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Two Ontario-based humans, definitely not fairies, making normal human music, definitely not for mystical beings. You may be tempted to listen to these songs while dancing in the moonlight, or eating a singular strawberry at peak ripeness. Remember though: you are a human, not a fairy. (Right?)

Just kidding (or are we?)Lo & the High Road is made up of two musicians, Lauren Halász (songwriting, vocals, bass, bodhrán) and Colin McMahon (songwriting, arrangement, production, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki), as well as additional guest artists.They released their first album: Jackalope Tales (& other stories) on November 3rd, 2023. Additional artists featured on this album are Christine Rabey (vocals), Evan Dando (flugelhorn), Jordan Baldwin (fiddle), Kristan Toczko (harp), and Mark Swan (percussion).

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Lanterns in the Mist Tour

July 9, 7 PM - Fredericton, NB - The Cardinal Room (422 Queen St.)

July 10, 7 PM - Halifax, NS - Bus Stop Theatre* (2203 Gottingen St.)

July 11, 8 PM - Margaree Valley, NS - Normaway Inn Music Barn* (691 Egypt Rd.)

July 18, 6:30 PM - Toronto, ON - Burdock Music Hall+ (1184 Bloor St. W.)

July 19, 7 PM - London, ON - Southern Lounge @ The Aeolian* (795 Dundas St. E.)

July 23, 7 PM - Montréal, QC - Bar le Ritz PDB* (179 Jean-Talon Ouest)

July 24, 7 PM - Ottawa, ON - Robo Lounge* (275 Carling Ave)

July 25, 7 PM - Peterborough, ON - The John @ Sadleir House (751 George St N.)

*fully accessible venue.
+accessible entrance, no accessible bathroom

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Short Bio:Lo & the High Road is made up of two musicians, Lauren Halász (songwriting, vocals, bass, bodhrán) and Colin McMahon (songwriting, arrangement, production, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki), as well as additional guest artists. They come from Northumberland County, Ontario. Lo & the High Road plays Celtic inspired Canadian folk music, writing originals inspired by fantasy, folklore, and nature. They also perform traditional folk songs from Canada, Ireland, Scotland and more. Their live performance will take you on an adventure across far ranging worlds, both real and imagined.Long Bio:Lo & the High Road is made up of two musicians, Lauren Halász (songwriting, vocals, bass, bodhrán) and Colin McMahon (songwriting, arrangement, production, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki), as well as additional guest artists. They come from Northumberland County, Ontario. Lo & the High Road plays Celtic inspired Canadian folk music, writing originals inspired by fantasy, folklore, and nature. They also perform traditional folk songs from Canada, Ireland, Scotland and more. Their live performance will take you on an adventure across far ranging worlds, both real and imagined.They released their first album: Jackalope Tales (& other stories) on November 3rd, 2023. Additional artists featured on this album are Christine Rabey (vocals), Evan Dando (flugelhorn), Jordan Baldwin (fiddle), Kristan Toczko (harp), and Mark Swan (percussion). Since this album’s release it has received over a million streams on Spotify. The nine-tracks include three traditional songs and six originals, including one original instrumental. Jackalope Tales explores themes of growing up, resilience, and childhood wonder. Every song on the album has an element of whimsy, while still being grounded in reality.Jackalope Tales was followed by two singles, The Fawn & the Huntress and Dance of the Dryads, both inspired by Greek Mythology.In the Summer of 2024 Lo & the High Road was seen on stage at Port Hope’s Road to Cultivate Festival and The Enchanted Forest of Fergus, as well as a sold-out album launch at Toronto’s Burdock Brewery. They are joined by Dave Finneran (guitar), Christine Rabey, and Jordan Baldwin for live performances.Lo & the High Road has amassed a social media following of over 200 thousand like-minded people from across the world who love fantasy stories and folk music.Shortest Bio:Lo & the High Road is Lauren Halász and Colin McMahon. They come from Northumberland County, Ontario. With originals inspired by fantasy, folklore, and nature and playing traditional Celtic tunes their live performance will take you on an adventure across far ranging worlds, both real and imagined.

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