“these dark canyons” nominated for a juno!

Surprised is an understatement. We’re shocked but definitely excited that “These Dark Canyons” has been nominated for a Juno in the Contemporary Roots Album of the Year category. We’re in there with exceptional fellow musicians Mariel Buckley (Strange Trip Ahead), Matt Andersen (The Hammer & The Rose), Noeline Hoffman (Purple Gas), and William Prince (Further From the Country). So we will be heading to Hamilton in late March for the festivities!


Stouffville, ON – January 24, 2026 – Wintersong Festival (Saints On Main – 6236 Main Street)

DETAILS:Saturday, January 24, 2026Tickets: FREE show!The Young Novelists: 6:30-7:30pmvisit the Wintersong website for full schedule and details VENUE:Saints On Main6236 Main StreetStouffville, ON


Toronto, ON – February 14, 2026 – Winterfolk (Tranzac Club – 292 Brunswick Ave)

DETAILS:Saturday, February 14, 2026Tickets: Daily Passes and Weekend Passes available6pm – workshop (with Jory Nash and Shawna Caspi)9pm – The Young Novelists VENUE:Tranzac Club292 Brunswick AveToronto, ON


Toronto, ON – October 5, 2025 – Hugh’s Room (296 Broadview Ave)

DETAILS:w/MerivalSunday, October 5, 2025Tickets: $30 advance/$15 for artists and arts workers/$37 at the doorDoor: 7:30pmMerival: 8pmThe Young Novelists: 8:45pm VENUE:Hugh’s Room Live296 Broadview AveToronto, ON


Single cover for "All Of My Friends Are Leaving"

new single & new album coming up!

We’ve finally got new music for you! This album took a while to record, for all the reasons you might expect over the past 5 years. For a while we weren’t even sure what to do with these songs but it felt right to release them and at least share what we’ve been doing with folks, if they’re interested. And so, this is the first single: “All Of My Friends Are Leaving”! Sure, a sad song, but it *sounds* happy and that’s the key right? This one had its start from a Rock Lottery. What’s a Rock Lottery? That’s a…    read more.


Toronto, ON – May 31, 2025 – Aqua House Concert

DETAILS:w/Kari LynSaturday, May 31, 2025Tickets: Pay What You CanDoor: 7pmKari Lyn: 7:30pmThe Young Novelists: 8:30pm VENUE:Aqua House Concert


Toronto, ON – April 26, 2025 – House Concert

DETAILS:duo showSaturday, April 26, 2025contact us for more info! VENUE:House Concert


Toronto, ON – April 4, 2025 – The Burdock (1184 Bloor St W)

DETAILS:w/Shawn ClarkeFriday, April 4, 2025Tickets: $20 advance/$25 at the doorDoor: 8pmShawn Clarke: 8:30pmThe Young Novelists: 9:15pm VENUE:The Burdock1184 Bloor St WToronto, ON


Hamilton, ON – October 9, 2024 – The Gasworks (141 Park St N. #2N5)

DETAILS:w/Basset and Champagne WeatherWednesday, October 9, 2024Tickets: $19 advance / $24 at the doorDoor: 7pmShowtime: 7:30pm VENUE:The Gasworks141 Park St N #2N5Hamilton, ONL8R 2N4


Toronto, ON – September 29, 2024 – Hugh’s Room (296 Broadview Ave)

DETAILS:The Way We Feel — Tribute to Gordon LightfootSunday, September 29, 2024Tickets: $60 advance / $67 at the doorDoor: 7:30pmShowtime: 8pm VENUE:Hugh’s Room296 Broadview AvenueToronto, ONM4M 2G7


 

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