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, Angie
Nussey, and Katherine Wheatley. Their new album, “Winterbirds” (March 2025), has
earned them Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for Album of the Year, Ensemble
of the Year, and Vocal Group of the Year.

Katherine brings warmth, colour, and rhythm on guitar; Tannis holds the heartbeat on
percussion, mandolin, and guitar; and Angie adds rich textures on keyboard. With no
designated lead singer, Boreal rotates the spotlight, offering a fresh approach to every
song through thoughtful arrangements and harmonies.

Their music weaves three distinct voices—Katherine’s is deep, steady and rooted in
earthy folk; Tannis’s is ethereal, improvisational and explores sacred soundscapes;
Angie is the emotional, untamed force. When they write and arrange their songs, they
take advantage of these differences. The result is a unique sound that's as cohesive as
it is surprising.

With roots in Manitoba, Parry Sound, and Sudbury, Ontario, Boreal carries the stories of
the places that shaped them, the people who touched their hearts, and the music that
uplifts their spirits. 

“I’m rarely speechless… That was so moving — oh, my heavens! Unbelievably
beautiful!” — Rob Dutton, The Grand 101.1 FM
“...three wonderful writers in this band, and three beautiful voices…Magical’s the word. I
was transported.” — David Francey. Friday December 11.