Raised on the shores of Gitchi Gami, Northern Ontario singer-songwriter Cassidy Houston creates music shaped by the natural world—ever-changing yet resilient. Their songwriting explores love, connection, and identity, rooted in the landscapes of Northern Ontario that inspire them.
Drawing influences from the likes of Sheryl Crow, Florence Welch, and Stevie Nicks, Cassidy’s songs feel intimate yet expansive.Blending folk storytelling with modern indie melodies, Cassidy creates warm, rhythm-driven songs guided by queer self-discovery, exploring love, loss, and the beauty of becoming through open-hearted, moving reflections on growth and change.
They bring a welcoming energy to the stage, performing across Canada—from rural pockets of Northern Ontario to cities including Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver, with festival appearances at River & Sky Music Festival and Northern Lights Festival Boréal.
Their sophomore EP, red flag flowers (Spring 2026), was recorded in Thunder Bay alongside fellow Northern Ontario collaborators – exploring love, heartbreak, and the quiet resilience of growth, mirroring Northern Ontario’s landscapes and the beauty of becoming again.
Northern Ontario meets the Nations Capital!
Ottawa’s own Magic Machine are hitting the stage again, this time in support of touring artist Cassidy Houston, all the way from Thunder Bay!
Don’t miss what is sure to be an incredible evening of harmony and folky goodness at Night Oat!
EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICING $15 Until May 1 $20 After May 1
Tickets are limited… only 60 available! Get em while the gettin’s good!
Cassidy Houston: Raised on the shores of Gitchi Gami, Northern Ontario singer-songwriter Cassidy Houston crafts music shaped by the land they call home — ever-changing yet resilient. Rooted in Métis traditions and queer self-discovery, their songwriting explores love, loss, identity, and becoming.Drawing influences from the likes of Sheryl Crow, Florence Welch, and Stevie Nicks, Cassidy’s songs feel intimate yet expansive.
Their sophomore EP, red flag flowers (Spring 2026), recorded in Thunder Bay alongside fellow Northern Ontario collaborators – exploring love, heartbreak, and the quiet resilience of growth, mirroring Northern Ontario’s landscapes and the beauty of becoming again.
Magic Machine: Ottawa’s Magic Machine is everything you ever wanted. This indie folk rock/musical theatre outfit is a sweet mix of folk and southern twang featuring beautiful vocals, bouncy rhythms, big happy harmonies, and the occasional rain stick interlude.
We create surprisingly hummable, temptingly strummable original tunes composed and performed in a manner that it is certain to make you smile.
New EP is coming in 2026!
Join us for an evening of live music from Cassidy Houston (w/ band), Emma McDaniel, and Laura Gagnon
$10 ahead or $15 at the door
Join us for a night of live music!
Definitely Superior Art Gallery, 115 Cumberland St. N, Thunder Bay, Ontario
"Violets in the Snow" is a winter-night celebration of art, generosity, and another year of life. This birthday celebration-turned community FUNdraiser will gather performers and audiences for an eclectic variety show spotlighting incredible artists and collective joy.
Join us at Definitely Superior Art Gallery for a night of performance, connection, and winter magic.
This year, instead of a traditional birthday party, friends and community are invited to gather in support of Thunder Bay’s Community Arts & Heritage Education Program (CAHEP). All proceeds from the evening will be split between our participating artists and the CAHEP donation fund (60/40). With the gracious support of the Definitely Superior Art Gallery, Violets in the Snow is an intimate celebration of music, movement, film, and visual art — a gathering to mark a birthday through shared care and creativity.
With performances & art including: Cass & Paul (fish pop duo) Kris Tonkens (acoustic folk rock) Kyle Shushack & Ben Bohemier Marlon Legarde (indie rock) and many more!!
Join us for an evening of live music presented by Zachary Ross with Cassidy Houston & Jordan Humeniuk.
Doors @ 6:30pm. Show @ 7:00pm. Limited tickets at the door.
Foreigner - The Juke Box Hero Tour - A Special Canadian Event w/ an opening set by Cassidy Houston
A night of jazzy pop inspired cover tunes by Cassidy Houston and Kyle Milton Shushack.
