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| ISSUE ONE | SEPT – DEC 2013
SINEAD O’CONNOR STEVE HACKETT CHARLIE A’COURT RAY MONTFORD ANDREW CRAIG THE FRANTICS JESSE COOK MARY WALSH QUARTETTE THE ONCE LEAHY and more!
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In this issue . . . MARY WALSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 25 ZIGGY STARDUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 28 MISS CALEDONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 5 STEVE HACKETT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 8 & 9 ESMERALDA ENRIQUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 10 SLOAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 12 JESSE COOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 30 ETHAN RUSSELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 2 YIANNIS KAPOULAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 6 CHARLIE A’COURT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 16 RAY MONTFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23 SINEAD O’CONNOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 2 & 3 THE ONCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13 BAND ON THE RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 14 QUARTETTE CHRISTMAS . . . . . . . . . . . December 20 THE FRANTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 21 ANDREW CRAIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 22 LEAHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 23
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DAN COOPER OF ROYAL LEPAGE presents
Wednesday, September 25th at 8:00 pm Canadian actress, comedienne and social activist Mary Walsh unleashes her rage to do battle on a grand scale. A woman who starts to go blind, finally starts to see. A mother who travels across the country to find her lost child, rediscovers the child she has always had. A little girl who is always searching for her place in the world, finds that she’s already there. Dancing with Rage follows all their stories while summoning the help of some familiar faces – Marg Delahuntey, Warrior Princess; Dakey Dunn; Miss Eulalia Turpin; Mom Reardon; Connie Bloor. Mary will navigate the rage brought on by pop culture, politics and capitalism while taking on her vibrant and constantly emerging characters. By incorporating current events, each performance of Dancing with Rage is fresh, exciting and always up to the minute. Hailing from St. John’s, NL, Mary Walsh was an original member of the infamous CODCO sketch comedy series, which ran on CBC Television from 1987 to 1992. In 1992, she began to work with Rick Mercer, creating and starring in the highly acclaimed series This Hour Has 22 Minutes, where Mary’s Warrior Princess character Marg Delahunty became famous for ambushing politicians and submitting them to satirical interviews. In 2011, she reprised the role of Marg Delahunty, conducting the now infamous ambush interview of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford at his home. Mary Walsh is the recipient of 25 Gemini Awards, the Order of Canada Award and in 2012, she received a Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. Originally co-produced by Theatre Passe Muraille and the RCA Theatre Company Written and performed by Mary Walsh Directed by Andy Jones
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THE OAKVILLE CENTRE presents
ZIGGY STARDUST David Bowie • CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE • Saturday, September 28th at 8:00pm star called Ziggy Stardust rises to fame. The most important thing about this album is that the lyrics are not forced, they flow naturally and take on quite a space age approach much like that of Pink Floyd. Also, many of the lyrics are quite cleverly worded. The album climaxes with Rock n’ Roll Suicide. In this song, Bowie creates most beautifully empowering phrases and leaves us on the note that we are “wonderful”. This is by far, Bowie’s best album. It rather reminds me of The Who’s Who’s Next, with the added touch of Bowie’s imagination and song writing skill. Songs such as Ziggy Stardust and Starman are widely acclaimed but all the songs are consistently strong which, for me, makes an album. Lady Stardust is a power ballad which is verging on Life on Mars. Overall this is one of rock’s defining moments and should be listened to by all, if only to get cultured.
One of rocks truly great albums, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars takes inspiration from Sgt Pepper, as David Bowie records the album as his alter ego, “Ziggy Stardust”. The sound is well balanced, and uses a standard rock band setup with the addition of a piano a string quartet and saxophones. The album’s success is largely due to Bowie’s song writing ability. The hearty melodies and subtle chord progressions give the album complete freshness from one song to the next. The varied use of instrumentation gives the album a well balanced polyphonic feel which makes it fun to listen to. Some might even criticize Bowie’s voice for sounding weak in places, but argue that Bowie’s character shows through in his voice giving the album a completely unique style. The lyrics tell the story of a time in the future, 5 years before the world’s end. In this time, a young
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MISS CALEDONIA Saturday, October 5th at 8:30pm in The Studio Theatre A Pay-What-You-Can Performance her performance in Little Mercy’s First Murder and premiering her musical Mimi, co-written with Rick Roberts and Allen Cole, in 2009.
Desperate to escape the stall-cleaning, hay-baling drudgery of 1950’s life on Rural Route 2, Peggy Ann Douglas dreams of becoming a movie star. Can she sing, twirl and pivot her way into the hearts of the pageant judges to set her on her path? A 2010 SummerWorks hit. The multi-talented Melody Johnson is well-known to audiences – both as an actor and a writer – appearing in In the Next Room or the vibrator play this past season, winning a 2003 Dora Award for
“Johnson’s one-woman play displays all the old-fashioned virtues that a pageant contestant ideally should: talent, inner beauty and especially charm. Forget the in-your-face crassness of Honey Boo Boo; here's a winning show.” ~ The Globe and Mail
Written and performed by Melody A. Johnson Musical accompaniment and original score by Alison Porter Directed by Rick Roberts and Aaron Willis Produced by Lunkamud in association with Tarragon Theatre
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DAN COOPER OF ROYAL LEPAGE presents
STEVE HACKETT Genesis Revisited World Tour October 8th & October 9th at 8:00pm “This time around, I’ve tried to satisfy what everyone wants, including myself. Initially, I was thinking of just going for the best songs not featured on the first album. But then people thought I should do those tracks where the guitar was emphasized. So, I’ve done both. I’ve also included four songs, which have Genesis connections, where the song was written originally for the band, or rehearsed by them. For instance, there’s Please Don’t Touch, which I wrote for Genesis, but eventually ended up recording myself.”
His latest album basks in the title of Genesis Revisited II. A follow-up to 1996’s Genesis Revisited, as the title suggests, it sees the guitarist reinterpreting the golden era of the great band – one in which he was crucially involved – while also remaining true to the original spirit which produced such a remarkable string of timeless songs. This will be a double CD, as well as a quadruple set on vinyl. That’s nearly 150 minutes of music – “It’s a project of Wagnerian proportions!” says Hackett,
The touring line-up for 2013 is Steve Hackett Roger King - Keyboards | Lee Pomeroy - Bass Guitars Gary O’Toole - Drums, Percussion | Rob Townsend - Saxes, Flutes Nad Sylvan - Vocals
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Paradiso Perfection Celebrating 20 years of exceptional food and service by Steve McNeill | Oakville Magazine
Thirteen years ago three young friends with a passion for food and hospitality took a leap of faith by opening their own restaurant. Unless you have worked in the industry, it might be hard to imagine just how difficult it can be to be successful – especially over the long run. Fraught with challenges, owners must have a firm grip on reducing food and beverage wastage, maintaining appropriate staffing levels and creating an ambiance and menu that builds a steady and loyal clientele. And that’s exactly what Stephane Sauvé, Kerry Campbell and Paul Asaris have achieved with Paradiso. Celebrating 20 years in downtown Oakville and 10 years in Village Square in Burlington, Paradiso is a marvelous success story with a reputation that spans far beyond their borders. The secret to their success has been quality food, great customer service and their ability to evolve. When they purchased the Oakville location in 2000, it was mainly an Italian and Greek inspired restaurant. The trio expanded the menu to include more of the Eastern Mediterrean such as Spain and France. Over the years the menu has become more eclectic and current under the direction of Executive Chef Adam Mackay. In addition to creating an interesting menu, Chef Adam uses local produce and ingredients as much as possible to ensure every dinner or lunch is fresh and full of fabulous flavours. The practice also fulfills the biggest trend in recent years – to support local producers and maintain the sustainable farm philosophy. Many visitors who have dropped into Paradiso for lunch or dinner while visiting Oakville or Burlington will be
familiar with the comfortable ambience and the attentive service. But who are the men behind this successful concept; the trio that has created a winning recipe that has remained strong for 20 years? Stephane was originally from Quebec, but moved to Oakville with his family and attended T.A. Blakelock High School where he met Kerry. Stephane went into the hospitality industry and was a bar manager for Club Med and later went on to be a general manager for Kelsey’s and Canyon Creek Steak House. Paul grew up in Hamilton and also entered the hospitality world, taking jobs with the Keg, Armadillo and Canyon Creek Steak House. It was here that he met Stephane, and the two began to talk about their shared desire to one day own their own restaurant. While the hospitality industry is a tough one, Stephane says, “We’ve been fortunate in that we’ve surrounded ourselves with good people. You can’t do everything yourself so our partnership and the people we have hired have been critical to our success.” Maintaining a high level of quality and service has been the cornerstone of Paradiso’s longevity. Consumers increasingly expect value for their money and Paradiso has been one of the most popular restaurants in the area – as evidenced by their loyal diners and steady clientele through the week and weekends. ‘”The success of both restaurants have surpassed our expectations. When we purchased the Oakville location, there was an existing clientele, but we were determined to grow the restaurant,” Stephane explains. And so they did. Congratulations on 20 fabulous years.
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Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company Thursday, October 10th at 8:00pm A Pay-What-You-Can Performance Passionate and driven, the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company continues to enthrall audiences with its commitment to imaginative choreography and artistic excellence. The award winning Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company was founded in 1982 in Toronto under the artistic direction of Esmeralda Enrique. Dedicated and driven, the talented musicians, singers and expressive, powerful dancers perform finely wrought pieces that hold in perfect balance tradition and classicism with a modern, contemporary aesthetic. Capturing the essence of flamenco, the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company never fails to mesmerize its audiences while bringing to life the contagious excitement and full breadth of feelings that flamenco delivers.
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sloan Presented by DAN COOPER OF ROYAL LEPAGE • Saturday, October 12th at 8:00 pm nod to their 20th (or XX) anniversary. In promotion of the new album, a special video series produced and directed by Catherine Stockhausen has been launched on YouTube to commemorate the illustrious success of the band. Interviewed in these videos are several musicians and celebrities such as Jason Schwartzman, Joel Plaskett, Stefan Brogren, Dave Foley, Kevin Drew, Buck 65, The Dears, Ian D'Sa and Benjamin Kowalewicz from Billy Talent, K-OS, and Dave Hamlin. All four members of Sloan write their own songs, and when they play live they switch instruments accordingly. Usually the band performs as follows: Murphy is on lead vocals and plays bass, Pentland is also on lead vocals and plays lead guitar, Ferguson plays rhythm guitar, and Scott plays drums. The most notable exception is when Scott picks up the guitar to play his songs; Ferguson and Murphy switch to bass and drums, respectively. Prior to 2006's Never Hear the End of It, Ferguson and Scott would also play electric piano on songs that called for it; unofficial 'fifth Sloan' Gregory Macdonald now handles all keyboard duties live.
Sloan was formed in 1991 when Chris Murphy and Andrew Scott met at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax; Patrick Pentland and Jay Ferguson joined soon after. In 1992 the band created their own record label, Murderecords, for themselves and other Halifax area bands, and released the Peppermint EP. According to Sloan's official website, the band's name refers to a friend's nickname. Their friend Jason Larsen was called “Slow One” by his French-speaking boss, which with the French accent sounded more like “Sloan”. The original agreement was that they could name the band after their friend's nickname as long as he was on the cover of their first album. As a result, it is Larsen who appears on the cover of the Peppermint EP. Throughout their 20-year tenure Sloan has released 10 LPs, two EPs, a live album, a “best of” collection and no less than thirty singles. The band is known for their sharing of songwriting from each member of the group and their unaltered line-up throughout their career. Sloan announced plans to release a 10th album in 2011, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of their first show. The album is entitled The Double Cross, a
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www.TheVillageNiagara.com The Tim Hortons Learning With the Arts program is designed for educators to bring their classes, the curriculum and the performing arts together. Performance pieces feature all performing genres covering concepts from all subject areas. These special performances are for schools only and require booking through the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. All tickets are $7.00 per seat (with every purchase of ten tickets there will be one complimentary seat for teachers, example 30 seats equals 3 complimentary tickets for teachers). For tickets, please call 905-338-4161 ext. 3204.
ROCKGARDEN PARTY for Grades 1-10 Tuesday October 29 at 1:00 pm
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JESSE COOK Wednesday, October 30th at 8:00pm
is much different from the rumba flamenco for which he is best known. Indeed, he has been a leading proponent of the genre since bursting onto the world music scene with 1995’s Tempest. Among his many accolades, in 2008, he won the silver medal in Acoustic Guitar magazine’s prestigious Players’ Choice Awards behind the legendary Paco De Lucia. Cook has steered clear of anything resembling flamenco on this record, producing a sound that allows listeners to appreciate each musician’s contribution. To do so he also battled his natural instinct to fill in space. “It’s a big departure from the work I have done in the past,” he admits, “and there’s a fear that if you do something drastically different, will there still be someone there to listen to it if you change?” “But I feel the role of an artist is to change, to constantly push forward and try and come up with something new. I don’t want to spend the rest of my life repeating my first few records so I decided I was going to do it.” The live shows will include songs from more familiar work as well as material from the new album. Joining Cook on stage are the musicians that have become as familiar to fans as Cook himself: Chris Church, Rosendo “Chendy” Leon, Nicholas Hernandez and Dennis Mohammed. “What I found is that the longer the five of us played together, we really gelled and had a sense of what our domains were. Each member grew within their domain to make it something really big. We all learned to fill our space.”
Like millions the world over Jesse Cook got his hands on a copy of Adele’s 21 and played it excessively. But the Juno Award-winning guitarist saw something that few of us did, something which emboldened him to tackle a long simmering personal objective and create a ‘blue mood’ record. “It was the simplicity of it,” says Cook of Adele’s work. “For me it was amazing that an album, where many of the tracks were just voice and piano, was a pop record. I loved it. It creates a world where we get to really hear her voice and also the pianist can be more expressive. It just becomes a much more intimate album, a much more personal album and I thought I would love to do that. That feeling shows up in Jesse Cook’s The Blue Guitar Sessions and is best enjoyed through a room-filling home stereo system – like the old days. A glass of shiraz next to the fireplace is optional. The result is a captivating 14-track album recorded on a pair of vintage microphones, which he had exhaustively searched for to replicate the mood of recordings from the Miles Davis era. Sound is of the utmost importance to him as a musician, producer and engineer. “I was feeling kind of guilty about leaving work to go on vacation,” he recalls. “I thought ‘if I write a song every day I can do whatever I want.’ It became effortless. It was never a struggle probably because I wanted to do this record for so long. I finally uncorked the genie and, poof, out it came.” For the 47-year-old Toronto resident, who was born in Paris to John Cook, a film director and his wife Heather, a former CBC television producer, this record
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Ethan Russell Saturday, November 2nd at 8:00pm
Multi Grammy-nominated photographer, author and director Ethan Russell is the only photographer to have shot album covers for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. A boy from California who wasn’t even really a photographer when he took his first pictures of Mick Jagger, Russell became one of the foremost rock photographers in the world a few years later. A pioneer in music video, he is an award-winning creative director and the author of three books: Dear Mr. Fantasy, Let It Bleed: The Rolling Stones 1969 U.S. Tour, and Ethan Russell: An American Story. Russell was at Altamont with the Stones, shot the Let It Be cover for the Beatles and was on the rooftop for their last concert, took the cover image for Who’s Next, and directed the last video with John Lennon the week before he was murdered. His early career coincided with a cultural storm of music, art, politics, civil rights, power, change, and evolution that reshaped the world and became the collective story of a generation.
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Yiannis
Kapoulas Wednesday, November 6th at 8:00pm
Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Yiannis Kapoulas is an artist that is impossible to define. He continues to break new ground with his infectious blend of ethno-fusion, World Instrumentals – an unique sound that runs the gamut of influences from Latin, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Jazz, Classical and Funk. He tours extensively with a 6piece ensemble comprised of top-talent from Toronto and Montreal; and plays a multitude of exotic stringed instruments with agility, speed, precision and a passion that has been awing music fans at countless festivals across Canada. A Hamilton native of Greek descent, Yiannis Kapoulas’ earliest memory of music is of the many hours he spent deconstructing a traditional Zeimbekiko melody and mapping it out as a mathematical pattern – it seemed to be a puzzle that simply needed to be unraveled. He was 4-years old at the time. Soon after, Yiannis came to discover the special connection he has with the music. Never having imagined doing anything other than making music, Yiannis has always approached music with a single-minded focus, an obsession to perfect his skill level to match the music he hears within and around him. This musical drive was fostered in a thriving family of musicians. At age 5, Yiannis first took to the stage along side his father George, and elder bother Angelo. The Kapoulas’ band was a popular ensemble engaged for Greek weddings and festivals across North America. Many years later, George parlayed his ear for music and knack for wood-working when, at Yiannis’ request, he went on to design and hand-craft two one-of-a-kind instruments that would optimize Yiannis’ unstoppable versatility and speed. Now identified as Yiannis’ signature instruments, the Ethno III Acoustic and the Ethno III Electric. The three distinct, exotic sounds afforded by the E-III Electric emulate the lush and melodious tones of the Bouzouki, Saz, and Cumbus. The E-III Acoustic emulates the erotic sounds of the Tzoura, Bouzouki and Guitar. After high school, Yiannis set out on his own, leaving his home and family in Canada and moving to Greece. Night after night was spent honing his skills by performing for Greek audiences who refused to consider that this Canadian transplant could actually have a feel for their traditional music. Yiannis persevered and eventually came to the attention of Greece’s crème de la crème of music. A move to the country’s bustling capitol saw Yiannis quickly establish a reputation as a sought after session player, a reputation that lead to multiple opportunities to write and produce for high-profile artists. At the height of his career, Yiannis’ beloved mother Rosalia passed away. It was a traumatic event that changed the trajectory of not only his musical success but which continues to inspire everything Yiannis has written and recorded to date.
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CHARLIE A’COURT
Saturday, November 16th at 7:30pm & 10:00pm in The Studio Theatre As a boy growing up in the country village of MacCallum Settlement (outside of Truro, Nova Scotia), Charlie A’Court had little to rely on for entertainment except his imagination and music. Spending hours everyday delving into his father’s collection of vinyl, Charlie would lose himself in a world of blues, roots, soul and folk. “I was discovering singers like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke and I remember being so profoundly moved and almost not old enough to know why,” says Charlie. “There was something honest about the way they sang. They would sing with such conviction that simply commanded attention.” It wouldn’t be long before Charlie would come across albums featuring blistering blues guitar. Artists like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Albert King all finding their music falling on the ears of a young, imaginative A’Court. Charlie recalls, “These guys would wail in a way where every note mattered. They sang without apology and played guitar like it was their last day.” It would be a blues guitarist from England that changed the way Charlie would look at blues. “Eric Clapton really opened my mind as a musician. He was taking blues and showing it could be contemporary. Clapton’s music showed me my music could balance between blues and adult comtemporary songwriting.” Charlie A’Court is synonymous with impassioned performances that grip an audience the very moment he takes the stage. Winner of the East Coast Music Awards 2007 Pop Recording of the Year and 2007 Music Nova Scotia Blues Recording of the Year for his album Bring On The Storm and 2003 Best Blues Artist for his debut album Color Me Gone, A’Court has made a career out of walking the line between blues and adult contemporary.
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Swiss Interiors Celebrating 60 years in Downtown Oakville by Janice Ford Spencer | photography by Inger MacKenzie | WEST of the City
sophisticated. “We find that a little less traditional is Swiss Interiors is considered a landmark in Oakville’s a nice comfortable fit for most people. Trends come downtown core. Celebrating 60 years of success in and go, but the quality has to last. Our North the furniture business, it is through value and trust American furniture is an investment into one’s they have secured a long-standing business at their future. . . people want to have that durability.” Lakeshore Road address. Offering top brand furnishings and home accessories in traditional and The exterior of the store has been recently renovated to reflect the more transitional styling of transitional styles, this Oakville store has flourished the furniture as compared to its very traditional for six decades. roots. Noting a change in the last decade, Swiss At first sight, the store has a deceivingly small Interiors provide selections for exterior, but is in fact 10,000 sq. ft. people with preferred transitional of multi-level space. Though of tastes and for the downsizers who European origin, the family owned require nicely scaled and simpler business has always provided pieces for their condo or bungalow. North American-made furniture. In-store sales consultants help Surviving the challenges and the changes over a 60 year span – their customers choose and customize mainstay is value in product and furniture to suit their needs and tastes, and interior designer Julie principle. Eldridge is on hand for advise inOriginal owner, Sam Muller, shop or at home. started the business initially as an Over the years Swiss Interiors upholsterer. Heralding from has maintained that value is the Switzerland, it was in 1953 that he one thing that never goes out of and wife Betty christened the store style – in tough times or good. “Swiss Interiors”. Today, daughter Nor does customer service. Carol Vesters has the reigns, and Understanding that great client has often rethought the name. Rick and Carol Vesters are celebrating relationships equal value, Vesters “Now and again we have talked the 60th anniversary of their store, says, “What customers experience about changing it, as the name may Swiss Interiors, this year. infer our furniture is Swiss made,” in your store counts for as much as explains Vesters. “It may confuse a few first time what they buy.” Swiss Interiors is a story of longevity in a competitive marketplace. Carol Vesters claims it’s visitors to the store, but our longevity outweighs that. because they stuck to the original plan. “My father It’s not long before a new customer discovers the began with treating people right and fair. Honesty is store carries familiar quality brand names at key, and as stores have come and gone we enjoy competitive prices.” generations of customers. We take care of them from Along with husband Rick, the Vesters share a beginning to end. It’s about trust...and that’s what buying eye for what is of value and style. They learned from the best that when it comes to high word of mouth becomes.” quality fine furniture, nothing rivals the inherent Meanwhile, Dad and Mom Muller reside in beauty and enduring strength of wood. Oakville watching from the sidelines. Sam still comes into his shop to see what is new and gets a Swiss Interiors’ furniture is generally referred to kick out of seeing ‘retro styles with a twist’. “He is as transitional in style, implying a union of proud of his legacy.” traditional and contemporary pieces, simple yet
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RAYMONTFORD Saturday, November 23rd at 8:30pm in The Studio Theatre
mystical and collective interplay, with great grooves and delicious tones. Born in Ottawa, Ray began learning by ear and woodshedding with the great rock records of that era. After studying audio engineering, production, and performance in the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College and doing a term in the music program at Humber, Ray started writing his own compositions and opened up his own studio. His moving instrumentals have been heard on National CBC radio and have been licensed for various television series. In summer 2012, Ray and his band played the Oakville and Markham Jazz Festivals, turning heads with their unique and powerful sound. They’ve also played several house concerts in his studio, self-produced theatre shows, clubs, corporate events and private parties. In 2001 he toured The Netherlands with Ed Hanley on tabla/percussion and he also opened Toronto and Montreal dates for the Tony Levin Band (Peter Gabriel). Ray eschews bar gigs in favour of performances in theatres, festivals and listening rooms.
Ray Montford is one of those rare guitarists who, like Jeff Beck and David Gilmour, does not consider virtuosity as a means in itself, and who knows how to make his instrument sing, creating wild and simple beauty while wringing emotion from every note. Inspired by his love of the open road – he’s an avid motorcyclist – the one-time accompanist for the Rankin Family and Mary Jane Lamond, composes stirring instrumentals. With eight albums to his credit, has built a repertoire that plays like a series of magical sonic pictures. On November 7, 2012, Ray released Vintage Is Now, the much anticipated release by the guitarist. An evocative collection of tunes engaging and inviting the listener into a visceral and melodic odyssey, Vintage is deeply rooted in the guitarist’s distinctive compositional sound and celebrates his early rock/blues influences, while creating a journey of depth and character. Produced by veteran Terry Brown (Rush/Max Webster/Klaatu), Vintage Is Now finds the band, rounded out by ace musicians Ben Riley and Tom Lewis, fusing together a
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SINEAD O’CONNOR THE AMERICAN KINDNESS TOUR Monday, December 2nd & Tuesday, December 3rd at 8:00pm major assignment, providing the vocals for the song Heroine, which she co-wrote with U2’s guitarist The Edge for the soundtrack to the film Captive. O’Ceallaigh, who had been fired by U2 for complaining about them in an interview, was outspoken with his views on music and politics, and O’Connor adopted the same habits; she defended the actions of the IRA and said U2’s music was “bombastic”. Things were contentious in the studio as well. She was paired with veteran producer Mick Glossop, whom she later publicly derided. They had differing visions regarding her debut album and four months’-worth of recordings were scrapped. During this time she became pregnant by her session drummer John Reynolds. Due largely to O’Ceallaigh’s efforts of persuasion, the record company allowed O’Connor, 20 years old and by then seven months pregnant, to produce her own album. Her first album The Lion and the Cobra was “a sensation” when it was released in 1987 and it reached gold record status and earned a Best Female Rock Vocal Performance Grammy nomination. Her second album, 1990’s I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got gained considerable attention and mostly positive reviews : it was
Sinéad O’Connor was born in Glenageary in County Dublin, she is the third of five children. Her parents married young and had a troubled relationship, separating when Sinéad was eight. In 1979, O’Connor left her mother and went to live with her father and his new wife. However, at the age of 15, her shoplifting and truancy led to her being placed in a Magdalene Asylum, the Grianán Training Centre run by the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity. In some ways, she thrived there, especially in the development of her writing and music, but she also chafed under the imposed conformity. In 1983, her father sent her to Newtown School, an exclusive Quaker boarding school in Waterford, an institution with a much more permissive atmosphere than Grianan. With the help and encouragement of her Irish language teacher she recorded a four-song demo, with two covers and two of her own songs which later appeared on her first album. O’Connor’s time as singer for Ton Ton Macoute brought her to the attention of the music industry, and she was eventually signed by Ensign Records. She also acquired an experienced manager, Fachtna O’Ceallaigh, former head of U2’s Mother Records. Soon after she was signed, she embarked on her first
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musical activities for the rest of the year. Then in November 2012, Sinead stated her recovered strength by performing a stunning acoustic performance at St. Pancras Church, which was made for press and media only. It was a magic and tragic and beautiful experience as poetry can be, and her unique talent has moved to tears the journalists in the room. Tim Arthur – Time Out editor “Honestly it blew me away. I think it’s one of my top ten old time gigs.” Nick Duerden – Q/Independent on Sunday “I thought she was amazing, beautiful, and in good spirits. Felt privileged to be there” Jane Czyelska – Diva “Wow that gig was amazing. Thank you so much, what a privilege.” Sinead performed on Later...with Jools Holland on November 20, 2012 and won the 1st prize in the competition Who gave the best performance of the series on Jools Holland? as the most voted artist form the BBC public on the most famous music tv show in England. Sinead O’Connor in 2013 is having an extensive tour in Europe, UK and in the USA to promote the album How About I Be Me and the new single 4th and Vine. From the beginning of the year she has performed in more than 50 venues and festivals all around Europe. After a concert in her native land Dublin, she received a stunning review by Eamon Sweeney of the Irish Independent newspaper: “ . . . When the shaven-headed chanteuse stunts the Concert Hall into reverential silence during a stirring acappella rendition of I am Stretched On Your Grave”, it is just powerfully evident just how colossal that talent is...” Moreover, after triumphant, sold-out performances at New York City’s esteemed Lincoln Center Festival on July 26th and 27th in what Sinead called “The Gospel Sessions,” the singer will be performing on the east and west coasts of the United States next November 2013, with multiple night stints in Chicago, New York, and various cities along the California coast with “The American Kindness” tour.
rated “second best album of the year” by the NME. She was praised for her voice and her original songs. She was also noted for her appearance: her trademark shaved head, often angry expression, and sometimes shapeless or unusual clothing. The album I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got featured Marco Pirroni and Kevin Mooney, of Adam and the Ants fame, and contained her international breakthrough hit Nothing Compares 2 U, a song written by Prince and originally recorded and released by a side project of his, The Family. The song became a massive international hit, reaching No. 1 in several countries. She also received Grammy nominations including Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. She eventually won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Performance, but boycotted the award show. On October 3, 1992, O’Connor appeared on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest. She sang an a cappella version of Bob Marley’s War, which she intended as a protest over the sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, by changing the lyric “racism” to “child abuse.” She then presented a photo of Pope John Paul II to the camera while singing the word “evil”, after which she tore the photo into pieces, said “Fight the real enemy”, and threw the pieces at the camera. O’Connor announced she was working on recording a new album, entitled Home, to be released in the beginning of 2012. On 10 October 2011 O’Connor announced that the release date for the album, now entitled How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?, had been set for 20 February 2012. Having planned an extensive tour in support of How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?, O’Connor announced on her website in April 2012 that she was “very unwell” and had suffered a serious breakdown between December 2011 and March 2012. This resulted in the cancellation of the tour and the other
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the once
Presented by DAN COOPER OF ROYAL LEPAGE • Friday, December 13th at 8:00 pm bouzouki, they create a perfect blend of voice and melody. Sometimes melancholy, sometimes funny, always poignant,The Once sound like nothing else that has ever come from Newfoundland. Their debut album, Row Upon Row of the People They Know, has built a gradual but fervent following, and their live show is unique in its combination of intimacy and power. They have won several East Coast Music and Canadian Folk Music awards, and the country is slowly waking up to just what an amazing band they are. They have toured through out the country and Europe, drawing huge crowds and glowing reviews wherever they go. With Row Upon Row of the People They Know, The Once will take their place amongst Canada’s finest performers.
Named for a unique Newfoundland phrase that means ‘imminently’, now is indeed the time for The Once. From their beginnings as three actors who also loved to sing together, The Once has embraced a different vision of Newfoundland music. Their sounds do not come from the noisy pubs and dockside taverns that fuel so much of the Island’s energy. Instead, their music comes from a quieter and more thoughtful place. Hope and tragedy are intertwined in their music, whether they are singing an old lament from World War I, original songs that speak of love defeated, or tasteful songs from the artists whose music inspires them. As a trio, the band has kept it uncomplicated, depending on the power of their voices and acoustic instruments. Lead singer Geraldine Hollett, has an instrument of rare power; she is a singer who can still a noisy room, so expressive she can tell a novel-length story with a few words. Accompanied by Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and
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Paul McCartney & Wings • CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE • Saturday, December 14th at 8:00pm spasm during one session which left him unconscious. Despite all of these distractions, the album did manage to get recorded on time and with limited post-production done back in London. The album’s cover photo was shot by Clive Arrowsmith and features an expanded “band”. Along with Paul, Linda and Denny the photo includes journalist Michael Parkinson, comedian Kenny Lynch, actor James Coburn, columnist Clement Freud, actor Christopher Lee, and boxer John Conteh. While not quite as iconic as Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the cover of Band on the Run has become one of the most famous in rock history. Although Paul McCartney had previous and future albums where he played virtually every instrument, this album is probably his most important accomplishment. Beyond stepping in at the last moment to provide the bulk of guitars and drums, McCartney also forged fine vocal melodies and chameleon–like changes in tone and inflection to fit the mood of each track. His arrangements are spectacular, especially on the mini-suites, and the productions are rich. This was also the album where McCartney first really started to develop his own style on bass and brought it up to the forefront of the mix. Band on the Run was the top-selling album of 1974 in both England and Australia and it won the Grammy for “Best Pop Vocal Performance By a Duo, Group or Chorus” in early 1975. The album was also the last time the group would be called “Paul McCartney & Wings” as they would simply be “Wings” for the duration of their existence and it was also McCartney’s final album on the Apple Records label which he started with his fellow Beatles five years ~ Karyn, www.classicrockreview.com earlier.
Band on the Run is an album which would be widely considered Paul McCartney’s finest. The songs were all written by Paul and Linda McCartney at their Scottish retreat in the Summer of 1973. Red Rose Speedway was a commercial success and that was followed up by the Top Ten charting song Live and Let Die from the James Bond film of the same name. The couple also wanted to find an exotic locale to record this album and discovered that EMI had an international affiliate in Lagos, Nigeria. Coming into the project, Wings were a five person group. However, lead guitarist Henry McCullough and drummer Denny Seiwell dropped out of the band on the eve of their departure for Africa. This left Wings as a trio with guitarist and pianist Denny Laine along with the McCartneys. Paul McCartney took on the roles of the departed musicians as well as produced the album. Engineer Geoff Emerick was the fourth and final person to make the trip to Lagos. Upon arriving however, the four discovered a militant nation with corruption and disease and a ramshackle studio which was under equipped with only one 8-track tape machine. Several incidents also plagued Wings during their time in Lagos stay. Paul and Linda were robbed at knife point while out walking one night and the thieves got away with a notebook full of handwritten lyrics and song notes, and cassettes containing demos for songs to be recorded. On another occasion a local political activist accused the group of being in Africa to exploit and steal African music and threatened to riot at the studio until McCartney who played the songs for him proving that they contained no local influence whatsoever. Paul McCartney also suffered a sudden bronchial
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QUARTETTE: 20th Presented by DAN COOPER OF ROYAL LEPAGE Quartette consists of four of Canada’s finest musical talents – Cindy Church, Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick and Sylvia Tyson – that also record and perform extensively as solo artists or work extensively with other artists. Individually, from their intonation to their phrasing to their sense of dynamics, their singing has all of the elements we associate with great soloists. What makes Quartette so distinctive, other than its grasp of a wide variety of musical styles – including folk, roots, country, and bluegrass – is the beauty of their four different voices harmonizing in a wondrous blend together. Quartette are aware of their gifts, and yet are somehow unassuming. “Our voices are so strikingly different,” Gwen agrees. “When people with really different nuances to their voices sing harmony and
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start nailing the harmony, it is a sound like no other.” Adds Caitlin, “We all know where we fit in the sound. I tend to be alto, and just underneath the melody. Or, if Sylvia is singing the melody instead of bass, I will probably sing her melody part as well. Cindy and Gwen are normally above the melody. We have a lot of fun arranging the songs.” “You can have four really good voices and not have a blend,” says Sylvia. “The blend is a gift. There are certain songs we sing where it’s the sound of the voices that will make people cry, not necessarily the words of the songs.” Quartette was formed for a concert at Toronto’s Harbourfront in the summer of 1993. The following year, the group received the Canadian Country Music Association’s award for best vocal collabora-
Anniversary Christmas • Friday, December 20th at 8:00 pm tion. In 1995 and 1996, it garnered Juno Award nominations for top country group. An hour-long showcase on Adrienne Clarkson Presents on CBC-TV introduced them to an even wider audience in 1995. While Quartette continues to tour extensively in Canada with a three-piece back-up band, and play select dates with symphony orchestras, each member has been able to maintain their individual solo careers. Sometimes only barely. “When Quartette started we said we were still going to do our solo careers,” recalls Hanford. “Doing other projects has allowed us to do and explore different things.” CINDY CHURCH has been a leading figure in Canada’s roots music scene for two decades. In 1987, she co-founded the traditional country trio Great
Western Orchestra which recorded a remarkable eponymous album for Sony Music Canada in 1989. Originally from Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Cindy’s musical influences were primarily country and traditional music. “I grew up in a country music household,” she says. “Strictly Hank Snow, Kitty Wells, and Jean Shepard.” Originally from Bainbridge Island, Washington, CAITLIN HANFORD immigrated to Canada in 1978 after graduating from McGill University. During this time, she met her husband and songwriting collaborator, Chris Whiteley, and subsequently moved to Toronto where this successful partnership led to two critically acclaimed albums, and a Juno Award nomination for top country group in 1984. A member of Quartette since 1997, Winnipeg-born GWEN SWICK is an accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist and bassist who lives in Elora, Ontario. Gwen is a member of the Marigolds, along with Suzie Vinnick and Caitlin Hanford. As well, she writes and arranges vocal music for choirs. Gwen’s music has been featured on several film soundtracks, including Never Talk to Strangers (1995), and Terrance Odette’s award-winning Canadian features, Heater (1999), and Sleeping Dogs (2006). SYLVIA TYSON first made her mark in the 60s with the folk/country duo Ian & Sylvia which recorded 13 albums. Ian and Sylvia, who married in 1964, were at the forefront of the 60s North American folk movement. Following Ian & Sylvia’s breakup in 1977 as an act and as a couple, Sylvia released seven solo albums. In the 70s, Sylvia hosted CBC Radio’s roots music series Touch The Earth, and hosted CBC-TV’s Country In My Soul series. Sylvia received Canada’s highest civilian award, the Order of Canada in 1995. She is one of the founders, past president, and song honoree of the Canadian Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. She was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1992, and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003.
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THE FRANTICS Saturday, December 21st at 8:00pm The Frantics released two comedy albums: The Frantics in 1984 (vinyl only, and long out of print), and Boot to the Head in 1987 (still available on CD from Attic Records). Both of these albums get regular airplay on The Doctor Demento Show. The Frantics also did TV, producing a single season of Four on the Floor, a madcap comedy series that brought many of their favourite characters (like “Mr. Canoehead”) and skits from their radio show. Since then the individual Frantics members have gone their separate ways, reuniting briefly at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy festival in 1987. Many of them are still doing comedy in one form or another today, and continue to have a major influence on Canadian television comedy through shows like The Red Green Show and Kids in the Hall. Their visit to Oakville provides a rare oppportunity to see them together again. Enjoy!
The Frantics comedy troupe consisted of Paul Chato, Rick Green, Dan Redican and Peter Wildman. They were joined by comediennes Maggie Butterfield and then Carolyn Scott in their early years on radio, succeeded by Mag Ruffman in the final 3 years of their radio show. Before embarking on a radio comedy career, they were a stage comedy troupe, and continued doing comedy reviews while doing their radio show. The Frantics did about 120 shows for the CBC that were broadcast between 1979-1986, plus a couple of short-series radio specials in the late 80s. For true fans of The Frantics (especially for those who have only seen the TV series or heard of them from their two albums), the radio shows are worth tracking down since many of the comedic ideas and characters (such as “Bill from Bala”, “Mr. Canoehead”, “Quenelle”, “Mrs. Sarnicky” and many others) that first appeared here.
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marbled meats 100% Natural, Free Range and Local Meats “And finally, the most unique beef product we offer is Marbled Meats (conveniently located across from the our 100% natural Prime Grade beef – corn and beer Kerr Street Beer Store on Lakeshore) specializes in 100% finished, dry aged, hybrid breed from Wellington County, natural, Free Range and local premium meats, sourced providing a very well marbled, extremely tender and full from family farmers. They represent the very best when it flavoured striploin or rib eye steak. We’ve been told by our comes to Ontario farmers, and continuously strive to raise the bar to offer the freshest, healthiest and tastiest regulars it is the best steak they have ever had.” products for you and your family to enjoy. Their 100% natural and grazing pork comes from St. Jacobs. It is a Berkshire Breed providing outstanding Their poultry comes from Fenwood Farms just outside tenderness and flavour. It is harvested every Monday, Ancaster. Owner Tom Stasiuk states, matter-of-factly that hung on Tuesday, and delivered on Wednesday. “We “it is by far, the best chicken you will ever have.” Vitamins typically sell out of all the cuts by Sunday so we encourage and herbs are used to build their immune system so that special orders to ensure availability.” no antibiotics are ever used, and the feed consists of a custom blend of “We also provide a Free Catering natural grains. Each bird is provided Service for our baby back ribs. They are with fresh air, clean well water, and lots slow cooked to order but do require at of space to roam to ensure a true Free least 3 hours notice, resulting in very moist, tender, and fall off the bone ribs.” Range product. The sausages Marbled Meats offers “Our chickens are harvested every are a healthy alternative to a typical Tuesday, air chilled and vacuum packed sausage. Hand made from 100% patural for delivery to our Oakville location Marbled Meats is located on the pork every Thursday morning, using every Wednesday morning – and we north side of Lakeshore Road across only premium cuts, with natural herbs always sell out by Sunday! We also offer from the Kerr Street Beer Store. and spices and absolutely no fillers. Tom a Free Roasting Service for the chickens, just let us know what time you carries a selection of Honey Garlic, Salt would like it ready I’ll make sure that’s and Pepper, and Hot sausages – but be when it will be coming out of the oven warned – they are extremely popular for you,” says Tom. “If it’s truly not the and usually sell out by Sunday. The 100% Natural, Free Range eggs best roasted chicken you’ve ever had we come from Green Meadow Eggs in will gladly give you twice your money Aylmer. “They are an Amish Family Farm back. Try it, you’ll love it!” raising small flock hens which are fed To offer a fantastic 100% natural only grass, grubs and grains resulting in beef selection to suit every taste, flavour the most natural tasting eggs you will profile, and budget, Tom deals with ever enjoy.” They are delivered to three different local beef farmers. The first – 100% grass fed, and dry Marbled Meats every Thursday to ensure Owner Tom Stasiuk is passionate aged beef – arrives every Wednesday the utmost freshness. about his products and is happy to (based on availability) from Simcoe During holidays like Thanksgiving answer any and all questions. County. It is a true Grazing Red Angus and Christmas they specialize in custom orders like Free Range Turkeys, Natural Smoked cattle which is dry aged for a minimum of 14 days to Hams, or any other specialty item you might require. Just provide a very lean, tender, and healthy option. Tom give Tom a call to place your order. points out – “It is also a fantastic value. Compared to what “It was a long search to discover the current family others charge for a similar product we are always at least farmers that truly represent what Marbled Meats stands 25% less!” for – 100% Natural, Free Range, and Local meats. I have The second is grass fed, finished on corn and dry aged beef which arrives every Tuesday and/or Thursday from met with many farms that strived to meet all three criteria, Norwich. It is a family farmed Limousin cattle which is dry but most fell short. The current group of Family Farmers that we deal with truly represent our philosophy of aged for a minimum of 14 days to provide a tender, well responsible and sustainable farming with a sincere marbled, and flavourful option. “It is our biggest and most passion for what they do.” popular supplier offering great variety and value.”
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“People are often surprised to hear we moved here from Tampa, Florida, but we have found true paradise in The Village.” ~ Christine & Alexis Mori with Pucci & Bart
2013/2014 CONCERT SEASON SYMPHONIC PASSION November 9 & 10, 2013 FAMILY CHRISTMAS December 15, 2013 ROME & VIENNA February 1 & 2, 2014 THE ROMANTIC VIOLIN April 5 & 6, 2014 SEASON FINALE May 10 & 11, 2014
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GOSPEL CHRISTMAS PROJECT Sunday, December 22nd at 8:00pm Andrew also produced the CD version of the special, called “The Gospel Christmas Project”, for CBC Records, released in October 2007. In December 2007, Andrew made his orchestral conducting debut, performing “The Gospel Christmas Project - LIVE!” with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa. The show had a return engagement with NACO in 2011. The Gospel Christmas Project, minus orchestra, had its premiere performance at Massey Hall in December 2007, to critical acclaim. The Project took up residence at Toronto’s Young Centre for the Performing Arts from 2008 through 2011. Now in its 7th year, the Project continues to expand in scope, with more touring and albums planned. As an impresario, Andrew has twice presented a full-scale tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire. He also created and produced a highly successful Valentine’s show in 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2011 called “Celebrate Love”, at various venues across Toronto. Recent commissions include a piece for ten pianos and orchestra, debuted at the Cultural Launch of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Para-Am Games, and a pan-stylistic piece for the 2012 Mayor’s Ball For The Arts, commissioned by the Toronto Arts Foundation. Andrew Craig is the former Co-Chair of the Music Committee of the Toronto Arts Council, a former member the Advisory Council for the Faculty of Fine Arts at York University, and a former Resident Artist at Toronto’s Young Centre for the Performing Arts. He currently is a member of the Board of Directors of Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre.
Andrew Craig is a Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, director, composer, broadcaster and impresario, working in multiple musical genres, and collaborating with artists in other disciplines. He has worked with a diverse range of musical artists, including Molly Johnson, Measha Bruggergosman, Jackie Richardson, Ashley MacIsaac and Wynton Marsalis. He has musical directed for Canstage, Soulpepper Theatre, and the Grand Theatre, and composed music for OMNI Television, as well as for numerous choreographers. Andrew has a considerable reputation as a Musical Director. He musical directed Harbourfront’s tribute to Quincy Jones, and has twice performed for Nelson Mandela, one of those times at Toronto’s Skydome (now the Rogers Centre), for which he arranged music sung by 50,000 schoolchildren. In January 2008, Andrew created and directed the finale to the public tribute to the late jazz piano icon Oscar Peterson, at the request of the Peterson family. It included soprano Measha Bruggergosman, the University of Toronto Gospel Choir, The Nathaniel Dett Chorale and Faith Chorale, accompanied by Andrew with the Oscar Peterson Quartet. Andrew was nominated in the category of “Pianist/Keyboardist of the Year” in both the 2006 and 2007 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. Andrew created, Musical Directed and co-produced “A Gospel Christmas Celebration” for CBC Radio and Television in December 2006. The show received a Gemini nomination, and won a Bronze World Medal at the prestigious New York Festivals.
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LEAHY FAMILY CHRISTMAS Monday, December 23rd at 8:00pm Leahy (LAY-he): noun, verb, adjective. A family. A musical group of brothers and sisters, a sound, a style of music, a way of life, a volcanic explosion of talent and energy, intense emotion, and feral passion. Leahy is a Canadian powerhouse of eight musical brothers and sisters who have been playing together their entire lives. The band’s three acclaimed CDs – Leahy, Lakefield, and In All Things – have worldwide sales of over half a million copies. The family continues to move forward as musicians and performers. Winter 2007 saw them release their first ever live DVD and CD. PBS audiences are currently watching Leahy’s third television special. On their recent American tour, new audiences learned that this family of instrumentalists, singers, and dancers brings a rare level of originality and musicianship to the stage. This originality includes music that Leahy writes, arranges, and produces. Known for their unique blend of musical styles and genres, their repertoire is more distinct than ever. All that audiences need to do to understand the style that has come to be known as “Leahy” is look at their awards – Junos for Best New Group, Best Country Group, and Best Instrumental Album, the most played folk/roots song in Canada in 2004 and the Socan award for Folk/Jazz instrumentalist the following year. Their self-titled album rose to number four on the Billboard world music charts and found its way onto the soundtrack of the award-winning movie The Hanging Garden. On stage Leahy brought 175 audiences to their feet when they opened for pop-star Shania Twain on her inaugural world tour. Leahy brings their whole being to each and every performance. Their life story reads like a Hollywood movie; a large family raised without a television on a farm in the small town of Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. In fact, their life story was so compelling that it became the subject of an Oscar winning documentary – The Leahys: Music Most of All. The film foretold the success that would follow. Pure, authentic – Leahy continues to be one of Canada’s most sought after exports.
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An Even Better Place To Live! Oakville couple loves their new life in The Village! Murray and Gail Paton have traded in the good Off season, there’s an international film festival life for the better life. from December through February, a candlelight Two years ago, they moved from their 3,200 sq walk in December and ice wine festivals in January ft home in Oakville, where they lived for 15 years, and February. Activities aside, the Patons discovered a to a 2,400 sq ft townhome in The Village. community full of fascinating people and a myriad They also downsized to Niagara-on-the-Lake, of social, educational and interest groups to join. where their property taxes are a third of what they Gail volunteers at the Shaw Festival and Murray were in Oakville and their cost of living is less. conducts historic War of 1812 walking tours. “We absolutely love it here,” said Gail. “It was a Indeed, the Patons have perfect choice for this stage in discovered that a 15-minute walk our lives,” added Murray. “We with their dog is replete with wanted to achieve certain amiable greetings and chatter financial and life objectives but with the neighbours. When they didn’t want to sacrifice the head down south for their winter lifestyle we enjoyed in Oakville. respite, Murray and Gail take We haven’t in any way.” comfort in knowing they can lock “It is one of the most unique up their home and leave it and special places because it without worry, as one or more of combines agriculture, wineries their neighbours are always and natural beauty, with historic willing to do “house checks” sites and cultural venues – art while they are away. galleries, fine restaurants and The pair loves the traditional world-class theatre,” added Murray. Niagara-on-the-Lake was recvillage design of their new ently dubbed Canada’s Culinary community, which they liken to Capital hosting the highest the historic design of the colonial Murray and Gail Paton moved from amount of fine restaurants and city of Williamsburg, in Virginia. Oakville to The Village in Niagara-onfood producers per capita. The Yet all of the modern conventhe-Lake and have never looked back! Town also has four museums, iences are close at hand too. many public parks and playgrounds, 16 churches Niagara-on-the-Lake’s proximity to Oakville and and six public and private art galleries for a start. Toronto makes it easy to visit friends and for There’s a new community centre near the Murray to handle periodic business meetings. Even accessing the U.S. border is just a 15 minute trip. couple’s home that houses a banquet hall, “It’s a simpler life,” said Murray. “I certainly conference rooms, a cafe, a public library and an don’t miss the traffic and congestion of the city and athletic fitness centre. Right across the street from yet the GTA is only an hour’s drive away. You can The Village, the Jackson-Triggs amphitheatre be as busy or as quiet as you wish. With all that the offers a variety of top-flight summer musical community has to offer, we never lack for concerts. And the Music Niagara summer music interesting things to do! It is one of the most festival offers superb jazz, choral and classical unique and special places.” music in wonderful venues throughout the Town.
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