft Feist and East Coast.

Please follow along @haydendesser for more touring and album updates.

Watch the video for On A Beach featuring Feist, Matt Berninger from The National and Steve Buscemi:

OUTDOOR CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE FOR ALL AGES

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La bulle features a one-of-a-kind bubble tent (a character in its own right) and its confined inhabitant: Pierrot, the iconic loner and dreamer. Together, they live in transparent symbiosis. In this theatrical setting, there is nowhere to hide: an absurd situation, fully exploited by a lucid and lunar Pierrot. Through mime, dance, text, even drawing, he tries to connect with his audience. Dressed in the archetypal black and white costume and make-up, he manages to create bonds, alas all ephemeral, with those who are willing to give him a little time. He embraces solitude whole-heartedly, and swims freely like a fish in water in the realm of dreams. Poetry and humour are always at his side, true to CORPUS’ vocation.
La bulle was conceived long before COVID. The show was already exploring the theme of social distancing before it became a concern for all. This new work also speaks of an equally contemporary paradox: private space in full transparency. La bulle places the audience in the round. Audience members are seated or free to circulate around the set, without constraint or restriction of movement

Conceived, directed and designed by David Danzon & Carolin Lindner
Performed by David Danzon/ Guy Marsan (TBC)
Company name: CORPUS
Stage Manager: Samira Banihaschemi
Assistant Stage Manager: Avideh Saadatpajouh
Set elements: Jonathan Danzon and 6 par 6
Bubble built by J.C Keller
Costume Design: Françoise Autran
Technical advice: Hagop Ohannessian, Martin Martin, Cédric Cambon

Premiered in 2021 in France, presented by the mairie de Cordes-sur ciel; and in Toronto, in co-presentation with Jamii and le Théâtre français de Toronto

AN EVENING OF TOE-TAPPING CELTIC MUSIC FROM CANADA’S CELTIC AMBASSADORS

Canada’s Celtic ambassadors! For more than three decades, Cape Breton-based family group the Barra MacNeils has been thrilling audiences of all ages, near and far, with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship.

LOCAL SINGER-SONGWRITER PRESENTS AN INTIMATE EVENING EXPLORING ADELE’S REPERTOIRE OF PLATINUM SELLING HITS

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Local Singer-Songwriter presents an intimate evening exploring Adele’s repertoire of platinum selling hits. “Gina Horswood has become known as one of the most talented singer songwriters in Muskoka, switching seamlessly from her own music to rock classics and pop standards, much to the delight of the audience.” Jeff Carter, Hunters Bay Radio

PRE-EMINENT INTERPRETATIVE SINGER WORKING BETWEEN THE POLES OF JAZZ AND POP

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Holly Cole is lauded in many different places, receiving praise as a pre-eminent interpretative singer working between the poles of jazz and pop. Her unique interpretations are applauded as being highly musical, intensely original, sophisticated, witty and sexy. In her hands, even familiar repertoire – from Hank Williams to Cole Porter – enjoys the potential to shine like never before. Holly never fails to present her music with style, humor and grace, sending it out on journeys straight to the listener’s heart. Her approach is sensual and intense, non-calculating and without any retro pretensions. All of this has been a continuous virtue in the singer’s illustrious career, a career that started some twenty years ago with her debut album Girl Talk. Many distinctive albums have followed since, accompanied by passionate live appearances internationally that have cemented her reputation as a major contemporary song stylist and a highly compelling, acclaimed performer.

HFA WELCOMES TO THE STAGE, VETERAN STAND-UP COMEDIAN, RADIO AND TV STAR, STEVE PATTERSON, FOR A NIGHT OF RAZOR-SHARP WIT AND WELL-ROUNDED LAUGHS.

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Along with hosting THE DEBATERS on CBC Radio for over 16 seasons now, Patterson is a household name in comedy through his numerous television specials including most recently serving as anchor for the “If It Makes You Happy” Gala at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival in 2022 which aired on CBC and across various media platforms in 2023. Known for masterfully keeping the audience engaged with long-form stories, concisely constructed letters and even original songs, Patterson packs much more than just punchlines into his shows. Indeed, sometimes a tear or two may be induced. But by the end, they’ll be tears of laughter.

“There’s no debate Steve Patterson is hysterical. Don’t miss him” – Rick Mercer

 

DRAG PERFORMANCE FROM TORONTO’S TRUE QUEEN OF THE NORTH AND FRIENDS

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Born and raised in Toronto, Lemon is a true queen of the North. Spending her youth inside of the world of conservatory and competitive dance with Vlad’s Dance Company in Richmond Hill, she built a foundation and a passion for dance performance. At the age of 18, Lemon left Toronto with big dreams to find her way in the epicenter of professional dance, New York City. On full scholarship, she attended the prestigious Alvin Ailey School studying modern dance and ballet, two years at a contemporary ballet company in New York City, and another year in the city fulfilling her OPT (Optional Practical Training). She was on track to become a full time company dancer, but as the universe always does in the most sly of ways, another door of opportunity opened itself to her.

Being openly gay in NYC, Lemon found a community inside of the bar and nightlife scene. And like a passing summer breeze, she caught wind of a local drag competition called Lady Liberty with a prize of $500, which no young artist surviving in the Big Apple could pass up. This competition has seen the likes of well-known queens such as Jackie Cox, Jan Sport, and Rosé; she knew winning would bring a sense of notoriety and accomplishment she craved. She competed and sadly placed 3rd. But if Lemon had learned anything so far in her life it’s that you hustle and hone your craft and try again until you get first place!

She listened and learned, sculpted her makeup, refined her style, conceptualized her performance, and went back to sweep the competition and claim 1st prize, all while dressed as one of her greatest inspirations, Paris Hilton, doused in Tinkerbell perfume. From there, Lemon was born and a force to be reckoned with. Catching the eye of Sasha Velour, she went on to walk in her opening ceremony collaboration for New York Fashion Week, alongside performances by Shea Couleé, Farrah Moan, and Christina Aguilera. She began working weekly shows at drag bars across Manhattan and before she knew it, was a full time, fully realized drag queen.

Lemon went on to compete in the World Pride edition of Lady Liberty at the Playboy Club, gaining the attention of Brita Filter and Alyssa Edwards, and snatching the crown for first place. Like a vision in the night, the official announcement for Canada’s Drag Race was released and Lemon was never more confident in anything, that being on that show’s first season was a stroke of destiny. Calling both Toronto and NYC home, Lemon’s journey has just begun and she has big plans to take the world by storm because when life gives you Lemon, Lemon gives you life.

A JUNO-NOMINATED, POLARIS-SHORTLISTED, AND MULTI AWARD-WINNING ARTIST BASED IN ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND

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Best known as the writer and front man of Hey Rosetta!, a Juno-nominated, Polaris-shortlisted, and multi award-winning band based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. With over 15 years of performing their high-energy spectacle in stadiums, clubs, theatres and major festivals all over the world, Hey Rosetta! called it quits in 2017. Baker has since transitioned from being the leader and songwriter of a major indie rock band, and ascended to a profound solo artist. His solo LP, Forever Overhead (Arts and Crafts), garnered him a Juno nomination for Songwriter of the Year, three East Coast Music Awards (and several nominations), and a Polaris longlist…Baker’s The Festival is a polychromatic album of redemption, joy, release, and intrinsic connection.

SOLEMN AND SOARING, BACKED BY A SWIRLING BLEND OF INDIE, SOUL AND ELECTRONIC SOUNDSCAPES, MOURNFUL SAXOPHONE AND PULSE-QUICKENING FINGER-PICKING, AYSANABEE’S STRIKING SOUND IS EQUAL PARTS HYPNOTIC AND MELODIC

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Aysanabee is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer songwriter currently based in Toronto. He is Oji-Cree, Sucker Clan of the Sandy Lake First Nation a remote fly-in community in the far reaches of Northwestern Ontario.He began creating music under his mother’s maiden name during the pandemic when the stillness allowed him to slow down and create music, he says, more directly represents himself as an artist. Solemn and soaring, backed by a swirling blend of indie, soul and electronic soundscapes, mournful saxophone and pulse-quickening finger-picking, Aysanabee’s striking sound is equal parts hypnotic and melodic which has been compared to Bon Iver, Matt Corby, Don Ross, Kim Churchill, Kings of Leon and Sam Smith. His debut album, Watin (2022) named after his grandfather, includes 10 tracks and nine interludes featuring the voice of his grandfather and is both part music and journalism, artistry and expression. “Watin actually started out as a series of conversations between myself and my grandfather,” says Aysanabee. “We spent the first year of the pandemic talking about things we’ve never spoke about, his life on the trapline on Sandy Lake First Nation, falling in love, his life in residential school and then leaving everything behind..we never spoke of it until now. Even though we were over 1,000 kilometres apart, it was probably the closest we’ve ever been.”In a short amount of time, three singles were released including “Ego Death” (Oct 2022), “Nomads” (Aug 2022) which charted on Billboard Canada and became #1 on CBC Music and finally, “We Were Here” (July 2022), which charted on the Indigenous Music Countdown and featured in an episode of Station 19.In a whirlwind year, Aysanabee performed nearly 100 shows on major stages and festivals and venues across the country and across the ocean including Ottawa Bluesfest, Montreal Jazzfest, Mariposa, Riverfest, Summerfolk, Mission Folk, Alianait, Wake the Giant and many more.The artist has shared the stage with such notable acts including The National, Digging Roots, Amanda Rheaume, Sam Roberts, Our Lady Peace, DJ Shub, Julian Taylor, Jeremy Dutcher, Dan Mangan Mavis Staples, July Talk, Half Moon Run, Tokyo Police Club, Steven Page, Aqua, and more. The album is being released through Ishkode Records, founded by Amanda Rheaume and Shoshona Kish, one of the first Indigenous and women-owned labels in the country.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter whose work has been recorded by some of Country music’s most significant artists like Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts, Billy Currington, The Judds, Dallas Smith and many others.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Steven Lee Olsen’s path to mainstream success has been a lengthy yet admirable and rewarding journey. Born and raised in a suburb of Toronto, Olsen moved to Nashville in 2004 to pursue his dreams of being a songwriter. He spent years in Music City working on his songwriting skills by drawing upon his R&B, soul, country and pop influences, eventually breaking into the upper echelons of Nashville songwriters. Olsen’s work has been recorded by some of Country music’s most significant artists like Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts, Billy Currington, The Judds, Dallas Smith and many others. He has notched impressive accolades, including two No.1 hits in the US with his Grammy-nominated, double-platinum certified song “Blue Ain’t Your Color” performed by Keith Urban and “More Girls Like You” performed by Kip Moore. He also went No.1 in Canada with co-writing credits on the platinum hit “Drop,” performed by Dallas Smith.

IT’S BACK!

A yearly tradition! Join us at the Mill on Main for a night of theatre, food and fun. The ticket includes a dinner seating where you get one of the Mill’s Mini Pizzas or a side salad accompanied by a 16oz. Pint or a 5 oz. glass of house Red or White Wine. Following dinner, you’ll be entertained by four ten-minute plays presented by local directors and actors. The line up includes:

The Actor’s Nightmare
by Christopher Durang
Starring Mallary Davenport, Dyanna Jacklin & Matt Huddlestone
Directed By Suzanne Riverin

On Your Shoulder
by Mark and Lauren Rodrigues
Starring Mark Rodrigues, Lauren Rodrigues
Directed by Veronica Leonard

GPS -An Auto Erotic Comedy
By Bruce Kane
Starring David Walton, Kyla Taylor & Caroline Heyblom
Directed by Caroline Heyblom

The Interview
by Alberta Robinet
Starring Alberta Robinet & Sarah Vanasse
Directed by Sarah Vanasse

Tickets on sale at The Great Vine, 36 Main St. E
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN PERSON ONLY.
Last dinner seating at 6:30 after Dinner at 5:00.

Join Susan Macdonald, HFA photographer, for a walk along Hunters Bay Trail for an hour and a half on September 25th, starting at 1:00 at Avery Beach. Enjoy Susan’s expertise as you walk the trail and shoot images during the fall colour season. Bring your favourite photo capturing device and let Susan guide your eye for a wonderful afternoon of creating images and walking with like-minded people.

To Register E-mail suemac7@vianet.ca

 

LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME!
Parking can be a challenge at the Resort. HfA is pleased to offer a free shuttle service on the night of the concert. Park your car at Bullock’s Independent (131 Howland Dr.) and catch the shuttle bus to take you out to Deerhurst Resort.

6:40PM-8:00PM | Departs Every 15 minutes from Bullock’s Independent

10:00PM-11:00PM | Return trip from Deerhurst Resort

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BUS IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

 

 

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Get to the front of the line by drink tickets in advance. The venue offers beer, wine and non-alcoholic soft drinks. Click on the icon purchase yours. The tickets will be waiting for you under your name at the venue. Must show proof of age 19+ at the venue at the day of event for alcohol service.

Thursday October 20 – PURCHASE DRINKS FOR THE THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW

Friday October 21 – PURCHASE DRINKS FOR THE FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: NO RESTAURANT SERVICE
We look forward to welcoming you to Deerhurst Resort on Thursday & Friday for the Blue Rodeo Concerts. On behalf of the resort, we wanted to let you know in advance that because the resort is extremely busy that night, there will be no dining or bar options available at resort restaurants that evening. There will of course be bar service available for you to enjoy at the concert venue. So, should you wish to dine in advance of the concert that evening please ensure you make dining arrangements in town or elsewhere, and we apologize on behalf of Deerhurst Resort for any inconvenience.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

The definition of a rebel is someone who goes against the grain. For close to thirty years now, Blue Rodeo has taken the road less travelled – and succeeded far beyond anyone’s expectations. The band emerged in the early 80’s as a countrified rock band in the era of hair metal and glossy pop. Despite sticking out like a sore thumb (or maybe because of it), their single “Try” became omni-present on radio across Canada and set in motion a three decade long career of headlining every club, theatre and arena in Canada. In 1993, when grunge rock was squeezing commercial rock off the radio, they recorded their most acoustic album, Five Days In July, and scored their biggest hit selling over a half million copies of that one record alone.

Now, with their 16th Warner Music Canada studio album – Many A Mile – Blue Rodeo’s successes are measured in terms that include induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2012), receiving a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award (2014) and acknowledgement that the band has steadfastly defined itself by its own terms, and in the years that ensued, sold in excess of four million records.

Reflecting back on three decades of successes and those early Blue Rodeo days, both Jim and Greg are able to fully appreciate where the band sits in the pantheon of music. “Success seemed really real when we were entertaining people at The Horseshoe. That was the top of the heap for us,” Cuddy says. “When you look back, you realize that it has just been this beautiful dream.”

 

ABOUT BLUE RODEO:

In the 35 years since forming, Blue Rodeo have sold over 4 million albums, received dozens of JUNO Award nominations and wins, played over 2,000 shows, been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, have been honoured with the Governor General’s Performing Arts award and Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor have been named to the Order of Canada.. And they’re still as strong as ever with the release of their 16th album Many A Mile, and a national tour on the horizon. 

MEMBERS PURCHASE BY CALLING 705-788-2787

 

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Get to the front of the line by drink tickets in advance. The venue offers beer, wine and non-alcoholic soft drinks. Click on the icon purchase yours. The tickets will be waiting for you under your name at the venue. Must show proof of age 19+ at the venue at the day of event for alcohol service.

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RESTAURANT SERVICE
We look forward to welcoming you to Deerhurst Resort for next Saturday’s Serena Ryder concert. On behalf of the resort, we wanted to let you know that both the Compass and Eclipse restaurants will be open that evening. Eclipse Restaurant will be taking reservations, while Compass Restaurant will be first come first served. Both restaurants have limited seating so if you would like to dine on site, please make a reservation or arrive early.

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Vocal powerhouse Serena Ryder is a platinum-selling artist adored by fans, peers and critics alike, in part due to her raw and earnest song writing, and beautifully electric live performances. She has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Canada’s Walk of Fame Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour, seven JUNO Awards, a MuchMusic Video Award for Best Rock Video, and a Canadian Screen Award for Achievement in Music–Original Song. An advocate for mental wellness, Serena has also been awarded the Margaret Trudeau Mental Health Advocacy Award. 

With her recent album, The Art of Falling Apart, Serena invites listeners to join her mental wellness journey and helps us understand the importance of sitting with the uncomfortable moments and the wisdom in their messages. Over a driving pop sound bursting with irresistible rhythms, pulsing bass lines, and her powerful and expressive voice, she pulls listeners through her own winding, transformational journey, detailing despair, toxic relationships, and breakdowns alongside hope, joy, and big, big love.

 

WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLEREL

A natural-born vocalist, soul singer & songwriter Clerel nurtured his taste for melody in his coastal hometown of Douala, Cameroon, where he grew up listening to music from his parents’ record collection, which ranged from church hymns and afrobeat to French chanson.

As a child, he developed a habit of singing his favorite songs to himself as a way to “listen” to them whenever he desired, an exercise that helped hone his signature smooth tone.

While he’s spent most of 2020 working on a new collection of songs, Clerel has also appeared on reality TV show “La Voix” (The Voice Canada), and earlier this summer he took part in the Montreal International Jazz Festival, where he gave a highly acclaimed performance of his original music in front of an audience of over 3000 spectators. Listeners around the world continue to fall in love with the young musician’s soulful universe.

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LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME!
Parking can be a challenge at the Resort. HfA is pleased to offer a free shuttle service on the night of the concert. Park your car at Bullock’s Independent (131 Howland Dr.) and catch the shuttle bus to take you out to Deerhurst Resort.

6:40PM-8:00PM | Departs Every 15 minutes from Bullock’s Independent

10:00PM-11:00PM | Return trip from Deerhurst Resort

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BUS IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

 

 

 

SKIP THE LINE!

Get to the front of the line by drink tickets in advance. The venue offers beer, wine and non-alcoholic soft drinks. Click on the icon purchase yours. The tickets will be waiting for you under your name at the venue. Must show proof of age 19+ at the venue at the day of event for alcohol service.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE DRINK TICKETS IN ADVANCE

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Whether she is captivating audiences with her heartfelt music, entertaining them with her quick wit or sharing her written word in a boldly honest voice – Jann Arden is a Canadian original. She is a brilliant multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and author. Arden has released 15 albums with 19 top 10 singles, including her newest album Descendent, released in 2022. She has written five books, most recently IF I KNEW THEN: Finding Wisdom in Failure and Power in Aging, as well as co-creating and starring in the CTV original comedy series JANN.

Arden’s accolades include 8 JUNO Awards including Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, 10 SOCAN Awards, and 4 Western Canadian Music Awards. She is an inductee of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, has a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, and has been awarded the Order of Canada.

Join home town hero Hawksley Workman for a special unplugged acoustic performance celebrating Christmas, Community, family and singing. An intimate and cozy concert in the Trinity United Church’s Sanctuary featuring songs from Hawksley’s classic Christmas record Almost a Full Moon and other favorites.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Hawksley Workman is a JUNO Award-winning and Gold Record certified singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since his ground-breaking self-produced indie debut For Him and The Girls (1999) through to chart-topping singles of 2020, Hawksley has careened between major label international smash hits to Canadiana soaked indie releases.  Boasting a catalogue of 17 solo records, Hawksley’s genre defying style strings together folk, chart pop and irrepressible cabaret. His show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak and tales of end-times have garnered him a league of devoted fans.

Performing over a thousand shows worldwide, Hawksley has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall and The Olympia in Paris. For a uniquely Canadian artist Hawksley has built loyal fan bases in the UK, France, Norway and Australia launching many successful tours, demystifying and delighting fans while drawing on an enviable catalogue of mischievous favourites, glammy stompers and heartfelt hymns to small town Canada.

Hawksley’s latest release, Less Rage More Tears was released October 23, 2020 on his indie label Isadora Records.  The single “Just a Dream”, which reached #1 on the CBC Music Top 20 chart, is a nostalgic feast and a perfect anthem for our collective melancholy.

25 years in! And while they still spend most of each year working on their individual projects, the band has organically evolved into one of the finest roots-oriented bands in North America. Recognizing this special chemistry and the resulting joy of creating music together has brought band members Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Tom Wilson back to stage and studio again and again. O Glory is their 10th studio album.

“Reminiscent of Neil Young’s honest lyrics and comforting melodies, their 10th studio album is truly phenomenal. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings have continued to set the bar for Canadian artists with their ability to blend genres and speak the truth.” – Canadian Beats

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DIGGING ROOTS

Digging Roots are Anishinabe Onkwehonwe Musicians, Producers, Travellers, Change Makers, & Believers. This JUNO-winning husband and wife music duo blends folk-rock, pop, blues and hip hop with the traditional sounds of Indigenous music.

 

 

An accomplished guitarist, producer and equally prolific filmmaker, Jesse Cook has evolved his talents to create experiences that delight audiences both in concert, and online. He composed his first album, Tempest, over 25 years ago. Jesse could not imagine that such a humble recording, in which he played all of the instruments, would spark into such a musical legacy. To date there have been thousands of concerts performed around the world, over 2 million albums sold, 5 PBS specials filmed, more than 25 million views on YouTube and over 400 million streams of his songs. His 11th studio album Libre was chosen as the 2021 Album of the Year by JazzTrax. Jesse and his extraordinary band are looking forward to returning to the road, bringing The Libre Tour and their unique brand of rhythm and rhumba to audiences across North America and beyond. 

Two masters of blues team up for one unforgettable night of music!

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Why not enhance your experience? Join us for a FREE guitar clinic with Australian Blues legend Lloyd Spiegel on the Algonquin Theatre Stage on February 16 at 5pm.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Suzie Vinnick

A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, impressive guitar and bass chops and an engagingly candid performance style. Suzie has won 10 Maple Blues Awards, 1 Canadian Folk Music Award and is a 3X Juno Nominee. She has also twice won the International Songwriting Competition – Blues Category. 

 

Lloyd Spiegel

Multi-award winning Australian artist Lloyd Spiegel blends jaw-dropping guitar chops with a commanding voice, powerful songwriting, storytelling and comedy.  A touring artist since age 11 and ten albums to his name, Lloyd has squeezed more into his 40 years than many do in a lifetime.

Lloyd has toured the globe with frequent visits to Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States where he has performed at major festivals, theatres, and iconic Juke Joints as well as supporting the likes of Ray Charles, Bob Dylan and Etta James on tour.