Since 1974, the Dixie Flyers have been entertaining audiences across Canada and the U.S. with their original blend of bluegrass music.
An evening of jazz standards and Canadian jazz great Phil Dwyer's own compositions.
The young piano sensation Stewart Goodyear joins the WSO in Mozart's magnificent Piano Concerto No.22. Beethoven's Symphony No.7 is another highlight. The eminent Swiss conductor, Matthias Bamert conducts.
Alberta boys the Valleau brothers (Jason & Sheldon) are the heart and funny bone of the Polyjesters. With their brand new disc, Kitchen Radio, hot in their hands - there was no better place for the release than close to home in Didsbury. They were rock stars in their hometown, filling up the local recreation centre with Mom & Dad, Aunts, Uncles, local fans, friends and even a handful of kids. They blended a wonderful mix of ka-chunk style jazz with ukulele, percussion and guitar. Their website sums the Polyjesters up perfectly -- "they play everything from Billie Holiday to the Beatles...from old swing standards to alternative country".
Hailing from Toronto, Ohbijou is a seven-piece outfit that uses an impressive array of instruments and delicate vocal harmonies to create beautifully lush pop songs. The origin of the band can be traced back to the bedroom of singer/songwriter Casey Mecija, where she began timidly showing her songs to little sister Jennifer. The two grew into seven, and in 2006, independently released their debut CD, Swift Feet For Troubling Times, to rave reviews.
This concert was recorded at Wild Bill's Legendary Saloon in Banff - part of the Indie Band Workshop at the Banff Centre.
Since the release of his debut album, "An Impeccable Shine", JR Shore and his band, The Jury, have taken their music to many of Alberta's liveliest listening rooms. A multiple award winner at Calgary Folk Music Festival's Songwriter Competition, Shore continues to establish his place alongside Alberta's finest songsmiths.
This masterfully-performed concert, live at The Music Gallery in Toronto, features the Montreal-based Transmission ensemble playing works by Pierre Boulez (Dérive), Iannis Xenakis (Plekto), Tristan Murail (13 couleurs du soleil couchant), Georges Aperghis (Quatre pieces fébriles) and Claude Vivier (Paramirabo).