Hilary Hawke captivates audiences with her warmth, energy, and versatile banjo playing, blending North American old-time and bluegrass styles with contemporary classical influences. With over 20 years of performance experience, she’s also an accomplished songwriter and arranger. Based in NYC, Hilary performs original music with guitarist Ross Martin and fiddler Camie Howes. Her debut instrumental album “Lilygild” showcases her creativity, alongside a neo-classical project, “Open the Doors.” Hilary has played in Broadway productions, including Oklahoma! and The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, and currently subs on Illinoise. https://www.hilaryhawkemusic.com/
Concert Date: January 31, 2025, 7 pm.
Poor Nameless Boy, the moniker of Regina-based Joel Henderson, captivates with his soft, melodic delivery and perceptive take on the human condition. His authenticity and vulnerability place him on the edge of something deeper in the indie-folk scene. With vocal tones reminiscent of Donovan Woods and Gregory Alan Isakov, Henderson stands out for his lyrical poignancy. Since the release of Activity Book (2013) and the acclaimed Bravery (2016), he has toured extensively across Europe, Australia, and North America. His latest singles, “Maybe I’m Lucky” and “Bread Crumbs,” were released in 2023 and 2024, earning attention on Sirius XM. http://www.poornamelessboy.com
Concert date: March 1, 2025, 7 pm.
Originally from Saskatoon and now based in Ontario’s Niagara Region, Suzie Vinnick boasts a powerful voice, impressive guitar and bass skills, and a candid, captivating stage presence. A 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award winner for Contemporary Singer of the Year, she also earned a 2024 ECMA for Blues Album of the Year with her trio A’Court, Spiegel & Vinnick. With 12 Maple Blues Awards, 2 Canadian Folk Music Awards, and 3 Juno nominations, Suzie’s career is filled with accolades. She has toured with Downchild, Stuart McLean's The Vinyl Café, and Blackie & the Rodeo Kings. Her latest album is Fall Back Home. http://www.suzievinnick.com
Concert Date: March 31, 2025, 7 pm.
