It will be more than just a concert when beloved Canadian jazz vocalist and former member of The Nylons, Micah Barnes, takes the stage for his upcoming solo performance Up On The Roof at Toronto’s Hugh’s Room on June 7. Tickets are now available here. It will be a homecoming of spirit, sound, and song. With just a piano, his voice, and a storied past that spans continents and genres, Micah is preparing to offer something truly rare — a musical journey through a life shaped by doo wop, cabaret, soul, and jazz, rooted in the clubs of Toronto and further developed in Los Angeles, New York, and around the world.
Micah’s voice has long been described as “swoonworthy” by LA Weekly and “unrivalled” by Canadian Musician, and in this intimate performance, he invites audiences not only to hear him sing, but to experience his story. Up On The Roof will explore pivotal moments from his youth in Toronto, through his time with The Nylons, and into his richly textured solo career. This is Micah at his most personal — reflective, joyful, and generous in spirit.
The concert holds special meaning as Micah pays tribute to the legacy of The Nylons and to founding member Claude Morrison, whose recent passing left a deep mark on the Canadian music community. Claude’s voice was a cornerstone of the group’s sound, and his spirit will be celebrated with warmth and gratitude during the evening. This homage to friendship, brotherhood, and shared harmony adds another layer of emotional resonance to an already powerful show.
Micah’s solo work, including chart-topping albums New York Stories and Vegas Breeze, has earned him national acclaim. Now an Alma Records/Universal Music recording artist, his music draws from the golden age of jazz, sophisticated cabaret, classic soul all with a little bit of rock n roll edge from his Queen Street days. In his new concert evening Up On The Roof, Micah will perform songs from his popular recordings alongside beloved Nylons classics like “Two Silhouettes On The Shade” , “Happy Together” and “Up The Ladder To The Roof,” inviting audiences to sing along to the soundtrack of their own memories.
With a unique blend of charisma, musical mastery, and heartfelt storytelling, Micah Barnes has long existed in a space between timeless elegance and bold innovation. His return to the solo stage marks a moment of gratitude for the path behind him and excitement for the road ahead. Each note promises to carry the weight of experience and the lightness of joy.
There are few artists who can hold a room with just a piano and their presence — Micah Barnes is one of them. Up On The Roof will not just be a performance; it will be a gathering of souls, joined in song, remembering where we’ve been and dreaming of where we’re going. For longtime fans and new listeners alike, this is a concert that will live in the heart long after the final note fades.
Tickets for this very special event are expected to move quickly. For full details, please visit www.micahbarnes.com. Come ready to be moved, uplifted, and reminded of the power of music to connect us all.