BLUEBIRD NORTH: Where Writers Sing and Tell
The Songwriters Association of Canada presents
Tuesday May 4th, 2010
The National Arts Centre, Fourth Stage
(Northeast corner of Queen and Elgin Streets)
7:30 pm
Tickets available at the NAC Box Office ($15/$12 for SAC members)
http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/boxoffice/tickets.cfm
Featuring
Tony Dekker
Chris MacLean
Andrea Simms-Karp
Ian Tamblyn
Leif Vollebekk
Bluebird North is an intimate, interactive musical showcase that brings together some of Canada’s most inspiring songwriters to share their songs and stories. On May 4th, 2010, Bluebird North is presenting a diverse group of Canadian songwriting talent in the nation’s capital. Ottawa is proud to present a star-studded cast including: Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers singer/songwriter – 2010 Juno nominee for Roots & Traditional Album Of The Year), Chris MacLean (2008 Colleen Peterson Award for songwriting), Andrea Simms-Karp (2003 Beth Ferguson Award for songwriting), Ian Tamblyn (Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals) and Leif Vollebekk (debut album ‘Inland’ garnering rave reviews and critical acclaim both in Canada and internationally). Be sure not to miss the Ottawa performance in this intimate setting.
Bluebird North: Where Writers Sing and Tell is produced by Amanda Rheaume for the Songwriters Association of Canada. For more information on the S.A.C.’s mandate, activities and membership programs please visit www.songwriters.ca
Bluebird North is endorsed by the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:
Great Lake Swimmers sing pastoral songs about seeking spirituality in the natural world; quiet tales of our accelerated culture and the creative process; songs about heartbreak and loss which are tempered with a sense of hope and perseverance. This is set in a familiar, folk-country framework, with melodies and lyrics which remain in your mind long after the final chord is played. Songwriter Tony Dekker continues to capture an ever growing audience with his poetic and deeply meaningful lyrics. The band has toured extensively across Canada, United States, Europe, and this past January debut in China.
http://www.myspace.com/greatlakeswimmers
http://www.greatlakeswimmers.com/
Chris MacLean is an award winning songwriter living in the hills of West Quebec. She has been recognized by the Ontario Arts Council as recipient of the 2008 Colleen Peterson Award for Songwriting; by the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals with the 2008 Songs from the Heart Award for Best Historical Song; by CHIN Radio in 2007 with second prize in their annual World Music Songwriting Contest; and with an Honourable Mention in the International Songwriting Contest. Chris has two solo recordings, Learn to Be Loved and Feet Be Still and was a core member of world music ensemble Galitcha and Frida’s Brow, a roots/folk trio. Currently she performs solo and with The Pomelos, a collective of female performing songwriters and as backup vocalist with renowned Canadian songwriter, Ian Tamblyn.
www.myspace.com/chrismaclean1
www.chrismaclean.com
Andrea Simms-Karp is an indie roots powerhouse with a stellar debut album under her belt. Sleeper has already scooped up airplay across the country on CBC radio, and has powered through album charts at many campus and community radio stations. The Ottawa XPress gave her two honourable mentions for Best New Musical Act and Best Folk Album, and she was awarded the Beth Ferguson Award for her songwriting in 2003. Most recently, Andrea joined Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe in a taping with Hawksley Workman. Her performance was broadcast in September of 2009. Combine her soaring harmonies with a sweet banjo sound, and this is one voice you don’t want to miss.
www.myspace.com/andreasimmskarp
www.andreasimmskarp.com
Ian Tamblyn began writing songs, short stories and plays at the age of seventeen. Since then he has recorded 31 albums, cassettes, and CDs and written over 1500 songs. Many of these songs have been recorded by other artists and he has received and been nominated for several awards, including the Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. Ian most recently received a 2007 nomination for Best Artist by the Canadian Folk Music Awards, as well as being honoured with the Distinguished Alumni Award from Trent University and an Honourary Doctorate from Lakehead University.
Leif Vollebekk’s debut album “Inland” was re-released on 12” vinyl (and CD/digital) by Nevado Records in January 2010, garnering rave reviews and critical acclaim both in Canada and internationally. CBC Radio’s strong support has allowed thousands of new people to hear his music, and they have welcomed Leif into their studios for several live-to-air performances as well as a unique Canada Live performance at The Blacksheep Inn (Wakefield, QC). Leif is currently touring “Inland”, with upcoming shows in Canada, UK, Ireland and several other parts of Europe, ensuring his album will be heard around the world before the summer of 2010.
www.myspace.com/leifvollebekk
www.leifvollebekk.com
Ottawa Tonite will be covering this fantastic event at the NAC on May 4th, and will be sharing the experience with you!
Tags: Andrea Simms-Karp, Bluebird Noth Series, Chris MacLean, Ian Tamblyn, Leif Vollebekk, Live music at the NAC, NAC Fourth Stage, The Songwriters Association of Canada, Tony Dekker
