LOCH ONTARIO

6.00

Rooted in Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario, Andy Sharp, Billy Boulet, and Chris Murray are making their own brew of Scottish, Irish, Québec and Breton trad music. Andy, hailing from Ireland and Scotland, depending on which side of his family he is speaking about, brings in the folk element to the group, as well as the guitar or banjo accompaniment. Billy, all the way from Abitibi in North Western Québec, the piper of the group, cracks the Scottish traditions of the Highlands and Lowlands on Bagpipes and Smallpipes, and is not shy to weave Uilleann Pipes, Whistles and Harmonicas into the mix, along with a good dose of foot tapping and chansons à répondre. Chris, a reel traveler fiddler, grew up all over Canada and gives us a taste of the Cape Breton tradition, he always prefers to sing his songs in their purest forms. Together, they are Loch Ontario.

BIG FAM JAM

9.00

The BigFamJam is a weekly open jam hosted by Jackson Steinwall, designed to bring together musicians of all backgrounds and skill levels to celebrate the joy of making music. Whether you're an instrumentalist, vocalist, or just a lover of live music, this welcoming space invites everyone to join in. Simply walk up, tap someone in, grab the mic, and join in the jam . At The BigFamJam, the goal is simple: to create a community where music connects, inspires, and brings people together.