Can You Hear the Beat?

Northwestern Ontario's Sunset Country has a lot going for it and surely our reputation as a vacation destination is at the top of the list. But did you know Sunset Country has an awesome music scene? That's right in communities across the region, music is an important part of the local culture and there are many talented bands and song writers who live amongst us. There are also a whole bunch of music clubs, societies and enthusiasts who hold various events and festivals throughout the year. This page of our website is dedicated to telling visitors and the people who live in the region, what there is to do, to see, and where to go - musically speaking of course!

Send us Your Information!

If you are part of the music scene in Sunset Country then we want to hear from you! Musicians can send us info on your band - name, genre, live performance dates, your website address - whatever you think is important. If you put on music events and festivals then please send us information on all and any of your upcoming events - we'll be glad to add it here for free.

Our objective is to get the word out on what is happening so tourists and locals can get out and hear some great music and have a good time. Please email your information to gcariou@sunsetcountry.net

Interesting Websites

Jam in the woods near Ear Falls at the Trout Forest Music Festival

There's lots of great bands playing Harbourfest in Kenora

Check out Shy-Anne Hovorka

Come out and jam with the Sunset Country Heritage Music Association in Dryden.

See who's playing this week at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre in Fort Frances, Ontario.

Catch some great musical performers at the Tour-de-Fort Concert Series in Fort Frances.

Kenora, Ontario has a lively music scene and there is always something going on. Visit the K-Town Music Website for info on upcoming events.

Don Adams is a singer-songwriter originally from Oxdrift, Ontario. Now living in Thunder Bay, Don's music covers a number of genres including blues, folk, country and jazz.

Rodney Brown lives on the north shore of Lake Superior in Northwestern Ontario and has been entertaining adults and children with his music for many years.

New Music North was founded in 2001 with a mission to promote contemporary concert music by Canadian and international composers in Northwestern Ontario.

If you have never heard of Hugh LeCaine we think you should learn more about this amazing individual.

If you like Hip Hop and Rap style of music, then check out Soloman.

Another Northwestern Ontario artist who loves to experiment with electronica music is Jonah Mamakeesic.

If you want extensive information on upcoming musical events and artistic performances in Northwestern Ontario and especially around Thunder Bay, then you should definitely visit the Thunder Bay Shows website.

Thunder Bay's Artesian Well is a Blues/Rock/Fusion band with a great sound!