zArchive – 2020 Entertainment Lineup

Ashley McLellan is a Canadian singer-songwriter who blurs the line between folk and pop. She caught the songwriting bug from a young age: from writing songs as a kid, to her high school band (200 Feet), to her growth as a solo artist in Seneca College's Independent Music Production program, [...]

Ben Hudson is a country singer-songwriter from Uxbridge, Ontario. His smooth, rich vocals have been compared to Josh Turner and Brothers Osborne although his country-rock influenced songwriting is similar to that of Eric Church and Aaron Lewis. His self-titled EP was released in early 2016, gaining the attention of CMT [...]

Big Shiny ‘90s is southern Ontario’s premiere ‘90’s cover  band. A love for the '90s Big Shiny ‘90s were formed in 2015 from a shared passion for the music of the ‘90s. They are a group of veteran musicians from across the Greater Toronto Area who strive to perform the [...]

Charles Spearin is a Canadian musician from Toronto, Ontario. He is a founding member of Do Make Say Think, KC Accidental and Broken Social Scene and also contributes to Valley of the Giants. Spearin composes and performs in a broad range of musical genres. His solo album The Happiness Project [...]

CHRIS MCKHOOL - Kids sing-along JUNO Award nominee Chris McKhool is one of Canada's hottest musicians for young people. He is hailed as a "Children's musical star" (National Post) and "Canada's greatest eco-troubadour for young people" (Mississauga Living Arts Centre), and has been touring across Canada with his children's concerts for two decades, reaching [...]

Colin MacDonald (The Trews) With multiple radio hits drawn from six scorching studio albums plus several EPs, a pair of live records, and a retrospective, The Trews are among the most prolific, electrifying, and innovative rock bands on the planet, a fact corroborated by onetime stage-mates the Rolling Stones, Weezer, [...]

Cory Feigen is a singer songwriter from Toronto. His acoustic bluesy riff, close-to-heart lyrics, and pop-like melodies are primed to attract the likes of music lovers from a wide range of genres. With musical influences including Jack Johnson, James Taylor, Michael Buble, and John Mayer, Cory is able to draw [...]

In era of global discourse, Courtney Bowles smiles at adversity. Born in Scarborough, Ontario this towering, vivacious amazon bares her soul for an audience starved for the more beautiful aspects of life. A multi-instrumentalist who rejected conventional music theory in favour of organic expression, Courtney is adamant about sharing her [...]

Dani Strong is a powerful singer/songwriter who calls both Ontario and BC home.  Her new single, Wild Summer hit the airwaves in March 2020, and her 2nd full-length album is now complete and set to release in 2020. Dani has had to cancel her 2nd nationwide tour due to the [...]

If there’s one constant in life, it’s this: nothing stays the same. Change is inevitable, for better or for worse—it’s the sinister shadow lurking behind the sunniest day, the silver lining that offsets every cloud. That mutability is something with which the members of Dear Rouge are intimately familiar. Since [...]

Debbie & Phil play traditional old style Canadian fiddle music suitable for dancing and celebrations - dances, concerts, weddings, celebrations, divorces...whatever. Deb is a great pianist, and Phil plays fiddle. They met at a fiddle-doo organized by mutual friends in the mid 90’s and have been performing together since then [...]

Don Myers is a singer/songwriter of folk inspired originals and classic covers for over 15 years. Starting his career in rural Whitchurch-Stouffville, Don moved to Halifax where he honed his performance skills. Upon his return to Ontario, Don Myers consistently performed at family oriented festivals, private shows, and gigs all [...]

EDITH is an alt-folk singer/songwriter based out of the GTA
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Erin Blackstock is the current host of an open mic called Whiskey & Strings at the Lloydhouse in Mount Albert, ON.  Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she took the open mic online and set up Virtual Whiskey & Strings, which has been going strong since March and currently has over [...]

"Haunting music accompanied by heart wrenching lyrics, Future History creates songs that are honest and intensely personal, yet pleasing to the masses" In early 2018, Future History took refuge at The Tragically Hip's Bathouse Studios to record their fourth album, 'For'. Available now on all streaming services and limited edition [...]

I got my love of music from my parents. My father is a lifelong jazz fanatic with a wide range of tastes, and knowledge of different artists and idioms, and my mother loves classical and traditional music. I was drawn to drumming at age eight, partly because my neighbour was [...]

James Marrin and the Midnight Riders are a fun, high energy rock band from York Region, Ontario. The band consists of Chris King - Drums and Backing Vocals, Owen Bulger - Bass and Backing Vocals, and James Marrin - Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals. They are currently recording their new [...]

Beloved Canadian musician Jane Siberry is most famous for her early 1980s new wave hits such as 'Mimi on the Beach', 'I Muse Aloud' and 'One More Colour'. Internationally, she is best known for her 1993 album 'When I Was a Boy'. Her first self-titled album was released in 1981. [...]

Jenn Hisko is a singer/songwriter from Aurora, Ontario with a dynamic voice that exudes passion and emotion. With influences such as Gillian Welch, Carole King and Sarah McLachlan, you will appreciate her vocal range, stylings and tone. With a unique blend of bluegrass, rock and country, it is evident that [...]

Jess Leung is a charming and relatable singer-songwriter with songs that reflect on self-discovery and life’s intimate moments. With a sweet jazz-tinged voice and piano at her fingertips, Jess captures hearts and with a contemporary folk pop sound, spreading love and hope in the face of life’s most challenging moments. [...]

Jitensha creates upbeat, insightful songs with a highly emotional concept, combining catchy melodies, rich 1950s style harmonies, and lo-fi indie aesthetics with understated song writing skills. These two charismatic musicians bridge gaps between internal and external worlds, linking themes such as self-discovery, determination and empathy to the societal struggles of [...]

Julian Taylor doesn’t fit in a box. He never has—and more power to him. A Toronto music scene staple and a musical chameleon, Julian Taylor is used to shaking it up over the course of 10 albums in the last two decades. Of West Indian and Mohawk descent, Taylor first [...]

Kaleidoscope Horse is a psychedelic art-rock collective from Toronto, ON, spear-headed by queer femme producer-musicians Sam Maloney and Desiree Das Gupta. Theatrical and dreamy, they are driven both by strong song-writing and abstract sound-play. Their emotional debut album release "SLOW, SLOW" (2018) is lead by both singers with powerful back [...]

Kelly Jamieson is a singer songwriter who resides in Markham Ontario with his wife and two boys. He has released two records, which you can find on all streaming platforms.  Kelly is a regular in the Markham music scene and can be seen performing at open mics and festivals in [...]

The Marion Drexler Band with its rootsy sound is based in Stouffville Ontario.  Marion is a dynamic singer with 2 independently produced CDs of original country flavoured material and is backed by Peter Kufner drums and Don Maitland backing vocals & bass.  They always  leave their audiences wanting more. Website: [...]

Born and raised in small town Ontario, Matt Gunn combines a mix of soul, motown, and reggae to prove to the world there is more to the country than just honky tonks and cowboy boots. Influenced by Van Morrison, Marvin Gaye, and The Slackers, Matt creates a blend of sounds [...]

Maura Mapes is an Oshawa based singer/songwriter. Drawing from life’s experiences, her melodies and lyrics paint pictures of past regret, love and loss, growing old and growing into oneself. Influenced by artists like Brandi Carlile, Maggie Rogers, the Indigo Girls and the Lumineers, her stripped-down takes on her favourite songs [...]

Described by Rrampt Magazine as “...an exploration of the ethereal...the work of a truly talented artist”, Missy Bauman delivers ‘dreamy drug folk’ - an empowering voice for the odd girl out. A timid woman by nature, Missy transforms beautifully through music; bright. Bold. Girl power Website: Social Media Links:   [...]

Moscow Apartment create lush, folk imbued indie rock that is interwoven with the timeless and perceptive writing of singer-songwriters Brighid Fry and Pascale Padilla. The harmonious teenage duo are slated to release their sophomore EP, Better Daughter, on June 26, 2020. The EP presents an evolution of their sound from [...]

Richard Malouin is a singer/songwriter from the Niagara Falls, Ontario area and now living in Markham (just outside of Toronto). His first CD, Bad Joe Rising is a collection of songs written between 2013 and 2015 and was released in May of 2016.  Richard is currently working on two new [...]

17-year old, SENAIDA, is a classically-trained pianist, singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. She has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, won multiple national and international music competitions, and has performed at venues including Nathan Phillips Square, Indie Week, nookFest, the Burdock, Toronto Centre for the Arts, and Koerner Hall. [...]

Skye Wallace is what happens when a trained singer with east coast roots discovers punk rock in their youth and writes music that makes you feel excited. Skye’s upcoming self-titled album embodies Canadiana. From living on BC’s west coast to spending time at residencies from Norris Point, Newfoundland to Dawson [...]

Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Stephen Stanley is best known from his many years as a founding member, lead guitarist and vocalist with the vibrant alternative rock band The Lowest of the Low. After many song hits, years of touring and sharing the stage with the likes of Billy Bragg, The [...]

Three-time JUNO Award nominees and Billboard charting band Sultans of String creates “energetic and exciting music from a band with talent to burn!” according to Maverick magazine. Thrilling their audiences with their genre-hopping passport of Celtic reels, flamenco, gypsy-jazz, Arabic, Cuban and South Asian rhythms, the group celebrates musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity. [...]

Tamara Williamson has been a mainstay in the Toronto music scene since the early 90’s. She released 3 albums with her band Mrs. Torrance on the major label BMG. Mrs. Torrance toured extensively in Canada opening for such acts as Oasis, The Beautiful South, Talk Talk, and Jewel. They toured [...]

“Let it burn. It’s the ashes that I admire.” A telling lyric from the title track of The Honeyrunners debut album, Everything Is On Fire, slated for release Sept 12, 2020 on Canadian roots label, Gypsy Soul Records. The Toronto band’s new work aims at disrobing our current culture of [...]

Toronto’s Wildlife have been captivating lovers of brazen, fully charged indie rock for over a decade. Audiences have experienced their infinitely catchy sound in the form of dramatic live shows throughout the United States and in every nook and cranny of their beloved Canadian homeland. Website: Social Media Links: