House Concerts
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House Concerts |
House Concerts are held on a more informal basis than our FridayFolk shows
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depending on who's coming through town, and whose living room happens to be available).
Please note that these are events in private homes -- we're listing these shows as a courtesy to our members, but the hosts are in charge.
*** Please contact the individual hosts listed below for full details, and to book a seat. ***
PLEASE DO NOT JUST SHOW UP AT SOMEBODY'S HOUSE WITHOUT LETTING THEM KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
This Season's House Concerts:
September 12: Lynne Hanson
Orillia CD Release of "Once The Sun Goes Down"
Once The Sun Goes Down a bright new star rises. Meet Lynne Hanson. This Ottawa-based singer/songwriter is poised to light up Canada’s roots music landscape with this compelling new album. She is justifiably proud of it, calling it the fullest expression yet of her artistic voice. “I am willing to live or die by this record,” Hanson declares.
Hanson’s early love of jazz was later replaced by bluegrass and traditional country , while teenage years included singing and playing Neil Young songs at home. If pressed, Lynne will describe her sound as “porch music with a little Texas red dirt. I write these songs on acoustic guitar in my kitchen. I want them to sound like the original concept, except with a band. I call it porch music, as it’s like everyone in the neighbourhood comes over and brings their instruments.”
It is hard to fathom that Hanson only began writing her own songs five years ago. She released a well-received debut album, Things I Miss, in 2006, followed by 2008’s internationally-acclaimed Eleven Months. Lynne credits fellow songsmith Paul Bourdeau as a mentor, and he co-wrote five of the new tunes. Travelling the international folk circuit has kept Hanson’s muse fired up. “The more I am around great songwriters the more I learn about how to try to be a good songwriter,” she says.
Appearances in the Finals of the New Folk Competition at [famed Texas folk festival] Kerrville, an unofficial showcase at South By Southwest in Austin and appearances at Folk Alliance in Memphis last year brought unanimously positive audience responses. These have been duplicated at her frequent appearances at folk festivals and clubs in Europe and the U.K. in recent years. Whether solo or opening up for such folk greats as Dar Williams and Lynn Miles, Hanson’s relaxed and warm persona has won fans at every stop. No surprise that she is now in real demand on the house concerts circuit as well. Lynne’s profile at home is also increasing, as shown by a Canadian Folk Music Awards nomination in 2009.
There is no description other than "just brilliant" possible here -- summa cum laude, in our opinion! [ctrlaltcountry.be]
Take Note! Music House, Orillia
7:00 pm, suggested donation $10-$15 ($5-$10 ages 16 and under)
e-mail takenote@takenotepromotion.com or call 705-259-0157 for reservations and directions
Accessibility: single step into music room; main-floor washroom, but not large enough for wheelchair
October 6: Ashley Condon
A new favourite from Atlantic Canada
Raised between two potato fields on Prince Edward Island, Ashley Condon is the grandchild of Bill Leblanc, a Canadian country pioneer who once spent the night in jail with Hank Snow. Like pecan pie -- sweet and nutty -- Ashley has won audiences over with her larger-than-life stage presence and down-to-earth charm. Growing up on everything from old-time country to folk, blues and southern rock. her music resonates.
The success of her 2007 EP I've Got This Feeling garnered the attention of Ontario native and ECMA-nominated producer Joel e Hunt (Teresa Ennis, Old Man Ludecke). The two have joined creative forces for Ashley's debut, full-length album Come In From The Cold, released on June 15, 2010. The record features award-winning instrumentalist Dale Murray (CuffTheDuke, Matt Mays) on pedal steel and electric guitar and Jeff Bird (Cowboy Junkies) on mandolin, bass and harmonica. The simplicity of delivery coupled with a warm maple voice provides a record that is friendly and evocative, soulful and honest. A rich tapestry of country-tinged sounds weaves throughout, inspiring thoughts of Willy Nelson, Anne Murray, Emmylou Harris and Eva Cassidy.
Ashley has shared the stage with folk icons Tannis Slimmon, James Gordon, Jude Vadala (The Bird Sisters), Katherine Wheatley and Halifax powerhouses Kim Wempe and Charlie A'Court. She was invited to play the 2010 Deep Roots Festival in Wolfville, NS and is touring central Canada in the fall. As a performing artist, Ashley has more than eighteen years of stage experience and a degree in Theatre Studies from the University of Toronto and Sheridan College: a testament to her strength as both a songwriter and entertainer.
Rich, earthy tones wrapped lovingly around a voice as fresh and pure as a forest stream cannot help but melt the coldest heart. [Glenn Meisner, CBC Atlantic Airwaves]
Take Note! Music House, Orillia
7:00 pm, suggested donation $10-$15 ($5-$10 ages 16 and under)
e-mail takenote@takenotepromotion.com or call 705-259-0157 for reservations and directions
Accessibility: single step into music room; main-floor washroom, but not large enough for wheelchair
