Core Musicians

Ayden Jacobs is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter from the Greater Toronto Area whose musical journey began at just four years old. After discovering his passion early, he quickly rose through local jams and talent shows before landing a major opportunity as lead guitarist in Kim Mitchell’s Kid Mitchell Band in 2013—an experience that led to studio work, live radio, and a worldwide YTV documentary.

Ayden released his first EP in 2014 and continued building momentum with follow-up singles and live performances across the GTA as The Ayden Jacobs Band, sharing stages with artists such as Paul Gilbert, Jake E. Lee, Harem Scarem, David Wilcox, I Mother Earth, Honeymoon Suite, and more.

From 2019 onward, he expanded into session work, recording guitars and vocals for emerging Canadian artists. In 2022 he joined Jason Blaine’s band and has since performed or recorded with Steven Lee Olsen, JoJo Mason, Nate Haller, Sacha, Dustin Bird, Kansas Stone, Nice Vice, and others.

Also in 2022, Ayden teamed up with Rachel Jeans to form the duo Rachel & Ayden, focused on performing, writing, and releasing music across all platforms.

Heading into 2026, Ayden is focused on releasing new solo music for the first time in seven years while continuing to create and perform with Rachel & Ayden.

Rachel Jeans is a dynamic singer, songwriter, session vocalist, and performer whose rich voice, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating stage presence have quickly established her as an emerging talent in the music scene. 

Born with a natural affinity for melody, Rachel began writing songs at just seven years old, developing a creative voice far beyond her years.

Her early dedication soon translated into national recognition. Rachel earned first-place titles in both Toronto’s Rising Star and Open Mic Canada. These achievements led to a pivotal milestone at age 16, when she entered the studio for the first time to record her original music—an experience that set her on a professional trajectory.

Over the years, Rachel has continued to evolve her craft, blending authentic storytelling with expressive vocal performances. Her music has taken her well beyond her hometown, opening doors to perform in multiple countries and connect with diverse audiences. Whether on an intimate stage or a festival platform, Rachel brings sincerity and emotional depth to every performance.

In 2022, Rachel expanded her creative reach by forming the powerhouse duo Rachel & Ayden. The pairing quickly gained momentum, captivating audiences with tight harmonies, charismatic chemistry, and a bold, genre-blending sound.

Most recently, her songwriting journey brought her to Nashville. Immersed in the heart of the songwriter’s capital, Rachel has been refining her sound, collaborating with industry talent, and expanding her artistic horizons. 

With new music and projects on the horizon, Rachel continues to build momentum as an artist to watch—one whose voice, honesty, and vision resonate long after the music ends.

At the young age of 8, Chris attended St. Michael’s Choir School where he learned piano and got comfortable performing on stages like Massey Hall.

Following high school, Chris auditioned and was accepted to McGill University in the performance piano program. While studying at McGill, he took a 4- year summer job at Canada’s Wonderland as a singer, vocal captain and Music Director.

Since then, Chris has played & performed around Toronto for over 30 years in various bands. He’s a mainstay in the Durham Region music community and often lends his time and experience to the many upcoming young musicians in the area. You can find him jamming with his brothers in The Spitfire Kings, or playing with CeCe Pastor among the many other artists he supports on the keyboards.

With over 40 years of playing experience, Jim brings unmatched energy and professionalism to his performances, be it in the studio or on the live stage. 

Jim has contributed his musical talents to several successful bands, among them, YYZ, Cold Shot, Loonie Tunes, and Forever Seger, as well as original acts, The Stellas and The House Call. He has also shared the stage with legendary artists such as Jeff Healey, Johnny Reid, John McDermott, Pavlo, Gordon Lightfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Zac Brown Band, and countless others. 

Gordon Lightfoot described Jim’s playing as “a fusion of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Carlos Santana”, and Jeff Healey hailed him as “a great player”. 

Here’s a little fun fact about Jim, he’s not just a musician, he’s a “Fishin’ Musician”, participating in professional bass tournaments for many years, with an impressive record of 24 first-place finishes.

Joel Carrier is a Canadian drummer based in the Durham Region, known for working with various tributes within Canada, the US and Internationally across a wide range of genres. He currently holds the drum chair for Legends of Motown as well as playing with acts such as Forever Seger, Desire - The International U2 Tribute, Simply Queen, Taylor's Story and more. 

Joel began performing in 1994, cutting his teeth in the Windsor-Essex bar scene and recording in various studios such as Riggi Media International Inc., SLR Studios, Sound Foundry Studios, Empire Recording Studio, Diesel Dungeon Studio and Sean Gregory Music Productions (SGMP). His work has been featured on many albums with artists such as Jason Marsh, Michael Joseph Green, Lars Christensen and Michael David Wolfe. Joel was a founding member in original acts Area 51, Screwtape and Such Great Buzzes (check them out!). He also performed as a supporting act for Big Wreck, Edwin, 54-40, The Matthew Good Band and Travis Tritt.

He is a singing drummer and has performed in/at Casinos, Clubs, Bars, Festivals, Weddings, Banquets, Corporate Events and as an In-Residence drummer. With thousands of gigs under his belt, Joel prides himself in being a dynamic, well-rounded and versatile drummer and looks forward to entertaining new audiences as a member of Vintage Vinyl. 

Mitch is an accomplished bassist with a professional career that spans over 45 years. He has played on major label and Juno award winning albums and has appeared on big stages, arenas, and soft seat theatre level tours. Some of the artists he’s played with include Zappacosta, Belinda Metz, David Bendeth, European pop star SANDRA, Michael Hanson (Glass Tiger), The Carrie Armitage Quartet, and more. He has also shared the arena stage with the likes of Pat Benatar and Red Rider etc.

Mitch is also an endorsing artist for exclusive bass gear manufacturers like FBass, Alleva Coppolo, Bergantino Audio Systems, and LaBella strings.