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SUMMARY:The Mark Ferguson Jazz Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Mark Ferguson Jazz Quartet is comprised of Mark Ferguson (piano and trombone)\, Mike Tremblay (saxophones and flute)\, John Geggie (double bass) and Jamie Holmes (drums). This stellar ensemble will perform original arrangements of classics from the songbooks of Canadian folk icons Gordon Lightfoot\, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell. Prepare yourselves for a surprisingly fresh take on signature compositions that have been indelibly imprinted on our collective musical conscience by some of the finest jazz musicians in the business. \nCLICK HERE for more information and videos. \nTickets are available at TicketsPlease.ca \n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \n\nRegular – 31 years & older: $35 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $15 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $30 plus fees\n\nThe MERA Schoolhouse is located at 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonald’s Corners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/the-mark-ferguson-jazz-quartet/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Seventh Town
DESCRIPTION:Seventh Town is a four-piece Celtic folk band from Prince Edward County. Seventh Town blends traditional Irish\, Scottish and Canadian songs and fiddle tunes with fiddle\, guitar\, double bass and Irish whistles to back up four-part vocal harmonies. The group draws its musical inspiration from traditional and contemporary folk songs\, reels\, and jigs from Irish\, Scottish\, and Canadian traditions.\nMartin Smit\, Trisha Elliott\, Meghan Balogh and Fraser Hardman have been playing together for more than a decade. That musical chemistry shines through in Seventh Town’s thoughtful and harmony-driven arrangements of old and new Celtic and folk pieces.\n\n“You can’t understand the talent and hard work that has gone into creating a group like Seventh Town without seeing them live. Their respect for the traditional music they perform really comes through then. As does their uncompromising musicianship\, creative approach and flair for showmanship. It’s clear they love what they do – and it’s so much fun to watch.”\n– Randy Stewart\, Shelter Valley Concert Series\n\nTickets are $30 plus fees available at TICKETS PLEASE
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-seventh-town/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Folk music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241013T140000
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SUMMARY:Raymond Truong
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Chopin’s Musical World\n  \nPianist Raymond Truong is brings an “all Chopin” recital to MERA. \nFrédéric Chopin (1810 – 1849) a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist has maintained worldwide renown as a leading musician of the Romantic period. In this program\, the audience will take a dive into Chopin’s vast repertoire for solo piano. Selections include preludes\, nocturnes\, waltzes\, etudes\, scherzi\, and ballades. Each work is carefully selected to best represent Chopin’s diverse range of styles and emotions\, while also showcasing both popular and the less-known for audiences who are big fans of Chopin and those who don’t know anything about him. The works will be presented as part of a narrative that connects Chopin’s life\, his works\, and the performer’s life. Raymond will also provide his own personal insights from his experience preparing the works. \nFor more information about Raymond Truong CLICK HERE \nTickets are $30 plus fees available at TICKETS PLEASE until 11:59 pm October 12\, 2024. \nDepending on availability\, tickets will be available at the door for $35.00 \nThe MERA Schoolhouse is located at 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonald’s Corners
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/raymond-truong/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Classical music,Music
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Nathan Sloniowski
DESCRIPTION:with Vicki Brittle\, Barry Buse and Bill Serson\n  \nIt was not hard to see why Nathan Sloniowski and musical friends sold out their album release show at Folkus last February. Titled “The Lost Love Letter to a Small Town”\, this concept album is a quality work on every level. With Nathan’s honey-bourbon voice\, backed by a most impressive collection of studio talent\, the album is a delightful musical carousel that makes stops at small town cafés\, dance halls\, tree-lined fields and limestone quarries\, offering lyrical nods to many of his singer-songwriter heroes. The result is a nine-song tribute to what Nathan calls “the collage of open-hearted dreamers who grew me up in the 1970s artistic lair of Elora\, Ontario\, and the many more I’ve met in other small towns along the way.” \n‘Folkus’ chair and artistic director Sandy Irvin succinctly describes Nathan as “a musical activist and pot-stirrer\, ever-busy around town\, known recently for sparking up the Almonte Song Circle as well as his work with The Ragged Flowers\, …. also a co-founder of PorchFest de Mississippi Mills and is one of the original founders of Folkus.” \nWhen Nathan offered to bring his “pretty hot band” comprised of homegrown hand-picked players Vicki Brittle on vocals\, Barry Buse on guitar and bass and Bill Serson on drums\, there was only one possible answer. See you September 8! \nFor more information about Nathan Sloniowski CLICK HERE \nFor musical clips from “The Lost Love Letter to a Small Town” CLICK HERE \nTickets are $30.00 plus fees\, available at TICKETS PLEASE until 11:59pm September 7\, 2024 \nDepending on availability\, tickets will be available at the door for $35.00 \nThe MERA Schoolhouse is located at 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonald’s Corners.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/nathan-sloniowski/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Folk music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240827T193000
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Northern Resonance
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URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-northern-resonance/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Folk music,Music
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Duo Cecillia
DESCRIPTION:It has been several years since we last had the pleasure of bringing Gertrude Létourneau (flute) and Catherine Donkin (piano) to the schoolhouse. Their ensemble\, now named Duo Cecilia\, is a fusion of French elegance and musical virtuosity. With a focus on French composers such as Debussy and Ravel\, Duo Cecilia promises an unforgettable musical journey filled with beauty\, depth\, and artistry with a program entitled “When Pan meets Syrinx” which evokes narratives and scenes from nature. As before Gertrude and Catherine enjoy introducing each piece with interesting information about the music\, the composers and their times\, creating a relaxed atmosphere that fits perfectly with the mandate of Blue Jeans Classics.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music_at_mera/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classical music,Music
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