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Tyrone Traher II, (formerly known as Paris Monroe), is a singer-songwriter that is proudly based out of London, Ontario. With hundreds of performances in his past, Traher is a well-rounded artist with notable experience with various genres such as pop, rock, folk, indie and more.

As an artist second and human first, Traher values humility, vulnerability, honesty and compassion, and uses these principles as the foundation of his artistry and career. Alongside his pursuit of artistry, he trains & competes in cross country running, track & field & competitive rowing.

Traher’s upcoming work is heavily soaked in fearless songwriting & confessional lyrics surrounding his faith, death of his father, abandonment of his mother, his bond with his brother & remembering the love of his life.Traher believes wholeheartedly that this unplugged & unfiltered approach is not a rebirth, it is a return home.   Whether performing as a solo artist or backed by his band  The Rottweilers, Tyrone gives a powerful and unforgettable performance with his audience.

TUNES@NOON at the Aeolian is supported with thanks to the Paul Seed Fund through London Community Foundation and is a London UNESCO City of Music project.

Basia Bulat is a Montreal-based singer-songwriter whose work bridges gospel, soul, and classic folk, carried by a distinctive voice and a deeply expressive, multi-instrumental approach. A three-time Polaris Music Prize finalist and JUNO Award nominee, Bulat has built an international reputation through a rich and evolving catalogue, from her early analogue folk recordings to more expansive, collaborative works. Her music has been celebrated on global stages and platforms—from NPR’s Tiny Desk and Later… with Jools Holland to major tribute concerts honouring artists like Leonard Cohen and The Band—and she has toured alongside artists including Sufjan Stevens, The National, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

In 2025, Bulat released Basia’s Palace, her most sonically expansive album to date, featuring lush arrangements, synthesizers, and layered melodies, earning widespread acclaim across North America and Europe. In 2026, she returns to a more intimate setting, presenting a solo tour that reimagines songs from Basia’s Palace alongside highlights from her extensive catalogue. Performing on guitar, piano, and autoharp, these stripped-down concerts foreground the emotional core of her songwriting, allowing each piece to unfold with clarity and depth. The result is a powerful and personal live experience—one that highlights Bulat’s singular artistry and enduring place within the contemporary folk tradition.

Judy Collins has inspired audiences for more than five decades with her luminous voice, deeply personal songwriting, and lifelong commitment to social activism. Emerging during the folk revival of the 1960s, she became a defining voice of a generation confronting social and environmental injustice. Today, her legacy spans more than 55 albums and continues to influence new audiences.

Collins is celebrated for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk songs as well as her own poetic compositions. Her recording of Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell from the 1967 album Wildflowers was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, while her rendition of Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammy Awards. Over the years she has earned multiple top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums, and her influence has been celebrated by artists including Rufus Wainwright, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen.

Originally a classical piano prodigy performing works such as Concerto for Two Pianos, Collins shifted toward folk music after discovering the songs of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Her 1961 debut album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, launched a long partnership with Elektra Records and helped establish her as a key tastemaker in the Greenwich Village folk scene, where she championed emerging songwriters including Cohen, Mitchell, and Randy Newman.

Still prolific, Collins continues to record and tour internationally. Recent projects include the collaborative albums Silver Skies Blue with Ari Hest and Winter Stories with Jonas Fjeld and Chatham County Line. An author, filmmaker, and activist for organizations such as UNICEF, she also speaks widely on mental health and recovery.

A true renaissance artist, Judy Collins continues to create music of hope and healing while mentoring new talent and inspiring audiences around the world.

Tean Dream (musical moniker for piano player and vocalist Tina Powell) mixes 70s pop-rock song-writing foundations with modern indie pop influences to create something uniquely adjacent to the two. With jazz-inspired chording, quirky production, analogue equipment, and lyrical themes of freedom, nostalgia, and finding self, her music envelops like a warm hug. Her songs are intended to invite reflection, hopefulness and, a renewed faith in the good in the world.

With support from the London Arts Council and LOVETOWN Records, Tean Dream released her debut EP in May 2025, earning CBC and international radio play, multiple top-10 spots on Canadian campus radio charts, and an artist spotlight showcase at Folk Canada Conference 2025. In October, Tean Dream was awarded London, Ontario’s 2025 UNESCO City of Music Exchange Award for her song and music video “Radio.” She will be heading to Croatia in 2026 to participate in the cultural music exchange supported by the London Music Office. Tean Dream continues to write and perform, and is excited to release her follow up on LOVETOWN Records in Fall 2026.

International Women's Day at The Aeolian is supported with thanks to the Paul Seed Fund through London Community Foundation and is a London UNESCO City of Music project.

Jane Siberry is one of Canada's most original and influential singer-songwriters.

Best known for transcendent works like Calling All Angels, Love Is Everything, and the iconic Mimi On The Beach, she has created a singular body of work that defies categorization. Her haunting contribution to The Crow soundtrack, It Won’t Rain All The Time, continues to resonate more than ever three decades later. Despite a prolific career, Siberry reflects: “I feel like I’m inching my way toward my prime.” Siberry has long been at the vanguard of artists reshaping the relationship between creativity and commerce. After parting ways with Warner/Reprise Records in 1996, she founded her own label, Sheeba, and pioneered a “pay-what-you-can” model for music downloads—inviting audiences into a trust-based creative economy. When asked what this model trusts in, she simply says, “All that is Good.” Similarly, in a desire to break free from the confines of traditional touring, Siberry expanded her performances to include intimate “salon” tours in living rooms around the world—from llama farms in New Zealand to garages in Australia, kominkas in Japan, kitchens in Finland, and bell towers in rural England—creating connection and community. Her performances are described by audiences as intense, heraldic, funny, and trustworthy (meaning “audiences might feel freer to shed a tear”). She feels extremely privileged to be a musician.

Juno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala write and sing in harmony best described as angelic. These two best friends met in their high school music class in 2002; they have since released five albums and toured extensively across North America. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, Dala are now poised to bring their fresh brand of acoustic pop music to the world.

Drawing upon influences like The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala write songs that are both catchy and insightful. Amanda’s ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila’s velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark.

Multiple Award-winning singer/songwriter and producer, Sarah MacDougall, is known for her poetic songs and passionate performances. Sarah mixes folk, pop, and rock elements into her infectious, often epic songs. Born in Sweden, now based in Canada, Swedish magazine Nöjesguiden declared her: “one of Sweden’s best singer/songwriters' and Rootstime Belgium described her as 'One of the greatest talents of our era”. Sarah has played festivals such as Iceland Airwaves, Edmonton Folk Festival, Reeperbahn, and has shared the stage with artists such as Bruce Cockburn, Tallest Man on Earth, Buffy St. Marie, Passenger, and more. Her most recent release, ‘All The Hours I Have Left To Tell You Anything’ is a record about strength, identity, death, the breakdown of relationships, birth, and the ghosts we honor and carry throughout. It was written during the death of her grandparents, the birth of her niece, and a break-up. The nine songs are also influenced by the places that made her and changed her: the dark beauty of Scandinavia the vastness of the Canadian North. Sarah is working on new music, with a new single ‘Blanket Skies’, set to be released in October 2025.

TUNES@NOON at the Aeolian is supported with thanks to The Paul Seed Fund through London Community Foundation and is a London UNESCO City of Music project.

Under the vibrant city lights of London lives a soulful spirit whose voice and message never fail to captivate. Saveria, an R&B, Soul-Pop singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer, pours her roots and energy into every note, both on and off stage. Known for effortlessly blending genres, her powerful vocals soar over rich, soulful instrumentation, delivering pitch-perfect belts that continue to defy expectations. Saveria has shared the stage with acclaimed artists like Alanis Morissette, Tegan and Sara, Lu Kala, Shay Lia, TOBi, and Scott Helman.

With over two decades of professional experience, her music has reached audiences across Canada and the U.S., climbing to #3 on the iTunes Canada charts and gaining viral recognition with over 6 million views on her American Idol audition, earning praise from Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood. In the summer of 2023, Saveria opened for Canadian legend Alanis Morissette, and released her debut 15-track LP, Mosaic, that October. Saveria is preparing to release her next music project in the first quarter of 2026.

TUNES@NOON at the Aeolian is supported with thanks to The Paul Seed Fund through London Community Foundation and is a London UNESCO City of Music project.

Oh, Berlin is the project of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Ben Heffernan. With Oh, Berlin, Heffernan channels his indie rock, dance rock, and art-pop influences into a set of exhilarating, cathartic songs. As a solo artist, Heffernan has been recording and touring since the mid-2010s, earning recognition through award nominations (including a Canadian Folk Music Award), high-profile festival appearances at events such as Winnipeg Folk Festival and JunoFest, and over 500 live performances. Beyond his own work, he has also recently begun to build a reputation as a producer for a number of Canadian singer-songwriters.

Oh, Berlin will release its debut full-length album in early 2026, accompanied by a run of live shows beginning in late 2025 and continuing through 2026.

TUNES@NOON at the Aeolian is supported with thanks to The Paul Seed Fund through London Community Foundation and is a London UNESCO City of Music project.

Don Ross has just released a new solo album, WATER. It is his 18th solo album, and his 21st including collaborations. For this new recording, Don decided to launch a Kickstarter fundraising campaign and do the release 100% independently. The album features collaborations with legendary guitarist/songwriter Bruce Cockburn, fretless bass wizard Michael Manring, Washington State-based guitarist/composer Sean Hall, singer/guitarist Brooke Miller, Prince Edward Island-based quintet The Atlantic String Machine, and even one piece with the 70-piece City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Don Ross was born and raised in Montreal and has lived in various parts of Canada over the course of his life. The son of a Mi’kmaw Indigenous mother and a Scottish immigrant father, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music) degree from Toronto’s York University and started working full-time as a musician in 1988. That year he won the US National Fingerpick Guitar Championship for the first time.

Don has released solo CDs with a multitude of labels, including Duke Street Records, Sony Music/Columbia Records, Narada Records and CandyRat Records.

In addition, Don has released three other albums independently, Live in Your Head (2006), Any Colour (2009) and Don Ross Louder Than Usual (2019). Over the course of that time, Don’s touring base has gone on to include trips to Australia, India, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, and a dozen European countries.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Don went back to university, completing a Master of Arts degree in Orchestration through the University of Chichester (UK) and graduating in early 2021. He immediately started working extensively in the world of scoring orchestral and electronic music for video games, films and television.

In addition to his solo performances and recordings, Don also heads his quartet Don Ross Louder Than Usual, which focuses on his more jazz-leaning repertoire.

In 2021, Don won the prestigious Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts, administered by the Canada Council for the Arts.

Don currently lives in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Julie Malia (AKA Jule Malischke) is a highly talented guitarist, singer and songwriter who has made a name for herself in recent years with great compositions and impressive festival appearances. Originally from Swabia in southern Germany, she also works as a lecturer at the Carl Maria von Weber Music University in Dresden, Germany.

Julie is one of the most sought-after soloists on the European acoustic scene. Her repertoire covers an impressively broad musical spectrum – from self-penned heartfelt songs, very original song-cover arrangements, and diverse virtuoso styles on the classical guitar through to modern fingerstyle arrangements. There are few musicians who can boast such mastery of all these related but very different genres.

​Julie is known for her vibrant personality, great sense of humour, her wonderful voice and the virtuosity of her guitar playing. She has captivated audiences across Europe in her appearances at many of the most important festivals.

Julie recently released her new CD, Seagull, featuring her original songs and her stunning guitar playing. The recording was nominated for the prestigious German Record Critics’ Prize (Preis der deutchen Schallplattenkritik) in July 2024.