Boreal

Boreal Live in the Green Sanderson Hall at Hugh's Room, 296 Broadview Avenue
Show at 8pm, Doors at 7pm$35+ in advance, $42+ at the door
Boreal is a powerhouse trio of Canadian singer-songwriters—Tannis Slimmon, AngieNussey, and Katherine Wheatley. Their new album, “Winterbirds” (March 2025), hasearned them Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for Album of the Year, Ensembleof the Year, and Vocal Group of the Year.
Katherine brings warmth, colour, and rhythm on guitar; Tannis holds the heartbeat onpercussion, mandolin, and guitar; and Angie adds rich textures on keyboard. With nodesignated lead singer, Boreal rotates the spotlight, offering a fresh approach to everysong through thoughtful arrangements and harmonies.
Their music weaves three distinct voices—Katherine’s is deep, steady and rooted inearthy folk; Tannis’s is ethereal, improvisational and explores sacred soundscapes;Angie is the emotional, untamed force. When they write and arrange their songs, theytake advantage of these differences. The result is a unique sound that's as cohesive asit is surprising.
With roots in Manitoba, Parry Sound, and Sudbury, Ontario, Boreal carries the stories ofthe places that shaped them, the people who touched their hearts, and the music thatuplifts their spirits.
“I’m rarely speechless… That was so moving — oh, my heavens! Unbelievablybeautiful!” — Rob Dutton, The Grand 101.1 FM“...three wonderful writers in this band, and three beautiful voices…Magical’s the word. Iwas transported.” — David Francey. Friday December 11.