Great Lake Swimmers, led by singer-songwriter Tony Dekker, are a critically acclaimed indie-folk group from Southern Ontario known for their atmospheric sound and poetic lyricism. Since emerging in the early 2000s, the band has built a reputation for recording in unique, acoustically rich spaces such as rural churches and silos, creating a warm and organic sound that blends acoustic instruments, natural ambience, and wistful vocals. Their live performances are celebrated for their homespun folk style and intimate connection with audiences, earning them recognition as one of Canada’s most beloved folk acts.
Their upcoming album, Caught Light (out October 10, 2025), marks a new chapter in their evolution, offering a more spontaneous and direct approach to Dekker’s songwriting. Recorded in just five days in Ontario’s Ganaraska Forest with producer Darcy Yates and engineer Jimmy Bowskill, the album captures the warmth of early ’70s folk-pop while embracing a fresh immediacy. With past accolades including a Polaris Music Prize shortlist and multiple Juno nominations, Great Lake Swimmers continue to be praised by critics as “a national treasure” and “Canadian folk tradition personified in the 21st century.”
Doors open: 6:30 PM, show: 7:30 PM.
