Sounds of Summer Music Series

The Canadiana Band is a high-energy all-Canadian tribute act celebrating the music that helped shape our nation, featuring iconic songs from artists like The Tragically Hip, Bryan Adams, Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, Neil Young, and Loverboy. With a powerful live show rooted in Canadian rock, pop, and folk, the band brings audiences together through the familiar songs and stories that define our country’s spirit. Canadiana isn’t just a tribute — it’s a celebration of Canadian music, culture, and community.

Shael Risman is a singer, pianist, actor, and storyteller whose live performances blend sharp wit, heartfelt connection, and decades of experience on stages across Ontario. Equally at home behind a grand piano, fronting a band, or delivering an intimate solo set, Shael’s performances draw from an eclectic catalogue spanning classic rock, pop, Broadway, and singer-songwriter favourites — all delivered with warmth, humour, and a deep instinct for reading a room. Known throughout the community theatre world as both a performer and director, he brings the same authenticity and emotional honesty to his music that has made him a respected creative force in the arts community. Whether performing at theatres, festivals, concert series, or private events, Shael creates the kind of evenings that feel less like a show and more like a shared experience.

The Shop is a Toronto-based jazz quintet that draws on jazz, gospel, pop-punk, and African influences. The band consists of Bureh BolloKamara on guitar, Connor Moe on saxophones & flutes, OmarGittens on the drums, Racha Moukalled on the vibraphone, and CarloSanto Domingo on the bass. Their debut LP, Far From Comfort, was released on May 30th, 2025.

Cräventräin is a high-energy rock cover band from the Durham region. Known for delivering crowd-driven sets packed with classic rock, hard rock, and party anthems. Blending powerful vocals, guitar-driven performances, the band brings a raw, energetic atmosphere to every stage they play. With performances across venues throughout Ontario, Cräventräin has built a reputation for keeping audiences singing, dancing, and coming back for more.

Jeremy Joseph, Whitby resident of the last 25 years has been charming audiences all over Ontario and beyond!

Blending his smooth guitar playing with his eclectic dynamic voice, his covers and original songs will have you tapping your toes and jamming along!

Meet Alycia Hebert (A-LEE-CEE-UH), a rising country artist from Whitby, Ontario who’s all about chasing dreams with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of fun. With natural charisma and drive, Alycia lights up any stage she steps onto.

Maura Mapes, an artist from Oshawa, Ontario, has been captivating audiences with her music for over 20 years. Her sound is a unique blend of pop, folk, and alternative influences, shaped by her love for artists like The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile, and Maggie Rogers. Known for her ability to move effortlessly between soft, sweet melodies and powerful, emotional vocals, Maura brings a dynamic energy to every performance.  

Aaron John is a singer-songwriter, music educator, and multi-instrumentalist from Durham Region whose music blends pop, soft rock, and R&B/soul. Combining smooth vocals, layered harmonies, and live looping, he creates engaging performances that mix original music with fresh takes on familiar songs. In 2023, he was named Durham Region’s Emerging Artist of the Year.

As someone who has been working on her dream career as a country artist, Adrianna has been perfecting singing since she was 4 years old. She continued to grow by working with top industry coaches and talents to bring her music to life. She showcased her emotional voice and catchy hooks on previous singles like “Girl In the Mirror” and “Burnout,” and “Noticing Me.”

Meet the dynamic acoustic duo “Sam and Pepper” performing timeless pop, rock, country and big ballads! We love breathing new life into classics we all want to sing along to. Both music lovers with eclectic taste, they are passionate about expressing themselves through heartfelt performances. Whether it's an intimate acoustic set or a lively rendition of a crowd-pleasing favorite, Sam and Pepper's live performances are a testament to their shared passion and musical synergy! 

Candace & Michael are a Canadian husband and wife duo known for their heartfelt songwriting, cinematic sound, and tightly blended harmonies. Their music centres on honest, introspective lyrics delivered with warm, intimate vocals. Their music has been featured on major television and streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime, FOX, NBC, CBS, CTV and Indie88.

Zac Honey is a 3-5 piece band located east of Toronto. Self-described as a blend of groove-infused blues-rock & country, Zac Honey draws upon a wide variety of influences to create a unique and memorable sound.

Davey Boy has over 15 years of experience teaching, performing and recording/writing as a solo artist and as a member of various groups/bands. He specializes in singer/songwriter acoustic covers from the 60's to current pop/country, ensuring every song has his own twist.