Welcome to the Tin Pan North Performers!

Performer bios will cross-indexed with their showtimes and venues when the schdule is set, plus there's a link to check out each artist's personal website.

All performers are arranged alphabetically and Show Headliners are highlighted in Grey. There's LOTS of great talent here, so have fun and explore!

Please comeback to check up updates on venues and headliners.

Garth Baker is a singer/songwriter/guitarist  based in the GTA.  He has written and co-written songs that have been finalists in the Q107 Homegrown Contest, The CFNY Great Ontario Talent Search, and he most recently earned an honourable mention in the 2005 NSAI/CMT Songwriting Contest. 

Garth co-wrote the song "Modern Age" which was featured in a video nominated for a CASBY Award and his song "Hideaway" was released internationally by Jeff Austin. 

Garth is currently completing a cd of his songs for release this summer and continues to work with a variety of other artists.
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Patrick Ballantyne, a Toronto-based Singer/ Songwriter, has been writing his own songs since he first picked up a guitar at the age of 14. Heavily influenced by the sounds of CKLW , the radio station for the windsor/ Detroit area, you can hear echoes of the Motor Cities in his timeless songs. Early on, he forged a strong bond with Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar, Grady). Together they have written songs that are staples of Canadian radio, including "If I Had My Way", "Girlwatcher", "Gone for Good" and "All Hell For a Basement".

Patrick has also co-written five of the tracks on Grady's current CD, "A Cup of Cold Poison" including the recent single "One of These Days". Patrick co-wrote the Trews single "Poor Old Broken Hearted Me" which charted well for the band in 2007.
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Victoria Banks  is best known for her solo-penned 3 of Hearts single "Arizona Rain" and her solo-penned Sara Evans hit "Saints  & Angels" which earned her a Country Music Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) and a SOCAN International Achievement Award.

She is now a staff writer at Nashville's Sony/ATV Publishing and has had the pleasure of working with artist/writers Gretchen Wilson, Julie Roberts, Cyndi Thomson, Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Jessica Simpson, who has recently recorded 3 of Victoria's songs for an upcoming CD.

Interestingly, this top Nashville writer was originally born in the Muskoka, Ontario area and is a Suma cum Laude University of Toronto graduate in Zoology and Anthropology.
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Marc-Alan Barnette is an original. Aptly classified as “In-Your-Face-Country-Soul,” Marc-Alan's music and Marc-Alan himself have created a huge buzz in the music scene. Barnette is the king of reinventing himself- a dichotomy of heartfelt and hilarious, crazy and down-to-earth.  Because of the variety of hats Barnette dons for each of his shows, he certainly keeps every audience on its toes, thoroughly entertained and wanting more.

After a move to Nashville in 1988, Marc-Alan scored a cut with Shelby Lynne his first night in town. He has had success in Nashville as a writer, several publishing deals, and cuts by John Berry and David Ball, including the current single “Too Much Blood in My Alcohol Level” on the Ball “Freewheeler” album. He has co-written with the best and along with his former back-up singers “The Kinleys,” he has opened shows for Charlie Daniels, Garth Brooks, Ricochet, and Patty Loveless.
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Roger Brown is a sweetly swinging Texan doesn’t saddle up his music and take it out of the Lone Star State very often, partly because Western swing and twin-fiddle shuffles can pack a San Antonio dance hall any night of the week.

But Brown’s always been a favorite of fellow Texans like George Strait and Clay Blaker, and his songs have been cut by Randy Travis, Gary Allan, Patty Loveless, Nanci Griffith, Michael Martin Murphey and, um, that ol’ cowhand Barbra Streisand. That’s because Brown’s elegant tunes draw on Gershwin and Porter as much as Bob Wills and Ray Price. But, then, good swing music always has.
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Karl Creighton hails from Brampton, Ontario. He is 19 years old and has been writing and performing for only a little under 1 year now. Prior to song-writing, he was one of many guitarists in the Bramalea Secondary School Guitar Orchestra and has competed in New York and Cleveland.

Karl is focused on improving his talents by playing in local pubs with only an acoustic guitar, various harmonicas and his voice and is now a member of the Brampton Folk Club and the Nashville Songwriters Association International – Brampton.

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Julie Cutler is a singer/songwriter from Burlington, Ontario, performing regularly both solo and as part of Redman Live. She's been writing and performing as long as she can remember, with her first paid gig at age 13. With piano lessons and voice study throughout school and college, Julie also performed in many local theatre groups, graduating from the Musical Theatre program at Sheridan College.

Described as a true singer, her award winning songs touch on every subject and emotion. With much success with her 2 solo CDs - Pretty As I Want To Be and I'm Just Me, Julie has now released her first CD with Redman Live called Here In The Country.
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Steve Didunyk is an accomplished keyboardist, accordion player and songwriter who has played with many Celtic, Folk, and Blues artists and groups over the years.  A lifelong student of the craft of songwriting, Steve has long been a fixture at seminars and events, including the NSAI’s “Songposium” in Nashville. 

He recently completed the “RPM Challenge” where over 2000 amateur songwriters from around the world each take up the challenge to write and record 10 new songs in a month.  This “pressure cooker” experience revealed surprising insights into the joys and struggles of songwriting, and just how much can be accomplished in a short time with a bit of motivation.
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Singer/songwriter John Di Battista is known as Vocal Engine and Vocal Engine says it all. Pedalling his music since he was 15, Di Battista crafts songs and plays live to a growing fan base hooked by John's moving lyrics, memorable vocals and commanding stage presence.

John's songs, a blend of country rock, blues and folk, allow him to sharehis extraordinary gift of music that touches the heart and soul. Currently John is putting the final touches on his "new" CD Dreamin Harder. John through Humm...MUSIC has just launched a per-track donation to World Vision from his song "This is America".
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Bill DiLuigi is a Nashville Songwriter with unique vision and recorded songs. Current projects include the theme for The Horse Whisperer, Monty Roberts, and songs for Aussie roots rocker Rick Caballo’s new release.

Bill's song “I’m Not Him” was in the 2007 NSAI/CMT contest finals and scored  two honorable mentions as well. “I Swung The Hammer“ was GMA Nashville Academy Southern Gospel song of 2006. He has been a prizewinner in the Bilboard, Great American and ISC contests.

A performing songwriter, Bill is compared to Steve Earle and Springsteen. He’s a repeat guest at Nashville’s Bluebird Café, NYC’s Bitter End and recently Australia’s Tamworth Festival. He co-hosts Nashville‘s Monkey In  A Round writer‘s night. Co-writers’ quotes:
.‘A great writer“- Jim Femino(Toby Keith, James Otto)
“One of the most gifted writers in Nashville“-Mike Ward(Faith Hill)
 “A meticulous song craftsman.”-Pam Belford(George Strait)
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Wendell Ferguson is a buffoon, a fool, a charlatan and a general nuisance...but he can play the guitar (a bit). He's garnered 9 CCMA Awards, an OCPFA Lifetime Musician Award and was twice nominated for a JUNO. Despite all this he still remains the same unapproachable snob he's always been. His latest CD entitled, "Wendell Live! The Shit Hits the Fans!" was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2005 Canadian Country Music Awards. He's proud to be appearing at Tin Pan North.
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Terry Fernihough has been writing songs for a number of years, but is doing one of his first performances at Tin Pan North this year. He has been demoing his songs in his home studio, and recently begun cowriting with a variety of people including Laura Ranieri, David Joseph, and recording artist Sarah Beth Keeley.

A number of his songs have recently been recorded by a country artist based in the UK, and will be released worldwide later this year. While most country songwriters make annual pilgrimages to Nashville, Terry has been putting his energies into building a base here in Canada, and the hard work is beginning to pay off.
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Andrew Fetterley's high energy performances make Andrew a powerful and captivating talent to watch.  Featured on CBC Morning, Breakfast Television and university radio stations, Andrew has also played with some of Toronto’s hottest players including Jeff Martin (The Tea Party) and Anesti Karantakis (Fefe Dobson, Sass Jordon) plus opened for acts like Emerson Drive and The Tragically Hip. 

With two indie recordings “A Collection of Footprints” 2006 and “The Year I Went Missing” 2007, Andrew is now at work on a full length album for release this year. With elements of funk rock, pop, jazz and country combined with his soulful voice, Andrew creates his own special blend of unique music. 

A qualified sound engineer and session bassist/guitarist, Andrew produces and writes with other artists out of his studio “7 South Productions”.
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Born and raised in Toronto, Julie Gibb has been a songwriter/performer her entire life.  In fact, when she joined NSAI at age 12, she was the youngest Active member in the history of the organization!  Through the years, she has shared the stage with everyone from Bill Monroe to the Barenaked Ladies, and her music has received radio play on four continents. 

Presently, Julie is gearing up for the release of her new CD, All My Yesterdays, which was recorded in Nashville and New York, and features stellar performances by some of the best players in the world.  Also on the horizon is the release of her new book, Fundamentals for the 21st Century Guitarist.  She recently signed a staff-writing deal with Nashville music publisher, Spoon’s Tunes.
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Toronto’s Brian Gladstone is a finger-style guitar master, an insightful lyricist, a colourful story-teller, and a dynamic performer. An imaginative songwriter unrestrained by conventional limitations, Gladstone’s four albums have been highly acclaimed in dozens of rave reviews worldwide.

His music is played on radio stations all over the world; and he has successfully made the jump from college and underground stations to mainstream rotation and play chart listings. Music journalists have described Brian Gladstone as “an early Bob Dylan, a guitar wizard on par with Jesse Cook, and a lyricist who can evoke a plethora of emotions with a single song.”

Recent highlights include a UK tour in 2007, and several of Brian’s songs were featured in a BBC TV primetime documentary series. Brian Gladstone will be releasing his fifth album in early 2009, and remains active as a promoter, activist, performer, and staple on the Toronto music scene.
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Michelle Glean, a singer-songwriter from Toronto, has always loved being on stage: in amateur musicals, playing at special events, singing and playing her songs at Tin Pan North 2006 and at past NSAI Open Stages.  A flurry of musical genres have helped shape her writing and playing style (several instruments, mainly guitar and piano). 

Her baptism to songwriting has unleashed an energy that had been just waiting to surface.  She plans to make more trips to Nashville (her inspiration) and to perform at future NSAI Open Stages.

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Gogarty & Gogarty is a husband and wife songwriting team, joining forces again on stage to perform at Tin Pan North this year.

"We have now known each other over 40 years so tag teaming our songwriting comes easy. We use only our surnames on our joint songwriting credits to avoid conflict about whose name goes first. Like our arguing one of us starts a song and one of us finishes it."

"As long as we find peace in the end everything works out roses."
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Les Gorman is a retired geography teacher from Ottawa who, after 45 years of writing hundreds of songs in his basement and playing them only for the students in his school—has finally come out!

In the past three years he has regularly travelled to Nashville, playing at every “open mic” venue (Bluebird, Commodore etc) and starring as the feature writer at a few of the clubs.

With much time spent at NSAI head offices, Les now has good relationships with many established writers and session musicians. He has generated a following because of his melodic hooks but says that the biggest thing in Nashville is killer lyrics - and when you hear his songs you'll know he's been working hard the past few years. Stay tuned for a Myspace page coming soon!

Graham Greer has been best known as the lead singer /songwriter /guitarist of Canadian band Barstool Prophets, touring North America through the 1990's in support of one indie- and two major-label releases with Mercury/Polygram ( "Crank" and "Last of the Big Game Hunters").

'Paranoia', the second single from 'Crank', was featured in the Alliance/Atlantis major motion picture "Never Talk to Strangers" (starring Rebecca Demornay andAntonio Banderas).

Graham has since released a solo CD under the name ‘Moonlight Graham’ entitled “Palookaville” (2003) and is currently working on a new CD with US producer Joe Hardy (Steve Earle, Tom Cochrane, Colin James) while plying his wares in Nashville in the hopes of securing a new publishing deal.
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Elana Harte "A dynamic performer with powerful, vibrant vocals and textured guitar work,”according to the Ottawa Citizen. Elana and her music have been featured on television in local and national programs including Breakfast Television, CBC Midday &  MusiquePlus

She has charted on College Radio and had performances/interviews on regional and national radio programs, including: Vinyl Cafe, Routes Montreal, ExitCountry. Other achievements include: Honorable Mention for HEART, SOUL & SONG, Unison International Song Contest, 7th Annual Great American Song Contest.
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Joe Hash is a songwriter living in the Toronto area. His roots are in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. He admires contemporary artists like Brad Paisley or Alison Krauss, but he doesn't write with anyone particular in mind. “That's not why I write,” he says. “Usually, I'm just trying to get an
idea out of my head before I lose it.”

Although public performances are infrequent, he enjoys putting those ideas in front of live audiences. “It's an amazing thing, seeing people react to the music,” he says. “That's really the whole point.”
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Sean Hogan' s 1996 debut album caught the attention of country radio programmers and listeners across Canada and earned him the first-ever Canadian Country Music Association's (CCMA) independent male artist of the year award.

The albums Hijacked (1999) and Late Last Nite (2001) won two consecutive West Coast Music Awards in 2001 and 2002, each for best country album. In 2003, he won the CCMA's roots artist of the year, the first independent artist to capture the prize and the only nominee without label support.
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Garry Jackson Newmarket, Ontario, Singer Songwriter and Wild Oats Records artist, Garry Jackson has accomplished a great deal in the past year alone

He represented the Sister Cities of Nashville, once again. This time it was at Le Foire Internationale Du Caen, France, which he will do again this September.

Garry opened for the legendary Eric Andersen at Hugh's Room last October. He has performed in Belfast, Nashville as well as Canada. His music is being played in various parts of the world…. To be continued
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Howard Jamieson spent 8 years as a sideman bassist. He is currently sharpening his song writing skills, and has a few co-writes with current industry professional songwriters.

Live performances are infrequent though Howard has played in various venues in Canada including an appearance on the CCMA stage in Saint John New Brunswick. He has also performed in Nashville.
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Marc Jordan In addition to penning the quintessential California 1970s standard "Marina Del Rey" and the hit song "Survival" (now considered Canadian pop classics), Jordan wrote tunes covered by the likes of Rod Stewart, the Manhattan Transfer, Joe Cocker, Cher, Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Bonnie Raitt, Diana Ross, his wife, singer-songwriter Amy Sky, and many more.

Jordan's "Taxi Taxi" appeared on Cher's top-selling 1999 album Believe, while back in 1992, Stewart scored a number one hit with "Rhythm of My Heart," co-written by Jordan and John Capek.
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David Joseph has been playing music since he was five years old. David received classical training on the Piano for many years. He is self taught on six string acoustic and electric guitar.

David hails from Southern Ontario, is a proud member of SOCAN , NSAI , and the CCMA and has been writing lyrics with music for many years. Most of the material is written solo but he has collaborated on several pieces. Stylistically, his music spans Americana, Southern Rock, Modern Country and Roots Music.

Primarily the "coffee-house" circuit is where you will find him (and he has been known to play in a band)
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Lenore's high energy solo performances have been attracting fans throughout the singer/songwriter scene since she began performing in Toronto a few years ago. Her blend of folk/pop/rock creates a distinct upbeat sound but it is her unusual lyrics, so deceptively simple, that will burrow into your brain after just one listen.

Lenore has just released her 3rd CD.  "Another Life" features the production talents and superb guitar work of roots veteran Paul Mills (Stan Rogers, Ron Hynes) with additional support from some of Toronto's finest acoustic musicians. The result is an intimate collection of original songs that showcase Lenore's unique vocal, insightful lyrics and stylistic diversity. Nominated: "Best Folk Artist" Toronto Independent Music Awards, 2006
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Linda M is a recent 1st and 2nd Place Winner in several notable international songwriting competitions. She has licensed music to the Warner Bros. teen drama "Dawson's Creek", Sony U.S.A. and the feature film "Shades of Blue".

In April 2008, Linda M wrapped her fourth Pro Writing Session in Nashville working with hit makers Bobby Terry (Faith Hill), Jeremy Spillman (Leanne Womack) among others.

Linda M's tours include a 4-season German Club and Concert Series, feature performances at The Legendary BITTER END and CBGB's in New York City, The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, 2  X-Canada ventures and she has a notable presence in Michigan State.  Linda M is currently signed to L.A. based Music Publisher JAY WARNER.
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John Marlatt is from Oakville Ontario where he owns and operates The Moonshine Café with his life partner Jane MacKay. It is an intimate and popular venue that features live music every night of the week. John considers himself very fortunate to have made so many good friends through his involvement with indie music and the great talents that perform it.

He is currently working on recording his first album “Old Man In C” with an anticipated release date of 2050.
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Bruce Madole likes to refer to himself as a songwriter/singer to reflect his primary focus on writing songs, as well as writing about the craft of songwriting. Bruce was a coordinator in the NSAI's Toronto Workshop for 10 years. He has written with such writers as Johnny Reid, John Landry, JK Gulley, Paul Sheremeta, Wendell Ferguson, Marie Bottrell and Dan McVeigh, among others.

Bruce has performed frequently at the CCMA's Songwriters' Café, and is the host and co-producer of Source of the Song in Glen Williams, an acoustic songwriter's concert series that has featured some of Canada 's best songwriters.
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Tia McGraff is a Canadian singer/songwriter whose music has touched the hearts and souls of audiences around the world. Her career includes 4 internationally released albums; videos on CMT Canada and world; radio airplay on Americana stations in the UK and North America; performances on main stage festivals and songwriting venues and co-writing with Randy Bachman and Andrew Gold.

Tia is accompanied on stage by her husband / co-writer / producer Tommy Parham, whose songwriting credits include Lee Greenwood (Rocks That You Can't Move),Come Early Morning (movie starring Ashley Judd) and Mark Slaughter (Slaughter).

Together, Tia and Tommy are a dynamic and inspiring musical duo, captivating audiences and building a fan base that exceeds most independent artists expectations.
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David McLachlan sings with a powerful conviction, heartfelt insightful songs that reflect life and its lessons. Early influences were artists like Stan Rogers, Adam Mitchell, Raffi and David Bradstreet whom he met while hanging out at Fiddlers Green.

David had his first taste of performing at Fiddlers, and got hooked on songwriting. Other influences are artists like Steve Goodman and Neil Young. David's debut CD “Can't Close A Blind Eye” was produced by Juno award winner David Bradstreet, and is available on over 30 download services, in full album/single song format.
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Dan McVeigh is a country songwriter whose current CD called “Drove” has already garnered great reviews from Country Music News and other publications.

McVeigh achieved national radio airplay with his single “You Are All I Dream Of”. The song went to #1 on Canada's leading country music internet station, “The Country Edge”.

Dan's songs have been recorded by a number of Canadian artists such as Debbie Nelson and Myra Leblanc. Dan performs regularly throughout Ontario and in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dan has performed with artists like Diane Chase, Gil Grand, Colin Amey, Jason Barry, Barry Brown, and Wendell Ferguson.
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Howie Moscovitch is an accomplished composer, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, producer, and arranger. He has worked with the Maja Bannerman, WhiteNoise, Micah Barnes and the Bourbon Tabernacle Choir among others.

He has done session work and jingle writing for K-Mart plus tracks with many successful artists. He founded the jingle shop HB Sauce with veteran Toronto music producer Bryant Didier, and created a huge multimedia dance piece entitled "The Brite Side", through his company Brite Side Productions.

A highly creative, versatile guitarist, Howie is comfortable with both extreme subtlety and absolutely over-the top musical situations.

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Jennifer Noble writes powerful, intelligent pop songs in many flavours.  From power ballads to R & B, country, jazz and gospel, her effervescent, heartfelt writing leaps back onto the tongue after just a listen or two. 

Her work has been performed by Toronto artists and has been on hold for country, gospel, and pop artist in the States and Europe.  She has won several awards in international songwriting competitions.  Recent writing partners include Howie Moscovitch, Kevin Nelson, Phil Barton (Australia), Annette Barkley, Ellen Chait-Olhssonn, Doak Turner (Nashville), Victor Fuke, and Bryant Didier.   

For television, she and Bryant Didier co-wrote the music for the Doe Eye Productions'/Inner City Films' television pilot "Foodlore", and incidental music for Being Human Productions' "Skin Deep". 

As a recording artist, she wrote with and fronted the Foxrun Band (Timothy Chipman and Jennifer Noble) and Three Stand Out "This Game of Life" (T. Chipman, Greg Hambleton, J. Noble), which charted on A/C stations across Canada, and has co-produced and released original music including “For As Long As We Both Shall Live”. 

Singing work includes lead vocals with Feast of Friends, backup vocals with Liberty Silver, Coconut Groove and many others, and solo work, mainly singing original material.
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Rachel Proctor first found success in 2001 as co-writer on Martina McBride's single "Where Would You Be" A division of RCA Records, McBride's label, signed Proctor after her third audition for the label.

In 2002, "Where Would You Be", sung by Martina McBride peaked on the US Country Chart at #3 and on the US Hot 100 Chart at #43.

Rachel Proctor's debut album, Where I Belong, was released in August 10, 2004, on BNA Records. Singles from Where I Belong included "Days Like This," "Where I Belong," "Me and Emily," and "Didn't I." Rachel found country video success with the chart topping, critically acclaimed music video of "Me and Emily."
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Laura Ranieri With her witty lyrics and bluesy-country vocals, Laura Ranieri is a performing songwriter in both Toronto, NSAI coordinator and co-artistic director of Tin Pan North.

Her songs have garnered 5/5 ratings on GarageBand, Internet radio play and have been picked up by a number of rising Canadian artists for albums. She is a fixture at festivals and venues in Toronto and Nashville and is about to start regular cover/original gigs in the GTA.

An avid writer/co-writer, she has written 50 songs in the last year. And in April 2008 Laura received a FACTOR singer songwriter demo award for three new songs– and looks forward to recording this summer with Jay Rhiel.
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Blessed with a true country voice Hank Redman moves from toe tapping uptempos to heartbreaking ballads with ease.
Growing up in the small town of Forest, Ont., Hank had a gift for music from a very young age. First he played piano, then drums and various band instruments, and finally guitar. While attending the musical theatre program at Sheridan College he discovered his true calling and has been songwriting and performing country music since 1994.

Three of his original songs have received radio play across Canada and Europe. Hank performed with a number of different bands before starting his duo Redman Live in 1997.
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Ian Rome has been writing and playing songs for 15 years now. This single Licensed Electrician / Hot Rodder / Youth Leader / Auxiliary Police Officer /  Songwriter is attracting attention in both Canada and Nashville.

His honest down-to-earth lyrics about Life , Love , and the Open Road , and his Signature song  “ Chevy Man “ ( dedicated to a good friend who was taken by Cancer ) are Ian getting some serious nods in the music industry .

When Ian is not working he spends his free time with his 56’ Chevy , his El Camino , or his Lotus Esprit somewhere on the road of inspiration .  

Watch for his upcoming debut CD “ Hot Rods , Hand Grenades ,and Hearts “
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Eddie Schwartz is best known for writing such classic hit songs as "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" recorded by Pat Benetar, "Don't Shed A Tear" by Paul Carrack, "The Doctor" by the Doobie Brothers and “When There’s Time For Love” by Lawrence Gowan.

As a songwriter, he has had some two hundred songs recorded and performed by artists such as Joe Cocker, Carly Simon, Peter Frampton, Robert Palmer, Jeffrey Osborne, Donna Summer, Rita Coolidge, Rascal Flatts, Amy Sky, April Wine, Matt Minglewood and Mountain amoung others. His worldwide sales are currently in excess of 30 million recordings.

A native of Toronto, Eddie has won numerous music industry awards including multiple Junos, BMI awards and SOCAN awards, and SOCAN's prestigious William Harold Moon award. He is also an artist in his own right and has released four albums which have garnered international acclaim and top 30 singles in the United States.
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Welcome to the Swampland. Oakville based singer/songwriter John R. Serré Jr. aka Dirty John Wedgewood has been brewing original musical elixer since the 70’s with Purple Dye, Touch, The Pelican Theory, The WANTED, and now into the 2000’s with The Crossroad.

Milestones include; National exposure in “TOUCH in Concert” video, Kitchener/Waterloo’s first Licensed Street Musician, his song “Real Love” THE theme song for the 2005 Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser in Stratford. He's performed with Tom Wilson & Bob Langois at BlueBird North. John is Director (along with Claudette Serré) of Humm...MUSIC/theSongwritersSource.com.
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Doug Stronach has been a drummer and producer for almost 20 years.  He runs Eclipse Music Productions in Fergus, Ontario.  Scottish born and raised, he has for the last five years turned his attention to songwriting and his latest songs have just been signed to a prominent Hollywood music library for use in film and television. 

His songs are a mix of folk, pop and country, which he sings with a bold, anthem-like quality.  Doug has also written instrumental music for theatre and produced recordings for several independent folk, pop and Christian artists. 
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Don Suitor is a singer/songwriter with song styles ranging from melodic ballads to progressive pop. From early days singing in choirs to playing drums in bands and later signing an act as a manager to CBS’s April-Music, Don’s involvement in music has been lifelong.

He has performed his own songs in and around Toronto and other cities including Montreal, Dublin, Philadelphia, Nashville and New York where he was invited back for a songwriter’s night listed in the Village Voice.

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Long known for her writing and vocal skills, Lisa Swain was nominated for a JUNO award in 2005 and 2 Canadian Urban Music awards under the alias Aluna.

With that taste of success Lisa realized it was time to take her own music more seriously and released her first full length rock/pop/country album containing songs she’d written with her guitar over the years.  Her first single off the album garnered rave reviews and significant radio airplay in Canada. 

Lisa has toured across Canada and recently frequents Nashville to showcase her music both from her debut and upcoming album.
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Formed in 2005, Sweetgrass is a high energy and magical combination of two established solo singer songwriters.

Amanda Brewer and Warren Muzak have brought very different songwriting styles together to create a sound which ranges from traditional country, to folk and blues, to modern rock and jazz. 

Brewer’s sweet melodies are paired with Muzak’s driving rhythms and their powerful voices weave together to draw listeners in to stories of love, loss and life on the road.
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A folk festival rug rat, Liam Titcomb grew up backstage and signed with Sony Canada in 2003 at age 15. Even before his first album he was touring with established acts like Tom Cochrane, David Usher, Great Big Sea and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. In 2006, Liam was nominated for the Canadian Radio Music Awards - Best New Group or Solo Artist (Hot AC) for his self titled debut album.. The pairing of Liam with Grammy winning producer Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow, Michael Jackson) resulted in the Top 10 and a Top 20 singles “Sad Eyes” and “Counting Headlights”.

Now 20 and a seasoned and respected musician. Titcomb released his sophomore album “Can’t Let Go” on his own Independent Label - Double Dorje Records. “Can’t Let Go” was recorded with Jay Joyce (Patty Griffin, The Wallflowers) in Nashville, earning rave reviews.

Moved by the lack of action to prevent the abuse of young girls in the sex trade Liam wrote “Rose of Jericho” and delivered a memorable performance at the 2004 Juno’s CARAS Songwriter’s circle. In 2003 he contributed the song “War” to the benefit album “Peace Songs” (with Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney and Ron Sexsmith) in support of War Child Canada’s humanitarian programs.

Liam’s songs are used in movie and television soundtracks (Falcon Beach, Child Star, The Wild Horse Redemption). Liam will be a part of the new CBC Television series “The Wild Roses” as an actor, with “Take the Wheel” from the “Can’t Let Go” album placed in the first episode. “Take the Wheel” was released to radio on April 21st - 2008.
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Ken Whiteley Scene Magazine aptly called him one of Canada's most respected and well traveled statesmen of roots music. With 6 Juno nominations, Toronto Music Award and Blues Album of the Year, Ken Whiteley is a renowned songwriter, performer, master guitarist/mandolinist and producer.

He has recorded and performed with John Hammond, Tom Paxton, Amos Garrett, Blind John Davis, Raffi, The Campbell Brothers, Stan Rogers, Leon Redbone, Guy Davis, Fred Penner and countless others.

Recordings produced by Ken Whiteley have won 2 Juno Awards, 2 Grammy Nominations, 20 Juno Nominations, 4 American Gold Records for work with Raffi and Nancy Cassidy and 10 Canadian Gold and Platinum Records. Ken Whiteley also won a 2004 Genie Award for his Best Original song “Tell Me”.
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Greg Wyard is an accomplished songwriter, touring artist and session musician, performing for the last decade and developing a loyal fan base throughout North America. His two critically acclaimed CDs have garnered him exposure on primary market radio and nationwide television. In addition t he is also currently on tour as a musician/singer with Classic Albums Live.

With a sound reminiscent of David Gray and John Mayer, he credits the Beatles, 10cc, Squeeze and Crowded House for giving him his musical foundation. Greg's current CD, "Something I made up" is a testament to the Brit-pop songwriting tradition full of McCartneyesque melodic hooks and thoughtful lyrics. Greg's musical achievements to date include: 2006 - Winner of Toronto's Paragon singer songwriter competition, 2005 - Selected one of best 14 singer songwriters of Greenwich Village, New York City and included on compilation CD, available on iTunes and 2001- Winner of Blue Rodeo Battle of the Bands contest Look for Greg's third album - to be released summer/fall 2007!
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Suzie Vinnick's star is definitely on the rise. A singer-songwriter with great depth and versatility, her debut album, Angel In The Sidelines, met with enthusiastic reviews tagging Suzie as "one to watch" on the Canadian music scene. Born in Saskatoon, Suzie is currently working from her home base in Toronto. A new album is in the works. The upcoming release marks a new focus in direction for Suzie. Where Angel explores many musical genres, her current writing keeps to a more contemporary style .The new recording will mark a determined step forward for both her songwriting and singing, which, considering the response to Angel, will make it one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the new year.

Suzie has shared the stage with some great acts including: Jimmie Vaughan, J.J. Cale, Ani Difranco, Moxy Fruvous, Colin James, Sue Medley, Jonathon Richman , Koko Taylor and Lynn Miles.
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Roger Zuraw Another year, another Tin Pan North. And me being on stage with some of Canada's best songwriters – one thrill after another!

This past year has been a continuation of airplay in Canada, USA, and Europe. I've even received requests for my CD's from Argentina and Denmark. All of this makes this old geezer and crotchety ole coot hobbyist very happy.
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