Fraser Wayne – Acoustic, Folk, Country

Born and raised in rural Ontario, bandleader and songwriter, Fraser Wayne, cut their teeth in the music world after moving to Montreal in 2014 and forming seminal garage rock band, The Fuzzy Undertones. Wayne was an integral part of the underground music scene in Montreal for the past 10 years before making the move back to Ontario to work on a farm and form a backing band of Toronto country music legends dubbed “The Desert Eagles.” The resulting project breaks into some diverse influences, ranging from traditional country, Canadiana, folk-rock, spaghetti western soundtracks and more.

The group, including members of ROY, Vypers, OLGA, Darryl Hannah, and Easy Rider, just released their debut record on June 13th, 2026 (via Good Gourd Records). Fraser has also collaborated with Kyle Popovich on a video series for the album, with the latest instalment – Autumn Song – out now!

A cowpoke of many hats – you can catch Fraser playing an intimate solo set at your local dive bar, or headlining festivals with a full backing band – always blending their country / rock n roll influences with honest-to-the-bone lyricism. Wayne’s dedication to emotional authenticity from a queer perspective, has made them a mainstay in the burgeoning Toronto country music scene. With years of performing and touring experience behind them, including supporting slots for Hannah Juanita, Spindrift, The Sadies, Li’l Andy, Zachary Lucky, and Bobby Dove, Fraser Wayne’s haunting, gothic take on country and western is set to take no prisoners.

You do not want to miss this show, coming to Trickster's Hideout August 1, 2026.