Past Shows
Saturday, April 6th, 2024 @ 8pm (Concert is SOLD OUT)
Avalon Lounge, Port Whitby Marina, 301 Watson Street West, Whitby, ON
Boreal (Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey) will be singing backup for Les Stroud.
Saturday, March 9th, 2024 @ 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)
Mariposa in Concert, St. Paul’s Centre, 61 Peter Street, Orillia, ON
Boreal (Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey) begin their ‘Songs of Renewal’ spring 2024 tour!
For tickets ($35), click HERE.
Sunday, December 17th, 2023 @ 7:00 (Doors open at 6:30pm)
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Boreal (Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey) finish up this year’s ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ tour in their beloved home town.
Tickets are $25.00-30.00 available HERE
Friday, December 15th, 2023 @ 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 128 Main Street West, Beeton, ON
Boreal (Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey) continue their ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ tour! In support of Matthews House Hospice.
Tickets are $25.00 available HERE
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 @ 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
The Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, ON
Boreal (Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey) continue their ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ tour in this beautiful northern city.
Tickets are $33.84 available HERE
Sunday, December 10th, 2023 @ 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00pm)
Innisfil Live Music Concerts, House concert, Innisfil, ON
Boreal (Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey) continue their ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ tour!
For tickets ($25), call Patty on her landline (705) 431-7182 or email borealsongs @ gmail.com
Thursday, November 30th, 2023 @ 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)
Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview Avenue, Toronto
Stephen Fearing at 60 – A Celebration, featuring an array of friends and fans of the Canadian music legend performing his songs, followed by a solo set from Stephen himself. Hosted by the CBC’s Tom Allen, with performances by a still-evolving list including Suzie Vinnick, Jason Fowler, Kathryn Rose, Jason Wilson, Tannis Slimmon, Kurt Swinghammer, Shawna Caspi and more, this promises to be a very special, one-of-a-kind night of music and love.
Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door SOLD OUT!
296 Broadview is not yet a fully wheelchair accessible venue, with stairs between all levels.
Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:30pm)
Trinity Church, 44 William Street, Bobcaygeon, ON
Music Alive Concert Series presented by the Bobcaygeon Music Council
Boreal (Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey) begin their ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ tour!
Tickets $30 (free for children under 12 with adult) available at the door
Or book tickets by emailing: tickets.bmc @ gmail.com or calling: 705-731-7497
Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 2:30pm (Doors open at 2 pm)
Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Avenue, Guelph, ON
Gathering Sparks/Tannis Slimmon fundraiser
The concert is to raise funds for Chalmers Community Services Centre, a Guelph charity working for “Dignity, equality, and food security for all.” Tannis will be joined by Lewis Melville.
Tickets: $15 General/$25 Supporter/$35 Patron/By Donation at the Door, are available HERE
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Private function
Sunday, September 17th, 2023 @ 1pm
Memorial Forest tree dedication, University of Guelph’s Arboretum, Guelph, ON
The Ondine Trio (Tannis, Shannon Kingsbury & Tricia Brubacher) will perform songs in the Memorial Forest for this free event.
Sunday, September 10th, 2023 @ 2pm
Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto ON
Celebration of Life for Vicki Fraser
Saturday, August 5th, 2023 @ 8pm
Commonwealth Air Museum, Brandon, MB
Tannis & Lewis performs at the Slimmon Family Reunion!
Sunday, July 30th, 2023
Hillside Festival, Guelph Lake, ON
Tannis joins Katherine Wheatley, Jane Lewis, Nick Craine and a choir of singers for the Hillside commissioned ‘One More Song‘
Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 2:00pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
Historic Coulson Church, 301 Horseshoe Valley Rd. W Oro-Medonte, ON
Boreal will be performing their ‘Songs of Renewal’ concert in this church which was built in 1881. Anne Walker will sing a few songs to warm up the concert.
Tickets are $25, available HERE
Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 2:00pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
Historic Coulson Church, 301 Horseshoe Valley Rd. W Oro-Medonte, ON
Boreal will be performing their ‘Songs of Renewal’ concert in this church which was built in 1881. Anne Walker will sing a few songs to warm up the concert.
Tickets are $25, available HERE
Saturday, May 27th @ 8:00pm (doors open at 7:15pm)
Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley Street, Newmarket, ON
Newmarket Folk Society presents Boreal‘s ‘Songs of Renewal’.
Tickets are $30, available HERE, and more details HERE
Sunday, May 21st, 2023 @ 2:00pm (doors open at 1:30)
The Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road, Quinte West (Trenton), ON
Boreal will be performing their ‘Songs of Renewal’ concert.
Tickets are $31.50, available HERE.
Saturday, May 20th, 2023 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm)
Logging Museum in Haliburton Forest, 1095 Redkenn Rd Dysart et al, ON
Boreal will be performing their ‘Songs of Renewal’ concert.
Tickets $30, available soon HERE
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 @ 2:00pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
MERA Schoolhouse, 974 Concession 9A Dalhousie, McDonald’s Corners, ON
Boreal will be performing their ‘Songs of Renewal’ concert.
Tickets are $25, available HERE
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 @ 7:00pm
House concert in Renfrew, ON
Boreal will be performing their ‘Songs of Renewal’ concert.
More details HERE.
Friday, April 21st, 2023 @ 7:30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Few Acres Farm, Russell, Ontario
Few Acres Farm present’s Boreal‘s ‘Songs of Renewal’ concert.
Tickets $30 and lots more information is available HERE. You can pre-pay by etransfer. Message through this FB site to receive the email address!
Kids under 13 free; 13+ and students, $10.
Friday, April 14th, 2023 @ 8pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON
Boreal will be performing their ‘Songs of Renewal’ concert at the 7th Roots Registry Festival, presented by Folk Night and The Registry.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a live-stream option!
Tickets are $23 (live streamed) to $28 (live!) available HERE, and more details HERE
Facebook event is HERE
Friday, April 7th, 2023 @ 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
The Loft at Algoma Conservatory of Music, 75 Huron St. Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5P4
The Black Fly Jam presents BOREAL‘s ‘Songs of Renewal’ concert.
Tickets are $35, available HERE.
Friday to Sunday, February 24-26, 2023
Winterfolk Festival in various venues in Toronto’s Kensington Market area.
Tannis WAS TO performing with Lewis Melville BUT unfortunately got COVID so couldn’t!
Times/places that were to be:
– live stream concert from Freetimes Cafe, front and back room of Church of Saint Stephen-in-the-Fields, and a harmony workshop with Garnetta Cromwell, Isabelle Fryszberg & Rebecca Campbell at Supermarket Shucks!
Saturday, January 28th, 2023 @ 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Cooke’s Portsmouth United Church, 200 Norman Rogers Drive, Kingston, ON
Betty and the Bobs perform with the Open Voices Choir
Tannis will be joining Betty and the Bobs just for this show (as a ‘swing’ Betty!).
Tickets are $20 ($5 for under-employed and non wage earners), available from choir members, at the door, or online HERE. Open seating; masking recommended.
Saturday, January 21st, 2023 @ 7:00pm
House concert in Hamilton, ON
Contact tannis@tannis.ca for more details!
Sunday, December 18th, 2022 @ 7:00pm
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show. ONE SHOW ONLY.
Tickets are $30.00 Adult, $28.00 Senior, $25.00 Under 30 available ONLINE HERE
Friday, December 16th, 2022 @ 7:30pm (doors at 6:30pm)
Trinity United Church, 37 Centre Street N., Beeton, ON
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show.
Tickets are $25 available ONLINE HERE. Concert is in support of Matthews House Hospice
Thursday, December 15th, 2022 @ 8:00pm (see below for door times)
Hugh’s Room Live, 3030 Dundas Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show.
Tickets are for live ($32.73) or live stream ($10.92) available ONLINE HERE
Doors open at 6pm for those who want to come for dinner or get the perfect seat!
For more information: manager@hughsroomlive.com
Sunday, December 11th, 2022 @ 7:30pm (Doors at 7pm)
Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club at Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling Street, London, ON
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show.
Tickets are $25 advance ($30 at the door) available ONLINE HERE, at Chaucer’s/Marienbad Restaurant (519-679-9940), Long & McQuade North (Fanshawe Park Rd W), and The Village Idiot (Wortley Village). Info/reservations, call or text Ian at (519) 319-5847 or e-mail folk@iandavies.com Mask wearing is encouraged when not eating or drinking. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the London FOOD bank.
Friday, December 9th, 2022 @ 6:00pm
Fantasy of Lights Festival, Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen Street, Kingsville, ON
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show.
Sunday, December 4th, 2022 @ 2:00pm (Doors at 1pm)
Innisfil Live Music, 2208 25th Sideroad, Innisfil, ON
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show…a Matinee concert!
For tickets and info, call Patty (landline) (705) 431-7182
Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 @ 7:00pm
About Live Music, 60 Ontario Street Unit 3, Burk’s Falls, ON POA 1C0
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show.
Tickets are $30 available ONLINE HERE.
Info: Bill Steward (705) 787-6396 bill@aboutlivemusic.om
Friday, Dec. 2nd, 2022 @ 7:30pm (doors at 7pm)
Brampton Folk Club St. Paul’s Church, 30 Main Street South, Brampton, ON
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show.
Tickets ($22 for adults, $20 for students and seniors) are available ONLINE HERE, at the door, at the St. Paul’s church office, through reservations by calling 647-BFF-FOLK (647-233-3655), by emailing info@bramptonfolk.ca, or through City Theatre Box Office (905-874-2800)
Saturday, September 17th, 2022
Private service, Guelph, ON
Sunday, September 4th, 2022
Private service, Guelph, ON
Friday to Sunday, August 12-14th, 2022
Greenway Jam, Kingsville, ON
Tannis and Lewis will be performing at this festival presented by the Kingsville Music Society. Schedule and ticket information available HERE!
Friday to Sunday, July 22- 24th, 2022
Hillside Festival, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be singing backing vocals for the talented Nathan Lawr.
Schedule and ticket information available HERE!
Saturday, May 28th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
Charles W. Stockey Centre, #2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, ON (877) 746-4466
Tickets available HERE!
Friday, May 27th, 2022
Little Cafe in the Woods, Little Current Alpine Ski Club, Little Current, ON
Thursday, May 26th, 2022
60 Ontario Street, Unit 3, Burk’s Falls, ON
Please email borealsongs@ gmail.com for tickets
Friday AND Saturday, May 20th and 21st, 2022 @ 8:00pm (doors open at 7:00)
Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas Street East, London, ON N5W 2Z6
Rise Again! The Songs of Stan Rogers featuring Ariel Rogers, Scott Cameron Smith, Paul Mills, James Keelaghan, Allison Lupton, Tom Leighton, Shane Cook, David Woodhead, and Tannis. Tickets ($35 Advanced or $40 at the door) available HERE!
Friday, May 13th, 2022 @ 7:00pm
The Crown Harriston, 23 Elora St. S. Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0
Boreal will be performing ‘Songs of Renewal‘. Tickets are available HERE!
Thursday, May 12th, 2022 @ 7pm
Silence Sounds, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Boreal will be performing a ‘sneak peek rehearsal‘ show to get ready for our up-coming ‘Songs of Renewal‘ tour. Please email borealsongs@ gmail.com for tickets
Sunday, May 8th, 2022 @ 10:30am
Grand River Unitarian Church, Kitchener, ON
Joined Jane Lewis playing music at Sunday service.
Friday, April 22nd, 2022 @ 7:00pm
Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, ON
The Ondine Quartet will perform as part of the museum’s Fourth Fridays concert series. Enjoy free admission to the museum from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the free concert starting at 7:00.
Pre-registration through Eventbrite is required to attend.
Sunday, April 10th, 2022 @ 11:00am
Harcourt United Church
Joined Jane Lewis playing music at Sunday service.
Saturday, March 26th, 2022 @ 7:30pm
Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Road South, Gravenhurst, ON
Boreal will be performing ‘Songs of Renewal‘
Tickets: $30 (regular) $20 (students). More information and to book tickets HERE.
Phone: 705-687-5550, Toll Free: 1-888-495-8888
Saturday, February 12th, 2022 @ 7:00pm – 11:00pm
The Third Annual SPEAK Music Be Kind Festival
Tannis and Lewis will be performing virtually, on the Festival’s Youtube channel, along with Beny Esguerra, Kunle, Ian Lake, Sophie Lukacs, Moonfruits, Grainne Ryan, Julian Taylor, and Caroline Wiles.
The Festival will be streamed online at www.speakmusicbekindfest.com, YouTube, and Facebook. Tickets are free with donations to Anishnawbe Health Foundation.
Saturday, January 22th, 2022 @10:00am – noon
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
The seventh and final concert of this Winter Carnival Concert Series presented by Silence and Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts. This series runs almost every Saturday morning from Oct 18, 2021 until Jan 22, 2022 in conjunction with Lewis’ art exhibit. With hosts Tannis & Lewis, and featured artists William Melville, Liv Cazzola and Braden Phelan.
Later…Liv and Braden weren’t able to attend, and Tom Melville stepped in to perform on piano.
Tickets (by donation) available HERE. Concert will also be Live-streamed to the Backyard Concerts Facebook page.
Saturday, January 8th, 2022 @10:00am – noon
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
The fifth concert of the Winter Carnival Concert Series presented by Silence and Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts, this series runs almost every Saturday morning until late January 2022 in conjunction with Lewis’ current art exhibit. With hosts Tannis & Lewis, and special guest France’s Erwan Noblet who is doing his PhD in UofG’s Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation.
Tickets (by donation) available HERE. Concert will also be Live-streamed to the Backyard Concerts Facebook page.
Saturday, December 18th, 2021 @10:00am – noon
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
The fourth concert of the Winter Carnival Concert Series presented by Silence and Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts, this series runs almost every Saturday morning until late January 2022 in conjunction with Lewis’ current art exhibit. With hosts Tannis & Lewis, warm-up act Preetam Sengupta, and featured artists Shannon Kingsbury and Sophie Brown.
Tickets (by donation) available HERE. Concert will also be Live-streamed to the Backyard Concerts Facebook page.
Friday, December 17th, 2021 @ 7:30pm
Trinity United Church, 37 Centre Street North, Beeton, ON
A Christmas Evening with Boreal in support of Matthews House Hospice.
Tickets are $25. More info HERE.
Saturday, December 11th, 2021 @ 8:00pm
St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh Street, Scarborough, ON
Acoustic Harvest presents Boreal and their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’.
Tickets are $30. More info HERE.
Saturday, December 11th, 2021 @10:00am – noon
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
The third concert of the Winter Carnival Concert Series presented by Silence and Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts, this series runs almost every Saturday morning until late January 2022 in conjunction with Lewis’ current art exhibit. With hosts Banjo Mechanics, warm-up act annais linares & Ben Finlay, and featured artists Tannis & Lewis.
Tickets (by donation) available HERE. Concert will also be Live-streamed to the Backyard Concerts Facebook page.
Saturday, December 4th, 2021 @ 2:00pm
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show, this time in the big theatre.
For tickets and more information available HERE.
Saturday, December 4th, 2021 @ 10:00am – noon
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
The second concert of the Winter Carnival Concert Series presented by Silence and Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts, this series runs almost every Saturday morning until late January 2022 in conjunction with Lewis’ current art exhibit. With hosts Tannis & Lewis, warm-up act Ken Morris, and featured artists The Hoofbeats.
Tickets (by donation) available HERE. Concert will also be Live-streamed to the Backyard Concerts Facebook page.
Friday, December 3rd, 2021 @ 8:00pm
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Boreal performs their annual ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ show, this time in the big theatre.
For tickets and more information available HERE.
Saturday, November 20th, 2021 @2:00pm
St. George’s Square, downtown Guelph, ON
Boreal will perform a short Pop-up concert for the Downtown Guelph Holiday Open House
Saturday, November 20th, 2021 @ 10:00am – noon
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
The first concert of the Winter Carnival Concert Series presented by Silence and Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts, this series runs almost every Saturday morning until late January 2022 in conjunction with Lewis’ current art exhibit. With hosts Tannis & Lewis, warm-up act Banjo Mechanics and featured artists Allison Lupton and Tony McManus.
Tickets (by donation) available HERE. Concert will also be Live-streamed to the Backyard Concerts Facebook page.
Thursday & Friday, November 18th & 19th, 2021
Grand Theatre, Kingston, ON
Tannis was invited to be part of Gary Rasberry‘s Local Arts Residency
Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 @ 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Tannis will be part of “ALONE TOGETHER” VIRTUAL SING with Jane Lewis & Katherine Wheatley. For more info: admin@all-together-now.ca
Sunday, September 5th, 2021 @ 3:00pm
Morgan House Bed & Breakfast, 83 Morgan’s Road, Huntsville, ON
Boreal will be playing a summer concert in The Performance Pavilion on this beautiful property.
For more information and to book tickets, please contact Pam Carnochan: morganbb@vianet.ca 705-380-2566
Friday, August 27th, 2021 @ 7:00pm
Two Rivers Community Garden, Oliver and Huron Streets, Guelph, ON
Music in the Garden will feature Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville @7pm, Shannon Kingsbury @7:30pm, and the Ondine Quartette @8pm
Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 @ 6:00pm
Summerfolk 46, Owen Sound, Ontario
Boreal performs 2 shows:
1pm – 2pm at Kelso Beach Park Down by the River Family Village
3pm – 4pm by the Tom Thomson Gallery
Please remember to bring a mask. Gates open at 12pm. Tickets are $50 available HERE.
Sunday, August 8th, 2021 @ 6:00pm
Abbey Gardens, 1012 Garden Gate Drive, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Music at the Gardens – a Sunday evening Boreal performance as part of a whole musical weekend offered by Abbey Gardens in partnership with Haliburton County Folk Society.
Tickets are $40, available HERE
Sunday, July 25th, 2021 @ 11:00am
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Hwy 6 N, Guelph, Ontario
Pop-up Concert: Hillside Homeside Gospel Session
Hillside Homeside presents In-person pop-up concert with Tannis Slimmon, Joni NehRita, Lewis Melville, Ken Morris, Annie Sumi, and Preetam Sengupta.
No tickets needed. Social distancing and mask-wearing protocols in effect.
Sunday, December 20th, 2020 @ 2:00
Guelph, ON
Christmas carolling in the Ward with Shannon Kingsbury & David Beattie
Sunday, December 13th, 2020 @ 2:00-3:00pm
Guelph, ON
Private concert
Friday, December 11th, 2020 @ 8:00pm
Digital Performance from Guelph, Ontario’s River Run Centre
Boreal is thrilled to announce that even though all their other shows this season have been cancelled or postponed, their beloved River Run Centre show will proceed with an online performance, giving audiences from all around the world a chance to see them! To join in the fun, sign up for In the Spotlight, the River Run e-newsletter. Subscribers will be sent a link to stream the performance live.
Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 @ 2:00-3:00pm
Folk Music Ontario Interview via Zoom [Video]
As the Estelle Klein Award recipient this year, Tannis will be interviewed by 2019 Award Recipient Jan Hall. Here’s the Facebook event page. RSVP required! Send a note to office@folkmusicontario.ca
Later… the video of the interview is available HERE.
Saturday, October 31st, 2020 @ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Canadian Spaces on CKCU
Tannis & Lewis will be chatting with, and playing songs for host Chris White over Zoom on this iconic folk music radio show.
Saturday, October 24th, 2020 @ 3:00pm
Folk Music Ontario Awards Showcase on Zoom [Video]
This year’s showcases, featuring all the FMO award winners, were run online and Tannis contributed a performance of the song “Brave Wings” written by Willie P. Bennett, which you can see & hear at 1:05:40 in this video on YouTube.
Friday, October 23rd, 2020 @ 7:00pm
Folk Music Ontario Awards Ceremony on Zoom [Video]
During this year’s online version of the ceremony which usually happens during the FMO annual fall conference, Tannis received the Estelle Klein Award.
This award honours the work of an individual or group that has made significant contributions to Ontario’s folk music community. The award is named after Estelle Klein, a long-time advocate of Canadian folk music and one of the early founders of the folk festival scene in this country.
Friday, October 23rd, 2020 @ 3:30pm
Online live interview on AMI-audio
Tannis is interviewed and shares three songs on the show Kelly & Company.
Here’s the direct link to the 20-minute interview.
Friday, October 9th, 2020 @ 1:00pm
Private event near Arthur, ON
Saturday, September 26th, 2020 @ 11:45am
Canadian Spaces 40th Anniversary Live Broadcast
CKCU Radio, Ottawa
A *live* broadcast of Canadian Spaces radio show on four platforms to celebrate this remarkable milestone for the show that was founded by Chopper McKinnon in September, 1980 to focus on Canadian singer-songwriters and other folk/roots musicians. Guests including Shari Ulrich, Claire Lynch, Connie Kaldor, James Keelaghan, Roy Forbes, Suzie Vinnick, Rick Fines and Maria Dunn will connect to a Zoom session which will then be broadcast live to 93.1 FM (Ottawa) and streamed on ckcufm.com, and the video signal will be streamed live to Facebook and YouTube.
Other elements of the show will include Ball & Chain performing in-person at the broadcast site (a backyard!), live painting by Arthur II, a live cooking demonstration by Chad Kirvan who has designed a special ‘Canadian Spaces’ breakfast for the occasion, and live conversation and greetings from more than 40 guests during the show.
Friday, September 25th, 2020 @ 7:00pm
Guelph Museum
52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, ON
Tannis and Lewis will perform a special Fourth Friday concert, celebrating the opening of Lay of the Land and Guelph Circa 1999. Cash bar.
The museum requests: While admission is free, advanced registration in required (and tickets will be coming soon!). Individual and family/social circle seating will be assigned, respecting physical distancing protocols. Due to high demand for seating, please arrive at the Museum and take your seat by 6:50 pm. Seats not claimed by this time may be re-assigned to rush line visitors. Please let us know in advance if you can no longer attend so we can release the ticket to others wishing to attend.
Friday, September 18th, 2020 @ 7:00pm
Private event near Guelph, ON
Friday, September 18th, 2020 @ 12:30pm
Private event in Arboretum, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
Saturday, September 12th, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts [Livestream]
Tannis will be performing with Lewis from their backyard ‘She Shed’ deck as part of their summer Backyard Concert series. This week’s featured performers are Shannon Kingsbury and Ottawa-based duo Moonfruits. Tannis & Lewis will play a few songs to start the afternoon. You can tune in to the livestream via Facebook.
Saturday, September 5th, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts [Livestream]
Tannis will be performing with Lewis from their backyard ‘She Shed’ deck as part of their summer Backyard Concert series. This week the featured performers are Samson Wrote and storyteller Brad Woods. Tannis & Lewis will play a few songs to start the afternoon, then Brad will ‘tell’ for 10-15 minutes, followed by a full set of music by Samson Wrote. You can tune in to the livestream via Facebook.
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 @ 7:00pm
Edwards Summer Music Series [Video]
Toronto Botanical Gardens, Toronto, ON
Tannis will be performing, via pre-recorded video, with Boreal (Katherine Wheatley, Angie Nussey, & Tannis Slimmon) as part of the summer music series video performances which were filmed in the Toronto Botanical Gardens.
Saturday, August 29th, 2020 @ 3:30 – 3:55pm (music starts on this porch at 1:30)
Play Music on the Porch Day
46 Elora Street in Guelph, ON
Tannis & Lewis will be performing for a brief set in Guelph on a porch, as part of the world-wide ‘Play Music on the Porch’ day.
Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts [Livestream]
Tannis will be performing with Lewis from their backyard ‘She Shed’ deck as part of their summer Backyard Concert series. This week the featured performer is Ken Morris. Tannis & Lewis will play a few songs to start the afternoon, and then Ken will play a full set. You can tune in to the livestream via Facebook.
Saturday, August 15th, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts [Livestream]
Tannis will be performing with Lewis from their backyard ‘She Shed’ deck as part of their summer Backyard Concert series. This week the featured musician is Preetam Sengupta. Tannis & Lewis will play a few songs to start the afternoon, and then Preetam will play a full set. You can view the video of the livestream on Facebook here.
Thursday, August 6th, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts [Livestream]
Tannis will be performing with Lewis from their backyard ‘She Shed’ deck as part of their summer Backyard Concert series. This week the featured musicians are Tragedy Ann. Tannis & Lewis will play a few songs to start the afternoon, and then Tragedy Ann will play a full set. You can watch the video on Facebook here.
Sunday, July 26th, 2020 @ 10:30am
Gospel Session – Hillside Homeside 2020
(Online) Hillside Festival, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be performing 3 songs with Boreal (Angie Nussey, Katherine Wheatley & Tannis Slimmon) via pre-recorded video as part of the Sunday morning gospel session with the free online version of this year’s Hillside Festival. Online for Sunday only, and then it gets taken down at the end of the virtual weekend.
LATER: We eventually posted the video here on Youtube!
Saturday, July 25, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts [Livestream]
Tannis will be performing with Lewis from their backyard ‘She Shed’ deck as part of their summer Backyard Concert series. This week the featured musicians are Will Melville and his father Tom Melville. Tannis & Lewis will play a few songs to start the afternoon, and then Will and Tom will play a full set.
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 @ 7pm (dinner begins at 6pm)
Maja’s, 6152 Highway 542, Mindemoya, ON, P0P 1S0, 705-377-4471
Tannis & Lewis Melville will be performing for Maja’s Gourmet Garden Gig Concert Series. Dinner begins at 6 pm with 3 appetizers, enjoyed while exploring the garden, discovering where the food grows and meeting other visitors. Cordials made from the berries and flowers growing at Maja’s, as well as organic tea and coffee are ready when you arrive. After a home made palate-cleansing sorbet you will look forward to your main course (for vegetarians, vegans and meat lovers).
Saturday, July 4, 2020 @ 2:00pm
Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts
Tannis will be performing with Lewis from their backyard ‘She Shed’ deck as part of their summer Backyard Concert series. This week the featured musician is Katherine Wheatley. Tannis & Lewis will play a few songs to start the afternoon, and then Katherine will play a full set.
Thursday June 25th, 2020 @ 7:30pm
Livestream concert via Facebook
The Road to Canada Day Live w/ Lifeandthetribe & Tannis Slimmon with Lewis Melville
Tannis & Lewis will be performing as part of this online concert presented by Hillside Festival and the National Arts Council. Click here to watch the Facebook livestream video.
Saturday, June 20th, 2020 @ 1:30pm
Tannis & Lewis’ Backyard Concerts
Tannis will be performing with Lewis from their backyard ‘She Shed’ deck for the first concert of their new summer Backyard Concert series. This week the featured performer is Laura Bird. Tannis & Lewis will play a few songs to start the afternoon, and then Laura will play a full set.
Saturday April 18th, 2020 @ 7:30pm
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED
AUER-House Concerts, Thornhill, Ontario
Tannis & Lewis Melville will be performing a house concert. For more details, please email auerworld@gmail.com. Suggested donation $25
Friday March 27th, 2020 @ 7:00pm
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 25th
Guelph Museum
52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, ON
Tannis and Lewis will perform a special Fourth Friday concert, celebrating the opening of Lay of the Land and Guelph Circa 1999.
Guelph Museums will offer free admission to the Guelph Civic Museum after 5 pm. Opening remarks at 6 pm. Cash bar.
Friday March 6th – Sunday March 9th, 2020
Winter Folk Camp , Camp Wanakita, Haliburton, ON
Katherine Wheatley, Angie Nussey and Tannis (of Boreal) will be instructors at the Winter Folk Camp in Haliburton. Visit the website HERE for more information. Winter Folk Camp is a project of the Haliburton County Folk Society, and the Haliburton County Community Cooperative.
Friday, February 28th, 2020 @ 8:30pm
Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Celebrating An Icon: Laura Smith
Laura Smith has shared her music, stories and gifts with the nation. Now, as Laura faces ongoing health challenges with a recent incurable cancer diagnoses, artists who have worked with her or whom have been inspired by her life and music are joining us to honour her living legacy. Featuring Paul Mills, Tony McManus, Grit Laskin, Tannis Slimmon, Allison Lupton, Eve Goldberg, David Woodhead, John Sheard, Lenny & Wendy Solomon.
Tickets are $35 advance available HERE and $30 at the door. To guarantee a good seat, dinner reservations are recommended by calling 416-533-LIVE (5483)
Saturday, February 1st, 2020 @ 8pm (doors open at 7pm)
Royal City Church, 50 Quebec Street, Guelph
The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) presents a Motown tribute featuring performances by D’Eve Archer, Rufus John, Savannah Taylor, Tannis Slimmon, Jessy Bell Smith, Nicolette Hoang, Alanna Gurr, Jenny Mitchell, Transstar, Bry Webb and Steph Yates. They will be backed by the House Band featuring Nick Zubeck: guitar, Tyler Wagler: bass, Thomas Hammerton: keyboards, Amadeo Ventura: percussion, Nathan Lawr: drums, Dan Gooch: trumpet, Brent Rowan: sax and Ruhee Dewji: sax. Tickets in advance $25 adult, $15 student. At the door $30 adult, $20 student. Online tickets available HERE!
Friday, December 27th, 2019 @ 2pm
Lion’s Manor, 35 Victoria Avenue East, Brandon, MB
Tannis will be doing a concert in the lovely seniors complex where her mother used to live.
Friday, December 20th, 2019 @ 8pm AND Saturday, December 21st @ 2pm
THE FRIDAY NIGHT (DEC 20th) CONCERT IS ALMOST SOLD OUT!
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Boreal will be celebrating their 13th anniversary of bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to Guelph with 2 shows (Friday night and Saturday matinee).
Tickets for either or both concerts ($30.00-Adult, $28.00-Senior and $25.00-under 30) available HERE or by contacting River Run Box Office: 519-763-3000
Sunday, December 15th, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ to Toronto. Tickets are $25 advance available HERE and $30 at the door. To guarantee a good seat, dinner reservations are recommended by calling 416-533-LIVE (5483)
Saturday, December 14th, 2019 @ 7:30pm (doors at 7:00)
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Festive Nites with Guelphites featuring Laura Bird, Samson Wrote (Sam Boer & Anita Cazzola), James Gordon, Preetam Sengupta, Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville, and Annie Sumi. Tickets are $25, available HERE or PWYC at the door (if available).
Friday, December 13th, 2019 @ 7:30pm
Trinity United Church, 37 Centre Street North, Beeton, ON
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT!
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ to Beeton in support of Matthews House Hospice., Tickets are $25, available HERE or call (705) 432-7218. For more info, call George Scott at (416) 722-9795
Sunday, December 8th, 2019 @ 1:00pm (Doors at 12:30pm)
The Highlander Brew Company, 309 Hwy 124, South River, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ to South River. Ticket price $20, available at door or reserve by texting (705) 303-7387
Saturday, December 7th, 2019 @ 8:00pm
Greenbank Centennial Hall, 19965 ON-12 (30 min north of Whitby on highway 12), Greenbank, ON
Greenbank Folk Music Society presents Boreal’s‘Songs for the Snowy Season’. Tickets are $25, available at Blue Heron Books, 62 Brock St West in Uxbridge (905-852-4282); P O E Design, 146 Queen St. in Port Perry (905-985-0060) or by calling 905-985-8351.
Friday, December 6th, 2019 @ 7:30pm
Sanderson Hall in St. Paul’s United Church, 30 Main Street South, Brampton, ON
Brampton Folk Club‘s concert series presents Boreal’s ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’. Tickets are $18 for adults ($15 for students and seniors), available at the door, at the St. Paul’s church office, or through reservations by calling 647-BFF-FOLK (647-233-3655), or by emailing info@bramptonfolk.ca. Tickets are also available for $18 through the City Theatre Box Office (905-874-2800).
Sunday, December 1st, 2019 @ 2:00pm
Bancroft Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings Street South, Bancroft, ON (613-332-8014)
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’ to Bancroft. Tickets are $25, available online HERE or at Harvest Moon, Posies, Vintage on Hastings, or Hospice. A Village Playhouse Event and a licensed event.
Saturday, November 30th, 2019 Dinner @ 6:00pm and Concert @ 7:00pm
The Country Gourmet Café, 65 James Street, Parry Sound, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’. Tickets: Price for dinner and show $40 available at the café. It’s always a wonderful dinner, with food that is both delicious and comforting. This will be the most intimate of all our shows.
Friday, November 29th, 2019 @ 8:00pm (Doors @ 7pm)
Innisfil Live Music Club, 2208 25 Sideroad, Innisfil, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for the Snowy Season’. Suggested donation is $25. Reserve tickets HERE. More info: (705) 431-7182
Friday, November 22th, 2019 @ 7:30pm
Arrive Yoga, 105 Wyndham St N, Guelph, ON
Brenda McMorrow’s album release concert for her 5th devotional chant album, “Chidananda”. Tickets are $20 advance available HERE & $25 + HST at the door.
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
Duncan Showroom, 131 Station Street, Duncan, British Columbia
Tannis & Lewis will be opening for the amazing Danny Michel
Tickets $30 door, $25 advance. Tickets available HERE.
Saturday, November 2nd – Sunday, November 3rd, 2019
Woodstove Festival, Cumberland, British Columbia (various venues)
Tannis & Lewis Melville will be performing at the Woodstove Festival on Saturday at 4:00 (Studio Live), Sunday at 11:30 (Waverly) and 1:00 (United Church). Lewis will be giving a workshop on “Melodic Banjo Playing” on Sunday at 3:00 (House of Joy).
Full schedule is HERE. Tickets available HERE.
Friday, November 1st, 2019
Salt Spring Island, B.C.
Tannis & Lewis Melville will be performing at a house concert. For more details, please email tannis @ tannis.ca
Saturday, October 5th, 2019 @ 8:00pm
Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson Street, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be singing harmonies at Gathering Spark’s‘ album release concert. Facebook event page is HERE.
Saturday, October 5th, 2019 @ 3:00pm
Private event near Guelph, ON
Friday, October 4th, 2019 @ 8:00pm
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be singing harmonies at Jennis‘ album release concert.
Facebook event page is HERE.
Friday-Sunday, September 27-29th, 2019
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites, 5875 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON
Folk Music Ontario Conference
Tannis will be showcasing in Room 230 on Saturday night (early Sunday morning) @ 1:00am – ‘Late Nights with Guelphites’
Friday to Sunday, August 16-18, 2019
Summerfolk Festival, Kelso Beach Park, Owen Sound, ON
Tannis & Lewis performed ‘There’s A Lift’ with the festival choir on the mainstage on Sunday afternoon.
Friday to Sunday, August 9-11, 2019
Kingsville Folk Festival, Kingsville, ON
Tannis and Lewis joined a workshop on the Creekside Stage called ‘Swinging & Swaying’ with The Swinging Belles and Drew Gonsalves.
Friday to Sunday, August 2-4, 2019
Blue Skies Festival, Clarendon, ON
Tannis is honoured to be hosting the gospel workshop on Sunday morning.
Friday to Saturday, July 12-14th, 2019
Hillside Festival at Guelph Lake, ON
Tannis will be participating in a memorial workshop dedicated to some of the dearly departed friends from the Hillside musical community.
Saturday, June 15, 2019 @ 6:00-7:00pm
Kitchener City Hall Civic Square, 200 King Street West, Kitchener, ON
Tannis & Lewis will be performing at the King StrEATery Food Truck Festival which will be followed by the Our World Festival, so there’s a whole evening of entertainment running from 5:00-11:00 and featuring other bands including Sandy MacDonald, JoJo Worthington, Big Band Theory, and Joni NehRita.
Facebook event page is HERE
Saturday, June 15, 2019 @ 3:00 to 3:30pm
Cotton Factory Courtyard, 270 Sherman Avenue North, Hamilton, ON
Tannis & Lewis are thrilled to be performing at this year’s Hamilton Arts Week launch party which will be kicking off in the afternoon at this beautiful historic industrial complex formerly known as The Imperial Cotton Company. This rain or shine event runs from 2:00-11:00pm with over 20 musical acts, an Aerial group, Petting zoo and more.
Saturday, June 8, 2019 @ 6:30pm until 8:30 (doors at 6:00)
Burdock, 1184 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario
A double bill with the amazing Logan McKillop. Tannis & Lewis will perform from approximately 6:30 – 7:00pm.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Buy tickets HERE
Burdock show page HERE and Facebook event page is HERE
Saturday, May 25, 2019 @ 8pm (doors at 7:15)
Newmarket Canadian Legion, 707 Srigley Street, Newmarket ON L3Y 1X4
Newmarket Folk Society concert series presents a celebration of the music of Canadian music icon Joni Mitchell, with performances by Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon, Beverlie Robertson, Dayna Manning, Mary Bennet, Patty McLaughlin & Ginny Clements and personal stories from Cheryl Prashker! Tickets $25, available HERE.
Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28, 2019
Ottawa Grassroots Festival, Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Tannis & Lewis Melville will be performing in the Fellowship Hall at 3pm on Saturday (Apr 27) and will be presenting a workshop at 2pm on Sunday (Apr 28) called ‘Arranging a song for a Group’. Full festival program is available HERE. Daytime performances/workshops are free on Saturday and Sunday. No tickets are required. Tickets for evening concerts available HERE.
Friday, April 26, 2019 @ 10pm (Tannis/Lewis start time)
Tin Mill Restaurant, 53 Toronto Street North, Uxbridge, ON (905) 862-0553
Springtide Music Festival is a two-day celebration of music and community, featuring a wide range of musical talent from Uxbridge and beyond in a diverse set of downtown venues.
The evening features five acts including 7th Concession, Jitensha,Tannis & Lewis, and Jim Bryson
Tickets, available HERE are $20 for this triple bill (and all concerts that day) or $35 for the whole weekend of events. Facebook event page is HERE
Saturday, April 13, 2019 @ 7:30pm (doors at 7:00)
Busholme Inn, 156 Main Street, Erin, ON
Erin Roots Folk Concert Series presents Tannis & Lewis Melville in an intimate Singer-Songwriter/Listener experience. Tickets $20 available from Jay Mowat 519-362-3383 or email jaymowat @ sympatico.ca. For dinner reservations (the food is fabulous!!), please call The Busholme at (519) 315-0315 or email info @ thebusholme.ca. More info on Facebook event page.
Friday, April 12, 2019 @ 8pm (doors at 7:30)
Hamilton, ON
Tannis and Lewis will perform a house concert. Tickets are $20. Please email tannis @ tannis .ca for more details!
Friday, March 29, 2019 @ 7:3pm
James Gordon‘s album release for the ‘The Heritage Hall Sessions’.
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
The band for the release will be Ian Bell, Jeff Bird, Tannis Slimmon and Katherine Wheatley. Reservations and info from james @ jamesgordon.ca Tickets are $25 ($5 off for seniors/students), available through Eventbrite.
Sunday, March 10, 2019 @ 2pm
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Banjofest presents a Sunday afternoon concert with Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville, Zal Sissokho, Tom Power & John Showman. Tickets are $30, through Eventbrite or the Facebook event page.
Thursday-Sunday, February 13-17, 2019
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montréal, Québec
Folk Alliance Conference
Tannis will be showcasing in Room 462 on: Thursday night (early Friday morning) @ 1:45am (with John Law) and @ 2:35am (with Annie Sumi) and Saturday night @ 2:30am (with David Newland) and @ 2:35am (a Willie P. Bennett Tribute with Pat Temple and the HiLo Players).
Friday, February 8, 2019 @ 7:30-9:30pm
Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON
Tannis will join Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey for an “in-the-round”, swapping originals as well as singing songs everyone knows. Just listen or feel free to sing along! PWYC. More info HERE
Saturday, February 2, 2019 @ 8:00pm (doors open at 7:00)
Royal City Church, 50 Quebec Street, Guelph, ON
A night of music celebrating the Guelph Black Heritage Society, the musical legacy of Aretha Franklin, and to kick off Black History Month. A benefit for GBHS for their project to make Heritage Hall accessible. Come and hear your favourite Guelph voices perform some of the most iconic songs of the 20th Century: Bry Webb, Steph Yates, D’eve Archer, Nicolette Hoang, Jessy Bell Smith, Tannis Slimmon, Joni Nehrita, Alanna Gurr, and Scott Merritt. The house band will feature Thomas Hammerton, Nick Zubeck, Nathan Lawr, Tyler Wagler, Karen Ng, Brent Rowan, and Dan Gooch.
Tickets (available through Eventbrite) are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. $15 students in advance, $20 students at the door. PHYSICAL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: 10C, 42 Carden St., Downtown Guelph Facebook event page HERE
Sunday, December 16th, 2018 @ 7:30pm
Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON
Folk Night at the Registry presents a Folk Night Winter Special featuring Boreal
Tickets $22 in advance, available HERE. More information HERE
Friday, December 14th, 2018 @ 8:00pm AND Saturday, December 15th @ 2pm
Studio 13, 93 Concession Seven East, Flamborough, ON
Boreal is happy to be returning to Studio 13 by popular demand!
$25.00 in advance – no sales at the door (show always sells out, and payment confirms the reservation)
For Tickets, contact: Barbara Kerr at (905) 690-0413 or barbarakerr @ rogers.com
BOTH SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
Private house concert in Guelph, ON
Saturday, December 8th, 2018 @ 8:00pm
The Urban Abbey, 102 Court Street South, Thunder Bay, ON
Boreal presents “Songs for a Snowy Season” for a fundraiser in support of the Children’s Centre Foundation Tickets are $35 advance and $40 at the door
Friday, December 7th, 2018 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Townshend Theatre, 440 McIrvine Road, Fort Francis, ON
The Tour De Fort Entertainment Series presents Boreal
Thursday, December 6th, 2018 @ 8pm
St. Patrick’s School, 160 Hemlock Avenue, Atikokan, ON
The Atikokan Entertainment Series presents Boreal
Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 @ 8pm
Geraldton Composite High School, 500 Second Street, Geraldton, ON
The Geraldton Concert Series presents Boreal
You can purchase your tickets at the Dentist Office in Geraldton or at the door before the concert.
Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 @ 7:30pm (doors at 7:00)
Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling Street, London, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to the Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club
Tickets are $20, available HERE
Friday, November 30th, 2018 @ 8pm AND Saturday, December 1st @ 2pm
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Boreal will be celebrating their 12th anniversary of bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to Guelph’s River Run Centre with 2 shows (Friday night and Saturday matinee).
Tickets for either or both concerts available HERE or by contacting River Run Box Office: 519-763-3000
Thursday, November 29th, 2018 @ 7:30pm
MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3M2
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to the Barrie Folk Club.
Tickets are $25 ($30 at the door), available HERE!
Thursday to Sunday, November 8-11, 2018
NERFA conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stamford, CT, USA
Tannis will be performing a DJ showcase with Sweetcorn & Sunflower (Tannis & Annie Sumi) on Thursday night at 7:30, a Lilfest showcase on Saturday night at 1:00am and an ‘O Canada’ showcase in Acousticmusicscene.org room at 2:00am. Lewis Melville will join Tannis on the latter 2 showcases. Tannis will also join Annie Sumi for her Semi-formal showcase on Friday at 10:25pm.
Friday, November 2, 2018 @ 8pm
House concert in Morriston, ON. Email tannis @ tannis.ca for more details!
Saturday, November 3, 2018 @ 7:30pm
Trinity United Church, 284 Division St, Cobourg, ON
Northbound: The Northwest Passage in Story and Song
Hosted by Adventure Canada, this is a special live recording event!
David Newland and Uncharted Waters, featuring Siqiniup Qillauta / Sunsdrum and special guests offer a musical and spoken-word presentation of images, songs, stories, information and ideas inspired by the sights and sounds of the Canadian Arctic. After three years of touring The Northwest Passage in Story and Song, the time has come to create an album with all the energy and enthusiasm of a live show!
Tickets are $22.50-$25 avialable through Eventbrite
Thursday to Sunday, September 27-30, 2018
Toronto, ON
Tannis will be showcasing on Friday and Saturday nights (at 1:50am) at the Folk Music Ontario Conference in “Folkbooth Presents” room #221.
Thursday, September 23, 2018
Private event in Toronto, ON
Saturday, September 22, 2018 Dinner @ 7:00; concert begins at 8:00pm
Utopia Hall, Utopia, ON
Ondine Chorus with special guests Jeff Bird and Gary Diggins; Tickets: $25 Advance. 1-877-499-4255
Friday, September 21, 2018 @ 7:30
Trinity United Church, 37 Centre Street North, Beeton, ON
Songwriter’s Showcase presents Tannis and Lewis Melville.
Admission $10 for adults (children under 12 free). For more info, email songwritersshowcase @ hotmail.com
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Private event in Guelph, ON
Sunday, September 16, 2018 @ 2:00pm
Duncan Showroom, 131 Station Street, Duncan, BC
Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi‘s 🌻 Sweet corn and sunflower tour and Tannis’ 60th birthday! Concert will be LIVE streamed HERE! More show details HERE! Tickets $10-20 sliding scale
Friday, September 14, 2018
Pre-concert workshop @ 4:00 pm; potluck @ 6:00 pm; concert @ 7:00 pm
House concert, Salt Spring Island, BC
Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi‘s 🌻 Sweet corn and sunflower tour!
The house concert will be preceded by ‘Singers – Get Ready!‘ – Spend time with Tannis & Annie before the concert learning the melodies and harmonies to some of their songs so you can be the backup singers at the concert. Tickets $20 for workshop; $20 for concert; More details available by emailing tannis@tannis.ca
Thursday, September 13, 2018 @ 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30)
Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC
Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi‘s 🌻 Sweet corn and sunflower tour!
Facebook event page HERE; Tickets $15 available HERE
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
House concert in Nanaimo, BC
Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi‘s 🌻 Sweet corn and sunflower tour!
Saturday, September 8, 2018 @ 2:00pm (doors at 1:30)
The Old Moar’s Barn, 888 Pigeon Bluff Road, St. Andrews (Selkirk), MB
Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi‘s 🌻 Sweet corn and sunflower tour!
Tickets are $20, available through Eventbrite
Friday, September 7, 2018 @ 8:00pm (doors at 7:00)
Centre for Spiritual Living, 625 Spruce Street, Winnipeg, MB
Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi‘s 🌻 Sweet corn and sunflower tour!
Tickets are $20 available through Eventbrite; For more information, see Facebook event page.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 @ 7:30pm (doors at 7:30)
House concert in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi‘s 🌻 Sweet corn and sunflower tour!
An intimate concert in the living room of Jim & Anne Saunders, songbirds Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi will be serenading listeners with sweet melodies and stories from the long & winding road. Tickets are $20. Please contact David Zub (david.zub @ bell.net) or Jim & Annie Saunders (jimandanne @ shaw.ca) for ticket and location information.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 @ 7:30pm (doors at 7:00)
North Star Diner, 348 Algonquin Avenue, North Bay, ON
Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi‘s 🌻 Sweet corn and sunflower tour!
At North Bay’s finest vegan restaurant, songbirds Tannis Slimmon & Annie Sumi will be serenading listeners with sweet melodies and stories from the long & winding road. The kick-off of their “Sweetcorn & Sunflower” tour, this performance in North Bay is bound to be a gathering place for the community.
Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Pre-Purchase your tickets at North Star Diner or call (705) 845 9392 to reserve your seat. More info available HERE
Sunday, July 29 and August 12, 2018 @ 9:00 – 10:00am
Stratford Summer Music , T.J Dolan Natural area, John Street, Stratford
Ondine Chorus with Special Guests Jeff Bird and Gary Diggins will perform at Bach Walks #1 and #2, musical selections featuring human voice in dialogue with wind, string and percussion instruments.
Admission is Free
Saturday, July 21, 2018 @ 4:30pm
Home County Music & Art Festival, Victoria Park, London, ON
Tannis and Lewis will be playing in the workshop called Heartstrings – A Tribute to Willie P. Bennett with Allison Brown, Russell deCarle, New Cumberland, Barry James Payne, Rick Taylor, and Tom Wilson.
HERE is the full schedule for the festival.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 @ 11:30am – 1:30pm
The Ondine Chorus plays Commerce Court, near the corner of Bay & King Street, Toronto
Friday, June 29, 2018 @ 10:30am
Riverside Park’s Enabling Gardens, Guelph, ON
Guelph Guild of Storytellers presents Tannis and Lewis Melville for Tea ‘n’ Tales. More details HERE.
Sunday, June 24, 2018 @ 3:00pm until 3:45
259 Victoria Road South, Guelph, ON
Ondine Chorus at 2Rivers Festival in Guelph, ON
Join us for magical harmony, 5 voices and harp in an afternoon seranade to the Eramosa River. Walk, bike or paddle to join us at Eramosa River Park. Note: Bring a blanket, folding chair or hip waders. Admission is Free, More info HERE
Friday, June 15, 2018 @ 8:00pm (Doors at 7:30)
Guelph Roots House Concerts presents Tannis and Lewis Melville in Guelph, ON
Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets available at Royal Cat Records or on Ticketscene; Facebook event page HERE. For more info email vickyrao @ rogers.com
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Ignatius Old Growth Forest, Guelph, ON
Ondine Chorus will be one of the performers at Spring Awakes, a Performance Arts Hike Adventure to Benefit Ignatius Old Growth Forest.
With a magical mix of nature and imagination, artists will create site-specific music, dance, and poetry encounters amongst the budding trees and trout lilies, the singing birds and the rushing river. Join this guided walk through the woods – full of surprises. All funds raised directly support ongoing ecological restoration and the long-term vision of fostering an Old Growth Forest right here in Guelph.
Please wear sturdy footwear, bring a hat, water and sunscreen. Please bring food to share at the Pot Luck Picnic which crowns the afternoon adventure. This is a Rain or Shine event.
Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance at Janus Books (10 Paisley St.) or Loyola House (Ignatius Jesuit Centre). Children accompanied by adults are admitted free and must be able to hike with a group.
Presented by SKSS Productions and supported by the 2Rivers Festival
Please be aware this location is not fully accessible. Hikers will be bussed from Orchard Park to the forest and back. The hike takes place on a trail through mixed terrain including uneven surfaces and changing elevations.
Here’s the Facebook event page.
Saturday, May 12, 2018 @ 7:30pm
Busholme Public House, 156 Main St, Erin, ON
Monthly Erin Roots Folk Concert Series presents The Ondine Chorus with special guest Jeff Bird.
For tickets ($15), call Jay Mowatt @ (519) 362-3383; For dinner reservations, call The Busholme @ (519) 315-0315 Here’s the Facebook event page.
Saturday, April 14, 2018 @ 8:00pm
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
A double bill with the beautiful Lydia Persaud
For more info, here is the Facebook Event page, Eventbrite tickets ($10) available HERE
Later…..Lydia was not able to make it due to a storm so the Banjo Mechanics played the first set.
Saturday, February 10, 2018 @ 8:00pm
Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. East, London, ON
Tannis is honoured to be joining Jenny Whiteley, Linda McRae, Paul Langille, Lynne Hanson, David Essig, New Cumberland Band, Deni Gauthier, and organizers Barry James Payne and Rick Taylor for the Willie P. Bennett Tribute, marking the 10th anniversary of this great singer-songwriter’s passing. Tickets are $25, available HERE
Friday, February 9, 2018 with TWO SHOWS @ 6:30pm and 9:30pm
Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton, ON
Tannis is honoured to be joining Jenny Whiteley, Linda McRae, Paul Langille, Lynne Hanson, David Essig, and organizers Barry James Payne and Rick Taylor for the Willie P. Bennett Tribute, marking the 10th anniversary of this great singer-songwriter’s passing. Tickets are $25-30, available HERE
Thursday, February 8, 2018 @ 8:00pm
Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Tannis is honoured to be joining Jenny Whiteley, Linda McRae, Russell Decarle, Liam Titcolm, Brent Titcolm, Pat Temple and the Hi Lo Players, Lynne Hanson, David Essig, and organizers Barry James Payne and Rick Taylor for the Willie P. Bennett Tribute, marking the 10th anniversary of this great singer-songwriter’s passing. Tickets are $25-30, available HERE
Saturday, February 3, 2018 @ 8:00pm
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Tannis is honoured to be joining Jenny Whiteley, Linda McRae, Scott Merritt, and organizers Barry James Payne and Rick Taylor for the Willie P. Bennett Tribute, marking the 10th anniversary of this great singer-songwriter’s passing. Tickets are $25, available HERE
Saturday, January 27, 2018 @ 7:30pm
Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford, ON
Tannis will join Allison Lupton and her band as guest artists with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $40, available HERE
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 @ 8:00pm
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
The Silence Collective (of which Tannis is one) will be performing with South Korean P’ansori artists Dong-Won Kim and Il-Dong Bae. Tickets are $15 advance/PWYC
Friday, January 5, 2018 @ 8:30pm
Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
The Ondine Chorus will be part of ‘Sweet Baby James’, a tribute to James Taylor.
Tickets are $25 advance, $30 at door; Info/reservations: 416-533-LIVE (5483) or click here
Saturday, December 16th, 2017 @ 8pm
Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON
The Ondine Chorus will be bringing ‘Songs for a Winter’s Eve’‘ back to this beautiful performance space. Special guests Jeff Bird and Gary Diggins.
Friday, December 15th, 2017 @ 8pm
Paul Morin Gallery, Alton, ON
The Ondine Chorus will be bringing ‘Songs for a Winter’s Eve’‘ to the new Paul Morin Gallery. Special guests Jeff Bird and Gary Diggins.
Saturday, December 9th, 2017 @ 7pm Doors open at 6:30
Garafraxa Cafe, 131 Garafraxa Street South, Durham, Ontario
Boreal bring their ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to Durham.
Tickets are $20 available at the door or by calling 226-432-2175
Friday, December 1st, 2017 @ 8pm AND Saturday, December 2nd @ 2pm
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Boreal will be celebrating their 11th anniversary of bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to Guelph with 2 shows (Friday night and Saturday matinee).
Concert details here and tickets available here or by calling the Box Office: 519-763-3000
Sunday, November 19th, 2017 @ 7pm
St. Andrew’s Place, 111 Larch Street, Sudbury, ON
Boreal will present their ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’ as part of the The 15th annual Dairy Queen Out Of The Cold Concert series. All profit from the show is donated to the Out Of The Cold hot meal program. Tickets are $25. Contact Bob Bale at 705-523-6200 for ticket information and availability.
Saturday, November 18th, 2017 @ 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
Robinson Hall in St. Nicholas Anglican Church
1512 Kingston Road, Toronto (one block east of Warden Ave.)
Boreal will bring ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to Acoustic Harvest’s concert series.
$22 Advance (available online)/$25 Door; More information HERE and by calling 416-729-7564
Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 @ 12-1pm
Room 3440, Summerlee Science Complex, 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON
Mike Mucci and Tannis with Lewis Melville will perform a benefit concert for the United Way (Guelph Wellington Dufferin).
October 18 – 30th, 2017
Home Routes tour in Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba with Lewis Melville
More tour details HERE (click on green date for ticket info):
Dates:
Wednesday, Oct 18th – (near) Saskatoon, SK
Thursday, Oct 19th – Greenwater Lake Provincial Park, SK
Friday, Oct 20th – Carrot River, SK
Saturday, Oct 21st – Swan River, MB
Sunday, Oct 22nd – The Pas, MB
Monday, Oct 23th – Flin Flon, MB
Wednesday, Oct 25th – Flin Flon, MB
Thursday, Oct 26th – Snow Lake, MB
Saturday, Oct 28th – Cranberry Portage, MB
Sunday, Oct 29th – Prince Albert, SK
Monday, Oct 30th – Fort Qu’Appelle, SK
Thursday, October 12th, 2017 @ 12-1pm
Room 3440, Summerlee Science Complex, 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON
Mike Mucci and Tannis with Lewis Melville will perform a benefit concert for the United Way (Guelph Wellington Dufferin).
Sunday, June 18, 2017 @ 3:00pm
Under the Victoria Street Bridge (near Florence Lane & Victoria Street), Guelph, ON
The Ondine Chorus will perform at the annual 2Rivers Festival which celebrates the beautiful Speed and Eramosa rivers.
Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 @ 8pm Doors open at 7:30pm
Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Road, Toronto (one block east of Warden Ave.)
Tannis & Lewis will be part of the Acoustic Harvest’s Grand 20th Anniversary Party featuring Magoo (MC), James Gordon, Katherine Wheatley & Wendell Ferguson, Rosalee Peppard, Jory Nash, End of the Road, Eve Goldberg, Chris & Ken Whiteley, David Woodhead, David Bradstreet, Mary Kelly & John Sheard, Anne Walker, Crabtree & Mills, and Jane Lewis.
$22 Advance/$25 Door; Tickets available online, More information HERE and by calling 416-729-7564
Sunday, May 28th, 2017
6th Annual Spring Awakes! at Ignatius Old Growth Forest, north of Guelph, ON
The Ondine Chorus will be part of this Performance Arts Hike Adventure currated by SKSS (Shannon Kingsbury and Susan Smith). This is always a magical experience! More information here.
Sunday, May 7, 2017 @ 3:30pm
Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Avenue, Guelph, ON
Shannon Kingsbury‘s album release concert. Tannis sang on the album and will be providing backing vocals.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Private event in Guelph
Thursday, May 4, 2017 @ 3:30pm
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be singing with Sue Smith and Shannon Kingsbury at the 22nd Annual Women of Distinction Fundraising Gala.
Saturday, April 29th, 2017 @ 8PM, doors open at 7:30pm
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Andy Hughes’ album release concert. Tannis sang on the album and will be providing backing vocals. Ian Reid will open the show.
Tickets are $20, available online through Ticketscene or from The Bookshelf.
Sunday, April 23, 2017 @ 4pm
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph
The Silence Collective will remount a show they recently performed at a festival in South Korea. The collective is made up of Daniel Fischlin, Gary Diggins, Georgia Simms, Adam Bowman, Lewis Melville, Jeff Bird and Tannis. Suggested donation $20 and up (proceeds go to support educational programs at Silence). More info here.
Saturday, April 22th, 2017 @ 2:30PM
The Wild Rose, 23a Macdonell Street, Guelph, ON 519 763-2233
The Ondine Chorus will perform at the 25th Anniverary celebration of this wonderful Guelph institution. Congratulations Wild Rose!
Saturday, April 15th, 2017 @ 8PM
Tannis & Lewis House concert in Gravenhurst, ON
For more info, please contact Tannis
Sunday, March 12, 2017 @ 2pm
Miijidaa, 37 Quebec Street, Guelph, Ontario
Hillside Festival presents a Music Weekends Guelph event called Spring Forward with Alanna Gurr, Tannis Slimmon, and an open mic. Tannis is excited to share the bill with Alanna Gurr, followed by an open mic, all hosted by Guelph’s own Craig Norris. Facebook event info here.
Saturday, March 4, 2017 @ 8pm
Idea Exchange, Queen’s Square, 1 North Square, Cambridge
The Ondine Chorus will perform at Volume 1: Excess Party
Friday to Sunday, February 3 – 5th, 2017
Gangneung Folk Art Festival 2017, Gangneung, South Korea
The Silence Collective will perform a main concert on Sunday at 7:30pm as well as a Gala performance with Nomad Flamenco (Spain), Youl & Wara . BA (Africa), Samanvaya (India), and Polyphonic Music Ensemble (Malaysia) on Friday at 6:30pm.
Saturday, January 28, 2017 @ 3pm
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph
The Silence Collective will do a free performance prior to this Guelph configuration leaving three days later to perform in South Korea. The collective is made up of Daniel Fischlin, Gary Diggins, Georgia Simms, Adam Bowman, Lewis Melville, Jeff Bird and Tannis.
Friday, December 16th, 2016 @ 8pm
Paul Morin Gallery, Alton, ON
The Ondine Chorus will be bringing ‘Songs for a Winter’s Eve’‘ to the new Paul Morin Gallery. Special guests Jeff Bird and Gary Diggins.
Thursday, December 15th, 2016 @ 8pm
Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON
The Ondine Chorus will be bringing ‘Songs for a Winter’s Eve’‘ back to this beautiful performance space. Special guests Jeff Bird and Gary Diggins.
Tickets (cash only) $20 advance, available at Janus Books (plus handling); $25 at the door
Saturday, December 11th, 2016 @ 2pm (doors at 1:30)
House Concert, Studio 13, 93 Concession Seven East, Flamborough, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to Flamborough.
Tickets are $25.00 in advance – no sales at the door (show always sells out, and payment confirms the reservation); Contact: Barbara Kerr at (905) 690-0413 or barbarakerr @ rogers.com
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT
Saturday, December 10th, 2016 @ 8pm (doors at 7:30)
House Concert, Studio 13, 93 Concession Seven East, Flamborough, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to Flamborough.
Tickets are $25.00 in advance – no sales at the door (show always sells out, and payment confirms the reservation); Contact: Barbara Kerr at (905) 690-0413 or barbarakerr @ rogers.com
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT
Friday, December 9th, 2016 @ 8pm
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Boreal will be celebrating their 10th anniversary of bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to Guelph. Thanks to Folkway Music for the first wonderful 9 years!
Concert details here and tickets available here or by calling Box Office: 519-763-3000
Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 @ 8pm (doors at 7:00)
Port Arthur Polish Hall, 102 Court St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2X4
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to the Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society
Tickets are $25 advance (available at Chaltrek and Fireweed) and $30 at the door. More information here.
Friday, December 2nd, 2016 @ 7:30pm, doors open at 7
Townshend Theatre, 440 McIrvine Road, Fort Francis, ON
Boreal‘s ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ will be presented by the Tour De Fort Entertainment Series
Tickets are available here.
Sunday, November 27th, 2016 @ 7:30pm (doors at 7:00)
Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling Street, London, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to the Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club
Tickets are $20, available here.
Saturday, November 26th, 2016 @ 8pm (doors at 7:00)
Innisfil Live Music Club, 2208 25 Sideroad, Innisfil, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’ to the Innisfil Live Music Club
Tickets are $25; For more info: (705) 431-7182
Sunday, November 20th, 2016 @ 2pm (doors at 1:30)
Trinity United Church, 44 William Street, Bobcaygeon, ON
Boreal will be bringing ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’‘ to Bobcaygeon Music
Tickets are $30 For more info: 705-731-7497 or bobcaygeonmusic @ gmail.com
Saturday, November 5th, 2016 @ 7:30pm (Podium talk by Gary Diggins at 6:30)
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be joining special guest Gary Diggins in his ‘Musical Postcards of Africa’ as part of the Guelph Chamber Choir‘s concert performance of African Sanctus under the direction of Gerald Neufeld. Facebook event is HERE
Single tickets: $35 (4 for $120); Under 30 and students: $10; eyeGO: $5
Sunday, October 30th, 2016 @ 8:30pm (art show viewing starts at 7:30pm)
Silence Guelph, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be performing at her partner Lewis Melville’s Closing Retrospective Show following the band Moonlight Flood.
Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 @ 11:40pm
Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, ON
Tannis will be performing a guerilla showcase in the The Folkin’ Cat’s Meow Room #419 at the Folk Music Ontario conference (running Oct 20-23).
September 18th, 2016 @ 7:30pm
“Tannis and Lewis”
House concert, Goderich, ON
July 1st, 2016 @ 6-7pm
“Annie & Tannie”
Charles Hoey Park, Duncan, BC
A show with Annie Sumi at the 39 Days of July Festival.
June 30th, 2016 @ 6-7pm
Charles Hoey Park, Duncan, BC
Tannis is honoured to be part of a Willie P. Bennett tribute concert at the 39 Days of July Festival.
Wednesday, June 12th, 2016 @ 2-3pm
2Rivers Festival at the confluence of the Speed and Eramosa Rivers, Guelph, ON
The Ondine Chorus will be part of the Slow Paddle event. Hike, paddle or bike to the Victoria St. bridge and listen for a surprising musical serenade to the Eramosa River! Admission is Free
Saturday, June 4, 2016 @ 8pm
Trinity United Church 400 Stevenson Street North, Guelph, ON
Ondine Chorus will be special guests at the Guelph Community Singers concert. More details here
Wednesday, May 29th, 2016 @ 1-4:30pm
5th Annual Spring Awakes! at Ignatius Old Growth Forest, north of Guelph, ON
The Ondine Chorus will be part of a Performance Arts Hike Adventure currated by SKSS (Shannon Kingsbury and Susan Smith). This is always a magical experience!
Tickets available at Janus Books & Loyola House (Guelph) $25 Cash only
Saturday, May 12th @ 2-5:00pm
Crepuscule at the University of Guelph’s Arboretum, Guelph, ON
The Voices in The Wilderness is a gathering of local singers (Shannon Kingsbury, Tannis Slimmon, Sue Smith, and Carey West) who enjoy exploring the possibilities of collaborative improvisation. The event is free & family friendly.
Saturday, May 7th, 2016 @ 4:00pm and 8:00pm (2 shows!)
Double bill with Annie Sumi!
Heritage Hall 83 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
A concert to welcome Annie Sumi to Guelph! Paired as mentor/mentee at the annual Folk Music Ontario conference in 2014, Tannis and Annie instantly became kindred spirits. Tannis is excited to finally introduce her delightfully gifted friend to the beloved Guelph audience. Individual sets by Annie and Tannis, accompanied by Lewis Melville, as well as a collaborative set. Facebook event is HERE
Tickets are $20; 12 and under $10, available HERE or if available, at the door.
Thursday, May 5th, 2016; Cocktails at 6:30pm, Gala at 7:30, Desserts at 9:30
River Run Centre 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON (519) 763-3000
The Ondine Chorus will perform at this year’s Women of Distinction Gala Award Celebration with special guests Jeff Bird & Gary Diggins. Tickets are available HERE
Saturday, April 16th, 2016 Event is from 5pm-1am; Tannis and Lewis play at 6:30pm
Acker’s Furniture Building, 42 Carden Street, Guelph, ON
The 10 Carden Expansion Celebration & Fundraiser
A community celebration on the first day in 10 Carden’s new home! Major renovations begin on the Tuesday after the party, so come to celebrate, dance and imagine the potential.
Tickets are $20+HST available HERE
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 @ 7pm
Idea Exchange 1 North Square (Queen’s Square), Cambridge, ON
The Ondine Chorus‘ presents ‘Concert for the Spring Equinox’.
Special guests: Jeff Bird & Gary Diggins. Admission is free.
Saturday, February 20th, 2016 @ 8pm
Acoustic Harvest Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church
1512 Kingston Rd., Toronto (one block east of Warden Ave.)
The Rosemary Phelan Tribute/CD Re-Release, a special re-release of Rosemary Phelan’s Wake The Nightingale CD originally produced in limited quantities in 2009. This will be a new remixed & remastered version. Rosemary passed away from ovarian and breast cancer back in May 2015 and her musical friends are coming together to pay tribute to her. Performances by Eve Goldberg, Allison Lupton, Jason LaPrade, Jane Lewis, Tannis Slimmon, and Adam Warner.
Sunday, December 20th, 2015 @ 2-4pm
St. George’s Park, corner of Metcalfe and Grange Street, Guelph, ON
Tannis will lead the singing at St. George’s Park Neighborhood Group‘s annual Carols in the Park
Sunday, December 20th, 2015 @ 10:30am
Harcourt United Church 87 Dean Avenue, Guelph, ON
The Ondine Chorus will perform songs amidst the Sunday service.
Friday, December 18th, 2015 @ 8pm
Paul Morin Gallery (Suite 215) Alton Mill Arts Centre
1402 Queen Street West, Alton, ON 519-942-4918
The Ondine Chorus‘s Winter Soltice concert.
Tickets are $20 advance (available at the gallery) and $25 at the door.
Friday, December 18th, 2015 @ 1pm
Toronto, ON
Private Boreal concert
Thursday, December 17th, 2015 @ 8pm
Art Gallery of Guelph 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON
The Ondine Chorus‘s ‘Songs for a Winter’s Eve‘ with special guests Jeff Bird and Gary Diggins.
Tickets are $20 advance (plus handling, cash only) avaiable at Janus Books (10 Paisley St. Guelph) and $25 at the door.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 @ 8:30pm
Hugh’s Room 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Boreal’s ‘Songs for a Snowy Season‘
Hugh’s Room event page is here. Tickets: $22.50 advance available by reserving online or $25 at the door (includes HST). Ticket info: 519-531-6604; for dinner reservations, click here
Sunday, December 13th, 2015 @ 2pm
Wellington County Museum 0536 Wellington Road 18, Fergus ON
The Ondine Chorus will perform as part of the Christmas Festival. Free admission
Saturday, December 5th, 2015 @ 8pm
Guelph Little Theatre 176 Morris Street, Guelph, Ontario
Folkway Music’s 9th annual Christmas concert presents Boreal’s ‘Songs for a Snowy Season‘.
Tickets: $22.60 advance (including tax), available through Eventbrite, at Folkway Music (Waterloo) – in person, by phone 855-772-0424 or by email (claire@folkwaymusic.com), and at The Bookshelf (Guelph). Tickets: $25 at the door (if available)
Friday, December 4th, 2015 @ 7pm Doors open at 6:30
Victoria Jubilee Hall 111 Jackson Street South, Walkerton, ON
The Grey Bruce Sustainability Network (GBSusNet) in partnership with Wes For Youth On Line Counselling and Support Services is please to present “Winter’s Welcome – Songs for a Snowy Season” concert featuring Guelph based trio Boreal with an opening set by local singer songwriter Ruby Randall and her band ‘beau”.
Tickets are $25; unwaged/student: $15 available at Brown’s, Holst’s and WES For Youth in Walkerton or email randall@wightman.ca or call 519-881-1392. For more info, visit: gbsusnet.com
Saturday, November 28th, 2015 @ 8pm
Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario
The Old Chestnut Song Circle and The Registry Theatre presents Boreal’s ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’. Advance tickets $20 available online or $22 at the door.
Thursday, November 5th, 2015 @ 9:50pm
Wolfe Theatre, London, ON
Boreal showcases for Ontario Contact conference.
Saturday, October 17th, 2015 @ 6:30pm
Vincente Lopez Vive 2015 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tannis will be singing harmonies and playing bass for Brenda McMorrow.
Saturday, September 25th, 2015 @ 8pm
Sukha Yoga Centre, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be singing harmonies for Brenda McMorrow at her album release concert.
Friday, September 24th, 2015 @ 8pm
St. George’s Lutheran Church, Toronto
Tannis will be singing harmonies for Brenda McMorrow at her album release concert.
Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 8pm
House of Harmony, Fingal, ON
Double bill with the sweet and talented Annie Sumi
Friday, September 18th, 2015
Private memorial
Saturday, September 12th, 2015 @ 7:30pm
The Busholme Inn, 156 Main Street, Erin, ON
Erin Radio 88.1, in collaboration with the radio station’s folk show “Folk Roots Radio”, is pleased to announce the start of a new monthly live roots music series
For their first show of the series, “Erin Roots” presents Tannis Slimmon and Clela Errington in concert
Tickets $15 (for advance tickets call 519-362-3383)
Friday to Sunday, August 7-9, 2015
Live from the Rock Folk Festival, Red Rock, ON
Other performers include David Essig, Ian Tamblyn, Nick Sherman, Annie Sumi, Petunia, Rita Chiarelli, Sean Ashby, Sweet Alibi, The Auditor General, The Crooked Brothers, The Greenbank Trio and The Small Glories
Sunday, August 2nd, 2015
Private event, Comox, BC
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 @ 2pm and 7pm
39 Days of July Cowichan Summer Festival
CUPE stage in Charles Hoey Memorial Park, Duncan, BC
Friday, July 17th, 2015 @ 10:30am
Tea ‘n Tales in the Enabling Garden, Riverside Park, Guelph, ON
An hour of storytelling by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers complemented by music.
Sunday, June 21, 2014 @ 6:45pm
Five Oaks, Paris, ON
Ondine Chorus will be performing a Summer Solstice concert.
“We will create a musical journey through 5 Oak’s magnificent woodland setting on the shores of the Grand River, including a guided Labyrinth experience.”
Cost: $30.00 More details here; Refreshments and visiting will follow.
Sunday, May 24th, 2014, 1:30-4:00pm
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Highway 6, Guelph, ON
Ondine Chorus will be performing as part of a Performance Arts Hike Adventure With Song, Music, Poetry, Prayer, & Dance as a fundraiser for the Old Growth Forest
Advance tickets only. More details here
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 @ 8:30pm
Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
For the Love of Pete – a Tribute to Pete Seeger, hosted by David Newland, and featuring Paul Mills, James Keelaghan, James Gordon, David Celia, Tannis Slimmon and Bill Hefferman
Ticket info: 519-531-6604; for dinner reservations, click here
Saturday, April 25th, 2015 from 2:00-5:00pm; Doors at 1:15
French American Victory Club Hall, 193 Elm Street, Waltham, Massachusetts
Terry Eagan and Patio Records presents the 19th Annual Greater Waltham Healing Garden Music Fest featuring Tannis in The Lucky Sisters, Rebecca Hosking (Nashville), Kellie Trottier (Ontario), with special guests Scott Neubert (Nashville), Angela Simonelli (Boston), Sandy Martin (Massachusetts), Paul Mills (Toronto) and more.
Tickets: $20 door; $17 advance avail at musicfest@patiorecords.com or 781-894-0706 (Terry Eagan)
Saturday, April 18th, 2015 @ 8pm
Registry Theatre 122 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON
The Old Chestnuts Song Circle and The Registry Theatre present Folk Night, a night of The Lucky Sisters and friends. This will be a CD release for ‘So Lucky’ and friends sharing this special night are Crabtree and Mills, Nonie Crete and Eugene Ray, and James Gordon.
Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 519-578-1570 or buy tickets ONLINE
Friday, April 10th, 2015 @ 8:00pm
Co-operator’s Hall, River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Borealis Music Series presents Tannis in concert!
Tickets: Adults:$27 Students/Seniors:$25 uGo:$20 eyeGo:$5
Available by phoning box office: (519)763-3000 or 1-877-520-2408 or visiting online here
February 1st to 13th, 2015
Home Routes house concert tour in beautiful British Columbia (10 concerts in total on Vancouver Island and in the interior)
Vancouver Island: North Saanich (Feb 1), Duncan (Feb 3), Ladysmith (Feb 4), Cumberland (Feb 5), Powell River (Feb 6), Courtenay (Feb 7).
BC interior: Kamloops (Feb 10), Sycamous (Feb 11), Salmon Arm (Feb 12), Kelowna (Feb 13)
For ticket information, email tannis@tannis.ca or info@homeroutes.ca or telephone 1-866-925-6889 (Click here for more info)
Saturday, December 20th, 2014 @ 8:00pm (doors open @ 7:30)
The Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo Street South, Stratford, ON, N5A 4S9 (519) 271-5271
Ondine Chorus returns to Gallery Stratford for an extraordinary performance on the Winter Solstice called “Songs for a Winter’s Eve”. With special guests Jeff Bird and Robert Kingsbury
$25/person and children are free; Tickets available online or by phone (519) 271-5271
Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 8:00pm
Paul Morin Gallery at the Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen Street, Village of Alton, Caledon, ON
Ondine Chorus will be performing a Winter Solstice concert with special guests Jeff Bird, Gary Diggins and Robert Kingsbury
Tickets $20 advance (519) 942-4918, $25 at the door.
Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30)
Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph 519-827-0010 Ext. 2
Ondine Chorus will be performing a Winter Solstice concert.
Tickets: $20 advance (plus handling) (cash only); $25 at the door
Tickets available at: Janus Books in Royal Plaza, 10 Paisley St., Guelph (519) 226-486-1255
This event is fully accessible.
Special guests: Jeff Bird, Gary Diggins & Robert Kingsbury
Thursday, December 18th, 2014 @ 12:00pm
Private concert in Toronto by Boreal
Sunday, December 14th, 2014 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00)
Chaucer’s (Upstairs), 122 Carling Street, London, ON
Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club presents Boreal’s album release concert for ‘Winter’s Welcome’.
Advance tickets ($15) available until Sunday, December 14, 2014 3:30 PM; Licensed event
Friday, December 12th, 2014
Brantford Arts Block, 111 Sherwood Drive, Unit 23, Brantford, ON 519-753-9400
‘Brantford Open Stage’ presents Boreal’s album release concert for ‘Winter’s Welcome’.
Tickets: $20 Ticket info: 519-752-0453 http://www.jeremiah.ca/BOS.html
Thursday, December 11, 2014 @ 8:00pm
Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Boreal’s album release concert for ‘Winter’s Welcome’. Hugh’s Room event page is here.
Ticket info: 519-531-6604; for dinner reservations, click here
Saturday, December 6th, 2014 @ 8:30pm
Guelph Little Theatre, 176 Morris Street, Guelph, ON
Folkway Music presents Boreal for their 8th annual Christmas concert.
Boreal will be releasing their first album ‘Winter’s Welcome’
Tickets: $22.60 advance (including tax); $25 at the door, available at Eventbrite, from Folkway Music (Waterloo) in person, by phoning 855-772-0424 or by emailing claire@folkwaymusic.com AND at the Bookshelf (Guelph)
Saturday, December 6th, 2014 @ 2:00pm
Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON
Charlie Angus Saturday Matinee presents an amazing afternoon of music with the funds going to Timmins-James Bay NDP to help Charlie Angus beat the Harper gang in 2015. Music by GRIEVOUS ANGELS, JASON COLLETT, GRIT LASKIN, , ANDREW CASH, TANNIS SLIMMON, SHELLEY COOPERSMITH, EVALYN PARRY
Tickets can be purchased online for $100.
Friday, December 5th, 2014 @ 8:00pm
Sanderson Hall, St. Paul’s United Church, 30 Main Street South, Brampton, ON
Brampton Folk Club presents Boreal’s album release concert for ‘Winter’s Welcome’.
Tickets available at the door, at the St. Paul’s church office, or through reservations by calling 647-BFF-FOLK (647-233-3655), or by emailing info@bramptonfolk.ca.
Tickets also available through the City Theatre Box Office (905-874-2800).
$15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors
Saturday, November 29th, 2014 @ 8:00pm (doors open at 7:15)
Newmarket Canadian Legion, 707 Srigley Street (south entrance), Newmarket, ON
Newmarket Folk Society presents Boreal’s album release concert for ‘Winter’s Welcome’.
Tickets are $20 (starting Oct 11) available from Kristi at Nomi, 250 Main St. South (Tues – Sat. 11:00am-5:30pm; cash, M-Card or Visa only, please) or by calling David or Carol at 905-836-9073.
Friday, November 28th, 2014 @ 8:00pm (doors open at 6:30)
Private house concert in Elmira, ON
Boreal’s album release concert for ‘Winter’s Welcome’. Sorry, this concert is SOLD OUT!
$25 per person; ticket includes vegetarian buffet at 7pm followed by the concert at 8pm
Email marg.brubacher @sympatico.ca for more info
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 @ 8:00pm
A double bill with Fish and Bird
Silence, 43 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Tickets are $25, available here
Friday, October 31, 2014 @ 6:30pm
Artisanale, 214 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON, (519) 821-3359
Ondine Chorus concert – Fabulous French country cooking and a spoooooky concert!
Saturday, October 25th, 2014 @ 8:00pm
Allison Lupton’s CD release
Cambridge Community Players (formerly Galt Little Theatre), 47 Water Street South, Galt, ON
Ticket information here
The evening will feature Allison’s stellar band including renowned veteran of the Canadian folk scene Ian Bell, acclaimed bass player Denis Rondeau, Canadian and U.S. Fiddle Champion Shane Cook, and CCBA’s Mandolin Player of the Year Andrew Collins. Special guest musicians: James Gordon, Tom Leighton, Craig Werth, Rosemary Phelan, Tannis Slimmon and Mark Carbone.
Thursday to Sunday, October 16-19, 2014
Folk Music Ontario annual conference
Westin Bristol Place, 950 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON.
Tannis will be participating in the Youth Program
Sunday, October 5, 2014; Lunch buffet at 1pm; Concert starts at 2pm
Ondine Chorus concert at the Sunflower Festival.
Lunch and Concert at Utopia Hall, 8396 – 6th Line, Utopia, ON
Advance tickets: $15 (included Lunch Buffet & Concert) available by emailing susan@utopia.ca
Tickets at the door: $20 Call 1-877-499-HALL (4255) or visit www.utopiahall.ca
Friday, September 26, 2014 @ 7:30pm (Tannis will join in after the Museum show)
Jane Lewis’ album release concert
Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk Street West, Guelph, ON
Ticket information here
Tannis was honoured to add harmonies to Jane’s new album so will be a special guest at the album release.
Friday, September 26, 2014; sets at 7:00 and 8:00pm
Guelph Museum, 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be performing as part of Fourth Fridays
Saturday to Sunday, August 30-31, 2014
Shelter Valley Folk Music Festival
On Henkel Family Lavender Farm in the heart of Northumberland County, 90 minutes East of Toronto, overlooking Lake Ontario. Click here for directions
Tannis is thrilled to be a daytime workshop stage host and sing a few tunes at this very special festival.
Friday, August 29, 2014 @ 4:00-8:00pm (musical sets at 4:45 and 6:30)
Friday at the Farm at Mapleton’s Organic
8548 Wellington Road 7, Moorefield, ON, (519) 638-1115
“For only $5, join Mapleton’s for an evening of music, BBQ, wagon rides and ice cream. Fun for the whole family!” Tannis can’t wait to be back on the farm!
Friday, August 29, 2014 @ 10:30-11:30am
Guelph Enabling Garden
Riverside Park below the Evergreen Seniors Centre, beside the Speed River, Guelph, ON (map is here)
Tannis will be performing as part of ‘Tea and Tales’ put on by members of the Guelph Guild of Storytellers every Friday morning in the summer. Storytellers Frank Toplin and Brian Holstein will ‘tell’.
Saturday, August 16, 2014 @ 7:30pm
Voices in the Village
Rosseau Community Hall, 2 Victoria St West, Rosseau, ON, P0C 1J0
The Ondine Chorus with special guest Gary Diggins presents Harmony in the Village
Friday to Saturday, August 8-10, 2014
Kingsville Folk Music Festival
Lakeside Park, Kingsville, ON
Tannis is thrilled to be part of the stellar lineup of this inaugural festival including Bruce Coburn, Jane Siberry, Ken Whitely, David Francey, Ray Bonneville, Fred Penner, Valdy and more.
Friday to Sunday, August 1st-3rd, 2014
Blue Skies Festival
Clarendon, ON
Tannis will be singing backup vocals for Brenda McMorrow at this sweet festival.
Friday to Sunday, July 18-20, 2014
Islands Folk Festival
Providence Farm, Duncan, B.C.
Tannis is thrilled to be asked back to play this lovely festival for their 30th anniversary.
Thursday, July 17, 2014 @ 7:00pm
Artspring – Salt Spring Island’s Centre for the Arts
100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V8
The Annual Frida’s Villa and Art Spring Outdoor Picnic Show
Tickets: $20 (youth $5) More details here.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 @ 7:00pm Doors open at 6:00, kitchen closes at 7:30
Old Crow Cafe
Folklife Village, Gabriola Island, BC
With special guest Dave Teichroeb
Tickets are $15 (sold at Old Crow Cafe); Contact: Dave Teichroeb at 250-247-0236 for more info.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 @ 8:00pm
Char’s Landing (a 100 year old church!)
4815 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC, (250) 730-1636
Saturday, June 28, 2014 @ 8:00pm
Music in the Wood (a lovely little music store), 122 Main Street South, Rockwood, ON
Tannis will be joined by Lewis Melville for this intimate concert.
Tickets are $20 To reserve, call (519) 856-9266 or email wendi @ wendihunter.ca
Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 @ 2:00pm
Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo Street South, Stratford, ON, N5A 4S9
Ondine Chorus will be performing a Summer Solstice concert, a processional concert in the beautiful sculpture gardens of Gallery Stratford
Tickets: $25 (children are free) available online, by phone (519) 271-5271 or in person at the gallery
Saturday, June 21st, 2014 @ 8:00pm
Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen Street, Village of Alton, Caledon, Ontario, L7K 0C3
Ondine Chorus will be performing a Summer Solstice concert.
With special guest Gary Diggins
Tickets: $20 advance/$25 at the door; Tickets and info available at Paul Morin Gallery (519) 942-4918
Sunday, May 25th, 2014, 1:30-4:00pm
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Highway 6, Guelph, ON
SPRING AWAKES: A Fundraiser For Plant An Old Growth Forest Project
Ondine Chorus will be performing as part of this Performance Arts Hike Adventure With Song, Music, Poetry, Prayer, & Dance (Rain or shine)
Advance tickets only: The Bookshelf, 41 Quebec St., Adults: $25, children free
The adventure begins by meeting at the Orchard Park Parking lot (Ignatius Jesuit Centre) at 1:30 pm. Potluck picnic reception to follow.
Performing artists include Jeff Bird, Gary Diggins, Jan Sherman, Georgia Simms, Tannis Slimmon, Howie Southwood, Clela Errington, Tricia Brubacher, Brenda Lewis, Ian Molesworth, Evenine, Ondine Chorus, James Lafferty, Frances O’Reilly, Waldorf School Recorder Group and more.
Saturday, May 24th, 2014, between 9:30am and 1:00pm
CFMA’s Freewheeling Folk Show, 93.3 FM in Hamilton
Tannis will perform live on air as part of the special 20th anniversary party of this radio show hosted by the inimitable Jim Marino.
Saturday, April 12, 2014 @ 7:30pm
House concert near the John McCrae House in Guelph, ON
Benefit for James Gordon‘s candidacy
Tickets are $24, For reservations and directions, email info@jamesgordonndp.ca
Friday, April 11, 2014 2 8:00pm
Double bill with the Banjo Mechanics at Musideum, a magical venue full of instruments
401 Richmond Street West (Suite 133), Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Tickets: $20 at the door or call (416) 599-7323 to reserve
Musideum’s facebook page Show event page
Saturday, March 29th, 2014 @ 2:30pm (doors open at 2:00pm)
MacDonald Stewart Art Centre, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON, 519-837-0010
Ondine Chorus’s EP release!
The recording features the singing of Shannon Kingsbury, Sue Smith, Tannis Slimmon, Tricia Brubacher, David Beattie and Robert Kingsbury. Shannon Kingsbury also plays harp, and Jeff Bird plays a variety of instruments on the EP. The EP’s striking cover art is by American artist Jeanie Tomanek.
Tickets are $20 (available at The Bookshelf), $25 at the door. Seating is limited.
Facebook event is here.
Saturday, February 15th, 2014 from 4:00-6:00pm
Winterfolk Music Festival, Globe Bistro, 124 Danforth Avenue, Toronto (2nd floor lounge/listening room)
Acoustic Harvest is teaming up with Winterfolk to present a 2 hour showcase stage “in the round” style with Rick Fines, Anne Walker, John Prince, and Tannis with Lewis Melville.
Full festival schedule here
Saturday, February 8th, 2014 @ 11:30am
“Girls and Guitars: Storefront Singing at Hillside Inside”
Coriander, 112 Wyndham Street North, Guelph, ON
In six downtown storefronts of cafes, stores and a gallery, Hillside is showcasing six female singer-songwriters for half-hour shows (other venues include Millennium Clothing store, Renann Isaacs Contemporary Art Gallery, Something Green, Budds and Wyndham Art Supplies). This is a free event.
Festival schedule is HERE.
Sunday, January 26th, 2014 @ 2:00pm
SOLSTICE: Songs for a Winter’s Day
Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo Street South, Stratford, ON ~~ Tickets ($25) here
Celebrate winter with a spectacular, processional musical performance by the Ondine Chorus.
Ondine Chorus is a Guelph-based vocal collective guided by Co-Artistic Directors Shannon Kingsbury and Sue Smith. Chorus members include vocalists and recording artists David Beattie, Tricia Brubacher, Tannis Slimmon, and Monique Vischschraper. Collaborative artists Jeff Bird and Robert Kingsbury will join Ondine Chorus for an afternoon of musical enchantment, breathtaking harmonies, poetry, and dance, in a processional concert performance in the galleries.
Monday, January 13th, 2014
Private memorial service
The following show was CANCELLED due to the ice storm 2013:
Saturday, December 21st, 2013 @ 7:00pm
SOLSTICE: Songs for a Winter’s Eve
Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo Street South, Stratford, ON
Celebrate winter solstice with a spectacular, processional musical performance by the Ondine Chorus.
Facebook event page here, Tickets here, Admission: $25
Friday, December 20th, 2013 @ 8:00pm
The Ondine Chorus will be performing “Solstice – Songs For a Winter’s Eve”.
Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON
Facebook event page here, Tickets ($20/$25) at MSAC & The Bookshelf or 519-827-0010 ext.2
Collaborative artists Jeff Bird, Gary Diggins, Robert Kingsbury and Alden Hadwen will join ONDINE for an evening of musical enchantment, breathtaking harmonies, poetry and dance in a processional concert throughout the galleries. Ondine Chorus features singers David Beattie, Tricia Brubacher, Shannon Kingsbury, Tannis Slimmon, Sue Smith, and Monique Vischschraper.
Tuesday, December 17th, 2013 @ 7:30pm
Private concert with Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Jude Vadala – ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’
Guelph, ON
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 @ 8:00pm
Dublin Street United Church
68 Suffolk Street West, Guelph, ON
Folkway Music’s Annual Christmas Concert with Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Jude Vadala.
More information here or call (519) 763-5524 to book tickets.
This will be our seventh annual Folkway Christmas Concert!
Friday, December 6th, 2013
House concert
Elmira, ON
‘Songs for a Snowy Season’ with Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Jude Vadala.
This show is SOLD OUT.
Friday, December 6th, 2013 @ noon
Private concert with Tannis, Katherine Wheatley and Jude Vadala – ‘Songs for a Snowy Season’
Toronto, ON
Saturday, November 30th, 2013 @ 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30)
Acoustic Harvest
Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd., Toronto, ON
(Corner of Kingston Rd. and Manderley Drive – 1 block east of Warden Ave.)
‘An Evening of Women’s Voices’ will include music by individual members of the Essentia Vocal Ensemble, as well as visual art and poetry.
Admission: $25/22 in advance (Paypal or credit card on the website)
Info: 416-264-2235 or lillianw@uniserve.com
Friday, November 8th, 2013 @ 7:30pm; doors at 6:00pm
House Concert (an Irish Mouse Event), including a full meal served!
Red Deer, AB
Advanced tickets only: $30
Contact Terry Ferster at (403) 302-0782 or email: irishmouse at email.com
Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 @ 7:30pm
Bluebird North Vancouver
Featuring Mark Perry, Dave Gunning, Lynn Miles, Jory Nash and Tannis, with (Host) Shari Ulrich
The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
Corner of Davie Street and Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $15 (tickets purchased at the door and discount for SAC members w/card)
For information, call (604) 224-6201
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 @ 9:00pm
(pre-folk jam starts at 6:30; Open Stage @ 7:30)
Victoria Folk Music Society
“Norway House” 1110 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC (between Quadra St. and Cook St.)
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
House concert
Courtenay, BC
For tickets and more info, please contact Tannis.
Friday, November 1st, 2013
Char’s Landing (a 100 year old church!)
4815 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC
(250) 730-1636
Tuesday October 29th, 2013 @ 8:00pm, doors at 6:00
AND
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013 @ 8:00pm, doors at 6:00 (Wed is SOLD OUT)
Herman’s Jazz Club
753 View Street, Victoria, BC
Tannis will be opening for David Francey
Monday October 28th, 2013
The Grooveyard
Salt Spring Island, BC
Tannis will be singing harmonies for David Francey.
So sorry, this show is SOLD OUT.
Tuesday October 22nd, 2013 @ 8:00pm
“Songs For Sue” – a benefit concert for Sue Richards
featuring Harry Manx, Tannis, Nick Craine, Jessy Bell Smith and Mike Sharp, and hosted by Craig Norris
Dublin Street United Church
68 Suffolk Street West, Guelph, ON
Tickets are $25 in advance (available HERE); $30 at the door.
Thursday to Sunday October 17th-20th, 2013
Folk Music Ontario‘s annual conference
Mississauga, ON
Tannis will be showcasing during the conference, including a performance in “Chopper’s Room”, a showcase room dedicated to the late Chopper McKinnon. She’ll also be singing backup for Gary Rasberry’s official showcase.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Private concert
Scarborough, ON
Friday, October 11th, 2013 @ 1:00pm
St. George’s Square, corner of Wyndham and Quebec, Guelph, ON
Tannis will be singing backing harmonies for Katherine Wheatley
in celebration of International Day of the Girl
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 @ 8:00pm
Princess Cinema
6 Princess Street West, Waterloo, ON
Tannis is singing harmony vocals for David Francey’s album release concert.
Sunday, October 6, 2013, 1-4 pm
Exploring Vocal Harmony workshop with Jane Lewis and Tannis Slimmon
What is harmony? How do you know what to sing? Join us for an afternoon of learning and experimenting with vocal harmonies.
Cost is $45
Registration at the ‘All Together Now’ registration page
238 Kathleen Street, Guelph, ON
Saturday, October 5, 2013 @ 8:00pm
Hugh’s Room
2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Tannis is singing harmony vocals for David Francey’s album release concert.
Friday to Sunday, September 27-29, 2013
Deep Roots Music Festival
Wolfville, NS
The Thursday evening festival kick-off will feature the screening of Road To Baleya
Saturday, September 21, 2013 @ 8:00pm
Magnolia Cafe
88 Yamouth Street, Guelph, ON
Tickets: $15
To reserve, please call (519) 766-4663
Saturday, September 7, 2013 @ 3:00am (technically early Sunday morning)
Nuit Blanche as part of the Guelph Jazz Festival
SILENCE (the venue)
46 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Admission is free.
Tannis almost performed with the Ondine Chorus. The performance will include a Pauline Oliveros Tuning Meditation during which the audience will be invited to participate. This is a magical musical/listening experience.
Friday to Sunday, August 16-18, 2013
Harvest Sun Music Festival
Kelwood, Manitoba
Tannis is thrilled to be playing this festival whose ‘primary goal is to bring awareness of, and support to, the family farm and agriculture in general’.
Thursday, August 15th, 2013 @ 7:30pm
Poor Michael’s Bookstore
Highway 10, Onanole, Manitoba
(just south of Riding Mountain National Park)
Tickets: $15 in advance
For more info, please contact poormichaelsbooks@gmail.com or phone (204) 848-0336
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 @ 8:00pm
House Concert at the Sunset Saloon
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For more info, please contact Tannis
Friday, August 9th, 2013 @ 7:30pm
House concert at “Brent & Rae’s”
Brandon, Manitoba
For more info, please contact Tannis
Friday to Sunday, August 2-4th, 2013
Blue Skies Festival
Clarendon, ON
Tannis had the honour of singing some backup vocals for David Francey and Ken Whitely.
Friday to Sunday, July 26-28th, 2013
Hillside Festival
Guelph Lake, just northeast of Guelph, ON
Tannis is honoured to be invited to sing at this, the 30th anniversary of this special festival! She will be singing backing harmonies for Brenda McMorrow and James Gordon
Friday to Sunday, July 19-21st, 2013
Home County Music and Art Festival
Victoria Park, downtown London, ON
Tannis is honoured to be invited to play at the 40th anniversary of this special festival!
Saturday, July 6th, 2013 @ 7:00pm
“Georgestock” – a friendly neighbourhood potluck party/festival.
St. George’s Park, Guelph, ON
For more info, please contact Tannis
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 @ 2:00pm
Ondine Chorus Outdoor Concert
with special guest cellist Anne Bourne
Elmira, ON
(arrive by 1:00 for freshly baked bread, and time in the garden)
Suggested donation for tickets: $20.00 Limited seating.
For more info, please contact Tannis
Sunday, May 26rd @ 2:00pm
SKSS Productions presents the 2nd Annual SPRING AWAKES! – a performance arts hiking adventure in support of the Plant An Old Growth Forest Project at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre.
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph, ON
Adults:$25 Children:Free
Performers will include Jeff Bird, Sam Boer, Tricia Brubacher, Lorraine Bruce Allen, Julie Corey, Gary Diggins, Peg Evans, Evenine, Linda Hawkins, Leah Herman with children from the Trillium Waldorf School, Jenikz, Shannon Kingsbury, Andrea Lamarre, Kathryn Loveday, Brenda McMorrow, Mosa McNeilly, Ondine Chorus, Frances Reilly, Jan Sherman, Tannis Slimmon, Sue Smith, Diane Thistle, Monique Vischrchraper, Aidan Ware and more.
Thursday April 4th to Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 @ 8:00 pm
The Home Routes Big Horn route including:
Thursday, April 4th – Priddis, AB
Friday, April 5th – High River, AB
Saturday, April 6th – Lethbridge, AB
Sunday, April 7th – Calgary, AB For tickets: www.galleryhouseconcerts.com
Tuesday, April 9th – Olds, AB
Wednesday, April 10th – Red Deer, AB
Friday, April 12 – Entwistle, AB
Saturday, April 13th – Jasper, AB
Sunday, April 14th – Hinton, AB
Tuesday, April 16th – Edmonton, AB
(See google map of tour here: http://goo.gl/maps/QHqn5)
To attend a concert in your area, please contact Tannis using contact link above, or Home Routes at info@homeroutes.ca 1-866-925-6889
Home Routes is about world-class musicians, known and unknown alike, performing complete concerts in the comfortable intimacy of private homes and other non-traditional spaces. They’re fun to attend, fun to present, and fun to play. Just imagine your living room as a concert hall with 25-40 of your closest friends gathered for an evening of great music. Imagine great artists delivering the same show in your living room that they would present on the Main Stage of a folk festival or a concert hall.”
Sunday, March 24th, 2013 @ 4:00pm
The Spill Coffee Bar, 414 George North, Peterborough, ON K9H 3R5 (705) 748-6167
CD release for “In and Out of Harmony” with special guests The Little Steady Band with Alan Black.
Tickets ($10) available at the door
Saturday, March 23rd @ 8:00pm
Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Ave. at Byron, Ottawa, ON
CD Release for “In and Out of Harmony” with special guest Three Little Birds
Tickets ($20) available at the Ottawa Folklore Centre (1111 Bank), Compact Music (190 and 785 Bank)
Saturday, March 16th, 2013 @ 8:00pm
The Mansion 506 Princess Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 1C5 (613) 531-0003
CD Release for “In and Out of Harmony” with special guest Gary Rasberry
Tickets ($10) available at the door
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 @ 8:30pm
Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street W., Toronto ON (416) 531-6604
CD Release for “In and Out of Harmony” with special guests Dave Clark, Rosemary Phelan, Anne Lindsay, Jude Vadala, Katherine Wheatley, Treasa Levasseur, Rebecca Campbell, Tyler Wagler, Michael Johnston and Tom Melville.
For dinner reservations and concert tickets ($20 advance/$22.50 at the door): (416) 531-6604 or here
Saturday, March 9th, 2013 @ 8:00pm
The Pearl Company, 16 Steven Street, Hamilton, ON, L8L 5N3 (905) 524-0606
CD Release for “In and Out of Harmony” (A double bill with Katherine Wheatley)
Tickets: $15/$10 artists and students (cash only) available at the door; To reserve, call (905) 524-0606
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 @ 8:00pm
London Music Club (Front Room), 470 Colborne Street, London ON (519) 640-6996
CD Release for “In and Out of Harmony”; Tannis, Lewis Melville and bassist Tyler Wagler, with special guests Skallywag. Ticket price is $12 advance / $15 at the door
02/20/13 – 02/24/13: North American Folk Alliance annual conference, Toronto, ON
Saturday, February 13th, 2013 @ 8:00pm
Guelph Little Theatre, Guelph ON
CD Release for “In and Out of Harmony” with special guests Dave Clark, Rosemary Phelan, Jude Vadala, Michael Herring, Shannon Kingsbury, Scott Merritt and Rebecca Hennessey.
more past shows (back to 2001) on a previous site…here
