TD Harbour Nights Concert Series

Tianna Woods is an award-winning country artist and 7-time Top 5 CMAO Female Artist nominee. A singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, she delivers high-energy performances with powerful vocals and a dynamic stage presence.

She has performed across Canada the U.S. and Japan, and on cruise ships. Her music blends country and rock influences, mixing crowd-favourite covers with her own original songs to create an engaging and unforgettable live experience.

Elmer Jackson, vocalist and guitarist, has been a sideman, a bandleader, a studio musician, and a songwriter for over 45 years. He is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who is equally at home with country, bluegrass, and rock music. He has contributed to studio recordings by Paul Dunn, Southpaw, The Elmer Jackson Band. As a performer, he has opened for celebrated Canadian folksingers Murray McLauchlan and Valdy. Mark Savard, a retired educator, has been playing guitar professionally since 1978 and has been involved with many community initiatives, including Sudbury’s La Nuit sur l'étang, Music and Film in Motion, and the Northern Lights Festival Boreal. His recording credits include sessions with Mauricio Montecenos, Stephane Paquette, Andre Forget, and Jeff Wiseman.
Cory Ross started playing and performing classical piano when he was six years old. He is well-versed in jazz, blues, country, rhythm & blues, big band and rock music. As an educator for over 30 years, he has taught and conducted successful jazz, concert, and rock bands.
Dan Ayotte has been a drummer since he was nine years old and by the time he was 12, he was drumming in his first band. Dan has logged many years and miles traveling across Canada with various bands and is as comfortable in the recording studio as he is teaching drums. Joe Reda, a retired educator, has been playing bass guitar in a variety of country, rock and blues bands for over 50 years – both professionally and semi-professionally.

The Mackenzie Blues Band will be bringing you their brand of infectious homage to the Blues greats along with well crafted originals, storytelling, masterful guitar work and rhythm sections. This is a night not to be missed!

The Scott Howarth Band, a dynamic force in the modern country music scene, seamlessly blends the essence of traditional country with the electrifying spirit of rock and roll. Fronted by the charismatic Scott Howarth, the band has quickly risen to prominence with their distinctive sound and heartfelt lyrics. Drawing inspiration from country legends, modern country and rock icons, their music resonates with fans across genres, creating a unique and compelling auditory experience.

With a relentless performance schedule and a passionate fanbase, The Scott Howarth Band continues to make waves in the music industry. Their latest single release, "Firelight," further solidifies their place in the country-rock genre, featuring anthems that celebrate love, liquor and heartbreak. As they carve out their own path, The Scott Howarth Band remains dedicated to preserving the roots of country music while pushing its boundaries, promising a bright future filled with timeless musical anthems and unforgettable live shows.

The Mike McCarthy Band is a Canadian musical ensemble celebrated for its dynamic fusion of neo country, southern rock, and Canadiana influences. Led by the versatile singer-songwriter Mike McCarthy, the band delivers a captivating blend of heartfelt lyrics, gritty guitar riffs and soulful melodies that resonate with audiences far and wide. Erica Prinn-McCarthy adds harmonies that infuse their sound with additional depth and richness, seamlessly blending with Mike's lead vocals to create captivating melodies that lingers in the hearts of listeners. With a periodic rotating roster of seasoned and talented musicians, 2026 boasts Jerome Tucker on Bass, Carl Harvey on Lead Guitar, Gabor Szepesi on Organ and Keys and Rich Greenspoon on Drums. Doesn't get any better than that! Each one of these amazing musicians stand alone in their own shining light. A hard driving yet melodic sound that's irresistible to the ear and to  dancing feet, the band defies categorization while remaining accessible to all who appreciate authentic, heartfelt music.

Join Paige for TD Harbour Nights as she hosts several fabulous local youth musicians who are doing amazing things in the area with their music.

Featuring,

Bryson Cleland

Charlie Taylor Gillespie

Kenzy & Olivia

Lilah Harvey

Ruthven Sisters

Vaughan Coffey & Levi Wathke

Amanda Braam

Sophia Sled

Simon Dawes

Samantha Kim

Gracie Jet is a storytelling folk-rock powerhouse who routinely wins over audiences with her electric energy and infectious charm.  Another term that describes her is multi-faceted. Gracie is not just an artist and performer, but also a practicing nurse. She toiled tirelessly on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, over-worked and under-equipped. Those experiences changed her, giving her a humble and pragmatic view of the world, which comes across in her songwriting. Her lyrics often feel like journal entries — brave and intimate glimpses of her ever-changing life. 

In her short career she has amassed a loyal following through a captivating live show and her catalog of singles. Sister, her first ever release, has gained over 250 thousand views on its music video, which Gracie directed herself. Her two latest singles, Sway and Forest Fire, have received international radio play and were featured on the National Television show CMCTV Talent. Now with her sound refined into a bullet proof artistic ethos, Gracie is hard at work on her debut album Smile - a 10-song self-portrait of who she is. Keep a close eye on Gracie Jet.  This talent is destined for big things.

Grey Road 1 has been bringing their brand to Concert Halls, Festivals,and Theatres for over a decade.
Formed in 2012, Grey Road 1 has two powerhouse lead guitars, and a rhythm section that is sure to create Shock and Awe.

I, the Mountain is a four piece indie-folk band based in Kitchener, ON. Known for their joyous harmonies, interactive live performances, and passion for building community through music, the band has built a fanbase of loyal “Mountaineers” across Canada. 

​Formed by talented vocalists Matt Lamers (guitar) and Matt Rappolt (percussion) at Peterborough’s Trent University, the band has steadily climbed the ranks of the Canadian indie-folk scene, adding Allison Dyjach (keys) and Rory McLachlin (guitar) to complete the lineup. 

The group is making waves in Canadian music circles and has performed with internationally renowned acts such as The Strumbellas, Elliott Brood, Born Ruffians, and Busty & the Bass. In 2022, I, the Mountain broke through in the festival scene, winning over crowds at Hillside Festival, Riverfest Elora, Sound of Music Festival, Peterborough Folk Fest, Muskoka Music Festival, and more.

I, the Mountain’s debut album, Little Wild, was released at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and explores themes of togetherness, loss, and the need for escape. The album and its subsequent singles solidified their status as true up-and-comers with "The Boat" and "Coal Mine" getting play on CBC radio and amassing almost 300,000 Spotify streams combined. Now, I, the Mountain is taking the next bold step in their journey by bringing their gorgeous four-part harmonies to stages all across Canada.

Paul Woolner is an artist whose music draws from his lifetime of rich experience. Based in Ontario’s Beaver Valley, Paul’s unique blend of introspective storytelling matched with fingerstyle acoustic guitar, create timeless songs that explore life’s seasons and memories. Paul’s songwriting is rife with quiet revelations as he thoughtfully explores a range of themes within his genre. His music pays homage to the golden folk, roots and blues era; a time when music was more fluid, visceral and the line between artist and audience was beautifully thin.

Woolner came of age as a songwriter playing the coffeehouse circuit as a teenager, hitchhiking to Toronto’s Yorkville Village and performing in venues across Canada. His songwriting sensibilities were shaped early by a hardworking, blue-collar upbringing. This fundamental and formative period saw him expanding musically, fronting and writing the music of the Canadian folk-rock Kit Carson and sharing stages with folk and roots artists such as Melanie and Jerry Jeff Walker. It was also during this time that Paul began to pursue a parallel path in entrepreneurship and building organizations of integrity, fueled by furthering his academic achievements and resulting in a Masters and Doctorate degree from the University of Toronto.

Throughout his life, Paul has been an artist, a business co-founder, a community builder and a lifelong learner. Of his music and his most recent recording Paul talks about his approach to writing characterized by “Crafting the space to allow each song to develop fully into its genre and style.” Wooler has been influenced by many genres from folk, folk rock, blues, hard rock, the British invasion, new wave, California based music of the 60s and 70s to classical music and modern singer songwriters. “I love to explore and integrate genres. My favorite radio stations are those where the listener is surprised and delighted by the variety of the curators’ song choices.”

Paul’s new Album entitled “Memory Like Water”, marks a return to his roots; a body of work with great perspective that explores themes of change, reflection on the past and hopes for the future. Spare, yet full-sounding arrangements built around Paul’s acoustic guitar playing and vocals complimented by bass, drums, keys from guest performers weave depth into texture. Think John Hiatt meets Daniel Lanois. Recorded largely in his home studio in Beaver Valley by veteran producer and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Mckay (Night Crawlers, Joy Drop) at the helm, the songs are warm, rustic; immersed both in light and shadow.

The songs range from the climate-aware “The Winter That Never Was” to the family epic “Isaac’s Lament.” The first single release off the album, “Moving On”, has resonated strongly, surpassing 40,000 Spotify streams in its first three months and earning a feature in Mountain Life Magazine (Fall 2025).

Outside of music, Paul is an avid surfer, backcountry skier, community advocate, and active member of the Escarpment Corridor Alliance. His guiding force is a love of learning, connection, and the ever-evolving nature of the human experience. With new releases, shows, and festival appearances lined up through 2026, it's clear that Paul Woolner is entering a powerful new chapter.