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This multi-award-winning, 3x Juno-nominated and Billboard charting band creates “energetic and exciting music from a band with talent to burn!” (Maverick, UK). For more than a decade, Sultans of String have thrilled audiences with their genre-hopping passport of Celtic reels, Flamenco, Django-jazz, Arabic, Cuban and South Asian rhythms. The group celebrates musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity, with world rhythms that excite audiences to their feet!

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!

El Sistema Aeolian Holiday Concert

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas Street

6:30pm, 6:00pm doors

Free admission, donations accepted

Donations can be made in-person or online. If desired, tickets can be purchased in support of the program.

Join us in Aeolian Hall’s Southen Lounge for a cozy christmas concert of pieces by Canadian composers Kelly-Marie Murphy, Matthew Larkin and a reimagining of Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols for chamber ensemble.

Featuring performances by Kathleen Gahagan, Cristina Pisani, Stephanie O'Leary, and Lauren Bryant-Monk

At the heart of his ability to charm anything that breathes is Alex Cuba's mastery of a deeper, more important language. The dude speaks joy. And it doesn't matter if it's Tito Puente joy or Steve Wonder joy; it's contagious. It shines through songs he's co-written with Nelly Furtado and Jason Mraz. It's the north star of his compositions.

Wherever his songs start their journey - in the land of longing, deep affection, or even melancholy - they know where they're headed. Their path leads to a deep, shimmering gladness that everyone wishes was their native tongue. It's this undeniable exuberance, expressed with masterful musicianship that has catapulted Alex to the highest levels of global critical acclaim. It's what led this fiercely independent artists to 2 Juno Awards, 4 Latin Grammys, and a 2022 Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album.

Just like his songs elicit "la-la-las" from audiences without a translator, they woo critics without a middleman. The magic he makes with melody and rhythm can't be held back. Because in the end, whether in times of trouble or celebration, people everywhere want to go where Alex's songs are going: to an unconditional sense of home, belonging, and bliss.

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 Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story, celebrating its sixteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Playing in 70 cities this year, coast to coast. In a market still dominated by American acts, with American TV credits, a small Canadian comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done it by touring and making more and more people laugh, year after year.  The tour has now performed in Australia, The US, France, and Switzerland. The tour has received numerous standing ovations.

Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone. Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is joined by the Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, Paul Myrehaug and 6 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee, Pete Zedlacher. We are proud to announce that Erica Sigurdson with over 70 appearances on the Debaters, will be joining us. Don’t miss out on the comedy show called “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “Delivers a Flurry of Laughs”.

Erica Sigurdson
70+ appearances on the Debaters
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Just for Laughs
Halifax Comedy Festival

Pete Zedlacher

6-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up

Winner of Sirius XM's Top Comic

8 appearances at Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival

Halifax And Winnipeg Comedy Festival

Dan Quinn

Winner of Canadian Competition at Just for Laughs

Opened for Rob Schneider, Russell Peters

Best of Fest Moncton Comedy Festival

TV Special on Check TV, Comedy Network

Paul Myrehaug

CBC’s the Debaters

$25,000 Great Canadian Laugh off winner

Just For Laughs, Comedy Now on CTV

A Charlie Brown Christmas is an Emmy Award-winning holiday movie tradition, enjoyed by children and grownups everywhere.  The 1965 soundtrack ranks among the best-selling jazz albums of all time, having been certified 5-times platinum. The cherished and nostalgic holiday music composed by Vince Guaraldi is equally as magical as the film, especially hits such as “Christmas Time is Here.” Join us this holiday season for a jazz performance with beloved jazz trio Sullivan-Parker-Kettlewell.

Matt Weidinger has assembled a group of Canada's finest musicians to perform an unforgettable evening of music with “It’s Too Late To Stop Now - The Music of Van Morrison”. After discovering Van’s music at a young age, Matt was blown away by not only the prolific songwriter's 46 studio albums but also by the charismatic, improvised and energetic live performances Van has displayed over his 60 year career. Although Matt's production is reflective of Van’s early 70’s touring band, this show features songs from every era of his illustrious career including early hits like ‘Gloria/Here Comes the Night” to later chart toppers such as “Days Like This” and everything in between. This show has been described by many as not only a concert but a powerful musical journey that engages every one in the audience. Whether you are a casual listener or a die hard Van fan, this show is a MUST SEE!

"I’ve been providing technical services to the live music industry on a regional level for over 40 years. Matt Weidinger’s Music of Van Morrison show is absolutely worth the ticket price. Matt has carefully hand-picked and researched every Van Morrison song and then lets his well-rehearsed band take you on a musical journey through the pages of Van Morrison’s piece of music history. See this show! Your ears WILL believe it! " Gary Byers Sound & Lighting, Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound, ON

“Matt’s interpretation of Van’s music is a deeply moving personal memoir of Celtic soul. Simply marvellous..Actually fantabulous!” – Bruce Hall, Grand Rivers Blues Society

“a must see for Van Morrison & live music fans alike! … Matt Weidinger and his stellar group of musicians have put together a live music gem” – Bob Hunt, The Blues Studio Sessions

This hit after hit show is a true Johnny Cash experience that celebrates the music and life of ‘The Man In Black’ and his fun-loving wife, June Carter. This concert covers the entire career of Johnny Cash from the 1950s at Sun Records to 2003 with the American Recordings label and includes Johnny’s biggest hits Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, I Walk The Line, Folsom Prison Blues, Hurt and the famous duet Jackson sung with June Carter amongst many other classic songs.

The concert performance features Ward Cornforth as a 1960’s era Johnny Cash and includes duets performed with Johnny’s life-long partner June Carter. Ward Cornforth and his band accurately recreate Cash’s biggest hits with the distinctive sound of Cash’s signature backing band, The Tennessee Three.

The show is a fun, toe-tapping trip down memory lane. Ward incorporates historical accounts and personal anecdotes about the Country Legend and American Poet, who left his mark upon many millions of fans, in this not-to-be missed musical event.