Join us for the opening reception for the Glimpses Art Exhibit– An Exhibition of Dianne Sutter and Judith Meeks – on Thursday, October 13th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

ASHLEY MACISAAC

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

8:00 p.m.

$35 Advance

$40 Door

When Ashley MacIsaac burst on the worldwide scene with 1995’s Hi, How Are You Today? (A&M) he scored the kind of coup instrumental artists often dream of. Going triple-platinum in Canada and breaking down radio barriers with the Gaelic single “Sleepy Maggie,” Ashley became an immediate pop icon, rebellious and exuberant, resplendent in kilts, army boots and combat pants. Copping from rockers’ sensibilities, Ashley made an aesthetic of it onstage, effortlessly blending his Celtic heritage with contemporary elements such as punk, electronica, hip-hop and grunge. Audiences who may have felt alienated by Ashley’s disregard of convention were instantly won over by his dazzling displays of grit, passion and authority. Recalls Ashley at the time, “My father once told me, ‘If you want to play the fiddle, get mad at it or don’t play it at all.’”

This is a seated performance. All tickets are General Admission.

SONGWRITER’S SHOWCASE

AT THE GIBSON CENTRE PRESENTS:

Laura Bird & Tricia Brubacher

Friday October 28th 

8:00 PM 

 $15 at door

 Tickets are available by contacting George Scott at 416-722-9795.

Sam Turton, Jane Lewis and Nonie Crete

Friday, November 25th

8:00 PM

$15 at the door

$25 special – dinner and show package with East Side Marios

 This is a seated performance. All tickets are General Admission.

JILL BABRER

Saturday, October 29, 2011

8:00 p.m.

$25 Advance

$30 Door

Jill Barber has always had stars in her eyes. It’s a natural side effect of gazing up at the moon and composing songs bathed in its silvery glow.
 
 From her modest beginnings as a shy acoustic folkie on the local coffeehouse stage, Barber’s recent career has been reaching starry heights. With the release of her fourth album Mischievous Moon, a stunning concoction that features Barber’s unmistakable contralto backed by sweeping strings and dramatic orchestration, Jill Barber’s evolution to confident chanteuse is complete.

This is a seated performance. All tickets are General Admission.

SARAH SLEAN

Friday, November 4th 2011

8:00 p.m.

Tickets $38 advance and $42.50 at the door

Over the course of her 13 year career Sarah Slean has made seven albums, starred in two short films and a movie musical, published two volumes of poetry, held exhibitions of her paintings, written two string quartets and shared the stage with four of the country’s leading orchestras. During that time she was nominated for three Junos (Best New Artist and Best Adult Alternative Album twice), two Geminis, and her records have been released in over 10 countries world-wide.  The release of 2004′s “Day One” heralded the beginning of a promising career in France, garnering national radio play on major rock stations, several key festival slots and an appearance on the hit television show “Taratata”.  Sarah’s music has also been featured on both big and small screens (Dawson’s Creek, Felicity, Party of Five).  Her last album full length studio album The Baroness, debuted at #1 on Itunes in Canada and spawned three national tours.  An EP of its out takes entitled The Baroness Redecorates showcases her remarkable talent as a string arranger, which is an aspect of her craft that Slean continues to develop in projects like  The Art of Time Ensemble and her upcoming double album recording “Land & Sea”.

 Sarah has recently completed  a degree in music and philosophy at the University of Toronto.

This is a seated performance. All tickets are General Admission.

IL VOCE

Thursday, November 10, 2011

8:00 p.m.

$30 Advance

$35 Door

IL Voce puts a fresh face on the global phenomenon of the genre labeled “Classical Crossover” or “Popera”. Their amazing sound is created by the combination of these four magical voices and complimented by their beautiful & distinctive look. This is what truly sets IL Voce apart.

IL Voce is comprised of soprano Tiffany Desrosiers, tenor Marc Devigne, coloratura soprano Melody Mercredi and baritone DJ Calhoun. Bringing passion and virtuosity to their unique interpretations of romantic, classical, pop & opera favorites, simply put, IL Voce is “The Voices”.

This is a seated performance. All tickets are General Admission.

PAVLO

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

8:00 p.m.

$45 Advanced

$50 Door

For being all instrumental, Pavlo’s Mediterranean music speaks for itself.

 In his 9th album,”Six String Blvd” Pavlo incorporates the world’s most exotic instruments into his classic Mediterranean sound.  Influenced by his travels, you will be captured by the Chinese Ehru; the Portuguese Guitarra; the Arabic Flute; the Indian Sitar and of course the Greek Bouzouki.

 Pavlo has come full circle since he introduced his Mediterranean brand in 1998, once again recording an All-Instrumental album.  Complete with all brand new compositions, this album highlights Pavlo’s unmatched ability to melodically unite world instruments into his sound seamlessly, all the while staying true to his distinct Mediterranean guitar signature. It has never been more convincing, Pavlo is a TRUE WORLD artist, and has become famous for bringing every audience to their feet.  Pavlo continues to tour worldwide performing over 150 shows per year and is still driven by his father’s famous words: “Have the courage to do what you love, and the drive to do it well.”

This is a seated performance. All seating is General Admission.

LIONA BOYD

Saturday, November 26th

8:00 P.M.

Tickets: $45 Advanced, $50 Door

Liona Boyd, known as “The First Lady of the Guitar” has introduced millions around the world to the art of classical guitar through her concerts, television specials, music videos and twenty two recordings, many of which have gone “Gold” and “Platinum”. Liona has given solo and orchestral concerts around the globe and played for dozens of world leaders including the British Royal Family and the US President. She has recorded with Sir Andrew Davis and the English Chamber Orchestra, Yo Yo Ma and Georges Zamfir,  toured with Gordon Lightfoot and Tracy Chapman and recorded with Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton and, David Gilmore. Liona has been a special guest on dozens of American television shows including The Tonight Show, Today Show, Boston Pops and Entertainment Tonight. Her virtuoso talents resulted in five Juno awards, five honorary degrees, and The Order of Canada and Order of Ontario. She is also a five time winner of the Guitar Player Magazine poll for best classical guitarist.  Liona has composed and arranged hundreds of pieces for her instrument and also penned a best selling autobiography.

After a six year hiatus Liona returned triumphantly to the stage and released two CDs that include her singing… “Liona Boyd sings Songs of Love,” and  “Seven Journeys- music for the Soul and the Imagination.” She now tours and records with special guest guitarist/singer Michael Savona, and is at work on a new CD, “The Return”

Liona wrote “Music contributes profoundly to the richness and beauty of our life experience. I feel so fortunate to be able to share this wonderful international language with people around the world.”

This is a seated performance. All tickets are General Admission.

An Evening with a Canadian Legend!

“Legend” is not a title John McDermott would readily embrace, but his accomplishments have become legendary in recording industry lore. He calls Toronto and Boston home, but he has also found a home as an international recording star and household name – known as much for his successful musical career as for his commitment to veterans’ causes. He is a long way from the man for whom singing was a hobby less than ten years ago. John was discovered quite by chance, when working as a circulation sales representative for the Toronto Sun, he belted out an impromptu rendition of “Danny Boy” at a company party.

John’s first album, Danny Boy, was originally recorded as a very private and personal 50th anniversary tribute for his parents. Its quality could not be ignored and it eventually found its way into the hands of EMI Music Canada. Danny Boy subsequently garnered strong sales for a debut release in the U.S. and Canada; it even reached number one on New Zealand’s album charts, and was certified double platinum in that country. This success, in addition to a fast growing North American fan base, won through a tireless touring schedule, led to his participation in the PBS phenomenon, The Irish Tenors. John’s presence helped generate a US gold record, three US tours, and a high-profile media schedule, which included appearances on ‘Good Morning America’ and ‘The Today Show.’ In November 2001, John taped “John McDermott – A Time to Remember” at the Living Arts Centre outside Toronto. This, his first solo television special, began airing in March 2002 on PBS affiliates across North America.

The outcome of that fateful performance has catapulted him into a musical career that includes three Canadian platinum records, five Juno nominations , a solid international touring schedule, and many more albums including Songs of the Isles Ireland and Songs of the Isles Scotland, Images of Christmas with John McDermott and Friends, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Stories of Love, Just Plain Folk and On A Whim.

His success has allowed him to express his commitment to veteran’s causes, which have always been integral to John and an important theme in his music. He is a recipient of one the United State’s highest honours – the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s “Bob Hope Award.”

It is with this ‘spirit’ he has recorded a CD entitled Journeys, which tells the story of our Canadian heroes and will only be sold during McDermott’s cross country tour. This extremely moving album has songs such as “The Dreamer” and “The Gift of Years” written by renowned songwriter Eric Bogle and the emotional “Bringing Buddy Home” which has been played on radio in the US and Canada in tribute to the fallen. The track “The Dreamer” written by world renowned songwriter and balladeer Eric Bogle, is dedicated to longtime friend Sen. Edward Kennedy at whose memorial service this year, John was honoured to perform at the request of the family.

“Some of the tracks on this recording pay tribute to those men and women who have given their lives to allow us to live as we do,” Says McDermott, “Canada Company does very important work to support these brave individuals and I’m happy to have this opportunity to be able to help through my music.”

John McDermott is an artist whose sense of respect for tradition and understanding of the sentiment behind the music resonates worldwide.

Tickets are $75 in advance, $80 at the door.

Call the box office for reservations or more information at (705) 435-2828.

This is a seated performance. All tickets are General Admission.