Kenneth Bray (1919 - 1999)

Kenneth Bray was an educator, bassoonist, arranger, composer, and author. Leslie and Lorin recorded one of his compositions for Thread of Winter:

  • White Butterflies


Michael Coghlan

Composer, performer, conductor, record producer and music director, Professor Coghlan is director of the Graduate Program in Music at York University. Leslie and Lorin included his music on Halibut Cheeks & other love songs.

  • Juliet’s Song

  • Go Heart Hurt with Adversity


Lionel Daunais (1902 - 1982)

Baritone, producer and composer, Lionel Daunais wrote the lyrics and music for some 100 songs for voice and piano. His music is on our recording Halibut Cheeks & other love songs.

Cinq Poèmes de Éloi de Grandmont

  • Les mots d’amour

  • Le chasseur

  • Relation de voyage

  • Chanson d’amour

  • Doux temps


Gladys Davenport (1895 - 1961)

After studying violin and composition at the Croyden Conservatory, Gladys moved to British Columbia where she composed songs based on the nature around her. She is included on Halibut Cheeks & other love songs.

  • Cool and Silent is the Lake


Matthew Emery

Matthew was named one of the hottest classical musicians under 30 by the CBC in 2016. His music is published in Finland and across North America and we have included his work on Halibut Cheeks & other love songs.

  • Sweet, Bide with Me

  • For Broken and Tired and I

  • Requiescat


Srul Irving Glick (1934 - 2002)

Srul is one of Canada’s most prominent and prolific composers, receiving the Governor General’s medal in 1992 and in 1994 was appointed a member of the Order of Canada. Srul’s music can be heard on Halibut Cheeks & other love songs.

Seven Tableaux from the Song of Songs

  • O Let Him Kiss Me

  • I am Dark but Lovely

  • King Solomon’s Wedding

  • How Beautiful you are my Love

  • The Little Foxes

  • He Took Me to the Wine Garden

  • Set me as a Seal upon your Heart.


James Gordon

James Gordon is singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, playwright, and theatre director. Leslie and Lorin recorded his classic "Frobisher Bay" for Thread of Winter.


Gary Kulesha

Gary Kulesha is a composer, pianist and a conductor, and teacher. Leslie and Lorin recorded three of his compositions for Thread of Winter:

  • My Love for You

  • In The Quiet Winter

  • There is a Quiet Time


Walter MacNutt (1910 - 1996)

Walter MacNutt was a composer, organist and choirmaster. Leslie and Lorin recorded three of his compositions for Thread of Winter:

  • Take Me to a Green Isle

  • Oh Love, Be Deep

  • Falls the Snow


David L. McIntyre

David is living his childhood dream of being a composer and pianist while living on the Canadian prairies. His music can be heard on Halibut Cheeks & other love songs

Creek Bistro Specials

  • Gorgonzola Custard

  • Spinach and Bacon Salad

  • Calamari

  • Halibut Cheeks

  • Grilled Trout

  • Jim Beam Ribeye

  • Clafoutis

  • Gingerbread

  • Madeleines


Anita Noel

Anita Noel is a singer, voice instructor, accompanist, and musical arranger.

She arranged the version of "Frobisher Bay" that Leslie and Lorin recorded for Thread of Winter. 


Imant Raminsh

Imant Raminsh is a conductor, composer, and violinist. Leslie and Lorin recorded two of his compositions for Thread of Winter

  • Lullaby of the Lady of the Mountain

  • Little Boy in the Morning


Jeff Smallman

Jeff Smallman is a composer, author and teacher. Leslie and Lorin recorded seven of his compositions for Thread of Winter:

  • Nuits d’Étoiles

  • Il Pleure Dans Mon Coeur

  • Les Rôdeurs de Nuits

  • Élégie

  • Au Bord de l’Eau

  • Les Cloches

  • L’hiver a Cessé


Peter Tiefenbach

Peter Tiefenbach is a performer, composer, and broadcaster. Leslie and Lorin recorded seven of his compositions for Thread of Winter:

  • Love Song

  • There Was a Little Girl

  • Theophilus Thistledown

  • Giant Bonaparte

  • Lullaby

  • The Lady in Love