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(nominated for three Canadian Folk Music Awards this year – thanks for that!)
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Boreal…
Canadian singer-songwriters Tannis Slimmon, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey form the powerhouse trio Boreal. Their album Winterbirds earned Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for Album, Ensemble, and Vocal Group of the Year. On stage, they are warm, funny, and deeply connecting, with exquisite harmonies and inventive vocal arrangements. Rooted in Ontario and Manitoba, Boreal weaves their stories into a unique sound where three distinct voices—earthy, improvisational, and untamed—come together in thrilling, moving songs.
(photo by Nicky Campbell)
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It's Songs for the Snowy Season tour time again! Our hearts were so warmed by our friends at Alberta Showcase last weekend, but their untimely snowstorm reminded us that winter is indeed coming! And honestly, we can’t wait…because it means it’s tour time again! We lined up some lovely shows around Ontario and we really hope to see your wonderful faces at one of them:First though, a couple of ‘heads ups’:1) Our River Run Centre show (Dec 19th @ 2pm) is in the Studio Theatre this year so tickets are more limited.2) We’ve added a matinee in Midland (Sun, Nov 29th @ 3pm). It’ll be our first ever show there!Quick list of 'Songs for the Snowy Season' Ontario tour shows (see below for more concert details):Sun, November 22 @2pm – Wasaga Beach – Parkbridge Country Life Central HallThurs, November 26 @7:30pm – Gravenhurst – Gravenhurst Opera HouseFri, November 27 @7:30pm – Kitchener – The Registry TheatreSat, November 28 @8pm – Newmarket – Royal Canadian Legion Br. 426 NewmarketSun, November 29 @3pm – Midland – St. Paul's United Church (Brookside Music Association)Thurs, December 3 @8pm – Ottawa – Red Bird LiveSat, December 5 @7:30pm – Elliott Lake – W. H. Collins CentreFri, December 11 @8pm – Toronto – Hugh's Room LiveSat, December 12 @8pm – Ingersoll – Stonecroft FolkSun, December 13 @7:30pm – London – German Canadian Club London (Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club)Fri, December 18 @7:30pm – Beeton – St. Andrews Presbyterian ChurchSat, December 19 @2pm – Guelph – River Run Centre Studio TheatreDetailed list of Ontario 2026 'Songs for the Snowy Season' tour shows:Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 – Wasaga BeachLocation: Parkbridge Country Life Central Hall, Theme Park Dr., Wasaga, ONConcert starts at: 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:30)Tickets: $25Ticket Link: borealsongs.ca/wasagabeach2026/ Thursday, November 26th, 2026 – GravenhurstLocation: Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd. South, Gravenhurst, ONConcert starts at: 7:30pm (Trillium Court "The Rock Bar" opens at 6:30 pm and theatre doors open at 7:00pm)Tickets: $35 + fees & taxesTicket Link: secure1.tixhub.com/Gravenhurst/online/b_otix?cboPerformances=170&cboEvent=105&width=1905 Friday, November 27th, 2026 – KitchenerLocation: The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener, ONConcert starts at: 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00)Tickets: $28 online; $30 at doorTicket Link: registrytheatre.com/event/boreal/ (chose #7)Saturday, November 28th, 2026 – NewmarketLocation: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 426 Newmarket, 707 Srigley Street, Newmarket, ONConcert starts at: 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:15pm)Tickets: $35 + fees (youth: $17.50 + fees)Ticket Link: ticketscene.ca/events/62379/Sunday, November 29th, 2026 – MidlandPresented by: Brookside Music AssociationLocation: St. Paul's United Church, 308 King Street, Midland, ONConcert starts at: 3:00pm (Doors open at 2:30)Tickets: $35 + HST/SC (students and infants are free)Ticket Link: borealsongs.ca/midland2026/Thursday, December 3rd, 2026 – OttawaLocation: Red Bird Live, 1165 Bank Street, Ottawa, ONConcert starts at: 8:00pm (Doors open at 7pm)Tickets: $40 + fees + taxTicket Link: www.showpass.com/boreal-5/Saturday, December 5th, 2026 – Elliott LakeLocation: W. H. Collins Centre, 120 Hillside Drive North, Elliott Lake, ONConcert starts at: 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00)Tickets: $36-$45Ticket Link: elliotlakeentertainmentseries.com/category/ticket-information/Friday, December 11th, 2026 – TorontoLocation: Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ONConcert starts at: 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)Tickets: $35+ Advance / $42+ DoorTicket Link: www.showpass.com/boreal-4/Saturday, December 12th, 2026 – IngersollLocation: Stonecroft Folk, RR 5, 464430 River Road, Ingersoll, ONConcert starts at: 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:15pm)Tickets: $35Ticket Link: borealsongs.ca/Stonecroft Folk For tickets, call/text 519-636-2010 or email: music@stonecroftfarms.ca Sunday, December 13th, 2026 – LondonPresented by: Cuckoo's Nest Folk ClubLocation: German Canadian Club London, 1 Cove Road, London, ONConcert starts at: 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)Tickets: $25 + feesTicket Link: ticketscene.ca/events/62446/Friday, December 18th, 2026 – BeetonLocation: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 128 Main St. W., Beeton, ONConcert starts at: 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)Tickets: $30Ticket Link: borealsongs.ca/beeton2026/ Saturday, December 19th, 2026 – GuelphLocation: River Run Centre, Studio Theatre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ONConcert starts at: 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:30pm)Tickets: $35.00 Regular; $33.00 Over 60; $25.00 Under 30; $20.00 Sliding Scale; $10.00 Sliding ScaleTicket Link: riverrun.ca/whats-on/boreals-songs-for-the-snowy-season/PS. Thanks to our lovely Wasaga Beach hosts who gifted us these nifty scarves last year! <3
Well, we’re still recovering from our amazing weekend in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. What a privilege to be part of the giant family that is Alberta Showcase (Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta). This weekend was one for the books!Our weekend was filled with amazing conversations, meaningful connections and acts that amazed us.We spent a portion of the weekend as audience members. At one point, Ron Pearson (an astounding magician) chose Katherine to be his “helper” on stage. She had to hold a lemon above her head for a VERY long time… but it was totally worth it when the marked money from the trick came out of it! We enjoyed so many acts that we’re scared to start naming them lest we miss any. Suffice to say, it was incredible to see such a variety of talent. Not to mention a quick show by Alfie Zappacosta… and now nothing can stand in our way!! 🎵The weather was cooler over there in Alberta, but our hearts were warm.Now we prepare for our winter tour (more about that coming soon).Many thanks to Alberta Showcase, our incredible booking agency, I Book Shows, and the many people who work hard to keep the arts in motion across Canada.We love you, Alberta…and we’ll be back soon! ❤️
Goodbye Alberta. See you again soon!! Xox #albertashowcase #albertafolk #canadianlivemusic #touringartists
We did our early-morning la la las 🎶 so we could be ready for our 10 AM soundcheck, and now we’re on T-minus 2 hours and 35 minutes until showtime!#AlbertaShowcase, here we come! 💙🤞P.S. No, we won’t be wearing our crossword T-shirts onstage… but honestly, we think it would be perfectly fine if we did. #FriendsInAlberta#Boreal #FolkCanada #CanadianFolkMusic #OntarioFolk #FolkMusic #HarmonyTrio #FortSaskatchewan #AlbertaMusic #LiveMusic@angienussey @katherinewheatley Tannis Slimmon
