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DaysArts Presents: Matthew Byrne
Matthew Byrne
Mix 107.9 FM Presents: California Guitar Trio with Montreal Guitar Trio
Featuring music of legendary groups such as Queen, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Rush, six virtuoso guitarists devote themselves to becoming one voice, linking their passion and their talent to create a great evening of guitar - a sextet made in heaven.
DaysArts Presents: Matthew Byrne, Traditional Singer & Storyteller from Newfoundland
Newfoundland's Matthew Byrne is performing in Daysland, AB on January 17th at Strome Community Hall. Byrne is fresh off winning Traditional Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards this past November, and is excited to bring his award-winning album, Horizon Lines, to Daysland for the first time. Born into a family of Newfoundland music makers, Matthew’s repertoire is heavily influenced by that unique musical lineage – the weaving of a great story with a beautiful melody – and…
Joey Landreth Trio and Altameda
Co-presented with Seven Music Fest A rare treat, two sought-after prairie acts combine for a rock-solid double bill. From the critically-acclaimed Bros. Landreth, red-hot guitarist Joey is also an accomplished solo artist. One of many five-star reviews refer to Landreth’s debut outing, Whiskey, as “full of folk charm” and “charismatic blues worth a good, long listen”, his live shows receive similar praise. Altameda, comprised of four St. Albert musicians, have become hometown heroes in the greater Edmonton area. Fueled by…
Montreal Guitar Trio and California Guitar Trio
We know Airdrie loves guitar shows and this amazing show features six virtuoso guitarists from four countries (Japan, Canada, Belgium, and US). The California Guitar Trio (CGT) and the Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3) fuse over 40 years of combined performing experience into one unique six-by-six-string ‘phenomensemble’. In a pleasantly surprising way, CGT's steel stringed-guitars blend naturally with MG3's nylon-stringed guitars, as each trios fret boards chase the others' original compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, world, jazz and classical…
Horizon Stage Presents: The Young Novelists
The Young Novelists are a Toronto-based band fronted by husband and wife Graydon James and Laura Spink. Since 2009 they have played stages across the U.S. and Canada, released three full-length albums, won numerous awards, and received continuous praise for their unmatched, effortless harmonies. Their last record, made us strangers, landed them a Canadian Folk Music Award for New/Emerging Artist, a nomination for Vocal Group of the Year, and reached top 20 on both !earshot and Stingray Music folk charts.…
Loudon Wainwright III
With over two dozen albums to his credit, Loudon Wainwright III is one of the most prolific American singer-songwriters of his generation, period. When it comes to examining the day-to-day trials and tribulations of life, and relaying them with literary aplomb, a wink and a nod, he belongs alongside the talents of the esteemed Randy Newman. Better known as the Mark Twain of contemporary songwriting, Wainwright is not only able to have his tongue firmly planted in his cheek during…
Hillsburn
EAST COAST Music Award Winners 2017 FANS’ CHOICE VIDEO Canadian Folk Music Award Winners Hillsburn is a powerhouse. Their songs are timeless, their sound every bit as anthemic as Florence + The Machine’s, but with soaring three-part harmonies thrown in for good measure. After touring extensively in support of their award-winning debut in Canada and the US, the band released a follow-up, “The Wilder Beyond”, in 2018. “Intense and goosebump inducing.” – The Coast “If you’re looking for a band…
Leela Gilday
A passionate singer/songwriter and soulful performer, Leela Gilday has a voice that comes straight from the heart. Confessing her stories to her audiences with a gutsy voice and open stage presence, Gilday weaves her experiences as a northerner, a member of the Dene nation, and a traveler into a beautiful world that transports the listener. With four full-length recordings and a long touring history, Gilday has numerous awards to her credit, including a Juno, two Western Canadian Music Awards, Aboriginal…
Harry Manx at the Empress Theatre
– Blending folk, blues and classical Indian songs performed on his signature 20-stringed mohan veena, Harry Manx will bring his bewitching musical style to the Empress Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The Canadian, multi-award winning instrumentalist also plays the slide guitar, harmonica, six-string banjo and stomp box. Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in Canada and left in his teens to live in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil. He honed his hypnotic…