Pat Temple and the HiLO Players Near North Tour 2025

A much-loved return performer to the Near North, Pat Temple and his brotherhood of stellar players are gearing up and excited to present their infectious and original music. With thirty years of stage time to hone his craft, Pat Temple has developed an impressive and unique style of music and is recognized widely as a mainstay in the Canadian live music scene.

The HiLO Players
Rob Foreman - Stand up and electric bass Quickly becoming one of the top call players in Ontario played with Jack deKaiser’s Rockabilly Band, Paul Pigat - Cousin Harley
Kyler Tapscott - guitar man, plays with Amanda Rheaume, Brooks and Bowskill, and solo singer songwriter work.

Pat Temple’s writing is influenced by western swing, jump blues, rockabilly and roadhouse soul, the music is all original yet fits easily into the hearts of those who love traditional roots and folk sensibilities.

Pat’s compelling voice and lyrics add the colour to his songs; throw in a little spice of a carnival-barker, and the audience is hooked, and happy.

As well as appearing at basically every major folk and roots festival in this country, Pat has been a feature act at huge venues - such as Massey Hall, The National Art Gallery, Canadian National Exhibition, and received positive reviews and interviews from CBC Radio, The Toronto Star, The Ottawa Citizen, The Winnipeg Free Press, The Vancouver Sun among others.

He has appeared live on Much Music television, and CBC radio.