Midnight Shine is a Canadian roots-rock band from Northern Ontario and Manitoba, consisting of lead vocalist/guitarist Adrian Sutherland ( Attawapiskat First Nation ^[1]), bassist/vocalist Stan Louttit ( Moose Factory First Nation), guitarist/vocalist Zach Tomatuk (Moose Factory First Nation) and drummer Charnelle Menow ( Norway House Cree Nation). They have released three studio albums and three music videos and have been actively touring across Canada since 2016. ^{[2] [3]}

History

In 2011, Adrian Sutherland was given the opportunity to open for the band Trooper at their performance in Timmins, Ontario. ^[4] He recruited 3 other musicians from the James Bay area to create Midnight Shine. ^{[5] [6]}

The band mixes roots, classic, and modern rock, with elements of their Indigenous language, Mushkegowuk Cree. ^{[7] [8]} In 2017, original drummer George Gillies departed the band. A year later, they recruited Charnelle Menow from Norway House, Manitoba as replacement. ^[9]

In 2021 Sutherland released the solo album When the Magic Hits. ^[10] The album was a Juno Award nominee for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2022. ^[11]

Members

• Adrian Sutherland – lead vocals, guitar (2011–present) ^[12]
• Stan Louttit – bass, vocals (2011–present) ^[13]
• Zach Tomatuk – guitar, vocals (2011–present)
• Charnelle Menow – drums (2018–present)
• George Gillies – drums (2011–2017)

Discography

• Midnight Shine (2013; Midnight Shine Music)
• Northern Man (2014; Midnight Shine Music)
• High Road (2018; Midnight Shine Music)

Music videos

• "I Need Angels" (November 8, 2018) ^{[14] [15] [16]}
• "Heart of Gold" (January 8, 2019) ^[17]
• "Bobcaygeon" (January 14, 2019)
• "Leather Skin" (May 27, 2019)

References