Boreal is renowned for their exquisite 3-part harmonies, heartwarming stories, and unique ability to make everyone in the room feel like they’re part of the show.

Boreal is the magical musical collaboration of Canadian singer-songwriters Tannis Slimmon, Angie Nussey, and Katherine Wheatley. Renowned for their exquisite harmonies, heartwarming stories, and the unique ability to make everyone in the room feel like part of the show, Boreal creates an unforgettable experience. David Francey captures their essence perfectly: “Magical’s the word. I was transported. They are a rare and wonderful band, and they’re not to be missed.”
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Boreal is the magical collaboration of Tannis Slimmon, Katherine Wheatley, and Angie Nussey. These three renowned singer-songwriters, each with a long history of award-winning solo careers, have come together to create a sound that resonates deeply with audiences. With spellbinding harmonies, powerful songwriting, and honest storytelling, Boreal’s performances are a musical journey of connection and joy. They are in the midst of releasing their latest album, Winterbirds, with radio single “Shepherd of the Road”,  a heartfelt tribute to a kind truck driver who guided Angie safely home through a fierce snowstorm.

In the words of four-time Juno award winning songwriter, David Francey: “I’ll give you three good reasons for catching Boreal in concert. There are three wonderful writers in this band, and three beautiful voices. That’s two reasons. The third is the magic that happens when these three women combine those wonderful songs and voices on stage. Each brings their own brilliance to the whole. Magical’s the word. I was transported.”

www.borealsongs.ca

Boreal is the magical musical collaboration of Tannis Slimmon, Katherine Wheatley, and Angie Nussey—three gifted singer-songwriters whose individual voices and award-winning careers blend together to create something truly magical. Their performances are known for their exquisite harmonies, emotionally resonant songwriting, and captivating storytelling, forging a deeply intimate yet powerful connection with their audience.

In the words of four-time Juno award winning songwriter, David Francey: “I’ll give you three good reasons for catching Boreal in concert. There are three wonderful writers in this band, and three beautiful voices. That’s two reasons. The third is the magic that happens when these three women combine those wonderful songs and voices on stage. Each brings their own brilliance to the whole. Magical’s the word. I was transported.”

The trio first came together in 2006 with a shared vision of creating a winter-themed show, Songs for the Snowy Season. What started as a small touring project quickly gained a devoted following, expanding into soft-seat theatres across Ontario. This eventually led to their 2014 album Winter’s Welcome. After the retirement of founding member Jude Vadala in 2019, Angie Nussey stepped in, adding a fresh dynamic to the trio’s sound, bringing new energy and depth to their music.

During the challenges of the pandemic, Boreal embraced new ways of collaborating, working remotely to record and release Snow Falls Down, Katherine Wheatley’s song that marked the first collaboration of the new trio. Angie’s contributions, including Shepherd of the Road, Snowball Fight of ‘92, and Warm Hands, laid the groundwork for their most collaborative work yet: Winterbirds, their highly anticipated sophomore album.

2024 was a milestone year for the trio, as they recorded and released Winterbirds, featuring 10 original tracks and a Gordon Lightfoot cover. The physical album was released in November, just in time for their 12-show Ontario tour, Songs for the Snowy Season. The album’s first single, Shepherd of the Road—a moving story about a kind truck driver who helped Angie find her way home during a fierce snowstorm—has been gaining momentum, earning airplay on CBC and numerous other stations across Canada and the US.

With two more singles lined up for release in the coming months, and the full digital album set to release on March 7th, Boreal is riding a wave of excitement and recognition. Their Songs of Renewal tour kicks off on March 21st in Meaford bringing their captivating harmonies and dynamic storytelling to audiences across the country.

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KATHERINE WHEATLEY grew up, number 4 of 6 kids, in Parry Sound, Ontario. Acoustic roots with catchy melodies, arresting vocals, great guitar playing, lyrics that get you and that you get – these are all things that have been written over and over again about her music. She sings truth, bravely, and in detail. Katherine has won awards for composition, arranging and songwriting. In addition to touring across Canada, the U.S. and Europe as a solo singer/songwriter, Katherine is a member of the Toronto band “Betty and The Bobs” and plays regularly in the hilarious and moving duo “Wendell and Wheat”. She has written and recorded over 200 songs with kids through her Youthsongs program and is in high demand for her innovative songwriting and music workshops. Katherine works as a singer and zodiac driver on board The MS Expedition as it plies the seas of Antarctica and the Norwegian Arctic. www.katherinewheatley.com

“Wheatley, sporting a beautiful voice and heady guitar work, brought the house down with her stunningly intimate musical meanderings. Her voice and guitar work drew the crowd in from the moment she started to sing. Her witty repartee gave these songs a footing from whence to fly. And fly she did!” —THE EXAMINER, Peterborough, ON

TANNIS SLIMMON grew up in a large musical family on a farm in Manitoba and moved to Guelph, Ontario in 1980 where she soon became known on the Canadian music scene as a member of the critically acclaimed Bird Sisters. Her exceptional voice “full of gentle grace and unobtrusive dignity” (Penguin Eggs) can be heard on over 100 albums including those by Willie P. Bennett, Valdy, David Francey and Rheostatics. Tannis is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious Estelle Klein Award, Ontario’s highest folk honour.  In 2008 she was honoured with the Contemporary Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards for “Lucky Blue”. www.tannis.ca

ANGIE NUSSEY is an award-winning Canadian recording artist and producer from Orillia, Ontario. Since 1999, she has released six full-length albums and won over 15 industry awards for songwriting, vocals, and performance. She is probably best known for her emotional, philosophical and at times autobiographical ballads, but she doesn’t miss an opportunity to poke fun at everyday situations and the human condition, not to mention herself. In 2021, Angie began releasing her solo project, “I Have No Idea What I’m Doing”, which is a collection of autobiographical songs and stories released on a monthly basis. Angie is downright funny and a moving, beautiful musician.www.angienussey.com

“Her command of the stage and her rapport with her audience was nothing short of masterful. Nussey’s songs are both powerful and entertaining and I for one would go to a festival just to see her.” – Heather Bishop, CM, OM, LLD(Hon)

“Boreal graced our Acoustic Harvest stage with a brilliant, inspiring and memorable evening of beautiful song and glorious harmonies. They are truly Canadian treasures and we are so blessed to have them enriching our lives.” 

• Lillian Wauthier (Artistic Director – Acoustic Harvest, Toronto, ON) 

“With stunningly beautiful voices, Boreal captures the festive spirit like no other act I’ve ever presented. With exquisitely intricate harmonies and heartwarming stories, Boreal connects with their audience in a profound way. Our show was a sellout and we immediately booked them for next season! Highly recommended!”

• George Scott (Songwriter’s Showcase Presenter, Alliston and Beeton, ON)

“The Boreal show was one of the highlights of our concert series for much of our audience. The trio’s fantastic harmonies and effortless delivery from the stage instantly connects them with the audience, transforming our concert hall into a cozy living room for the entire show. “

• John Payne (Artistic Director – Tour de Fort, Fort Francis, ON)

“Boreal is the perfect blend of three amazing talents into one body of heavenly harmony, humour and class!  We loved them!”

• Ginny Clements (Innisfil Live Music, Innisfil, ON)