Maggie’s Wake is the inspired collaboration of Tara Dunphy (The Rizdales, Luther Wright and the Wrongs), on lead vocals, fiddle, tin whistle and flute and Lindsay Schindler (Rant Maggie Rant, Trent Severn), on fiddle and vocals, backed up by Andrew … Read More
After years of mutual admiration, Mike T. Kerr and Lotus Wight have stitched together a musical union, an artfully arranged patchwork of instruments and influences, each explored down to its deep authentic roots. A shared passion for music history and … Read More
It has been almost 20 years since Kellylee Evan released her debut album “Fight or Flight?”, nominated in for a 2007 Juno award. It was immediately apparent that here was a vocalist with the gorgeous voice and musical intelligence possessed … Read More
A very first impression of Terra Spencer’s music is one of comfortable melody sung confidently, accompanied by deft fingerstyle guitar or piano. But after the first verse you are wishing you paid more attention. There are stories unfolding here in … Read More
Born in Madagascar, raised and educated in Moscow, Donné Roberts was already a musician fluent in Malagasy, Russian, French and English by the time he arrived in Canada in 1999. His performances and recordings with the Juno winning African Guitar … Read More
Violinist Patrick Goodwin and pianist Reese Barkhuizen have been performing together for years but have only recently formalized their collaboration as the “Homewood Duo”. For their performance at MERA they will present “Fall Colours”, a classical “playlist” for the autumn … Read More
Music at MERA - “Canada’s Queen of Americana” last graced the MERA stage late in 2021 and her return is long overdue. Over the last 20 years Lynne Hanson has built a solid reputation for live performance and produced 10 (and counting) albums of critically acclaimed original music including her Canadian Folk Music Award winning collaboration with Lynn Miles “Heartbreak Song for the Radio”.
Music at MERA and the MERA Recorder Consort are thrilled to host a special performance of Early Music on November 15 by Francis Colpron, Marie-Laurence Primeau and Tristan Best, members Les Boréades de Montréal. The trio will perform Renaissance and … Read More
Valdy and special guest Sunsdrum Sunday, November 29, 2:00pm Watson's Corners Community Hall, 1132 Dalhousie 3rd Concession, Lanark Valdy is a true icon of the Canadian folk scene who brings a rich catalogue of well-known original compositions such as "Rock … Read More
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