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4th Annual “Ottawa Opry” Brings Another Stellar Line-Up to the Stage!
4th Annual “Ottawa Opry” Brings Another Stellar Line-Up to the Stage!
Friday, April 8, 2011, 8:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this “Grand ‘Ole” evening at the National Library and Archives Auditorium in support of Amnesty International
Spring is in the air, and so it’s time for the 4th Annual Ottawa Opry! You don’t have to be a country music lover to love this show! If you love great musicianship, theatre, comedy, enjoy an evening of fun, or just want to support Amnesty International, head on down to the 4th Annual Ottawa Opry, at the National Library and Archives Auditorium, 395 Wellington at Bay on Friday, April 8, 2011, at 8:00 p.m!
This year, Anders Drerup and Kelly Prescott are taking time out from the road-show “The Legend of Gram Parsons”, with the Grievous Angel Band, and from the release of each of their solo albums, to join the Ottawa Opry stage. The show also features four-time Master Fiddle Champion Louis Schryer (back by popular demand), Ray Harris, and the return of Maple Hill Bluegrass! The evening is hosted by Pat Moore & The Vinyl Frontier, featuring Al Bragg on steel, Pat McLaughlin on guitar, Ann Downey on bass, and Alistair Dennett on drums. Again this year, Garry Greenland will MC this stellar evening of entertainment.
In true community spirit, the event is brought to you by sponsor Tracy Arnett Realty Ltd., and supported by CKCU FM 93.1, Nutshell Music & Event Management, Cedar Lane Studio, The Ottawa Folk Festival Hospitality Crew, and Barbuzz Printing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pat Moore
visit: www.patmoore.net http://www.myspace.com/kellyprescottmusic http://www.myspace.com/andersdrerup www.ckcufm.com http://www.myspace.com/justrayharris www.amnesty.ca
The October Bluebird North Series – Where Writers Sing and Tell
The Songwriters Association of Canada presents
Live in the nation’s capital!
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street, Ottawa
7:30 pm
Featuring
Miss Emily
Harrison Kennedy
David Leask
Ann Vriend
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 October 13th, Bluebird North is presenting a diverse group of Canadian songwriting talent in the nation’s capital. Ottawa is proud to present an amazing group of artists including: Miss Emily (Canadian Open National Singing Competition winner at age 17), Harrison Kennedy (three-time Juno nominee), David Leask (2009 OCFF’s “Songs From The Heart” winner), and Ann Vriend (over 12,000 album sales as an independent artist). Be sure not to miss the Ottawa performance in this intimate setting.
If that’s not enough, the OCFF will be showcasing the grand prize winners of the 16th annual Songs From the Heart songwriting competition, sponsored by Galaxie, Your Musical Universe.
The 2010 winners are Ambre McLean for “Me, My Heart, And The Moon” http://www.ambremclean.com and Louis Philippe Robillard for “Le Pommier” http://www.louisphilipperobillard.com
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
With an ironclad backbone and a ladylike approach to life’s little obstacles, Miss Emily forges together her very own brand of vocally intense soulful tunes. She’s gone from living out of her car to playing 250 shows a year in Eastern Ontario alone. Heading out on a new venture, Miss Emily will release her debut record in 2010. Her debut
single, ‘The Sell-Out’, is a desire to venture beyond the stereotypical confines of the female singer-songwriter genre. The Prince Edward County, ON native blends the meaty, gritty, old-school soul music sound with the more aggressive attitudes associated with rock.
Original “Chairmen of the Board” member and successful solo artist Harrison Kennedy possesses a voice like dry tinder waiting to ignite. Harrison was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and relocated to Detroit in the early 1960’s where he would eventually help form and enjoy a successful career with “Chairmen of the Board”. Since his return to Canada, Harrison has been nominated for three Juno Awards and seven Maple Blues Awards. He also received the Reverend John C. Holland Arts and Culture Award in 1998. As a result of his unique sound, Harrison has built up a solid reputation as a rhythm and blues veteran.
Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, David Leask is a powerful performing songwriter, who has built an artistic bridge between the influences of his birthplace and the fresh possibilities of his newfound Canadian home to produce three critically-acclaimed CD’s and numerous international songwriting awards. Songwriters Magazine called David, “the most consistent Canadian songwriting competition winner.” Recipient of the Mississauga Performing Artist of the Year Award and 2009 OCFF’s “Songs From The Heart” winner, David Leask’s music is a gritty blend of alt-folk and Celtic-soul.
http://www.davidleask.com
http://www.myspace.com/davidleask
Ann Vriend has spent the past three years delivering her unique brand of Soul/Americana to thrilled audiences around the world, headlining at festivals as far away from her hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, as Berlin and Australia. With her soaring vocals, impressive songwriting ability, and instrumental prowess, Vriend is truly an all in one package. Dubbed the “Aretha Franklin of Americana” Vriend connects alt-country and folk to soul and blues in a style all her own. Her natural, often humorous rapport with her audiences, combined with her stunning live show and exquisite songwriting has enabled Vriend to sell over 12,000 albums off the stage independently. She is currently finishing her next studio album, which she will tour in the 2010/2011 season.
www.annvriend.com
www.myspace.com/annvriend
SONGS FROM THE HEART WINNERS
Ambre McLean has created a sound that is entirely her own incorporating a number of her influences including jazz, country/blues folk and pop. Ambre linked up with VIA rail this summer as part of VIA’s ‘Musician on Board” program and is currently on tour in western Canada, promoting the release of her new album “Murder At The Smokehouse” (Oct 2010, Busted Flat Records)
The charismatic Louis-Philippe Robillard released his first album, Le Café des oiseaux, in January 2010 and has since been flying like a bird. His contemporary folk rock brings you deep into his picturesque universe. Going from upbeat rhythms to deep emotions, Louis-Philippe overwhelms the listener with his honesty and presence.
Tickets available at Compact Music and Ottawa Folklore Centre or at the door the night of the show.
($15/$12 for SAC members and OCFF Conference Delegates)
Bluebird North is endorsed by the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.
REEL REBELS – REEL FILMS BY REEL FILMMAKERS!
The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO) announces its annual gala première screening of its filmmakers’ works on Saturday, March 20th at the National Library & Archives of Canada. IFCO’s filmmakers are rebelling against the norm with another batch of exciting short films, and Ottawans are invited to experience Ottawa’s REEL REBELS, as the Co-operative showcases all new film works from its incredibly talented filmmakers.
The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO) is on the ‘cutting edge’ of indie filmmaking; encouraging and inspiring local artists to create celluloid based works; films which emphasize creative filmic approaches & processes; films which reflect the individual filmmaker’s personal vision, and films which don’t necessarily conform to any one definitive cinematic genre or style.
At IFCO the principle mode of production is (celluloid) film. IFCO continues to challenge its artists to think outside the box; push the boundaries of image making and reclaim the art of filmmaking. At IFCO we’re keeping it ‘reel’ by retaining the ‘film’ in filmmaking. Over the last 18 years The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO), has supported the creation of well over 200 short length films.
IFCO’s filmmakers’ works have been broadcast locally and nationally on television, and have also screened nationally and internationally at various preeminent film festivals. I’ve often been asked the question why film? Why use film in a digital age? My response is always why not use film? Digital and film each possess their own intrinsic qualities, and it’s really a matter of personal artistic choice, which art form the artist chooses to employ.
At IFCO we’re demystifying the art of filmmaking, making film accessible to “every man” and “every woman.” Film is here, film is now, and film is ALIVE! “Film as dream, film as music. No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film does, straight to our emotions, deep into the twilight room of the soul.” – Ingmar Bergman
So, if you’re looking for an alternative viewing experience, IFCO’s REEL REBELS will provide just that!
Join us at The National Library & Archives of Canada (395 Wellington @ Bay Street) on Saturday, March 20th at 7:00pm, in support of some of Ottawa’s best!
You’ll have a great opportunity to mix and mingle with the filmmakers at the after-mixer sponsored by D’Arcy McGees (44 Sparks St. at Elgin – downstairs).
Tickets are $12, and are now on sale at IFCO – located in Suite #140 – #2 Daly Avenue (Arts Court). The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO) is a locally based charity, dedicated to the propagation of Super- 8/16mm and 35mm filmmaking in Ottawa.
You can visit IFCO online at www.ifco.ca for more information about the Co-operative and its amazing programming.
Contact: Patrice James, Executive Director Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc.
(IFCO) 613-569-1789
