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Thorn and Roses is a three piece amalgamation of powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation.

This trio features a blend of uncompromising three part harmonies, unique arrangements of

country, classic rock and pop standards, and an energy so abundant it promises to have audience

members on their feet from the first note to the very last.

Residing in various parts of Southwestern Ontario, Jay Riehl, Katie Korfmann and Janna Leduc

are all respected music professionals in the Canadian music industry. Individually, they each

hold numerous accolades and successes, as solo artists and within various groups, creating a

strong and diverse foundation for which Thorn and Roses was formed. This particular

combination is something that they are all very excited about; a unique musical experience that

transcends the borders of genre, promising to entertain music lovers of all kinds.

Since their formation in 2016, Thorn and Roses has had a number of successes and has played on

prestigious stages, including Niagara’s Grape and Wine Festival, Hamilton’s Festival of Friends,

and the Boothill Jamboree, to name a few. They were finalists in the CBC Searchlight

Songwriting Competition (2018), and won the 2019 Lucknow’s Music in the Fields Emerging

Artist Contest.

2020 is full of excitement for the band, who are currently completing their first studio record

together, which is to be released in the Spring.

This dynamic trio features Katie Korfmann on fiddle and background vocals, Janna Leduc on

acoustic guitar and lead/background vocals, and Jay Riehl on an impressive simultaneous right

handed bass keyboard and drums, as well as background/lead vocals.

Janna Leduc

Janna Leduc started performing at the age of 7 in small town

Milverton, Ontario with the support of a wonderfully caring

community and family. Influenced by various artists and genres,

Janna prides herself on her versatility as an artist, from rock, to

pop, to country, to R&B, to soul… and more. Janna sang with the

Perth County Youth Choir for six years, where she was recognized

with number of awards from MusicFest Canada as a soloist. She

holds an Honours Degree in Mediterranean Studies with a Minor in

French from Wilfred Laurier University, and graduated from the University

of Western Ontario’s Bachelor of Education Program.

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A love for drumming commenced at the early age of two for Jay

Riehl; kickstarting his impressive career. Jay’s Grandmother Adela,

nurtured Jay’s musical ambitions and encouraged him to expand

his interests to a multitude of genres. Jay’s impressive percussion

playing and vocals are complimented by his vast knowledge of

producing, and led to the creation of his successful recording

studio,“The Swamp.” In addition to making records and touring

globally, Jay has worked with Brian Dennehy, Justin Bieber,

Tommy Hunter, Steven Page, The Stratford Festival, Discovery Channel, Bravo, Paul Gross,

Simon Callow, The Creators, John Landry, Jim Witter and Farmer's Daughter, to name a few. Jay

currently produces everything from jingles, post production, demos to radio friendly records.

For more information on Jay, please visit:

Jay RIehl

Katie korfmann

Katie Korfmann is an accomplished violin/fiddle teacher,

performer, and recording artist from Brantford, Ontario. At the age

of four, Katie began her journey with classical violin following the

Suzuki Method. Early on in her learning, she attended a fiddle

workshop that subsequently changed the course of her career,

inspiring her to become a lover of multiple playing styles and

genres, which she now incorporates into her playing. Training as

an Early Childhood Educator, she has now left that behind for a

full time music career performing with Thorn and Roses and inspiring others by teaching out of

her music studio in Brantford.

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Thorn and Roses

Tel: 519-949-3623