ABOUT THIS EVENT

Catch a night of electrifying live music at The Dakota Tavern on May 31st in Toronto! Featuring performers Tom Hanley, Will Bowes and Jill Harris, the evening promises upbeat tunes and a fun atmosphere. Don't miss this exciting event — get your tickets now.

About the artists

TOM HANLEY is a prominent Toronto-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter, well-known in the Canadian music scene since founding the funk band Juice in 2008. With Juice, he released three EPs and a full-length album, achieving notable success and touring extensively across Canada.

In 2020, Tom embarked on a solo career to further hone his skills as a composer and songwriter. His music addresses the challenges faced by his generation, blending rock, pop, and R&B into guitar-driven arrangements that feature funky rhythms, rich melodies, and memorable hooks.

Beyond his performances, Tom is a respected music educator in Toronto, mentoring many aspiring musicians. As a guitarist, he has also collaborated with bands like Hollerado and is a member of the Toronto R&B cover band Wing Night. Find him on Instagram: @tomhanleymusic

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WILL BOWES is a Canadian Screen Award winning singer-songwriter, director and actor. The Toronto-based artist is a two-time 1st place winner in the International Songwriting Competition (2018, 2019) for songs from his debut album, Character, produced and recorded by Rob Wells (Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Backstreet Boys). As an actor, he is best known for Netflix’s Alias Grace, Spinning Out and Degrassi while film credits include Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Women Talking and House at the End of the Street opposite Jennifer Lawrence. Will co-directed the CBC series, Hey Lady! with Sarah Polley and Adriana Maggs, which premiered at Sundance 2020. He is currently working on new music. Find him on Instagram: @wilsonbowes

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JILL HARRIS is a Toronto-based vocalist, performer and songwriter. One of the founding members of folk group The O’Pears, and singer in renowned cover band Dwayne Gretzky, she most recently toured with Broken Social Scene, joining them for their album's 20th anniversary shows across the US. Jill will be releasing music with her latest project, Augustix, later this year. Find her on Instagram: @jillylisa