Boreal

Canadian singer-songwriters Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon, and Angie Nussey make up the powerhouse trio, Boreal. Katherine brings warmth, colour, and rhythm on guitar, Tannis holds the heartbeat on percussion, mandolin, and guitar, while Angie adds rich textures on keyboard. With no designated lead singer, Boreal rotates the spotlight, offering a fresh approach to every song through thoughtful arrangements and harmonies. Their music weaves their three distinct voices that have elements of earthy folk, ethereal and improvisational soundscapes, and deep emotion. When they write and arrange their songs, they take advantage of these differences. The result is a unique sound that’s as cohesive as it is surprising. With roots in Manitoba and the Ontario towns of Parry Sound and Sudbury, Boreal carries the stories of the places that shaped them, the people who touched their hearts, and the music that uplifts their spirits. Their most recent album, Winterbirds (2025), earned three Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. We warmly welcome Boreal to Folk Harbour for the first time.