Daniel Lanois

MUSIC LEGEND DANIEL LANOIS BRINGS HIS IMMERSIVE LIVE EXPERIENCE TO ONTARIO

ORILLIA, ON (May 13, 2026) - Acclaimed producer, musician, songwriter, and sonic innovator Daniel Lanois returns to Ontario this summer for a rare series of intimate live performances with the Daniel Lanois Trio.

Celebrated for his groundbreaking collaborations with Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, U2, Emmylou Harris, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and countless others, Lanois has helped shape some of the most influential recordings in modern music history. This special run of Ontario dates offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience his immersive soundscapes and deeply expressive live performance style in intimate theatre settings across the province.

Joining Lanois on stage are Jermaine Holmes on drums and vocals, and Jim Wilson on bass and vocals, forming a richly textured three-part harmony that blends atmospheric instrumentation with soulful vocal interplay.

ABOUT DANIEL LANOIS

Daniel Lanois stands among the great sonic architects of the modern era, a visionary producer and artist whose influence can be heard across generations and genres of music. From ambient experimentation and roots music to alternative rock and atmospheric electronica, Lanois’ signature sound has left an indelible mark on contemporary recording and live performance.

While celebrated globally for his production work, Lanois continues to evolve as a performer and composer, driven by an unrelenting curiosity and passion for musical exploration. His live performances are immersive, emotional, and deeply human, balancing improvisation, texture, melody, and storytelling in equal measure.

“The road is calling as the music keeps on guiding me through the labyrinths of song, messages and inventions,” says Lanois. “As music rides the airwaves, we continue to troubadour our way to the stage for that exchange we love — live performance.”

The origins of the Lanois Trio trace back to a small chapel on the outskirts of Berlin, where the natural acoustics inspired the group’s harmony-driven approach. With instruments held back and voices filling the room, the trio discovered a powerful new musical dynamic that continues to evolve on stage night after night.

“The original instrument, that being the voice, is alive and well in this trio configuration.” — Daniel Lanois

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