The Vaudevillian

Jugband Ragtime Blues
"The jugband tunes from the Saugeen Shores, Ontario, Canada based, Award Winning Blues duo, 
The Vaudevillian consists of the old-fashioned gentleman, Jitterbug James & sweet & sassy Norah Spades.
Washboard, Resonator Guitar, Banjo & Musical Spoons are among some of their instruments they use to get the crowd going. 
This ragtime duo brings you dancing numbers from the prohibition period!
Thank goodness PROHIBITION IS OVER!

In addition to performing at Festivals & Theatres all over Canada, The USA & Europe, 
They host an audience- interactive Washboard Workshops and interactive Musical Spoon Workshops at Festivals and to date have taught over 5000+ participants!
Interactive workshops are for groups up to 40 participants at a time, with washboards and wooden musical spoons provided by The Vaudevillian. All audience members become well-versed in playing the musical washboard or the musical spoons. 
Keep an eye out for The Vaudevillian on tour in their vintage 1989 RV travelling to a town or city near you,
Catch them at a festival near you!”

https://thevaudevillianmusic.com/
https://thevaudevillian.ca/
https://thevaudevillian.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thevaudevillian/
https://www.facebook.com/thevaudevillianmusic/
https://youtube.com/c/TheVaudevillianMusic
Record Label- https://bustedflatrecords.com/

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Horseshoes & Handgrenades

Horseshoes & Handgrenades is a Rockin’ Blues band based in Meaford Ontario. Some of the finest musicians in Southern Georgian Bay getting together and playing their favourites and yours. Classics from The Who, Tom Petty, Bad Company, The Band, and everything in between. Featuring Chris Scerri, Jon Zaslow, John Hume, Johnny Roy, and Beaker Granger. Decades of combined experience, and having a great time playing have a lot to do with the energy they bring to any private function or special event.

For booking info:
Chris Scerri Presents
Meaford, Ontario
416-452-3726
chris@chrisscerripresents.com

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Souvenirs - Remembering John Prine

John Prine ... "An absolute treasure." Rolling Stone Magazine "One of the most respected Songwriters of our time, a masterful storyteller." Time Magazine "If God's got a favorite songwriter, I think it's John Prine." Kris Kristofferson, '03 Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame inductions Let us gather and remember the incredible light that was John Prine by shining on. 'That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round', 'Paradise', 'Sam Stone', 'Grandpa Was a Carpenter', 'Dear Abbey' 'Glory of True Love' and so many more ... songs that will have you laughing and singing along; songs that hit you just so ... all performed in homage by a collective of Canada's finest stage and studio Musicians. Join Souvenirs for an evening of stories and songs that reflect upon that light, and the life and times of the man we all befriended through his music and stories. Mrs. Prine's boy, John.

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The Mike McCarthy Band

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 McCarthy's lead vocals to create captivating melodies that linger in the hearts of listeners. With a periodic rotating roster of seasoned and talented musicians, The Mike McCarthy Band consistently delivers dynamic and engaging performance that showcases their versatility and musicality. A hard-driving yet melodic sound that's irresistible to the ear and dancing feet, the band defies categorization while remaining accessible to all who appreciate authentic, heartfelt music. The Mike McCarthy Band continues to leave an indelible mark on the music scene, inspiring and captivating audiences wherever they go.

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Paige Warner

With an evocative voice that captivates her audience, “soulful Ontario songstress” (Billboard), Paige Warner, creates alt-pop music with soul-inspired vocal licks layered on catchy hooks of poetic lyrics. Though her career started as a busker in her small hometown market, her resilience has led her to perform on stages such as Massey Hall’s TD Music Hall, Yonge-Dundas Square, NXNE, Owen Sound’s Summerfolk, and share stages with iconic artists including Ron Sexsmith, Monowhales, and Lori Yates. She has consistently grown through each music release, including fan-favourite singles “Damaged Goods” and “Stockholm Syndrome”. With over a hundred thousand streams and views, Paige’s music has drawn love from media and listeners alike. 

Paige Warner’s voice is often what draws people in. “Paige is very much a modern pop singer-songwriter…but there’s something unmistakably timeless about her sound.” (Rrampt). While her music is catchy and emotive, her lyrics often touch poetically on themes of heartbreak, female resilience, and love. With her brand new album, Bitter/Sweet, Paige Warner plans to continue creating intimate concert experiences, sharing vulnerability through folk-like storytelling, and having fun with catchy pop hooks, all while leaving audiences with a memorable connection and a melody.

Website https://www.paigewarner.ca/ 

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paigewarnermusic/ 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paigewarnermusic/ 

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Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EBbRpLgVfcyUJphgp7Dzz?si=ZHR9rr2URsm_nJF5ZvMK_w

Apple Music https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/paige-warner/1358832256

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/paigewarnermusic

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John Joseph Place

Maggie's Wake

 Authentic. Original. Inspired.

Maggie’s Wake is a Canadian, female-fronted roots band that delivers unforgettable performances while creating a sound that is at once, both classic and modern. With original compositions that remain faithful to our influences in traditional folk and classic country music, our songs are enhanced by Celtic instrumentation which gives us an unmistakable sound. Our music is rooted in our heritage, and we are building on the foundation of traditional and folk while managing to create something authentic, original, and inspired.

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Cara Smith

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The O'Deadlys

It was the summer of 2007. In the middle of The Netherlands. Arnhem to be precise. That’s where our two protagonists met. That fateful meeting turned into a love story across two continents and eventually lead to the formation of The O’Deadlys, considered by many to be Ontario’s top Celtic band. 

Led by Ayron Mortley (vocals & guitar) and Lindsey O’Connell (vocals, accordion, harmonica & tin whistles), the band stretches as far as a 6-piece with fiddle, sax & flute, bass, and drums. 

In addition to The O’Deadlys, Lindsey, and Ayron are often hired as side musicians to record or perform with other musicians including; Kevin Quain & the Mad Bastards, Wild Strawberries, The Mahones, Ben Sures, Taxi Chain/Urban Highlanders, The Buccaneers, Airs & Graces and Walter Moffat. They have been lucky enough to share the stage with both Alan Doyle and Sean McCann (of Great Big Sea) and John McDermott. 

Notable recent gigs include; the Ireland Fund of Canada’s Luncheon, the St. Patrick’s Parade Society’s Grand Marshal’s Ball, the Canada Games 2022, and Toronto’s Celtic Island Music Festival.

AYRON MORTLEY – VOCALS & GUITAR

Fun Fact: Ayron also teaches guitar, bass, mandolin, tenor & 5-string banjo, piano, and drum lessons online. For the few rare nights a week, he’s not on the stage, he can be found on the ice where he’s slightly less professional.

LINDSEY O’CONNELL – VOCALS, ACCORDION, HARMONICA, & TIN WHISTLES

Fun Fact: Aside from playing music professionally, Lindsey is a real-life Snow White who can make friends with practically any wild animal. WARNING: she should not be disturbed while reading a good book.

JIM BISH - VOCALS, TENOR SAXOPHONE & FLUTE

Fun Fact: Jim has played music professionally all over the world; from Montreal to Memphis to Mogadishu. He makes beautiful music out of anything and everything, including the kitchen sink. 

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Suzie Vinnick

A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Roots and Blues singer and musician Suzie Vinnick is a 3X Juno Nominee, a 2X Canadian Folk Music Award winner, won a 2024 ECMA with her project A’Court, Spiegel and Vinnick and is a 12-time winner of the Maple Blues Award for songwriting, female vocalist, acoustic act and more. Suzie has a voice you’ve heard a thousand times and one you’ll never forget. It soars, it growls, it whispers and it shouts from a deep, deep well of emotion. The pure joy she exudes when she plays her guitars is so worth the show.

In May 2024, Suzie performed at the Teatro Nazionale in Genova, Italy, as a guest of Italian acoustic guitarist and singer Beppe Gambetta and she also performed at the Baltic Blues Festival in Eutin, Germany. In July 2024 Suzie and her band opened for Burton Cummings at the Kemptville Live Music Festival; she also appeared as a special guest of Blackie & the Rodeo Kings at Ottawa Bluesfest in 2023, performing alongside Daniel Lanois.  She has also toured nationally with Downchild, Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café, with ASV (Charlie A’Court, Lloyd Spiegel and Vinnick), the John McDermott Band and she performed for Canadian Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. She was also the voice of Tim Horton’s for 5 years.

Her latest album is entitled “Fall Back Home”.

https://www.suzievinnick.com/

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Bradley Hale

Bradley Hale grew up in small town Ontario in and around the town of
Elmira. Spend anytime there and you’re bound to hear the sweet
sounds of country music pumping from pickup trucks and tractors,
over speakers at a backyard barbecue, or even from the hockey
change room. Combine that with a rich family history of both farming
and music and you get an artist that’s steeped in country roads and
country music.
Bradley learned to play and sing at a young age. Influenced by Eric
Church, Zach Bryan and Riley Green, combined with a love of John
Mayer, he has crafted a sound that is familiar yet completely unique.
These rich influences are weaved together with his own experiences
and strong hometown, backroads style finding their way into his
songwriting, co-writing, and recording. With his big warm baritone
country voice Bradley delivers heart rendering ballads as well as
driving country rockers.
Bradley earned a spot in this years highly coveted Boots and Hearts
Emerging Artist show case as well as opening for Cooper Alan at the
Kee to Bala this summer. He adds this to his resume of notable live
performances including several shows with Owen Riegling as well
opening spots for James Barker Band, Steven Lee Olsen, Jason
Blaine and others.
In Bradley’s first 10 months of releasing music he has garnered the
attention of notable Apple Music editorial playlists “Canada’s Country
Best of 2024” end of year playlist, “Country Hits Unplugged”, “New in
Country”, “Canada’s Country”, “Country Risers” and “Country Lovin”
while accumulating over 250K streams across platforms
Bradley’s dream is to bring his heartfelt songs and love of country
music to audiences here and everywhere

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