Bio 2025
Dan Tait & Aidan Mayes are an evocative musical couple, merging their unique talents to craft an
exciting new duo project. Aidan, a renowned singer-songwriter from Penticton, BC, mesmerizes
listeners with her soulful voice and poignant lyrics, influenced by 90’s alternative pop and folk.
Dan, originally from the Ottawa Valley, brings over 18 years of experience in the music industry,
known for his warm guitar lines and powerful vocals that traverse folk, rock, and blues.
Together, they blend Aidan's ethereal melodies with Dan's infectious rhythms, creating
performances that are both heartfelt and invigorating, driven by a combined joy for storytelling.
Their enchanting stage presence and natural chemistry captivate audiences, ensuring an
unforgettable experience. As they embark on this collaborative adventure, Dan and Aidan invite
you to experience a fresh musical adventure that celebrates their passion for music and each
other. Prepare to be enchanted by an extraordinary performance that will resonate long
after the final note!
Live Performance Description
In their live performances, Dan Tait showcases his talents as a one-man band, seamlessly
integrating percussive footwork on a suitcase drum, lip trumpet, harmonica, whistle, and driving
guitar or bass, all delivered with a powerful and beautiful vocal presence. Aidan Mayes
complements this dynamic with soaring harmonies and lead vocals, adding intricate guitar and
ukulele embellishments, along with the occasional shaker and tambourine. Together, this duo
creates an exciting and captivating musical experience that beautifully marries their contrasting
styles. Their deep love and respect for each other as songwriters, musicians, and individuals
shines through, adding an endearing touch to every performance.
Like all good stories, this is a story rooted in love.
The seeds of this story were planted way back in the 1970's, when I, Lalita, moved to Kaleden and met the Hayter family. As a youth I would love, laugh, dance, sing, and play on these lands with the Hayter cousins Kris and Myron, eating Grandma Hayters cinnamon toast after school. This family would take over my heart.
Life would happen and we would lose the Hayter cousins at a young age. Grief would move my feet to travel, but eventually these feet would bring me back home to raise my own family.
To return a lifetime later to these lands and these beautiful people completes a circle in my life, full bloom.
It is my honor to be given the opportunity to operate Frog City Cafe with my husband and hold space for love, laughter, dancing, singing, and playing.
This is a love story. This is Frog City Cafe.
