RECIPIENT OF 11 SONGWRITING HONOURS SINCE 2021 FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION, UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC AWARDS, INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC AWARDS, USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION AND THE INDIE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AWARDS

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Evelynne Ross Trio at Rouge River Brewing

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Rouge River Brewing Company, Unit 8, 50 Bullock Drive, Markham

A feel good Friday night of great acoustic hits and originals from the harmonious Evelynne Ross Trio at one of the best local brewhouses in the GTA - featuring Evelynne Ross on guitar and vocals, Howard Rabkin on bass, guitar and vocals and Henry Lees on percussion and vocals. There may be a small cover at the door, otherwise tip jar time!

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The Storeytellers at Simcoe St. Theatre

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Simcoe St. Theatre, 65 Simcoe St., Collingwood, Ontario

The Storeytellers present their energetic and loving interpretations of works by some of Canada’s greatest songwriters – peppered with entertaining anecdotes and tales between tunes. With solid riffs and beautiful harmonies, The Storeytellers share Canadian favourites alongside their own crowd-pleasing originals.

$33.28 per person

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Sing along with Sue & Dwight, Henry and Tony as they perform songs of peace, love and happiness from the '60s & '70s in the acoustically wonderful Stained Glass Centre in downtown Stouffville, ON.

$25 per person

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Henry Lees & Soul Maître D's, Lawrie Ingles and Howard Rabkin, are set to perform as one of the featured acts during the annual Winterfolk Festival, three days of fantastic folk, blues and soul from a wide array of the area's finest artists. Visit Winterfolk.com for the full schedule and to purchase festival wristbands.

3-day Festival Pass: $75 | Single Day Pass: $37.50 (Until Feb. 5, 2026)

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A FIERY NEW SINGLE AND A NEW MUSIC AWARDS HONOUR

WHERE THERE'S "SMOKE", THERE'S MUSICAL FIRE

Here comes new music with some songwriting contest heat attached!  Written and produced in collaboration with wizard-level singer/songwriter/producer Sean Thomas (Debbie Gibson, Joey McIntyre, NKOTB), "Smoke" is about a date night diss off that becomes a kiss off. A spicy, funky romp that puts a romantic player on blast. 

In July 2025, the judging panel for the 2025 Unsigned Only Music Awards felt the good heat on it and gave "Smoke" a Semi-Finalist honour in the Adult Contemporary category. https://www.unsignedonly.com/semifinalists

"Smoke" will launch into the digiverse on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025!

Pre-save "Smoke" here: lnk.to/savesmoke

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