Music

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.

The Red Door Collective is an ad hoc group of local musicians and artists led by soprano Lauren Bryant-Monk and violist Jeffrey Komar. Their mission is to make classical music concerts affordable, interesting, and enduring. Since their first concert in the fall of 2024, the Red Door Collective has presented dynamic programs of chamber music and art song that spotlight emerging talent from the Forest City. They also partner with local charities like St. John the Evangelist Church and Arts 4 All Kids to provide free concert tickets to people in need.

For this concert, Lauren joins forces with jazz–piano virtuoso Hubert Orlowski and operatic baritone Anthony Rodrigues for an “Electric Schubertiad.” Come hear the music of Austrian composer Franz Schubert reimagined through the lens of modern electro-pop!

Sarina Haggarty is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice, vivid storytelling, and captivating live performances. She has performed with artists like Shawn Mendes and Tim Hicks, and played sold-out shows across Canada and Europe. Blending country roots with modern pop melodic hooks, her albums and singles—featured on SiriusXM, CBC Music, and top editorial playlists—have earned multiple local and national nominations. A versatile performer and community advocate, she appeared in a worldwide Make-A-Wish PSA alongside John Cena. Fearless and driven, Sarina continues to raise the bar for independent female artists.

Toronto songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Abigail Lapell returns with Anniversary, an evocative collection of original love songs. The album balances upbeat earworms with elegiac ballads, ultimately emerging as an earnest celebration of commitment. Anniversary was recorded at 200-year-old St. Mark’s Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, co-produced with Great Lake Swimmers’ Tony Dekker, who helped shape the project’s spooky, resonant sound while lending his voice to a few spellbinding duets.

Dekker and Lapell assembled a stellar cast of musicians to support Lapell’s powerhouse vocals, piano, harmonica and signature fingerstyle guitar. The core band includes Dan Fortin on bass, Jake Oelrichs on drums, and Tania Gill on piano, harpsichord and organ. Rounding out the ensemble’s sensitive, orchestral country-jazz arrangements are Rebecca Hennessy (trumpet), Rachael Cardiello (viola), Michael Davidson (marimba and vibraphone) and Joe Lapinsky (pedal steel).

Lapell has garnered three Canadian Folk Music Awards (English Songwriter of the Year in 2023 and 2020 and Contemporary Album of the Year in 2017), hit number one on Canadian folk radio and reached a staggering 48 million + streams across digital music platforms. She tours widely across Canada and the U.S., performing at festivals like SXSW, Americanafest, POP Montreal, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Dawson City Music Festival, Edmonton Folk Fest and many others.

London based guitarist Andy Cloutier has been performing music in a variety of styles for over 15 years. As a performer of classical music, he studied classical guitar with Robert Kubica at the University of Western Ontario, where he also focused on studies in music theory and composition. He has received awards and scholarships from the University of Western Ontario, the London Kiwanis Festival, and the OMFA provincial competition. He has also participated in public master classes with world renowned artists, including Pepe Romero, Manuel Barrueco, Roland Dyens, Pavel Steidl, and the Assad Brothers.

As a performer of popular music, Andy has been actively involved in London’s music scene since the early 2000’s, playing and recording with numerous bands and ensembles. Honours include awards from the London Music Awards, and the Jack Richardson Music Awards.

Andy currently resides in London, where he maintains an active private teaching studio, and works as organist and music director at Strathroy United Church.

Andy performs on guitars built by Canadian Luthier Bruno Boutin (2009), and Japanese Luthier Masaru Kohno (1982).

The Laurraine Sigouin Trio will take you on a musical journey with an upbeat bilingual mix of jazz, cabaret, and Québécois pop. Their songbook features artists like Harmonium, Charles Aznavour, Serge Gainsbourg, Henri Salvador, Pink Martini, and Louisiana’s own Dr. John and Zachary Richard as well as classics from the American Songbook.

They showcase a growing collection of original compositions,  including their own, alongside songs by some of London’s most talented songwriters. Laurraine is thrilled to be joined by Stephen Holowitz on piano and Paul Stevenson on trumpet for what promises to be an exciting afternoon of music. Each of these performers is a dynamic, seasoned talent, and together—just watch the sparks fly!

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Blending the raw fire of blues guitar with the polish and punch of modern pop, Jimi is quickly establishing herself as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary music. A gifted guitarist and songwriter, she channels the soul and grit of her influences into a sound that feels both timeless and forward-leaning.

With over 600,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, Jimi has cultivated a dedicated audience drawn to her electrifying playing, magnetic personality, and genre-defying songwriting. Fans come for the riffs and stay for the songs — music that connects across generations with its emotional depth and infectious hooks.

Jimi has already proven her ability to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with some of music’s greats. She’s shared the stage with The Black Crowes, Def Leppard, blues phenom Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and rising country star Cameron Whitcomb, while also benefiting from the guidance of a mentorship with Bryan Adams.

Poised at the intersection of artistry and momentum, Jimi is more than an artist on the rise — she’s building a movement. With her catalog ready to launch and her audience growing daily, Jimi stands ready to bring her unique sound from the screen to the stage and beyond.

Harry Manx has spent years fusing eastern musical traditions with the blues, switching effortlessly between conventional guitars, harmonica, and banjo and the decidedly different Mohan veena, a 20-stringed instrument invented by Manx’ Indian mentor Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Manx is often referred to as the “Mysticssippi” Blues Man, because of his expertise in melding both East and West music together and therefore, “creating musical short stories that wed the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas”.

Over the last 10 years, Harry Manx released 11 Albums and has garnered a room full of awards including, “seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Award in 2005 for Best Solo Artist and won CBC Radio’s “Great Canadian Blues Award” in 2007″. His most recent accomplishment was receiving yet another Juno Nomination for “Blues Album of the Year”, for his release, “Bread and Buddha” in 2010.

JUNO Award nominees, Rum Ragged, take a bold approach to the Folk music of their home: the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. With a reverence for their roots and a contemporary edge, this young band is known as the finest performers of their great, living, musical tradition. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and button accordion, these champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland Folk. Always honest, thought-provoking, and often humorous, it’s Rum Ragged’s live show that makes them a fast favourite with audiences. Their combination of striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship, and captivating storytelling gives concert-goers an unforgettable experience. Since forming in 2016, they have maintained a rigorous tour schedule, performing on many of the world's premier Folk, Celtic, and Roots stages, all while managing to record five award-winning albums. Rum Ragged is not your run-of-the-mill band: they are the genuine article.

Abbas Wahab is a New York–based, Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured at the Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, and is best known most recently for his role as a SWAT officer in M. Night Shyamalan's TRAP. Wahab has appeared in hit TV shows including The Boys, What We Do in the Shadows, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Abbas has opened for comedy legends Tom Green and Brian Holtzman, and has built a loyal following of over 350k fans on Instagram and TikTok. He’s best known for his viral “job interview” and “automotive marketing” series, which parody the behind-the-scenes hiring and advertising tactics of major brands. His comedic style has been described as electrifying and sharp, with grounded storytelling. Don’t miss him on the road!

Follow Abbas Wahab on Instagram & TikTok → @Abbaswahab