Next Week on Canada Live: Old Man Luedecke, Rose Cousins and the Canadian Tenors
This is the weekly thing where I tell you what's coming up on Canada Live, or rather I pass it along. Every weeknight Canada Live on CBC Radio 2 brings you live concerts recorded all over Canada. Someone at Radio 2 passes the list on to me, and I pass it on to you.
Monday, December 28, 2009
concert 1: The Canadian Tenors "Voices for Bulembu"
recorded at The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver
The Canadian Tenors are this country's hottest classical crossover band. They take great melodies from a variety of sources, including opera, baroque, folk and pop, and craft arrangements that have a powerful impact on their audience. They have performed in venues as diverse as the Tel Aviv Opera House and Mandalay Bay Coliseum in Las Vegas. Television viewers will recognize them from appearances on the 2009 Grey Cup broadcast and on CBC Television's "Holiday Festival on Ice". This concert was a fund raiser for "Voices for Bulembu," an organization based in Vancouver that is helping rebuild a village in Swaziland ravaged by reckless mining practices and AIDS. The Canadian Tenors have traveled to Bulembu to help raise funds and to meet the aid recipients.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
concert 1: Old Man Luedecke with Symphony Nova Scotia
recorded at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax
Old Man Luedecke is a musician of such hopeful goodness, poetic sense, and true melodic taste that it is hard to pin him down to one simple description. In the tradition of solo banjo men and women of days gone by, Old Man Luedecke usually sings his songs accompanied only by his loving five string, foot stomps and the occasional yodel, so on this night it was quite an event to see him up there on stage backed up by a forty-piece symphony orchestra. The magic didn't stop there, the night also featured a brand new piece for banjo, voice and orchestra that was written by the Old Man himself with Jesse Zubot.
concert 2: Melanie Doane and The Art Of Time
recorded at the Enwave Theatre at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto
Pianist Andrew Burashko's decade-long campaign to bridge the pop-classical divide yields another intriguing collaboration in this Art of Time concert called "Canadian Songbook 3." Melanie Doane - Juno winner for Best New Artist in 1999 - joins the Art of Time players to perform new arrangements of songs by fellow Maritimers Myles Goodwin of April Wine, Joel Plaskett, Stan Rogers and Gene McLellan.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
concert 1: Chic Gamine
recorded at the Regina Folk Festival
Despite the fact Chic Gamine only formed in 2007, they need little introduction. They are the 2009 Juno winners for the Roots and Traditional Album of the Year. Over the years, the band's members have been a part of many other projects. Their wonderful vocal harmonies are supported by a solo percussionist in this project. In the relatively short time since they formed the band, Chic Gamine has performed all over North America. Highlights include The Winnipeg Folk Festival, The California Strawberry Festival, The California World Fest and opening for the legendary Smokey Robinson at The Festival at Sandpoint, Idaho. In this concert we caught up with them at the 40th Anniversary of the Regina Folk Festival, where they charmed the audience with their vibrant energy and beautiful voices on the final night of the festival.
concert 2: Florence K
recorded at The Casino de Montréal
Jazz-pop chanteuse Florence K was born in Montreal in 1983 to guitarist/composer Hany Khoriaty and opera singer Natalie Choquette. She made her television debut at six. At 16 she toured behind her mother as a pianist and a year later played her first solo gig. She loves to travel and has performed everywhere from Atlantic City to Casablanca to Hanoi. In 2005, Florence K issued her debut Live au Lion d'Or on her own "Red Blues" label. Bossa Blue followed in mid-2006. On November 4 2008, Florence K released her critically acclaimed and most recent album, La Historia de Lola. Her live concerts are enchanting musical celebrations that mix jazz, bossa, blues, and plenty of Cuban salsa. Tonight's concert at the Casino de Montreal features tunes in Spanish and French. The band was hot and made the sold out crowd forget that it was February in Montreal.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
concert 1: Canada Raves on Motown
recorded at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
It was 50 years ago when an upstart songwriter named Berry Gordy borrowed $800 for his family to start what he called "The Sound of Young America, Motown Records". Come join musical director Lou Pomanti, his band, and some of Canada's best R&B singers including Denzel Sinclaire, Jarvis Church, Dione Taylor and Lori Nuic as they celebrate this great musical legacy.
Friday, January 1, 2010
concert 1: Downchild Blues Band
recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto
The Downchild Blues band started its career in 1969. 40 years later and the band has played thousands of gigs and inspired hundreds of others Canadian blues bands as well as being known as the band that inspired Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi to form The Blues Brothers. On their 40th anniversary, Downchild pulled out all the stops for a national tour. Canada Live caught up with them at their sold out performance at Massey Hall. The concert features Master of Ceremonies Dan Aykroyd and musical guests Colin Linden, Colin James, Jonas, and the blues legend James Cotton.
CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 PM
Friday, January 1, 2010 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: Canada Raves on Motown
recorded at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
It was 50 years ago when an upstart songwriter named Berry Gordy borrowed $800 for his family to start what he called "The Sound of Young America, Motown Records". Come join musical director Lou Pomanti, his band, and some of Canada's best R&B singers including Denzel Sinclaire, Jarvis Church, Dione Taylor and Lori Nuic as they celebrate this great musical legacy.
Canada Live podcast, released on Fridays
Friday, January 1, 2010 on the Canada Live podcast
concert 1: Rose Cousins
recorded at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Rose Cousins' voice and lyrics seem to resonate with everyone who has an opportunity to hear her. They are honest ,emotional and full of conviction. Following the success of her first recording If You Were For Me, Rose has recently released her sophomore CD, The Send Off. This concert, recorded at the intimate Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, was the beginning of a cross-Canada tour to promote the new project.
Monday, December 28, 2009
concert 1: The Canadian Tenors "Voices for Bulembu"
recorded at The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver
The Canadian Tenors are this country's hottest classical crossover band. They take great melodies from a variety of sources, including opera, baroque, folk and pop, and craft arrangements that have a powerful impact on their audience. They have performed in venues as diverse as the Tel Aviv Opera House and Mandalay Bay Coliseum in Las Vegas. Television viewers will recognize them from appearances on the 2009 Grey Cup broadcast and on CBC Television's "Holiday Festival on Ice". This concert was a fund raiser for "Voices for Bulembu," an organization based in Vancouver that is helping rebuild a village in Swaziland ravaged by reckless mining practices and AIDS. The Canadian Tenors have traveled to Bulembu to help raise funds and to meet the aid recipients.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
concert 1: Old Man Luedecke with Symphony Nova Scotia
recorded at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax
Old Man Luedecke is a musician of such hopeful goodness, poetic sense, and true melodic taste that it is hard to pin him down to one simple description. In the tradition of solo banjo men and women of days gone by, Old Man Luedecke usually sings his songs accompanied only by his loving five string, foot stomps and the occasional yodel, so on this night it was quite an event to see him up there on stage backed up by a forty-piece symphony orchestra. The magic didn't stop there, the night also featured a brand new piece for banjo, voice and orchestra that was written by the Old Man himself with Jesse Zubot.
concert 2: Melanie Doane and The Art Of Time
recorded at the Enwave Theatre at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto
Pianist Andrew Burashko's decade-long campaign to bridge the pop-classical divide yields another intriguing collaboration in this Art of Time concert called "Canadian Songbook 3." Melanie Doane - Juno winner for Best New Artist in 1999 - joins the Art of Time players to perform new arrangements of songs by fellow Maritimers Myles Goodwin of April Wine, Joel Plaskett, Stan Rogers and Gene McLellan.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
concert 1: Chic Gamine
recorded at the Regina Folk Festival
Despite the fact Chic Gamine only formed in 2007, they need little introduction. They are the 2009 Juno winners for the Roots and Traditional Album of the Year. Over the years, the band's members have been a part of many other projects. Their wonderful vocal harmonies are supported by a solo percussionist in this project. In the relatively short time since they formed the band, Chic Gamine has performed all over North America. Highlights include The Winnipeg Folk Festival, The California Strawberry Festival, The California World Fest and opening for the legendary Smokey Robinson at The Festival at Sandpoint, Idaho. In this concert we caught up with them at the 40th Anniversary of the Regina Folk Festival, where they charmed the audience with their vibrant energy and beautiful voices on the final night of the festival.
concert 2: Florence K
recorded at The Casino de Montréal
Jazz-pop chanteuse Florence K was born in Montreal in 1983 to guitarist/composer Hany Khoriaty and opera singer Natalie Choquette. She made her television debut at six. At 16 she toured behind her mother as a pianist and a year later played her first solo gig. She loves to travel and has performed everywhere from Atlantic City to Casablanca to Hanoi. In 2005, Florence K issued her debut Live au Lion d'Or on her own "Red Blues" label. Bossa Blue followed in mid-2006. On November 4 2008, Florence K released her critically acclaimed and most recent album, La Historia de Lola. Her live concerts are enchanting musical celebrations that mix jazz, bossa, blues, and plenty of Cuban salsa. Tonight's concert at the Casino de Montreal features tunes in Spanish and French. The band was hot and made the sold out crowd forget that it was February in Montreal.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
concert 1: Canada Raves on Motown
recorded at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
It was 50 years ago when an upstart songwriter named Berry Gordy borrowed $800 for his family to start what he called "The Sound of Young America, Motown Records". Come join musical director Lou Pomanti, his band, and some of Canada's best R&B singers including Denzel Sinclaire, Jarvis Church, Dione Taylor and Lori Nuic as they celebrate this great musical legacy.
Friday, January 1, 2010
concert 1: Downchild Blues Band
recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto
The Downchild Blues band started its career in 1969. 40 years later and the band has played thousands of gigs and inspired hundreds of others Canadian blues bands as well as being known as the band that inspired Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi to form The Blues Brothers. On their 40th anniversary, Downchild pulled out all the stops for a national tour. Canada Live caught up with them at their sold out performance at Massey Hall. The concert features Master of Ceremonies Dan Aykroyd and musical guests Colin Linden, Colin James, Jonas, and the blues legend James Cotton.
CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 PM
Friday, January 1, 2010 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: Canada Raves on Motown
recorded at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
It was 50 years ago when an upstart songwriter named Berry Gordy borrowed $800 for his family to start what he called "The Sound of Young America, Motown Records". Come join musical director Lou Pomanti, his band, and some of Canada's best R&B singers including Denzel Sinclaire, Jarvis Church, Dione Taylor and Lori Nuic as they celebrate this great musical legacy.
Canada Live podcast, released on Fridays
Friday, January 1, 2010 on the Canada Live podcast
concert 1: Rose Cousins
recorded at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Rose Cousins' voice and lyrics seem to resonate with everyone who has an opportunity to hear her. They are honest ,emotional and full of conviction. Following the success of her first recording If You Were For Me, Rose has recently released her sophomore CD, The Send Off. This concert, recorded at the intimate Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, was the beginning of a cross-Canada tour to promote the new project.
Labels: Canada Live, CBC Radio 2, Old Man Luedecke, Rose Cousins
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