Music Fan

mus-ic fan a person who believes that music makes the world go ‘round; a toe-tapper

TBSO at the Movies: Back to the Future

Great Scott! Let that special someone on your gift list experience the classic film Back to the Future as TBSO performs Alan Silvestri’s famous score live with the movie. In addition, the evening will feature 20 new minutes of music that the composer created especially for these unique live orchestra presentations. Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra

$90

Aysanabee’s Watin Vinyl

Aysanabee’s debut album is an excellent idea for the music lover in your life with a vinyl collection. Named after and featuring recordings of the Oji-Cree singersongwriter’s grandfather, Watin, this critically acclaimed album is a 19-track lyrical narrative that features power ballads, including the chart-topper “Nomads.” ishkoderecords.com

$34.99

Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society Mug

For over 10 years, the Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society has been bringing exceptional live music performances to Thunder Bay, so why not show them some love back with this gift idea? Featuring the society’s fox logo, the ceramic 10 oz mug is perfect for coffee, tea, eggnog, or even some

Baileys on Christmas morning (we don’t judge). sleepinggiant.ca

$15

Tumblestone Hoodie

Transport that special festival-goer back to that memorable August weekend in Lappe where music and arts run rampant. Featuring a stunning design of the festival’s logo reimagined by local artist boy Roland, $10 of each hoodie sold is donated directly to the music festival, making it right deadly. Superior Screen Printing

$78.20

Sonos Portable Smart Speaker

Whether it’s at the office Christmas party or on the skating rink, the Sonos Portable Smart Speaker brings big sound in a portable, lightweight package. Music fans can listen at home with WiFi, control tunes with the Sonos app, and stream with Bluetooth everywhere else. Plus, they can add more Sonos speakers around their home for multi-room listening. The Power Centre

$199.99

Baby Taylor BT1 Guitar

Know a little musician looking to get into guitar? The Baby Taylor BT1 is an excellent choice. From Bono to Taylor Swift to Lindsey Buckingham, many musical greats have used one for songwriting, recording, and performing. They’ll be strumming “Feliz Navidad” in no time. Music World Academy

$519

Promo Man

In Promo Man, Thunder Bay writer Bob Klanac explores the life of music promoter Nick Panaseiko. Featuring stories from when Panaseiko worked with and promoted acts like Queen, Liberace, The Cars, Van Halen, and the Rolling Stones, this book will have that audiophile on your nice list feel like they’re backstage with some of the greatest bands of all time. Entershine Bookshop

$25

Iron Maiden (Senjutsu) Guitar Picks

Whether it’ll be kept as a collector's item or used to thrash out “Run to the Hills,” this set of five guitar plectrums features striking colour-printed artwork inspired by the English heavy metal band’s Senjutsu album. Up the irons! Backstage Music

$10.99