Friday Feb 14 – Main Hall
6:00 – Collette Savard and The Savants are a six-piece Toronto-based group blending folk, blues, and soul into a fresh, timeless sound. Typically performing as a trio when the full lineup isn’t available, they captivate audiences with heartfelt storytelling, lush harmonies, and dynamic, groove-infused performances. Led by self-taught musician Collette Savard, whose honest and subtly humorous songwriting resonates with life’s highs and lows, the band’s creative versatility ensures each show surprises and delights.
7:00 Laura Fernandez & Noah Zacharin
Laura Fernandez is a Toronto-based pianist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist known for blending Latin, jazz, and Indo styles in her music. Originally from Madrid, she has performed internationally, including in India.
Noah Zacharin, a Montreal-born guitarist, songwriter, and award-winning poet, released his 9th CD Points of Light in 2023, earning a CFMA nomination for Best Songwriter. The album, a mix of solo and band performances, has been praised for its depth and range. Zacharin is recognized as one of the country’s top songwriters and a guitarist with no stylistic boundaries
8:00 – D’Arcy Wickham & Suzanne Jarvie
D’Arcy Wickham’s album Signal Hill captures the a level of emotional depth. A skilled teacher and performer, Wickham also collaborates with acclaimed musicians in both live performances and studio recordings..
Playing with D’Arcy is Suzanne Jarvie, and D’arcy will tell you all about her.
9:00 – Valentine Voices: A Night of Female Power Melanie Peterson, Lynn Miles, Suzie Vinick, Jessica Stuart
Host Melanie Peterson will introduce the workshop, and the players.