Join us for the Friday evening opening ceremony to kick off the Markham Village Music Festival 2025! The ceremony will be led by Kim Wheatley. She is an Ojibwe, Anishinaabe Grandmother from Shawanaga First Nation Reserve, who carries the spirit name Head or Leader of the Fireflower and who is Turtle Clan. Kim will perform a prayer, blessing and smudging ceremony.
Learn to dance to your favourite hip hop music with this family-friendly introduction Kick’s award-winning faculty.
Antonietta and Sandra are BESTIES who share the same LOVE of Country Music and line dancing. We wanted to offer a FUN place where people could go, meet new people, line dance, stomp their boots to GREAT music and not stress about a dress code, and simply have fun on any given night in Toronto, York Region and Durham Region.
Experience the passion of Latin and salsa dance and join us for an evening of great music and dance with our professional instructors!
Los Moralitos is a Latin Fusion band in Markham, Ontario in Canada. Their latest single is "My House is Burning", Los Moralitos is an emerging band performing local festivals in Canada.
Calling all kids and kids at heart ❤️ Join Dan the Music Man, one of Canada's favourite family performers, songwriters and recording artists of musical family fun for a musical adventure that will warm your heart, stretch your imagination and find your funny bone!
The Markham Concert Band was formed in 1978, and with over 80 members, we are one of the largest community bands in Canada! Band members include young and old from many fields of endeavour, all brought together with one purpose in mind - to serve the community with the best in concert band music
JUNO award-nominee Nimkii-nini (Thunder-man) is a hoop dancer and storyteller from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. With roots in the pow wow trail, his solo performance weaves ancestral stories and teachings through dance and song—inviting audiences to witness the strength, transformation, and unity at the heart of Anishinaabe culture
Golden Soul Tribe is a versatile band from York Region consisiting of three cousins Matt Groopie (guitar and vocals), Zoe Rodney (Vocals) and Zach Palter (drums and vocals) with the help of Jeff Lefort (bass). The band mixes elements of rock, funk, soul, reggae, and blues to create a unique sound heavily influenced by their Indigenous and Afro roots. The band is currently working on their first release of original material and enjoys playing familiar songs and making them into their own style. If you like heavy guitars, soulful singing, and a steady rhythm and groove for dancing, you'd enjoy The Tribe!
Vocalist, songwriter and producer Natasha Fisher crafts songs that take influence from both traditional pop and alternative genres carried out by edgy melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Her songs capture the intensity of heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery, while incorporating Indigenous elements that add depth and authenticity.
The drums and beats of Samba Squad are a seething cauldron of pulsating rhythms.They bring the party to the street.
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North of 49 is an exciting band that performs throughout the GTA playing some of the best classic rock & pop from the 60’s to the 90’s. You’ll hear favourites from bands like Journey, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Doobie Brothers and more. The band has been playing together for over 20 years.
As a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Cam has been pouring out his own experiences and emotions into his music. Cam’s been playing music since he was 12 years old, and has been developing his skill set ever since. 21-year old Toronto alt-punk up-and-comer Cam Kahin makes fuzzy prog garage rock and earworm guitar sludge. Kahin released two singles in 2021 followed by his debut six-song EP, LET IT SINK IN, in early 2022—all recorded in his Dunnville bedroom—that shot him into the Greater Toronto Area’s alternative circles and led the CBC to name him one of the country’s top five “fearless new rock voices.”
With the combined musical strength of 10 humans (including 2 lead singers and a full horn section), The Human Rights are a live Modern-Roots-Reggae powerhouse! With 4 studio albums, multiple major international festival appearances, and national radio play, The Human Rights can be counted among Canada's finest!
We’re not sure where it came from, maybe we had attended one too many funerals, but we both agreed that life was now, living our dream was now and that we weren’t going to wait until retirement to play a few gigs. fortysomething became our escape
What About Bob has been performing Classic Rock in and around the GTA since 1992. Formed with a common bond of a love for the music they all enjoy has led them on a musical journey playing Bars, Festivals, Corporate Events, Weddings and Private Functions for over 30 years.
We’re not sure where it came from, maybe we had attended one too many funerals, but we both agreed that life was now, living our dream was now and that we weren’t going to wait until retirement to play a few gigs. fortysomething became our escape
"STEPH is a young emerging artist/singer/songwriter from Markham. She performs around the GTA, fronting her own band and is also one of the two lead singers for The Blackboard Blues Band; a well known multi-decade GTA based band. STEPH is an active member of the local York Region music community that has performed as a returning artist at Markham Village Music Festival, Stouffville‘s Wintersong Music Festival, and more.
STEPH has released two singles on all streaming platforms and is currently working on an EP to be released in the near future.
As a student of Professional Music at the Toronto Metropolitan University, she connects with others through the universal language of music, and is making it her career to keep live music relevant in the GTA and abroad."
The Blackboard Blues Band are the GTA's foremost R'n'B band playing songs from the 60's to the present. Four horns , two singers and a tight rhythm section leads to great fun and lots of dancing!
While writing about her frustrating experiences as a young woman finding her voice and identity while navigating an ever changing world, Deanna Petcoff explores the ins and outs of love and heartbreak. Her rich, deep, textured voice juxtaposes her soft imagery and vulnerable, honest lyrics, welcoming us into a world where even a fleeting moment of emotion can become its own monument, and where gentle guitars can navigate otherwise messy waters.
Playing her own unique brand of beautiful and confessional indie rock, Petcoff grew up worshipping the music of David Bowie and Patti Smith. With heart-on-her-sleeve, emotive lyricism that showcases her strength as a songwriter and a vocalist, "Failing Upwards" is a shimmering track with a jangling, surfy chorus guitar riff that really makes it shine, an ode to falling in love hard and fast and reevaluating it after those heady initial days pass. Petcoff is an amalgamation of everyone she’s ever met, a tangle of emotions and a songwriting force.
Dear Rouge is a Canadian alt-pop duo formed by the dynamic husband-and-wife duo of Drew and Danielle McTaggart. With their infectious sound, blending electronic pop, rock, and indie influences, Dear Rouge has captivated audiences across Canada and beyond. Their music, both anthemic and intimate, is known for its emotionally charged lyrics, soaring melodies, and powerful vocal performances.
Since their breakout in 2013 with the release of their debut album "Black to Gold", Dear Rouge has consistently delivered hits that resonate deeply with listeners. The duo’s 2014 single “I Heard I Had” was a chart-topping success, earning them widespread recognition in the Canadian music scene. Their ability to create infectious tracks with a mix of dark and uplifting energy has earned them multiple accolades and nominations, including a JUNO Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2015 and a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 2020 JUNO Awards for their album "Phases."
Dear Rouge has had several notable chart successes, with tracks like “Boys & Girls” reaching the top of the Canadian alt-radio charts. The duo's songs have been streamed millions of times across platforms like Spotify, where they boast over 25 million streams across their discography. Their music has also been featured on popular television shows and commercials, further expanding their reach.
In addition to their JUNO nominations, Dear Rouge has been nominated for multiple Canadian Music Week Awards, SOCAN Awards, and have won several Western Canadian Music Awards. Their electrifying live performances have made them a staple at major music festivals, including the Vancouver Folk Music Festival and Osheaga in Montreal.
Dear Rouge continues to carve their own path in the Canadian music landscape, bringing an energy and depth to their music that is both critically acclaimed and widely loved by fans. With a growing international following and a career that continues to rise, Dear Rouge’s innovative sound and boundary-pushing creativity make them a standout act in the Canadian music scene
Tearing through Canada on a groundswell of breezy, gripping slacker rock, non-binary singer-songwriter CJ Wiley doesn’t waste any time. In ballads twanged slightly country, anthems skewed slightly grunge, Wiley’s musical project leads with their distinct voice, armed withthe wit, candour, and energy of an artist with a striking perspective and a heart that demands to be heard. In their wide-reaching catalogue, a spectrum of soulful Sheryl Crow Americana and the electric grumblings of Garbage, sometimes in the space of a single song, they’ve carved out a decisive path for themselves in tongue-in-cheek stories about starting fresh, loss, gender, and how expensive it is to be alive.
Eunice Keitan is a Malaysian-Canadian singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends her diverse cultural heritage into her music. Drawing inspiration from her Canadian, Malaysian, Chinese roots, she creates a rich sound that merges Soul with traditional global soundscapes and multiple languages. A dynamic force in the Canadian live music scene, Eunice captivates audiences both as a band leader and a solo loop pedal artist, building intricate sonic layers through live guitar, bass, harmonies, and beatboxing for an immersive experience.
I’m an artist from Toronto. I bring awareness to the atrocities faced by the indigenous communities through music. I also drop tracks on everyday life and spread positivity, knowledge, and good vibes!
Video Of The Year at The 2024 International Portuguese Music Awards, Band Of The Year at The 2024 Gussapolooza Music Festival, European and U.S. tour dates in 2025... This is just the start of something much bigger.
High Ceiling are a 4-piece Canadian Funk/Soul/Classic Rock band from Toronto, Canada. The band formed in 2024 from a collection of powerful, talented and committed artists who met in Toronto and who all just couldn't get enough of Eta James, CCR and Rush. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses tight musicality and Powerful Vocals with solid timing and personality galore, that will make you want to dance. You can't help but move!
Hey, we’re Unit 2! We're a group of young guys who've been creating alternative rock music for the past couple of years now and are excited to share some of our songs with you at MMF! In our set, you will hear inspiration from bands like Nirvana, Deftones, and Smashing Pumpkins as well as some covers. Swing by!
We are a 5 piece band who creates original music in the style of jazz, blues and funk
The Brian Wride Trio are a neo-skiffle band combining elements of folk, blues, and country into original takes on songs of love, loss, longing and dysfunction - songs old and new, well-known and obscure.
Ian Marc is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi instrumentalist who has been into music since he was very young. He learned to sing, play guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano. He has released several singles both in English and Spanish already on all music streaming platforms, which he has self produced, and plans to release more in the near future. His creations are fusions with an inclination to pop and latin music.
The Commodities are a 4 piece rock n roll band from Toronto, ON. They perform covers of classic rock songs from the 1960s and 70s, and a handful of original tunes. The band formed in 2024 and are fronted by lead singer Avalon Tucci.
Rise Carmine are swinging the doors wide open on the psych-rock scene in a new genreless world. With an unabashedly eclectic sound equally rooted in 90s alternative and new-age psychedelia, Rise Carmine is keen on leaning into genres outside of the rock/alternative sphere. Their sound can best be described as the perfect mix between Tame Impala, Radiohead, and Royal Blood.
Their electric live show has earned them recent support slots for The Mysterines, The Amazons, We Are Scientists and Kasador. Rise Carmine also made an appearance at Supercrawl, NXNE, CMW, Wintersong and Unplugged North at the El Mocambo.
With the release of the first singles ‘Razorblades’, ‘Do The Right Drugs, Kids’, and ‘Once A Lover, Now Undercover', and 'Sadistic, (I Like It Too)' Rise Carmine is preparing to release a debut album next year
Figgy Pudding, aka Dustin Macaulay, is a talented singer/songwriter from Oshawa, Ontario, whose music speaks to the peaks and valleys that are the rhythm of life.
So where did the name "Figgy Pudding" come from? Arising from a verse in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", it was bestowed on Dustin by Canadian icon Ed the Sock, who determined that it would be a more attention-getting name than Dustin Macaulay. And well..it got your attention, right?
Since 2018, the team at Moohan Taekwondo has been training Taekwondo - with a focus on respect, discipline, and perseverance - to help students reach your limitless potential.
Through the years, the Company has been highly involved with community events and projects to promote education and an appreciation of arts and culture: Hong Kong Tourism presentation in Miami 2003; Toronto FC – Major League Soccer’s 13th team in 2007; and 2009 International Communities Gala at CNE; and annual CNE – International Stage.
Aroon Academy has been teaching dancers of all cultures how to Irish dance for a whole decade! All classes are taught by former-Riverdancer Eileen Westernacher. Our lively show will have your toes tapping and our choreography will amaze you.
Markham School of Dance, est. Oct. 2001, offers dance classes incl. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, etc. Specializing in early dance education for ages 2 to age 12 and offering 3 main programs: Little Dance Stars - ages 2-6, Dance Stars - Grades 1-12, Dance Company - Performance Team. The studio values: family, community, & inclusion. Goal is to build confidence, growth mindset and leadership skills through dance. “It’s more than just dance, it's where Every 'Body' Can Dance!"
The name of our group is called “Farrucas Duo”. We are a husband-and-wife duo that experiments with the diversity of Latin sounds and instruments through our music; painting an exotic musical portrait for you to enjoy all year long.
Simple songs for simple life: a concept the husband/wife duo from Bracebridge, Ontario are becoming familiar with lately.
After moving North in 2021, the pair decided to dive into the vibrant Muskoka music scene! Calling the Bracebridge Hall their second home, Todd & Robyn have had the rare opportunity to develop their live chops all while being supported to write original music. With soulful harmonies and lively tambourine, this Folksy Americana duo will not disappoint.
Glenn Marais is a powerhouse guitarist, songwriter, and performer who channels the soul of the blues with electrifying intensity and heartfelt authenticity. Hailing from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, Glenn made a lasting impression at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis—reaching the semi-finals in 2024 with his band Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train.
Memories of Spain Dance Company (formerly Flamenco Festival Dancers) is a professional dance company dedicated to presenting the colourful and passionate dance which originated in Spain. Company shows delight audiences of all ages and include lively and dramatic dances that honour traditional flamenco, Spanish classical and modern popular trends.
Carol C Dance Studio is dedicated to educate younger generations of Chinese Canadians in the diversity of Chinese culture, as they discover the stories and history behind the dances they learn. Our dance program encourages community involvement and cultural awareness through year-round performances at local events, charities, and festivals around the York Region and Toronto areas. Our studio offers classes from 15 months and up, including Chinese Dance, Acro dance, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Ballet.
We are Kick Up a Fuss Cloggers under the direction of Angela Cameron. We have been performing with the Uxbridge Scottish Festival for quite a few years. Clogging is one of the fastest growing forms of recreational and publicly performed dancing in North America and now sweeping Canada Also known as buck dancing, flatfoot dancing and hoedown dancing, It is most often just called clogging. In its original form, clogging is a rhythmic tapping of the feet.
It is our pleasure to welcome ladies from the Swan Lake Village. The Bollywood Zumba classes are conducted by Ami. Ami is a self-inspired individual with a passion for dancing.
As for everyone, fitness is essential for staying mobile and active, and can even help lower your risk or help improve certain health conditions. Certain physical activities and specific regimens can even make quality of life better by reducing falls and improving balance.
Today, this group will show you “fitness” moves via Bollywood songs. You can see the two participants doing Chair Zumba.
Soooo clap along and enjoy.
Chinese Collective Arts Association (CCAA) is a non-profit organization established in 2009 to promote and educate Chinese cultural arts to the community through classes, workshops, and events. In 2019, CCAA represented Canada at the International Folklore Festival in Europe. In 2020, Markham Performing Arts Awards recognized CCAA as the Community Artist/Group of the Year.
Parai (Drum) is one of the earliest percussion instruments, dating back to prehistoric times. It is often accompanied with Parai Aattam, in which the artist beats the Parai and dances to its rhythm.
KICKS DANCE STUDIO is a family operated business that has been proudly serving Markham since 1984 and Mount Albert since 2014! Voted the TOP CHOICE dance studio for multiple years in a row, KICKS has earned an outstanding reputation for providing high-quality dance education in a nurturing and positive environment. Studio Directors and Managers, Mrs. Courtney Drake, Ms. Jo-Ann Ko, Ms. Courtney Burnatowski & Mrs. Morgan Vallee-Schoales are a hardworking, passionate team that pride themselves in offering high quality dance programs for ages 3 and up. Recreational and competitive classes include Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro, Musical Theatre, Mini Dance, Contemporary, Pointe, Conditioning, and Technique as well as Adult Fitness classes!
Ms. Zhu Yanyan, a Guqin player and performer developed this heritage studying with Guqin masters of Jinling School, Zhucheng School and Guangling School. She is founder of Toronto Ya-Yue Art Centre started in 2008 and over 10 years held traditional culture and arts lectures in Yaji (elegant gathering), classical music concerts, art exhibitions and other Literati based cultural activities to promote Chinese traditional court music, classic Kunqu music and literati arts, martial arts, tea culture and etc. for University of Toronto Libraries, Public Libraries, several universities & colleges and communities in several cities across Canada in Asian Heritage Month Celebration. She is founder of Canada One Family Network started in 2015 promote annual Age of Literati Culture Festival, including presentation, performance, workshops, concerts , art exhibitions, Go contest, tea ceremony etc. to demonstrate literati philosophy, literature, and arts. COFN provide education and performance for public and contribute to multicultural Canadian community.
West Indian Fusion Dance Center was established in 2006 by artistic director. Selena Naraine-Jalser as an opportunity to share her love for dance and to help promote the cultural development of the youth in the community. They specialize in a variety of East and West Indian Style dances such as Bharatnatyam, Bollywood, Semi-Classical, Folk, Chutney, and Soca.
Ensemble Topaz is a Toronto and Hamilton-based dance ensemble dedicated to the performance traditions of Central Asia and South Asia, including the regions of Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Iran. They have performed widely across Ontario, and their dance is featured in a number of Afghan and Afghan-Tajik music videos. They are the recipient of numerous grants from Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council.
Nimkii-nini (Thunder-man) is an Odawa/Potawatami member of the Bear Clan from Wiikwemkoongsing on Manitoulin Island. A lifelong dancer, he began with Fancy Dance and later earned his hoops at age 13. Known for sharing ancestral stories through song and dance, he teaches bravery and courage alongside his daughter Maamaatesiinh.
Laya Bhava Dance Academy is a school of Bharathanatyam, Indian Classical Dance. It was established in 1986 by our artistic director, Mrs.Kirupanithy Ratneswaran and follows the kalakshetra style. We have locations in Markham, Scarborough and Toronto.
Our school trains students to learn this Indian classical dance and perform as well. Students from the age of 5 to 35 continue to learn dance.
Our school provides yearly examinations for all students and offers high school credit courses. We have two textbooks written by our artistic director, Mrs.Kirupanithy Ratneswaran which we use to teach dance and theory.
St. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Church, established in 1996, is not only a spiritual center for the Macedonian community but also a vibrant hub for cultural expression. One of its most cherished traditions is the KUD Biljana ethnic dance group, which has been an important part of the church since its opening. The group, named after the popular Macedonian folk song, brings together dancers ranging in age from 4 to 16 years old, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Macedonia through traditional dance and music. KUD Biljana is split into two age-specific groups, ensuring that both younger and older participants can embrace and preserve the folk dances and customs passed down through generations. The church and dance group together foster a sense of community and pride in the Macedonian identity, enriching the cultural landscape of the area.
Wayne Madder, Songwriter, recipient Album of the Year OMAs2022 and Honorable Mention winner ISC2023.
I am inspired by the various musical styles of Louisiana from Creole, Cajun, Swamp Pop, Blues and New Orleans Jazz. My primary instrument is the Cajun Box and the Piano Accordion and I perform both solo and with my band. I have traveled extensively to southwestern Louisiana to learn the music, language and cultures from such a diverse region. In addition to my travels to Louisiana, I have traveled to the Maritimes in Canada to further my understanding of the Acadian culture and how it continues to connect with Cajun music.
Jessica Lockwood is quickly becoming a name to watch in the music world, taking the scene by storm with her debut single, “Only Child”. Coming from Milton, ON, Jessica's relatable lyrics and authentic storytelling have already earned her a growing fanbase, and she's only just getting started.
I am inspired by the various musical styles of Louisiana from Creole, Cajun, Swamp Pop, Blues and New Orleans Jazz. My primary instrument is the Cajun Box and the Piano Accordion and I perform both solo and with my band. I have traveled extensively to southwestern Louisiana to learn the music, language and cultures from such a diverse region. In addition to my travels to Louisiana, I have traveled to the Maritimes in Canada to further my understanding of the Acadian culture and how it continues to connect with Cajun music.
Jon Green is a 21-year-old rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer from Toronto whose sound blends 90s/2000s soulful hip-hop with modern influences like Tyler, the Creator and Mac Miller. Rooted in deep musical study and family inspiration, his style fuses nostalgic depth with a fresh, forward-thinking edge.
Kingston, Ontario band Kasador have never been scared of change. And the three friends at Kasador’s core—Cameron Wyatt (vocals/guitar), Boris Baker (bass), and Stephen Adubofuor (drums)—have been through a lot of it. They’ve woven years of tumult through their mid- and late-20s into something powerful and real: a tight-knit, sincere, and caring rock and roll band hitting full sprint, with their new full-length record about youth, memory, relationships, and how the relentless passage of time shapes and constantly reshapes all of those things. It’s a bright, punkish, emotional guitar-rock record that ultimately tracks the process of learning to be okay with not being okay.
After sharing stages with Arkells, July Talk, Sam Roberts Band and The Glorious Sons, and racking up 350,000 spins of their 2019 debut full-length in six months, Kasador recorded their new LP ‘Youth’ with The Glorious Sons’ Brett Emmons producing and Nyles Spencer (Half Moon Run, July Talk) engineering. Vic Florencia (Olivia Rodrigo, Jason Mraz, Five For Fighting) mixed the record and Peter Letros (Beyonce, Duran Duran) mastered. The result on record is an essential document of a band realizing that things won’t—can’t—last forever, and how to make sense of the gap between youthful dreams and very adult realities. It’s all the more reason that the band is ready to burst out of the gate and storm stages across North America with Youth: nothing lasts forever.
Jessia is a Canadian pop sensation from Ucluelet, British Columbia, best known for her 2021 single "I'm Not Pretty”.
She won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2022, and was nominated for Single of the Year for "I'm Not Pretty", Pop Album of the Year for How Are You? and the Fan Choice Award. "I'm Not Pretty" was certified gold by RIAA in April 2022
The School of Rock Markham House Band is a group of 15-18 year olds who play a variety of music ranging from Rock to R&B and beyond. The group is audition-only and features the best kids in the school. Over the past 12 years, the house band have toured the United States 7 times as well as doing a week-long residency at the Hard Rock Resort in Punta Cana. In the past, the House Band has played at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH, and played in other American cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville and many more. They’re getting ready for another tour of the United States this summer! School of Rock Markham is a performance-based music school in Markham, ON offering programs from the age of 4 all the way up to adult programs.
The Tonedogs are a 3 pc Texas Rock n Blues combo with a bit of Surf and vintage 60s music in the mix..The Tonedogs have been playing the Toronto and area for 20 years
A cover band from Markham, Ontario playing everything from Traffic to The Tragically Hip.
The Evelynne Ross Trio is a dynamic Canadian folk/pop/rock group hailing from Toronto and Markham. With over 20 years of musical synergy, this powerhouse trio blends experience, artistry, and undeniable chemistry to create an unforgettable live experience.
Featuring the extraordinary songwriting of Evelynne Ross, whose emotionally resonant lyrics and memorable hooks have earned her recognition as a rock luminary by Canadian Beats, the Trio delivers a sound that is both timeless and captivating.
Joined by Howard Rabkin (guitar/bass guitar, backing vocals) and Henry Lees (backing vocals, percussion), these seasoned musicians bring Ross’s original repertoire to life with tight harmonies, masterful musicianship, and infectious energy that will have you singing along from the first note.
Rooted in the vibrant Greater Toronto and York Region music scene, The Evelynne Ross Trio continues to win over audiences with performances that leave a lasting impression.
The Codas are rapidly making a name for themselves as 'the must-watch band out of Kingston, Ontario'. Their alternative folk/rock sound is rich with 3-part harmonies, lush instrumentals and captivating lyricism. Creating moments that linger, their live show is endearing yet powerful, intimate and all encompassing.
Has been playing the Markham music festival for 10 years, specialized in Caribbean music
Hisko & Clarke is an alternative folk duo from Ontario, Canada. Featuring two powerhouse vocalists and recording artists who will impress audiences with their unique blend of alternative folk, rock, country and blues. Marlene Clarke (vocals, keys) and Jenn Hisko (vocals, guitar) met recently at a charity event where they were instantly drawn to one another’s voices.
They will captivate listeners with a unique soulful harmonic blend alongside heartfelt original songwriting and an eclectic blend of cover songs that showcase their broad range of influences and genres.
After just 1 year performing as a harmonic duo, Hisko & Clarke has captured audiences at various music festivals and music venues spanning York, Durham, GTA and Simcoe/Muskoka regions. 2025 promises to be a year of performing, songwriting and touring the east coast of Canada in July. Catch them while you can!
Michael is a Markham-based singer/songwriter who has entertained audiences at music festivals, street performances, farmers’ markets and restaurant/bars in the GTA and surrounding areas. Michael performs unique folk/pop originals and covers of classic singer/songwriters and bands from the 60’s through 90’s including Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, The Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, etc. He is known for his captivating vocals and distinctive finger and flat picking guitar techniques.
Canadian indie-folk artist Evan Denley is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Denley’s music is rife with soulful melodies and earnest acoustic refrains, defined by the warmth and grit of his vocals. Each of Evan’s songs delves into confessional truths about life, love, and the times.
Kennedy LaPenna is an emerging indie-folk artist from York Region, Ontario.
An authentic story-teller, Kennedy doesn’t shy away from the “messy stuff”. Putting raw emotion at the forefront of their songwriting- they instead embrace and celebrate the vulnerability that accompanies the human experience. Her rich, textured voice, saturated with emotion that can be only described as wearing her heart on her sleeve, showcases her strength as both vocalist and songwriter.
Their debut single “Breakdown of Tofino” filled with cresting acoustic guitar and gentle, atmospheric riffs, is a bitter-sweet reflection on the never ending search for the place where you belong.
Drawing influence from her favourite artists such as Joni Mitchell, Big Thief, Half Moon Run, and Bon Iver, Kennedy blends simplistic acoustic guitar with modern sound, experimenting with open tunings and intricate finger-picking styles.
With a captivating voice, Paige Warner, the “soulful Ontario songstress” (Billboard), creates alt-pop music with soul-inspired vocal licks layered on catchy hooks of poetic lyrics. Though her career started as a busker in her small Ontario hometown, it has led her to perform on stages such as Massey Hall’s TD Music Hall, Yonge-Dundas Square, Summerfolk, and share stages with iconic artists including Ron Sexsmith, Lori Yates, and Monowhales. Her songwriting is catchy and emotive, with lyrics touching on themes of heartbreak, female resilience, and love.
From personal, emotionally-driven love songs to fictional, lyric-based stories, Chris holds dear the craft of songwriting. Continuing to develop as a performer, he strives to transpose his passion to the best of his ability.
Most at home in front of a microphone with her guitar, Kendall is an eighteen-year-old local singer/songwriter. With a growing library of her own original songs and catalog of cover songs spanning multiple generations of music, Kendall continues to hone her craft and share her love for music through live performances. Kendall strives to write and play music that resonates with people and tells story through song.
A versatile looper cover artist, layering guitar, drums, and keyboard to recreate rock, reggae, and pop classics. Bringing iconic songs to life with rhythmic precision and soulful energy.
