GOLDEN FEATHER

Golden Feather is a project inspired by the love of bands that like to jam and take their listeners on a musical journey.

Steven Kiely and Bradley Germain have been close friends for years, but had just finally gotten to writing music together in the early part of 2019. What started out as a weekly hang for the two in Brad’s basement recording demos, quickly turned into them having to find more like minded musicians to help them bring their musical ideas to life.

The group was set to play its first show in March 2020 when the global pandemic hit, suddenly ending all hopes of live performance. Brad and Steve, along with bassist Ronson and guitarist Chris Wheeler worked on the songs remotely and ended up recording their debut EP, titled “Light On Water”, which they released themselves in November 2020. Not long after the release of Light On Water, Gareth Inkster joined the group on keys to complete the original, definitive lineup.

Chris Wheeler and the band amicably parted ways in January of 2023, and not long after, part-time guest saxophonist Murray Heaton joined the band as a full-time member. Daniel Walton also joined the group as a full time member playing lead guitar in June of 2024, thus completing the definitive line-up of the band.

Golden Feather has gone on to independently release Light On Water’s follow up EP “In Air” in early 2022 and have released the “Now & Then” EP (September, 2022), a live album “Welcome\\Release” (June, 2023) and their first full length, self-titled album “Golden Feather” (September, 2024) all on Hamilton’s Sonic Unyon Records.

Seeing the band live is where you get to really see what they’re all about. It’s very much a two way transfer of energy between the crowd and the stage. They’re not afraid to explore their music and try new things out, especially in front of a live audience. Golden Feather shows are full of dancing, sing alongs, and good vibes, something that has to be experienced for yourself to believe. Come watch the Feather Fly!

THE VAUDEVILLIAN

Jugband Ragtime Blues
The jugband tunes from the Saugeen Shores, Ontario, Canada based, Award Winning Blues duo, The Vaudevillian consists of the old fashioned gentleman, Jitterbug James & sweet & sassy Norah Spades. Washboard, Resonator Guitar, Banjo & Musical Spoons are among some of their instruments they use to get the crowd going.
This ragtime duo brings you dancing numbers from the prohibition period! Thank goodness PROHIBITION IS OVER!

In addition to performing at Festivals & Theatres all over Canada, The USA & Europe, They host audience- interactive Washboard Workshops and interactive Musical Spoon Workshops at Festivals and to date have taught over 5000+ participants! Interactive workshops are for groups up to 40 participants at a time, with washboards and wooden musical spoons provided by The Vaudevillian. All audience members become well versed in playing the musical washboard or the musical spoons.
Keep an eye out for The Vaudevillian on tour in their vintage 1989 RV travelling to a town or city near you, Catch them at a festival near you!