FridayFolk Concert
February 26 , 2010
Chris Coole
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FridayFolk Concert February 26 , 2010 Chris Coole |
The Orillia Folk Society presents
Bluegrass and Old-time Clawhammer Banjo Player, Chris Coole
Friday, February 26, 7:30 pm
House Concert at The Webers'
The Orillia Folk Society proudly presents bluegrass and old time clawhammer banjo player Chris Coole, as part of its FridayFolk season, with opening performer local singer-songwriter Hayley Ward. The show takes place Friday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m., at the Webers’ home, directions given upon reservation. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.
As this is a house concert there is very limited seating, so please reserve your seats early! A limited supply of Early-Bird tickets are available for $12. Regular-priced tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for ages 16 and under.
Tickets are available through the Mariposa Office at 37 Mississaga St. W., by calling 326-3655 (cash, credit card or cheque- reservations upon payment only), through tickets@orilliafolk.ca or online at http://takenotepromotion.com/store/.
Chris Coole (http://chriscoole.com)
"I've never seen anyone play better or express musical ideas more freely while jamming in the clawhammer style than Chris Coole"
Banjo Newsletter
"He played like he was in another world... the notes were fresh and fluid, the music: beautiful."
Bluegrass Now
Chris Coole was first attracted to the sounds of old-time and bluegrass music as a teenager growing up in Toronto, Ontario. At 17, he got his first banjo and soon discovered the clawhammer style of playing. His love of playing has led him to pursue a career as a full time musician.
Chris has split his playing between old-time and bluegrass styles and has allowed each to inspire the other. Chris believes that “the essence of music is in the individual, not in the category or style of music that they play.”
His unique style of clawhammer banjo playing began to reach a wider audience with the release of his first cd “Five Strings Attached with no Backing” in 1997, and with “Volume 2” released in 2000. Both albums were collaborations with longtime musical partner Arnie Naiman. The combination of sparse well played traditional tunes, as well as creative originals, struck a chord with old-time music fans worldwide. Chris has been a finalist in the banjo contests at the Appalachian Stringband Festival in Clifftop Virginia (2004, 2006), and the West Virginia State Folk Festival (2002, 2005).
Since 2001, Chris has played guitar, sang and written songs for the critically acclaimed bluegrass band “The Foggy Hogtown Boys”. His love for the golden era of bluegrass is apparent to anyone who hears his singing and songwriting. In 2006, he was awarded “Guitarist of the Year” at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards”.
Chris is acknowledged as a skilled teacher of both the banjo and the guitar. He has taught at many workshops across Canada and the USA. A DVD released by Woodhall Music in 2007, “The Elements of Clawhammer Guitar”, feature Chris’ approach to teaching the banjo.
Apart from his own albums, Chris can be heard as a sideman on over 75 albums from artists such as Jenny Whitely, Jim Cuddy, Sylvia Tyson, and Justin Rutledge. In 2008, he was featured on the Rounder Records release “Old-Time Banjo Festival”, a collection of today’s top clawhammer banjo players in the world.
Hayley Ward
Hayley’s lovely voice and original songs will have you floating along as she accompanies herself on guitar. She comes to us from the Stellula songwriting club at Twin Lakes Secondary School, and is currently recording her debut CD. Although still in high school, her songs reflect a maturity beyond her years. You will certainly enjoy this homegrown talent!
Download the Concert Poster here
Get your tickets now:
Online ***NEW***
Reserve tickets online at the Take Note Music Store, and pick up your tickets the night of the concert. (Regular-priced adult and youth tickets only)
At the Mariposa Office
EarlyBird and Regular-priced tickets can be reserved at 37 Mississaga St. W., tickets@orilliafolk.ca or 705-326-3655 until February 25.
At the door
Remaining Regular-priced adult and youth tickets will be available the night of the concert (cash or cheque only)
