Home for the Holidays — Featuring The Undercovers, & The Gould String Quartet

Home for the Holidays — Featuring The Undercovers, Atis Bankas & the Gould String Quartet Friday, November 27, 2026 | 7:00 PMRavine Vineyard Estate Winery | Niagara-on-the-Lake Experience the Heart of the Christmas Season Join Music Niagara for a beautiful and meaningful evening celebrating the spirit of Christmas through music. Home for the Holidays brings together the soulful voices of The Undercovers’ Kevin Pauls and Joel Parisien with Music Niagara Founder and Artistic Director Atis Bankas and the Gould String Quartet for an intimate Christmas performance set in the beautiful surroundings of Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery. Following The Undercovers’ sold-out Music Niagara performance this summer, Kevin and Joel return for a very different and deeply moving musical experience. The evening will feature timeless traditional carols and Christmas classics, including beloved favourites such as O Holy Night and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, alongside original music — all brought to life through powerful vocals and the warmth and beauty of live strings. Come together with family and friends for an evening filled with beautiful music, reflection, warmth and the timeless spirit of Christmas. The Undercovers Kevin Pauls Canadian vocalist Kevin Pauls is known for his powerhouse voice, soulful performances and remarkable ability to connect with audiences. With a career spanning decades, Kevin has performed alongside celebrated artists including Michael English, Russ Taff and the Gaither Vocal Band and has been a familiar performer on 100 Huntley Street. His rich, expressive voice and natural warmth have made him a favourite with audiences across Canada and beyond. An accomplished live performer and producer, Kevin's career has crossed gospel, contemporary Christian, soul and popular music, bringing an unmistakable passion and energy to every performance. Joel Parisien Joel Parisien is an acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and producer whose career spans soul, gospel, jazz and contemporary music. As frontman and principal songwriter of Newworldson, Joel earned four JUNO Award nominations and achieved international success with songs including There Is a Way and Learning to Be the Light. His extraordinary musicianship, soulful voice and ability to move effortlessly between musical styles bring another dimension to this very special Christmas performance. Atis Bankas & the Gould String Quartet The soulful voices of Kevin Pauls and Joel Parisien will be joined by Music Niagara Founder and Artistic Director Atis Bankas and the Gould String Quartet, adding the richness, intimacy and warmth of live strings to this beautiful Christmas program. Atis Bankas, violin Violinist Atis Bankas is the Founder and Artistic Director of Music Niagara and a distinguished international performer, educator and mentor whose career spans more than four decades. A longtime member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Bankas performed on the TSO's acclaimed recording of Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie, winner of the 2025 JUNO Award for Classical Album of the Year: Large Ensemble. As a soloist and chamber musician, Atis has appeared throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. His artistry, mentorship and musical vision have been at the heart of Music Niagara since its founding. The Gould String Quartet Atis Bankas — violin[Violinist to be announced] — violinLiubomir Kliufinsky — violaJonathan Tortolano — cello Cellist Jonathan Tortolano is a longtime Music Niagara artist and accomplished international chamber and orchestral musician. A native of Vermont and based in Toronto, he studied at New England Conservatory, Oberlin College and the Cleveland Institute of Music and has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout North America and Europe. He also teaches cello and chamber music at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Together, Atis and the Gould String Quartet will bring a beautiful new dimension to familiar Christmas music, surrounding Kevin and Joel's soulful vocals with the expressive sound of a live string quartet. Come Early & Make a Night of It at Ravine! Arrive at 6:00 PM and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and hospitality of Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery before the 7:00 PM performance. Ravine's Events Chef will be offering fresh pizza by the slice, prepared in the winery's oven and served indoors — perfect for a cozy November evening! Ravine wines and other beverages will also be available for purchase. Come early, enjoy pizza and a glass of Niagara wine with family and friends, and then settle in for an intimate evening of extraordinary voices, beautiful strings and the timeless music of Christmas. Pizza & Drinks from 6:00 PM | Concert at 7:00 PM A beautiful winery. Soulful voices. The warmth of a string quartet. And music that brings us Home for the Holidays. Tickets $44 Regular | $19 Students Following The Undercovers' sold-out Music Niagara performance this summer, tickets for this very special Christmas concert are expected to go quickly. Buy your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening of beautiful music, tradition and Christmas spirit in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Part of Music Niagara's inaugural Winter Wine & Music Festival. Sponsored by Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake.