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Artist: Gordon Lightfoot
Album: Harmony
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"Gordon Lightfoot, everytime I hear a song of his, it's like I wish it would last forever." Bob Dylan
Harmony is Gordon Lightfoot’s 20th album, and a stunning collection of new and previously unreleased songs that are the fruits of his labours from the last two years.
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Gordon Lightfoot
February
4 George Weston Recital Hall – Toronto, ON
March
3 Stevens Center - Winston-Salem, BC
4 Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium – Spartanburg, SC
5 Symphony Hall – Atlanta, GA
6 Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
7 Orpheum Theatre – Memphis, TN
9 Mercer Theatre – Savannah, GA
10 Youkey Theatre – Lakeland, FL
11 Parker Playhouse – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
12 Mahaffey Theatre – St. Petersburg, FL
13 Sunrise Theatre – Ft. Pierce, FL
29 Holy Heart Theatre – St. John’s, NF
30 Holy Heart Theatre – St. John’s, NF
31 Pepsi Center Concert Bowl – Corner Brook, NF
April
2 Metro Center – Halifax, NS
3 Moncton Coliseum – Moncton, NB
4 Harbour Station – Saint John, NB
6 Grand Theatre – Quebec City, PQ
8 Place Des Arts – Montreal, PQ
9 National Arts Center – Ottawa, ON
10 National Arts Center – Ottawa, ON
11 K-Rock Center – Kingston, ON
13 Peterborough Memorial Center – Peterborough, ON
14 Hamilton Place – Hamilton, ON
15 John Labatt Center – London, ON
June
27 Wolf Trap At The Filene Center – Vienna, VA
July
11 Mariposa Folk Festival – Orillia, ON
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Artist: Bruce Cockburn
Album: Slice O Life (Solo Live)
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Slice O Life features such hits as 'If I Had a Rocket Launcher,' Bruce's classics 'Lovers in a Dangerous Time' and 'Wondering Where the Lions Are.' Originally recorded with a full band, these and other songs like 'World of Wonders' have been rearranged and performed on acoustic guitar—often with stunning results. In particular, the polyrhythmic solo on 'Rocket Launcher,' full of complex, cascading notes, is especially mesmerizing.
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Bruce Cockburn
April
16 The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA
17 Lobero Theatre – Santa Barbara, CA
18 Rio Theatre – Santa Cruz, CA
21 Mystic Theater – Petaluma, CA
22 Mansanita Place – Chico, CA
23 Arcata Theatre – Arcata, CA
24 Bend or Tower Theatre
25 Wow Hall - Eugene, OR
27 Boise id vac Centre
28 University Theatre – Missoula, MT
30 Capitol Theatre – Olympia, WA
May
1 Walton Theatre – Bellingham, WA
2 Bing Crosby Theatre – Spokane, WA
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Artist: Madison Violet
Album: No Fool For Trying
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“Toronto’s Madison Violet (Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern) write heartbreakingly beautiful songs and harmonize gorgeously over subtly layered guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion, harmonica and fiddle. The results are haunting and totally captivating, which explains why Madison Violet has garnered critical adulation and a wide following.” - Food & Drink Winter 2010
“As the front women for Madison Violet, Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIssac serve up vocal
harmonies that recall fellow Canadians Kate and Anna McGarrigle that are set to a folk-country
backing that evokes memories of Neil Young’s classic 1972 album Harvest.” – ICON January 2010
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Madison Violet
January
24 Hugh’s Room – Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
27 Green Note – London, UK
28 Otterton Mills – Otterton, UK
29 House Concert – Lancashire, UK
30 House Concert – South Yorkshire, UK
31 Celtic Connections – Glasgow, UK
February
1 St. Bonaventure’s Club – Bristol, UK
3 The Forge @ The Anvil – Basingstoke, UK
4 The Chattery – Swansea, UK
5 Grub Café & Music Bar – East Grinstead, UK
9 The Livingroom – New York, NY
10 Burlap and Bean – Philadelphia, PA
12 Ebenezers – Washington, DC
13 Club Passim – Cambridge, MA
15 The Billy Block Show – Nashville, TN
16 The Basement – Nashville, TN
19 Folk Alliance – Beaver Suite – Memphis, TN @ 2:30 p.m.
19 Folk Alliance – ECMA – Memphis, TN @ 11:55 p.m.
20 Folk Alliance – Official - Heritage 4 – Memphis TN @ 6:30 pm
20 Folk Alliance – ECMA – Memphis, TN @1:10 a.m.
21 The Bluebird – Nashville, TN
23 Acoustic Coffeehouse – Johnson City, TN
24 Zephyr – Cleveland, OH
26 Glass Corner Stage – Ridgetown, ON
27 Gourmet Emporium – Windsor ON
March
11 Kump – Brilon, Germany
12 Objekt 5 – Halle, Germany
13 Privatclub – Berlin, Germany
14 Kaisersaal – Vienenburg, Germany
15 Café Steinbruch – Duisburg, Germany
16 Haus der Kultur – Waldkraiburg, Germany
17 Kulturcafe – Nurnberg, Germany
18 Musikbunker – Aachen, Germany
19 Bostelmanns Saal – Frelsdorf, Germany
20 Harmonie – Bonn, Germany
21 Blues Garage – Hannover, Germany
23 Haus der Pioniere – Gera, Germany
April
3 The Cornerstone – Guelph, ON
6 Hugh’s Room – Toronto, ON w/ The John Henrys
9 Mavericks – Ottawa, ON w/ The John Henrys
28 Shooters – Kenora, ON w/ The John Henrys
29 High and Lonesome Club – Winnipeg, MB w/ The John Henrys
May
1 Amigo’s – Saskatoon, SK w/ The John Henrys
5 Blackbird Coffee House – Coleman, AB w/ The John Henrys
8 Ironwood Stage – Calgary, AB w/ The John Henrys
13 Minstrel Café – Kelowna, BC w/ The John Henrys
15 Rogue Folk Club – Vancouver, BC w/ The John Henrys
June
11 WestFest – Ottawa, ON
July
9-11 Mariposa Folk Festival – Orillia, ON
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Artist: Catherine MacLellan
Album: Water In The Ground
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MacLellan just completed a successful UK tour with plans to tour the US this fall!
Catherine joins Gordon Lightfoot and Gord Downie in a special concert “If You Could Read My Mind” created by the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame – February 4th at the Toronto Center of the Arts.Produced by CSHF Gala producer, David Kitching and hosted by CBC Radio’s Laurie Brown, "If You Could Read My Mind" will feature six events in all, each showcasing some of the best and iconic songwriters Canada has to offer, and represents the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame’s new commitment to regular, diverse music programming and outreach.
Water in the Ground is Catherine’s new album - a brilliant new collection of songs that is a testament to her reputation as a prolific and gifted songwriter. This release features a bonus CD of Catherine’s debut Dark Dream Midnight
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Catherine MacLellan
January
22 Charlotte St Arts Center - Fredericton, NB
28 Vintage Bistro – Hampton, NB
30 Halifax, NS
February
4 “If You Could Read My Mind” The George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre of the Arts – Toronto, ON (Gordon Lightfoot & Gord Downie)
March
18 SXSW Velveeta - Austin, TX
26 Glenn Gould Theatre – Toronto, ON
27 Blacksheep Inn – Wakefield, QC
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Artist: Sophie Milman
Album: Take Love Easy
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*Sophie tours Japan this April.
*Take Love Easy will be released throughout Europe this March!
Produced by Steven MacKinnon (Molly Johnson, Marc Jordan, Natalie Cole) and featuring an all-star band with special guests Wessell "Warmdaddy" Anderson (Wynton Marsalis, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra), Guido Basso, P.J. Perry, Michael Kaeshammer and Robi Botos, Take Love Easy is a breathtaking portrait of an artist coming of age while breaking new musical boundaries. Take Love Easy features 13 sizzling interpretations of old favourites and new classics by songwriters from Duke Ellington and Cole Porter to Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon, all executed in Sophie's coolly inimitable style.
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Sophie Milman
January
23 Lakewood Cultural Center – Lakewood, CO
27 Anthology – San Diego, CA
29 Smothers Theater – Malibu, CA
30 Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts – San Francisco, CA
February
1 Kuumbwa Jazz – Santa Cruz, CA
13 Regatta Bar – Cambridge, MA
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Artist: Barney Bentall
Album: The Inside Passage
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*Barney Bentall and the Grand Cariboo Opry are delighted to announce they will be performing at Whistler Village Square on Friday, February 5, to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch.
The Inside Passage is Bentall's seventh studio album. He explains, "I knew the title of the record long before I wrote the song. I wanted to write a collection of songs that were loosely based on moving through life."
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Barney Bentall
January
23 Harrison Memorial Hall – Harrison, BC ( Tom Taylor & Shari Ulrich)
29 Evergreen Cultural Centre – Coquitlam, BC
30 Rem Lee Theatre – Terrace, BC
February
5 Olympic Torch Arrival – Whistler, BC (with The Grand Cariboo Opry)
6 River Free Events Center – Enoch, AB w/ The Legendary Hearts
8 Fulford Hall (Saltspring Folk Club) – Salt Spring Island, BC
13 Porspect Lake Community Hall – Victoria, BC
27 Whistler Village Square – Whistler Live! 2010 – Whistler, BC
March
13 Dream Café – Penticton, BC
14 Rossland Miners Hall – Rossland, BC
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Artist: Quartetto Gelato
Album: Musica Latina
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“In spite of changes in membership, the foursome continues to grow its audience – which now includes the world – with a high-energy mix of classical, world and pop music masterminded by founding violinist-vocalist Peter DeSotto.” – Toronto Star
A hot new sound and style with the sensational addition of percussion to QG’s mix of instrumentals and songs. The cd includes Argentinian Tangos, Peruvian folk songs, Mexican ballads and some spicy Cuban favourites that will leave the audience screaming for more! Quartetto Gelato has never sounded better and Peter’s voice is perfectly suited for the heat of this Latin flavour.
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Quartetto Gelato
January
22 School Concert – Evanston, WY
February
9 Arizona Musicfest Pinnacle Presbyterian Church – Carefree, AZ
13 Siouz City Symphony Orpheum Theatre
20 Vancouver Island Symphony -Nanaimo, BC
28 Brock Centre For The Arts – St. Catharines, On
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Artist: Stephen Fearing
Album: The Man Who Married Music
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Yellowjacket hits #1 for airplay on The Late Show with Cherrie McIlwaine - BBC Radio Ulster - 5.1.10
The Man Who Married Music is a 'Best Of' collection, with tracks handpicked by Stephen Fearing, featuring some of the best
music he has released over his career as well as two brand new tracks No Dress Rehearsal and The Big East West.
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Stephen Fearing
January
26 Bella Rose Arts Centre – Halifax, NS
March
5 Southwood United Church – Calgary, AB
6 Scalliwags – Camrose, AB
10 Geomatic Attic – Lethbridge, AB
11 The Studio – Medicine Hat, AB
12 Horizon Stage – Spruce Grove, AB
13 Forestburg Community Centre – Forestburg, AB
18 Arts Station – Fernie, BC
19 Elks Hall – Spruce Grove, AB
20 Bragg Creek Community Centre – Bragg Creek, AB
22 Hinton Alliance Church – Hinton, AB
May
28 Hugh’s Room – Toronto, ON
29 London Music Club – London, ON
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Artist: Colin Linden
Album: From The Water
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*Colin Linden signs to Paquin Entertainment with Julien Paquin as his agent!
“Known for his prominent slide playing, Canadian guitarist and record exec., Colin Linden gives us a set of fine songs comprising rustic blues, fingerpicked shuffles and folk laden ballads all within these 14 tracks. With Paul Reddick’s exceptional work on harmonica, and a cast of great musicians, it makes for a interesting recording that spans a different type of sound, both fresh and originally styled” -Blues Source
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Colin Linden
January
26 Bella Rose Arts Center – Halifax, NS
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Artist: Lunch At Allen's
Album: More Lunch At Allen's
Release Date: April 27th, 2010
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Marc Jordan, Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Ian Thomas
More Lunch at Allen’s is scheduled for release in Canada this fall!
Lunch at Allen’s recently signs to Linus Entertainment with a new album release April 27th, 2009 entitled More Lunch at Allen’s.
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Lunch At Allens
March
27 Captiol Theatre, Port Hope, ON
May
1 Marsh St Centre – Clarksburg, ON
November
1 Arden Theatre – St. Albert, AB
6 Centennial Centre Okotoks, AB
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Artist: Ashley MacIsaac
Album: The Best Of
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*Ashley was recently featured on Bravo!’s “Star Portraits”, where his portrait was painted by 3 original artists. Ashley’s favourite painting is Portrait #3 by Erik Dzenis.
Check out Ashley MacIsaac's Star Portrait
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Ashley MacIsaac
January
29 The Symphony Nova Scotia – Halifax, NS
30 The Playhouse – Fredericton, NB
31 Imperial Theatre – Saint John, NB
March
20 Confederation Centre of the Arts – Charlottetown, PEI
May
22 Ecole Secondaire due Sacre Coeur – Sudbury, ON
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Artist: 54-40
Album: Northern Soul
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Produced by founding member Neil Osborne and guitarist Dave Genn (Ex-Matthew Good Band), Northern Soul is everything that a great
54-40 album represents: Great guitar riffs, crafty melodic hooks, big bass, memorable choruses and a driving beat that paves the wave for the band's explorations of atmospheric mid-tempos and gentle ballads that ebb and flow with grit, self-awareness and social consciousness
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54-40
February
21 Surrey 2010 – Surrey, BC
March
26 Brock University – St. Catherines, ON
April
23 Port Theatre – Nanaimo, BC
24 Tidemark Theatre – Campbell River, BC
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Artist: Murray McLauchlan
Album: Songs From The Street
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We are very proud to release a 2 CD Anthology featuring 36 songs from one of Canada’s finest songwriters and storytellers. An Order of Canada recipient for his contribution of music excellence, Murray McLauchlan is truly a strong part of Canada’s rich music history. Over 140 minutes of Murray's best material including all his hits, two previously unreleased tracks, a brand new song and a track penned by the late great Warren Zevon.
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Murray McLauchlan
January
22 Maclab Performing Arts Centre – Leduc, Ab
23 Athabasca Hall - Peace River, Ab
24 North Peace Cultural Centre – Fort St. John, Bc
27 Osoyoos High School – Osoyoos, Bc
28 Kelowna Community Theatre – Kelowna BC
March
28 Confederation Centre of the Arts – Charlottetown, PEI
July
10-11 Mariposa Folk Festival – Orillia, ON
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Artist: Downchild
Album: I Need A Hat
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Downchild performs at the 2010 Olympics February 13th!
*I Need A Hat releases internationally May 17, 2010!
New album “I Need A Hat” available now in Canada featuring special guests Dan Aykroyd, Colin James, Colin Linden and Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns. Downchild’s 40th anniversary tour included dates with Dan Aykroyd in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.
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Downchild
February
13 2010 Olympics Ontario Pavilion – Vancouver, BC
June
17 Norwood Village Green Concert Series – Norwood, NY
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Artist: Lynn Miles
Album: Black Flowers Vol.1-2
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“This album represents an ideal introduction to this wonderful singer/songwriter. Miles is naturally talented with a voice that travels the scale with ease and authority. She is visiting the UK in the Spring, and after listening to this song collection I am looking forward to covering one of those live shows. Highly recommended.” Shakenstir UK 4/5 star review!
New album “Black Flowers Vol. 1 & 2” – CD set of acoustic versions of her most popular songs to be released in Canada September 1st, 2009.
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Lynn Miles
February
7 Elmdale House Tavern – Ottawa, ON
11 Second Street Theatre – Fort Smith, Ar US
12 Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse – Dallas, TX US
13 Camp Street Café – Crockett, TX
March
5 Ironwood Stage – Calgary, AB
6 Queen Alexandra Community Hall – Edmonton, AB
7 Blackbird Café - Coleman AB
8 Artz Rib House – Austin, TX
18 SXSW Velveeta - Austin, TX
22 Artz Rib House – Austin, TX
April
23 Tuston Town Hall – Narrowsburg, NY
24 Hilt Kelly Hall – Roxbury, Ny US
25 The University Café – Stony Brook, NY
May
1 Columbus Maennerchor – Columbus, OH
June
5 St. Nicholas Anglican Church – Scarborough, ON
6 House Concert – Caledon, ON
July
9-11 Mariposa Folk Festival – Orillia, ON
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