Band Profile

We’re Bill and Simone of Now & Zen Acoustic Duo.

With many years of experience performing at top venues across Niagara, we’ve built a strong reputation for quality and professionalism. Our repertoire spans rock, pop, indie, folk, country, and Top 40 hits—where acoustic meets the dance floor, reimagined with fresh grooves that make you move.

Woody cut his teeth on the Canadian music industry with his band in the mid 90’s. Drawn to the small town lifestyle of his roots in Cape Breton, NS, he gives life to your own struggles. Like listening to an old friend. Woody is an unassuming, humble guy that will surprise you with his powerful voice.

Steve Oros is one of Hamilton’s own — a familiar face on the local music scene who has built a loyal following both in the city and across Southern Ontario. Whether he’s performing solo or sharing the stage with some of the region’s finest musicians, Steve brings the kind of warmth and energy that keeps people coming back.

Evan Rotella writes and performs original folk and roots music, drawing from a growing catalogue of songs that have earned recognition beyond the local scene. His work is rooted in strong songwriting, with lyrics and melodies that hold attention and reward repeat listens.

Innisfree Trio is a trad acoustic ensemble that fuses the soulful essence of Irish folk traditions with vibrant global influences. This dynamic trio—featuring accordion, guitar, and fiddle—delivers intricate harmonies, rhythmic energy, and emotive storytelling through every performance. Rooted in Celtic melodies and enriched by international flair, their music creates a timeless yet fresh sound, ideal for intimate venues, lively festivals, or any event seeking authentic, passion-filled tunes.

Ryan O’Reilly is a songwriter and storyteller raised in England with deep Irish roots — his father hails from Wicklow, and his mother, from Antrim, is a music journalist who once interviewed the legendary Shane MacGowan. Like Shane, Ryan spent every summer of his youth in Ireland, where he first learned to play music and soaked up the songs that would shape his life and career. That connection is captured in his song Wicklow, a tribute to the landscapes and memories that defined his upbringing.

Time……. The present is richer when connected to the past. Generation Train invites its audience on a journey in time. Always in the pocket of the now while demonstrating a deep respect for the past, the band blends rhythmic styles from James Brown to John Mayer, and Stevie Wonder to Ben Harper.

Time……. The present is richer when connected to the past. Generation Train invites its audience on a journey in time. Always in the pocket of the now while demonstrating a deep respect for the past, the band blends rhythmic styles from James Brown to John Mayer, and Stevie Wonder to Ben Harper.