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The Ottawa Folk Festival and GCTC
An Evening with Sunday, November 25, 2007 Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre $25
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Ian Tamblyn: songwriter, musician, playwright, record producer, explorer, photographer... and more. Creative diversity and cross-disciplinary connections are central to his work. He has recorded 21 albums as well as numerous soundtracks for theatre and film. A recent tribute album, Coastline of Our Dreams, features an array of noted Canadian artists performing Ian's songs to celebrate his songwriting excellence. In recent years, Ian's close association with adventure travel and scientific expeditions has taken him from the icebergs of Greenland to the underwater world of Antarctica. Many of these adventures have found their way into his songs and instrumental recordings. His brand-new CD, Superior: Spirit and Light, is the first of four CDs in the ambitious Four Coast Project that will feature musical portraits of different coastal regions of Canada - Lake Superior and Northwest Ontario, the Pacific Northwest coast, the Arctic coast, and the Labrador/Newfoundland coast. Ian is the recipient of many awards, including the prestigious Estelle Klein Award from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals, the Jackie Washington Award presented at the Northern Lights Festival, a Japanese music award, an Honorary Doctorate from Lakehead University, and the Helen Verger Award presented at the Ottawa Folk Festival to honour his outstanding contributions. In addition to developing his own multi-faceted creative expression, Ian has selflessly applied his talents to further the careers of his contemporaries and younger musicians. As a record producer and as a founder of the original Acoustic Waves concert series at 910 Gladstone Avenue, he has worked with many diverse talents over the years. One of his most outstanding contributions has been the example he has provided to others. Through his musical excellence, his constant willingness to expand his artistic horizons, his strong work ethic and his irrepressible sense of humour, Ian Tamblyn has inspired musicians and audiences across Canada and around the world. Website: www.tamblyn.com |
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Subscription tickets for Acoustic Waves concerts are available at a discounted rate. For information, contact the GCTC box office Thank you to the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Estate of Ian Wightman for supporting the Acoustic waves concert series. For additional information, please see the GCTC |
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J.P. Cormier Thursday, November 8, 2007 National Arts Centre $20 Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter,
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At age 16, J.P. recorded his first album, a collection of bluegrass instrumentals. Subsequent touring performances led to a move to the United States for ten years of session work and live appearances, including many memorable nights at the Grand Ole Opry with such notable artists as Waylon Jennings, Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs and Bill Monroe. Since returning to Canada, J.P. has released ten award winning recordings. The title track from J.P.’s Juno-nominated CD, Another Morning, has been covered by countless artists across North America and beyond. His impressive body of work has earned him a loyal fan base with multiple award nominations and wins. J.P. Cormier brings his dazzling compositions and fingerwork to the Fourth Stage in this much-anticipated concert on November 8. Website: www.jp-cormier.com |
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Sarah Burnell hails from Ottawa, but her fiddle roots may be found in the music of the Scottish Highlands, Cape Breton, Ireland, and Québec. Her energetic fiddle style possesses a youthful exuberance, grounded in her strong classical training. Sarah is also an accomplished singer, and her CD entitled Sarah'ndipity features several beautiful Celtic ballads. The CD won the Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Young Performer in December, 2006. Sarah's talents have been featured at the Ottawa Folk Festival, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, and two European tours. Website: www.sarahfiddle.ca |
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Sunday, October 28, 2007 |
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$34.50 (balcony) and $39.50 (orchestra), plus a Centrepointe box office charge of $4.50 per ticket * Reserved seating - purchase early for best selection * |
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The “Arlo Guthrie Solo Reunion Tour (Together At Last!)” is a joyful evening with folk music legend Arlo Guthrie. For the first time since 1965, Arlo will be alone on stage for the entire tour which is taking him throughout North America, Europe and Australia from June 2006 to May 2007. |
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Tickets are available through the Centrepointe Theatre Box Office by phone at 613-580-2700, or in person at 101 Centrepointe Drive. Box office hours are Monday to Wednesday (noon to 5 p.m.), Thursday and Friday (noon to 7 p.m.), Saturday (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), and one hour prior to performances. Tickets are also available online at www.centrepointetheatre.com Websites: Arlo Guthrie – www.arlo.net Centrepointe Theatre – www.centrepointetheatre.com |
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The Ottawa Folk Festival and GCTC present...
Dawn Tyler Watson & Sunday, October 21, 2007 8:00 p.m. Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre $25 |
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With only two voices and a six-string guitar, Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers have been creating a major buzz on the national and international folk and blues scenes, touring across Canada, the United States and France. Their new CD, entitled "En duo", offers an exciting array of original songs along with old favourites such as "Come Together" and "My Old Friend the Blues". |
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Finest Kind Saturday, October 20, 2007 8:00 p.m. $22 |
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Finest Kind is a remarkable trio whose brilliant vocal arrangements bring excitement to their eclectic repertoire. Ian Robb is a gifted performer of British folksong, an accomplished concertina player, a harter member of Toronto's Friends of Fiddler's Green, and the recipient of the 2005 Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Traditional Singer. Ann Downey performs with The Toasted Westerns and several other bands playing old-time, cowboy, bluegrass, klezmer, jazz and swing music with banjo, guitar and bass. Shelley Posen, a professional folklorist, is a versatile singer and multi-instrumentalist who has devoted his life to researching, composing and performing songs both as a solo artist and as part of Finest Kind. Craig/Morgan/Robson is a touring trio of women from England bringing new joy and energy to the art of a cappella harmony singing. Their repertoire includes dramatic traditional ballads, lilting love songs and the occasional cutting edge contemporary number. Their glorious, moving harmony singing, combined with their warm stage presence, have been aptly described as “a mix made in heaven”. Their second CD, Stranded, is "a truly lovely CD, brimful of exceptional singing and fine songs." (David Kidman, Netrythms) Tickets are available in person at the National Arts Centre box office (no service charge), and through Ticketmaster at 613-755-1111, www.ticketmaster.ca, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Websites: Finest Kind – www.finestkind.ca Craig/Morgan/Robson – www.cmr-harmony.org.uk |
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| The Wailin’ Jennys are Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta and Heather Masse. Their superb vocal harmonies and instrumental skills give heart and soul to a powerful repertoire of original and traditional songs. Their debut CD, 40 Days, won a Juno Award for "Best Folk/Roots Album". Their follow-up recording, Firecracker, was designated “Best Contemporary Album” at the North American Folk Alliance Awards in Memphis earlier this year. |
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Advance tickets are available starting September 19 at the Ottawa Folklore Centre (1111 Bank at Sunnyside) and all CD Warehouse locations (1383 Clyde, 1717 St. Laurent, 499 Terry Fox). For phone orders, call the Ottawa Folk Festival at 613-230-8234. Website: www.thewailinjennys.com |
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Lynn Miles with special guests Kelli Trottier & Gordon Stobbe |
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Join us for the 6th Annual CUPE Labour Day Concert at the Library and Archives Canada Auditorium, (395 Wellington Street, at Bay Street).. Tickets ($20 in advance, $24 at the door) are available at the Ottawa Folk Festival Office 613-230-8234, all CD Warehouse locations and at the Ottawa Folklore Centre. More info on our outlets here. |
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Advance tickets are available starting September 19 at the Ottawa Folklore Centre (1111 Bank at Sunnyside) and all CD Warehouse locations (1383 Clyde, 1717 St. Laurent, 499 Terry Fox). For phone orders, call the Ottawa Folk Festival at 613-230-8234. |
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Lynn Miles is universally admired for her finely-crafted songs, beautiful voice, impressive guitar skills and irresistible sense of humour. She has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe, and won a Juno Award for her CD "Unravel". Her album "Love Sweet Love" garnered accolades as Best Contemporary Singer and Best Songwriter at the 2005 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Lynn has been working on a humorous play about the music business, and is currently writing songs for a new CD. |
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Kelli Trottier is a fiddler, singer and dancer whose delightful performances of Celtic and French Canadian material are a celebration of her family heritage. Gordon Stobbe, a highly-versatile musician, composer and teacher, is widely acknowledged as one of Canada’s most accomplished fiddlers. |
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Links Lynn Miles; Kelli Trottier; Gordon Stobbee |
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Dervish Saturday, February 23, 2008 |
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Dervish is a stellar Irish band consisting of Cathy Jordan (vocals, bodhrán and bones), Tom Morrow (fiddle), Shane Mitchell (accordion), Brian McDonagh (mandola), Liam Kelly (flute and whistles), and Michael Holmes (bouzouki). The band, which started from the simple idea of a group of musicians recording traditional Irish music together for the sheer love of it, has grown to become one of the most important and accomplished bands in Ireland. Dervish CDs and live performances have been met with enormous critical acclaim from fans, journalists and fellow musicians the world over. |
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Spanning a myriad of tones and moods, Dervish concerts feature high-energy tunes played with intuition and fluidity, charming songs with lyrics about life and love, and inspiring, beautifully-arranged melodies that lift audiences from their seats. All of these elements are drawn together by Cathy Jordan’s masterful stage presence. Her between-song stories and her easy interaction with the audience draw people into the music in a way very few performers can achieve. |
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Advance tickets ($24) are available at the Ottawa Folklore Centre (1111 Bank Street) and at all CD Warehouse locations (1383 Clyde, 1717 St. Laurent and 499 Terry Fox). Order tickets by phone from the Ottawa Folk Festival office at 613-230-8234. |
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The Ottawa Folk Festival and the National Ray Bonneville Saturday, March 8, 2008 * Please note the special start time and Library and Archives Canada Auditorium |
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The Ottawa Folk Festival and the National Arts Centre are joining forces to present legendary blues musician Ray Bonneville in concert at the Library and Archives Canada Auditorium on Saturday, March 8. A superb songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and harmonica player, Ray is known for his ability to create a deep, compelling groove that generates feelings of joy in any audience. On the guitar, Ray's right thumb works the bass line as his index finger pulls out the melody and his palm slaps out snare-like rhythms. At the same time, Ray's weathered voice and soulful harmonica trade riffs as his foot stomps out irresistible rhythms on the amplified piece of plywood that travels with him wherever he goes. |
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Ray won a Juno Award for his "Gust of Wind" CD, and received Juno nominations for two others. His latest album, "Goin' by Feel", was released on the Red House Records label in January, 2008. Website: www.raybonneville.com |
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Advance tickets ($22) are available at the Ottawa Folklore Centre (1111 Bank Street) and at all CD Warehouse locations (1383 Clyde, 1717 St. Laurent and 499 Terry Fox). Order tickets by phone from the Folk Festival office at 613-230-8234. |
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**Exceptionally for this presentation you may also buy your tickets in person at the NAC box office (53 Elgin St.), Mon. to Sat. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (no surcharge) or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Order from Ticketmaster by phone at 613-755-1111, or online at ticketmaster.ca. |
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The Ottawa Folk Festival and Shtreiml Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
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Named for the traditional fur hat worn by Hassidic Jews, the Schtreiml blends klezmer, gypsy and jazz music to create a vibrant sound that crosses cultural boundaries with ease. Band leader Jason Rosenblatt studied piano at the Rimon School of Jazz in Ramat Hasharon, Israel, as well as at the McGill Conservatory. In addition to his expertise on piano and keyboards, Jason is a harmonica virtuoso who transcends the instrument's normal limitations, using it to play virtually any style of music. Band member Rachel Lemisch is an exceptional trombonist and a descendant of a famous Romanian klezmer dynasty. Other band members include Michael Winograd (clarinet), Thierry Arsenault (drums and percussion), and Adam Stotland (bass) |
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Buy your tickets in person at the NAC box office (53 Elgin St.), Mon. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (no surcharge) or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Order from Ticketmaster by phone at 613-755-1111, or online at ticketmaster.ca. |
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The Arrogant Worms with guest The Good Lovelies Saturday March 22, 2008 8:00pm |
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Tickets are $25, plus a Centrepointe box office charge of $4.50 per ticket. They are available through the Centrepointe Theatre Box Office by phone at 613-580-2700, or in person at 101 Centrepointe Drive. Box office hours are Monday to Wednesday (noon to 5 p.m.), Thursday and Friday (noon to 7 p.m.), Saturday (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), and one hour prior to performances. Tickets are also available online at www.centrepointetheatre.com |
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The Ottawa Folk Festival and GCTC present...
Ron Sexsmith Sunday April 13, 2008 with Emm Gryner 8:00pm Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre Tickets ($36) are available through the |
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Ron Sexsmith is internationally known and admired for his touching, beautifully-crafted songs, his evocative voice and his remarkable musical abilities. His songs have been championed by Elvis Costello and Elton John, with covers by Feist, Rod Stewart and kd lang. With 10 albums to his credit, Ron has built a large, loyal base of fans who delight in his ongoing commitment to "keep writing better songs" and his fascinating ability to "convey vulnerability without resorting to cliché" (Derek Richardson, San Francisco Chronicle). Emm Gryner (Sunday, April 13) was described as an "indie goddess" by IndieVoice magazine in 2001. Nelly Furtado selected Emm's' album "Science Fair" as one of her "desert island" discs, David Bowie called her one of his favorite Canadian acts, and U2's Bono cited her song "Almighty Love" as one of six songs he wished he had written. A folk and rock prodigy who is currently working on her eighth album, Emm is a strong, independent artist who runs her own record label, Dead Daisy Records. Dala (Monday, April 14) is a wonderful Toronto-based duo whose energetic and engaging acoustic music creates instant rapport with audiences. Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine, who first met in a high school music class, have built a strong base of support with a combination of solo shows and national tours with Tom Cochrane and Matthew Good. Dala has released two acclaimed CDs for Universal Records featuring a mix of original material and cover songs by artists such as Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell. Thank you to the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Estate of Ian Wightman for supporting the Acoustic waves concert series. For additional information, please see the GCTC website at: www.gctc.ca |
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Richie Havens
The legendary Woodstock performer in a rare Ottawa appearance ! Tickets are $38.50, plus a Centrepointe box office charge of $4.50 per ticket. They are available through the Centrepointe Theatre Box Office by phone at 613-580-2700, or in person at 101 Centrepointe Drive. Box office hours are Monday to Wednesday (noon to 5 p.m.), Thursday and Friday (noon to 7 p.m.), Saturday (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), and one hour prior to performances. Tickets are also available online at www.centrepointetheatre.com * Reserved seating - purchase early for best selection * |
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Richie Havens is gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. His fiery, poignant, always soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless since he first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960’s. It’s a voice that has inspired and electrified audiences from the Woodstock Music & Arts Fair in 1969, to the Clinton Presidential Inauguration in 1993 - coming full circle with the 30th Woodstock Anniversary celebration, "A Day In The Garden", in 1999. For over three decades, Richie has used his music to convey messages of brotherhood and personal freedom. With more than twenty-five albums released and a touring schedule that would kill many a younger man, he continues to view his calling as a higher one. As he told The Denver Post, "I really sing songs that move me. I’m not in show business, I’m in the communications business. That’s what it’s about for me". Originally from Prince Edward Island and now based in Halifax, Catherine MacLellan is the daughter of Canadian singer/songwriter and music legend, Gene MacLellan, the writer of international hit songs such as "Snowbird" (Anne Murray) and "Put Your Hand In The Hand" (Ocean). "I grew up watching him write songs in the living room with pen and paper or with a guitar on his lap... I am really proud to be his daughter and to be able to follow a little in his footsteps." Catherine's talents have been recognized with two 2005 PEI Music Awards for her CD "Dark Dream Midnight" and four 2006 Awards for Church Bell Blues, as well as multiple East Coast Music Award nominations for those same albums. |
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