Lovable songstress, Aidan Mayes, radiates an earnest heart brimming with luminous beauty through her soulful voice. Drawing inspiration from the nostalgic sounds of 90’s alternative pop, 70’s classic rock anthems and the spirit of Lilith Fair, Aidan's lyrics boldly express themes of loss, love, adventures, and aspirations for an even brighter future. With a classical foundation, Aidan fearlessly explores Joni Mitchell-esque alternate tunings, infusing her music with ethereal tones and captivating vocals that soar effortlessly alongside expertly crafted instrumentation.
Hailing from Penticton, BC, and residing in West Kelowna, BC, Aidan honed her craft at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC, and achieved the highest accreditation in Theory from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Passionate about nurturing creativity, Aidan founded the Aidan Mayes School of Music, offering world-class instruction and fostering youthful exploration in the Okanagan community.
As a dedicated music teacher and dynamic live performer, Aidan continuously seeks to elevate musical experiences, creating moments of inspiration and joy. Her fifth studio album, "Dream Again," released in May 2021, is a testament to her journey of personal growth, self-love, and empowerment, brought to life through a visionary collaboration with multi-platinum Juno Award-winning producer, Ryan Stewart.
Following the success of "Dream Again," Aidan embarked on her most ambitious project yet, working with Stewart on a new Full-Length Solo Album “LOVE” set for release in February 2025, with 6 colourful singles emerging in 2024. In fact, the first single ‘Everything’ is available now on bandcamp debuting original cover art by Art Of Marina, an accomplished and gifted artist.
Additionally, Aidan joined forces with world renowned music producer DTO to reimagine one of her tracks, resulting in the viral sensation "Hold On (DTO Dance Mix)" reaching audiences in over 60 countries.
Beyond her musical endeavors, Aidan shares her passion through her transformational 9 Week Musical Self-Care program 'Play Your Song,' inspiring individuals of all abilities to explore singing, strumming, songwriting, and musical expression using the Aidan Mayes Method.
And most recently, Mayes has partnered with beloved folk americana touring musician and community builder, Dan Tait in music and in life. Stay tuned for their duo delights.
Aidan Mayes embodies the essence of an Okanagan Dream – heartfelt, raw, beautiful, and bold, with limitless drive, passion, and creativity that knows no bounds.
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.
