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Patricia O’Callaghan
The Heart of the Song
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7:30 PM
$32
Love, mystery, and music are in the air
A classically trained opera singer and international cabaret singing sensation, Patricia O’Callaghan has an ear for great music — and a heart for sultry Love songs. It is the perfect mix for an early Valentine’s Day treat.
Joined on stage by Miranda Mulholland {fiddle/voice}, John Gzowski {guitar/dobro}, Joe Phillips {bass}, Patricia will warm your heart with a set of songs all about the mysteries of love.
This Arden Original will only happen once — kind of like that moment when true love is finally found.
The Heart of the Song is developed in partnership with The Young Centre.
www.patricia-ocallaghan.com
mirandamulholland.com
www.johngzowski.com
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Guitar Republic
Friday, February 24, 2012
7:30 PM
$40
Three acoustic guitars.
An orchestra of sound.
One day, Italy’s most successful solo acoustic guitarists got together to jam. The result, titled Funky Sex Republic, was posted to YouTube. A few months, and millions of views later, a super group was born.
Guitar Republic’s debut album and ensuing concerts have been praised as absolutely groundbreaking. Combining Pino Farstiere’s melodies, Stefano Barone’s rhythms and Sergio Altamura’s sonic experimentations, the group has forged a sound that’s impossible to duplicate. With a blend of bluesy riffs, two-handed tapping, guitar body pounding and innovative bowing, this is an acoustic revolution just waiting to be experienced.
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Bluebird North
St. Patrick’s Day East Coast Kitchen Party
Saturday, March 17, 2012
7:30 PM
$42
Featuring:
Ron Hynes
Catherine MacLellan
Dave Gunning
Madison Violet
What happens when five of the East Coast’s greatest songwriters get together in St. Albert on St. Patrick’s Day? A wee bit of magic.
Hosted by the Songwriters Association of Canada, Bluebird North offers audiences a uniquely interactive style of acoustic performances. With more East Coast Music Awards than you could shake a shamrock at, Ron Hynes, Dave Gunning, Catherine MacLellan and Madison Violet are sure to inject some Maritime spirit into your heart.
www.songwriters.ca/bluebirdnorth
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Anais Mitchell
and the Hadestown Orchestra
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 | 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 22, 2012 | 7:30 PM
$32
HADESTOWN: A FOLK OPERA
Anais Mitchell’s critically-adored folk opera Hadestown is based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Set in Depression-era America, this classic story tells the tale of lovers torn apart not by death, but by the desire to escape poverty by moving to Hadestown, an underground gold-mining community overseen by the merciless Mr. Hades.
The Folk world’s answer to The Who’s Tommy, this Arden Original will showcase Anais and her seven-piece band along with a cast of guest performers including; John Rutherford, Stephen Tchir, Charlotte Cornfield, Kris Demeanor, Andrea House, Kaley Bird and Rebecca Anderson.
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 John Rutherford |  Stephen Tchir |
 Charlotte Cornfield |
 Kris Demeanor |
 Andrea House |
 Kaley Bird |
 Rebecca Anderson |
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L’Orchestre D’Hommes-Orchestres performs
Tom Waits
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 | 7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 | 7:30 PM
$30
The definition of “must-see-it-live”
Tom Waits is one of the world’s most unique artists. But when Quebec’s L’Orchestre D’Hommes-Orchestres get a hold of his songs, things get decidedly more unpredictable.
From saws to stepladders, bottles to balloons, over 100 ordinary objects become invented instruments playing together in cacophonous harmony. With a growling chorus of six voices and a few traditional instruments in the mix, L’Orchestre D’Hommes-Orchestres delivers an original experience that surprises and delights both Tom Waits fans and folks who’ve never heard a single Waits tune. Their madcap, frenetic energy was a runaway hit at the 2011 High Performance Rodeo.
It is the show that everyone is talking about — you’d best come experience it for yourself.
www.lodho.com
www.tomwaits.com
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Arlo Guthrie’s
Boys’ Night Out
Thursday, April 19, 2012 | 7:30 PM
Friday, April 20, 2012 | 7:30 PM
$50
The grand debut of a folk music legend
Forty-four years and 25 albums since releasing his anti-war anthem Alice’s Restaurant, Arlo Guthrie is still taking his time-tested tunes on the road. This time he’s bringing some family and friends along for the ride.
The Boys’ Night Out Band features Arlo’s son Abe Guthrie, grandson Krishna Guthrie, multi-instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb and long-time drummer Terry Hall. Playing hits from every era along with a few modern gems, their set is sure to please. With a blend of insightful philosophy and side-splitting humour, a night out with Arlo Guthrie is a night out to remember.
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