Upper Canada Musicians

12/11/2025

Hey Smiths Fallers. Wanting to learn guitar. Chris Eveland is not far and on par.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning how to play guitar, reach out! I am located in Smiths Falls and offer online lessons as well!

12/10/2025

April Wine is out with Triumph who are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a North American tour. Make sure you share this with your friends and make a plan to support these great groups at a city near you.

This is the BIG announcement!!
The Rock & Roll Machine RELOADED 2026 Tour

12/10/2025

Such sad news hearing about the sudden loss of Warren Rutherford. I had the pleasure to sit beside Warren at many conferences and conventions and always admired his straightforward no-nonsense approach. We extended our condolences to all of his family and his musical family for this loss. You will be missed.

Warren Jay Rutherford Obituary
(January 22, 1960-October 30, 2025)
Sadly and unexpectedly, Warren Jay Rutherford passed away on October 30, 2025. Born on January 22, 1960, he was a dedicated son to Eleanor and Andrew Rutherford, who have predeceased him. Warren is survived by his sister, Dawn, nephew Adam and niece Paris. He was a much-cherished brother and beloved uncle.
In his youth Warren was a talented athlete, playing hockey, baseball and football. He remained an avid sports fan.
His academic career culminated in attaining a PhD in philosophy.
Warren's passions and interests were wide and varied. An aficionado of all things boxing, he was the only Canadian with a yearly vote on the inductees to the Boxing Hall of Fame. He attended the induction ceremony in Canastota, N.Y., on several occasions.
He was also incredibly knowledgeable about fine wine and scotch. He relished the perfect pairing with food to be enjoyed. A constant theme throughout his life was his love of music. An accomplished musician, primarily himself playing pedal steel guitar, banjo and harmonica. He had an incredible respect for all live performers.
The last chapter of his life led him to the role of Secretary/Treasurer of the Musicians' Union, Local 553. Here he worked endlessly advocating for all those he represented.
Most of all he was a true friend. He was quietly supportive and always made the effort to keep in touch with those he held close. Warren will be sorely missed by family and friends alike.
Gone too soon. We love you.
Sincere thank-you to everyone who posted stories and tributes on Instagram and Facebook. A celebration of life will take place in early June of 2026. See you there.
Published on November 29, 2025 in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix

12/09/2025

What level are you?

11/25/2025

Need a little laugh at Xmas. This should do the trick. Do you think it may be the next Xmas Hit!

11/19/2025

Family Values! Congratulations on your successes.

✨ What you see on stage is real, a group of people who truly love making music together. We’re more than a band… we’re the SOS family. We lift each other up, we laugh endlessly, and every show reminds us how lucky we are to share this journey side by side. That joy you feel from the audience? It starts right here. ❤️✨

11/10/2025

Have you considered learning how to play a new fiddle tune or even help hone your technique. Check out April’s online fiddle workshop.

Want to learn a Canadian fiddle tune with me? 🇨🇦🎻 Thanks to Tune Supply for inviting me to give a virtual workshop as part of their Nov/Dec series. It's an incredible offering of workshops from amazing instructors - you should check them all out! But I would be especially excited 🎉 if you wanted to join me for mine on Dec 2 at 7:30 Eastern (on Zoom.) Get the specifics here: https://momence.com/Tune-Supply/Learn-a-Canadian-Fiddle-Tune-with-April-Verch/124756746 😀

11/08/2025

As performers and artists we and our country need to realize that we are small businesses and deserve a seat at the table. It doesn’t matter if you’re a weekend warrior playing clubs and pubs in your neighbourhood or touring across the country. You have a business whether you think you do or don’t. The minute you take any money from an employer, you have and are a business. The choice is upon yourself if you want to keep doing what you’re doing or not.

To have a voice for arts and culture in our Federal Government is important and only true artists understand the roadblocks and obstacles we face. Newly elected David Myles MP may be that voice we are looking for. Not only does David have a working knowledge of the music industry, he also knows the inner workings of the industry as well.

David is currently sitting in the Heritage Committee discussing the implications and challenges AI is having on arts and culture and how we can navigate the road ahead.

We truly hope that David will be a dedicated advocate for the arts in Canada.

We congratulate David in his new roll of being a Member of Parliament.

JUNO Award-Winning Songwriter & Musician. Member of Parliament for Fredericton-Oromocto.

07/22/2025

The great Ozzy Osbourne has past away today at the age of 76.

It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.

We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.

Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis