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MOTOWN GOLD: A LIVE MUSICAL CELEBRATION TO THE LEGENDARY RECORD LABEL

Motown Gold celebrates the incredible songs and stories of the iconic record label from Detroit that launched the careers of the Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and more.

Motown Gold features outstanding live musical performances from soulful lead vocalists backed by the renowned Rudy & The Angels showband.

Motown Gold will have the crowd singing along, clapping their hands in rhythm and even getting up to dance to the infectious Motown groove with songs including

"My Girl", "Stop! In the Name of Love"

"Heatwave"," Signed, Sealed, Delivered",

"I heard it Through the Grapevine", " I Can't Help Myself", "ABC", " You Can't Hurry Love"

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and amazing duets like " it takes two and

"Endless Love". Berry Gordy, founder of of the legendary record label states

"Motown Records has some of the most beloved songs in music history".

Ladies and Gentlemen Angel Wing Productions presents, Motown Gold

Known for his candid, emotionally resonant songwriting, Woods blends folk, country, and pop. Outside of his own recorded music, he has written songs that have been recorded by Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Charles Kelley of Lady A, Ben Platt, Hailey Whitters, Ashley Cooke, Barenaked Ladies, Matt Nathanson, Phillip Phillips and more. Albums like Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled, Both Ways, Without People and his most recent Polaris Prize Long Listed album Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now, are praised for his consistent compelling storytelling of exploring love, vulnerability, and relationships. 2026 he is back with brand new music with the upcoming EP Squander Your Gifts due February 27. The five track EP is a collection of songs dedicated to his friend and writing partner Abe Stoklasa, who passed away in November 2023. A reflection into loss, love and living, the singer once again finds a way to paint a picture and make a deeply personal experience resonate with fans.  Donovan Woods continues to solidify his place as one of North America’s most compelling songwriters: unflinchingly honest, an artist who isn’t afraid to bear his soul.

Kaia Kater’s JUNO-winning and Polaris nominated album, Strange Medicine, opens with a haunting vision. Accompanied by Aoife O’Donovan, Kater sings of the women burned at the stake as witches in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts and their wish to strike back: “I dreamt I moved through you and / Burned my name into your chest”. It’s an opening salvo from an album that celebrates the power of women and oppressed people throughout history as they rise up and turn the poison of centuries of oppression into a strange kind of medicine. Kater’s songs are dialogues with these historical figures and meditations on her own modern life as well. In the years since her 2018 album, Grenades, on Smithsonian Folkways, Kater has taken time to reinvent herself and hone her skills, first attending film school to learn composition, then diving deeper into her songwriting to come up with her most personal album yet. Feeling the pressure as a talented young songwriter, banjo player, and bandleader with three successful albums and an NPR Tiny Desk Concert under her belt, Kater struggled initially with the expectations of her adopted genre, Americana. “I was factoring everybody else's perception into my songwriting,” she says. “Would I write more honestly if I knew that no one would ever hear this?” With that in mind, Kater retreated to her apartment in Montréal. Sitting at home with her banjo, the songs unfolded in personal intimacy, revealing windows into the perspective of women and revolutionaries through history. Co-producing with Joe Grass (Elisapie, The Barr Brothers), Kater invited close friends and colleagues O’Donovan and Allison Russell to sing on the album, along with longtime hero and American legend Taj Mahal. With lush arrangements and unexpected musical ideas drawn from genres as surprising as minimalist composition, jazz drumming, and film scores, Strange Medicine is the bold next step in Kater’s career. It’s an album made beyond the white gaze of Americana, unbeholden to a music industry that so often tokenizes and silences marginalized voices, a Black Feminist perspective on a genre that refuses to cede power to Black women. But ultimately it’s a celebration of the self. The words of the poem “won’t you celebrate with me” by Lucille Clifton echoed in Kater’s ears throughout the process of making this album:

“born in babylon

both nonwhite and woman

what did i see to be except myself?”

Aysanabee is a multi JUNO Award–winning Indigenous (Oji-Cree) singer-songwriter whosemusic blends alternative, indie-folk, and rock influences into a sound that is both intimate and expansive. Known for his emotionally resonant songwriting and unmistakable voice, Aysanabee has quickly become one of Canada’s most compelling contemporary artists, earning national acclaim for his artistry and storytelling.

Aysanabee’s music has garnered widespread critical praise and industry recognition. From“Nomads” and “Somebody Else” to “Home”,his music has become a staple on Canadian alternative and alt rock formats while receiving consistent airplay across commercial radio, CBC and SiriusXM. His ability to connect deeply with listeners has made tracks like “Dream Catcher”standouts, with the original version, released last summer, becoming a fan favourite and a defining moment of his recent tours.

Renowned for his powerful live performances, Aysanabee has built a reputation as a must-see artist on stage. Whether performing in intimate theatres or on major festival stages, his shows are marked by raw honesty, magnetic presence, and a rare emotional connection with audiences. His now global performance history has created a loyal fan base and made him a standout performer across the country.

Continuing this momentum, Aysanabee has just announced Timelines, a new EP reimagining fan-loved songs, set for release on March 20th. Two tracks, “Nomads (Timelines Acoustic)” and“Dream Catcher (Acoustic)” are already available digitally, offering a stripped-back, deeply personal glimpse into the songs that have defined his journey.

Jazz standards, musical theatre, light classics and stories for Valentine's Day.

Ian Bagg is a Canadian-born stand-up comedian celebrated for his quick wit, fearless crowd work, and high-energy, improvisational performances. Originally from Terrace, British Columbia, Bagg began his comedy career in New York City before moving to Los Angeles, where he gained exposure through appearances on The Tonight Show, Late Late Show, Comedy Central Presents, and more. His breakout moment came in 2015 as a Top 5 finalist on Last Comic Standing, which helped elevate him to headliner status. Known for turning audience interactions into the heart of his act, Bagg's style makes every show spontaneous and uniquely engaging..

The Steel City Rovers perform dynamic and expressive music that is a unique composite of traditional Celtic music and North American styles including bluegrass, folk and roots. Their original works touch on issues of love, loss, celebration and heritage and they also breathe life into newly-discovered instrumental melodies from as far back as centuries ago. Their sophisticated arrangements are inviting for the most casual listener but are rewarding for those who are well versed in the nuances of musical complexity. The Rovers stand out for their powerful, emotive vocals and engaging entertainment. They perform on meticulously crafted replicas of historical instruments that rarely appear on today’s musical landscape. This highly active touring band headlines large festival stages, gives intimate concert performances, educates in a variety of workshop and master-class settings and performs internationally with symphonies. They create, collaborate and work hard to further the love and awareness of music.

The Great Canadian Fiddle Show preserves and celebrates Canada’s rich musical heritage through traditional fiddling and step dancing. Visiting the breadth of Canada's diverse regional styles, the show captivates audiences with energy and mastery. The Great Canadian Fiddle Show is an energetic show celebrating Canadian fiddle music and step dance. Bringing the audience on a journey across Canada, playing some of the most popular regional styles of our nation. They are Canada's Kitchen Party! Join them on their St Patrick's 2026 Tour as they return to perform on London's Aeolian Hall stage on March 16th 2026.

Ian Thomas is “the complete entertainment experience!” He is a film-composer with 22 feature films to his credit; an author; an actor, much sought after as a voice-over artist and recognized for roles such as Dougie Franklin on the Red Green Show... and, of course, a Juno-award-winning Singer-Songwriter whose songs helped form the bedrock of the Canadian musical landscape, a contribution recognized by SOCAN when Ian was honoured with a National Achievement Award for Songwriting, and in October 2025 an induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Ian Thomas first garnered major radio airplay in1973 with the top-40 single Painted Ladies, followed by a string of hits throughout the 70s and 80s, and on into the 90s with his band The Boomers. Whether performed by him or covered by artists including Santana, Chicago, Manfred Mann, America, Bon Jovi and Bette Midler, Ian’s many hits continually achieved heavy rotation on radio across Canada and around the world ... recordings such as Come The Sun, Long Long Way, Right Before Your Eyes, Coming Home, Pilot, Hold On, Time Is The Keeper, Liars, Wishes, The Runner, Levity, Back To Square One, Love Ya Too Much, You Gotta Know, One Little Word, Dirty Love, To Comfort You, and of course, Painted Ladies. In the new millennium, Ian joined fellow singer-songwriters Murray McLauchlan, Marc Jordan and Cindy Church to form Lunch At Allen’s, touring coast to coast for the past two decades, and now with five albums to their credit.

Of his art, Ian says: “The song remains the most satisfying creative experience for me. Songs are interactive and, with over 50 years of writing, I have spent many hours with each one and they with me. When I listen to one of my old albums, I remember where I was and the people I made them with, some living, some now dead.  I think about who I am, who I used to be, and who I thought I was. These albums are like flags stuck in the road behind me that wind back, into the past, almost out of view.”

Ian Thomas, with his stellar 4-piece band, brings past to present recreating the original sound of all the hits ... 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond. Ian Thomas ... Not Gone Yet!

The only good thing about not shopping in record stores like we used to is that you don’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny under. If that were the case, you could try searching under rock, pop, folk, world, or even classical. His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his music fresh for decades.

Maybe it has something to do with being born next to a candy factory, but his thoughtful lyrics and charming performances have earned him a devoted fan base, multiple Juno nominations, Polaris Prize nominations, CBC’s Heart of Gold award, and wins for the CFMA’s Producer of the Year and Oliver Schroder Pushing the Boundaries awards.

His adventurous musical spirit has led him on unique journeys, from recording and touring with The Garifuna Collective (from Belize) to recording an album aboard a Soviet-era icebreaker in the Arctic while on an expedition with astronaut Chris Hadfield. Albums like Matadora and Khlebnikov explore themes of human connection, the environment, and the cosmos.

Beyond music, Danny is passionate about social causes. He founded the DM Ocean Academy Fund to support a non-profit high school in Belize. His charm, creative performances, and wide-ranging interests have made him a beloved figure not only in music but also in charitable and environmental circles. This has led to unique performances, including playing at Jane Goodall’s 85th birthday, David Suzuki’s 75th, and touring with Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe.

His latest album, Ghost Town, is a deeply personal and vulnerable collection of songs born from the pandemic, showcasing his most introspective work to date.