Featuring Hayden Mellon, Valley Gilhuly, and Jared Parke

Join us for a rare, collaborative evening as three of the region’s most respected voices take the stage together for a Songwriters’ Circle. Unlike a traditional concert, these three artists will share the stage simultaneously—trading songs, sharing the stories behind their lyrics, and jumping in on each other's melodies. It’s an unscripted, "behind-the-curtain" look at the music, where the roar of the amplifiers is replaced by the resonance of acoustic strings and raw vocal harmony.

The Circle

• Hayden Mellon: The soulful heartbeat of Sarnia’s music scene. As the long-time host of the Tin Fiddler’s Open Mic, Hayden is a master of community and connection. He brings a folk-soul sensibility and a powerful voice that anchors the circle with warmth and authenticity.
• Valley Gilhuly: Bringing the grit of the Ontario road, Valley’s "blue-collar blues" offer a real-world perspective on life and love. Influenced by legends like Gord Downie and John Prine, he’ll be stripping back his usual high-octane performance to share raw demos and the stories that inspired them.
• Jared Parke: Usually found fronting the rock band Strange Times, Jared steps into the circle to show a different side of his artistry. Swapping "thunderous drums" for an acoustic guitar, he will deliver personal, reimagined versions of his rock catalog alongside brand-new, unreleased material.