Mistaken For Wayne, hemlock, Robinson Kirby

Mistaken for Wayne is the project of Northern Ontario farmer and musician Wade Montpellier, created in collaboration with close friends and longtime musical partners. Following the 2024 release of the EP This Time of Year, the group is set to release their debut full-length album Whitefish on September 25th, 2026. Rooted deeply in themes of place and identity, Whitefish explores the idea that “it’s in the water”— a reflection on how environment shapes who we are. Now fully settled back in his hometown, Montpellier offers a more intimate look at the land, community, and self that have long informed his music.