With musical roots firmly planted in the soil of the Canadian Prairies and the ever-burgeoning music scene in Guelph, Ontario, and with a passion for lyrical vocal harmonies, Tannis Slimmon has been singing, songwriting, recording and touring locally
and internationally for over 25 years.

After working with numerous bands including the critically acclaimed female trio The Bird Sisters,
her solo career was launched in 2001 with the release of ‘Oak Lake’, followed up in the summer of 2007 by ‘Lucky Blue’, a rich offering of songs and artwork influenced by recent travels to Mali, West Africa and Cuba.

You will find Tannis’ name on over 65 albums, contributing songs or singing harmonies for others including Willie P. Bennett, Valdy and Rheostatics. Tannis plays guitar and mandolin. She performs solo as well as with the women’s collective, The Pomelos and a trio with Katherine Wheatley and Jude Vadala. She has performed at folk clubs, festivals and community centres across Canada. Her music can be heard on public and college radio across North America.