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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Sarah Hagen
DESCRIPTION:An exceptional classical pianist\, collaborator\, visual artist\, comedian\, Sarah Hagen is a unique musician on a mission to demystify classical music with a performance style all her own\, perhaps inspired as much by Victor Borge as Glenn Gould.  \nGrowing up on Vancouver Island\, Sarah took to the piano at an early age and studied widely across Canada. Her busy professional career in North America and Europe as soloist and collaborator has yielded 4 albums and numerous awards. Sarah’s most recent album J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations\, has been heralded by Whole Note Magazine as “something to absolutely die for” and won two 2022 Music PEI awards for Instrumental Recording of the Year and Album Art of the Year. \nSarah’s live performances invite audiences into her world of stories and music by presenting a variety of programs such as the Goldberg Variations (her own acclaimed interpretation)\, Wonder Women! (forgotten women composers) and “Perk up\, Pianist!”(the trials and joys of a touring musician).  \nAt the MERA Schoolhouse on February 15\, the day after Valentine’s Day\, Sarah will present her most recent program: “Lovesick!”\, a concert exploring romance and heartbreak in classical music. Through storytelling and music by Satie\, Bach\, Piazzolla and others\, Sarah delves into the love stories (good and bad!) of some of her favourite composers. \nCLICK HERE for more information and video about Sarah Hagan. \nTickets are available at TicketsPlease.ca \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \nRegular – 31 years & older: $30 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $10 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $20 plus fees \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-sarah-hagen/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Classical music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260315T140000
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Maggie's Wake
DESCRIPTION: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 Kosty on bass and Ken Palmer on guitar. Although recently formed\, this is a seasoned quartet with strong original compositions that have the story lines\, vocal harmonies and Celtic arrangements rooted in a traditional folk idiom\, but played with a contemporary freedom that hints at jazz\, Americana\, and classic country. With a busy recording and concert schedule\, Maggie’s Wake have been rapidly gathering audience and critical acclaim that recently resulted in a 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award for Best New/Emerging Artist for their self-titled debut album\, Maggie’s Wake. Prepare yourself for an afternoon of meaningful stories set to beautiful melodies\, rich vocal harmonies and wicked fiddle arrangements played with a joyful energy. \nCLICK HERE for more information and video about Maggie’s Wake. \nTickets are available at TicketsPlease.ca \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \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 \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-maggies-wake/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Folk music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260329T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260419T210540
CREATED:20251127T135357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T233859Z
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: The Quilter's Guild
DESCRIPTION: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 rare recordings provides common musical ground for these unique and masterful musicians. \nLotus Wight\, a.k.a. Sam Allison\, plays music in the key of Folk\, Blues and Ragtime. Audiences are captivated by his seamless movement from banjo to jaw-harp to guitar and his own invention\, the contrabass harmoniphoneum. His original songs\, both heartfelt and entertaining\, sound like they have been plucked from days of old\, and his inimitable style has won him accolades from all over the globe\, including festival performances in the Shetland Islands\, Turkey\, Denmark\, and the Netherlands.\nMike T. Kerr is a wild guitar player and ambitious songwriter who combines the boisterous ragtime of the Reverend Gary Davis\, the country class of Chet Atkins\, and the explosive energy of Django Reinhardt into a fireworks display of musical joy. Always curious to dig up not only a song’s history\, but the shape of the world at the time\, Mike plays passionately and openly while interpreting the great country blues and jazz players of the past. Mike is in high demand as a soloist\, an accompanist and session guitarist\, touring and recording with such notables as William Prince\, Corin Raymond\, Campbell Woods\, Irish Mythen and many others.\nAs The Quilter’s Guild\, these two mighty musicians will join forces at MERA to present an unforgettable afternoon of strumming\, picking\, singing\, entertaining and educating.\nCLICK HERE for more information and video about the Quilter’s Guild \nTickets are available at TicketsPlease.ca \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \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 \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-the-quilters-guild/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Folk music,Music
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Kellylee Evans
DESCRIPTION: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 by only an elite group of singer/songwriters. Equally comfortable with jazz\, soul\, pop\, and hip-hop\, Kellylee has the ability to deliver each live performance with a visceral energy that brings spellbound audiences to their feet.  \nAfter years of grueling international touring\, 6 albums and multiple awards\, all the while homeschooling her three children\, Kellylee suffered a life altering lightning strike in 2013\, and subsequent concussions in 2015 and 2022. Since 2017 Kellylee has focused on her recovery\, cautiously returning to making and sharing her music\, as well as speaking publicly about her personal journey and sharing her inspiring message of self-care and finding one’s own superpowers.  \nHer remarkable talent has since been matched by her positive resilience\, producing 3 more recordings and continuing to bring joy through live performance. Kellylee enjoys performing for audiences of all ages. MERA extends a special welcome to families and youth to join us for this concert.  \nCLICK HERE for more information and video about Kellylee Evans \nTickets are available at TicketsPlease.ca \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \nRegular – 31 years & older: $40 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $20 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $40 plus fees \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-kellylee-evans/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Folk music,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Terra Spenser
DESCRIPTION: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 this music. Terra has been playing instruments from a young age\, but her music career is barely a decade old. This follows a stint as a small town funeral director\, an occupation with a unique window into a community of stories. Wherever her stories come from\, the styles and subjects of Terra’s compositions cast a surprisingly wide net\, quirky\, poignant\, observant\, fascinating. On stage Terra brings easy gentle humor and spontaneous conversation that connects her music together to create a thoughtful\, intimate show. \nThe caliber of Terra’s songwriting has attracted collaborations with such musicians as David Gunning\, David Francey and Ben Caplan. Each of Terra’s 4 strong albums have added to her growing reputation as a quality musician and songwriter. Terra’s latest album ‘Sunset’ was named the 2024 Penguin Eggs Roots Music Canada Critics’ Choice Album of the Year (alongside Julian Taylor’s ‘Pathways’) and Music Nova Scotia Folk/Roots Recording of the Year\, and garnered her ECMA and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for Solo Artist and English Songwriter of the Year. You may not have heard Terra Spencer before\, but once you do\, you will not soon forget her music. \nCLICK HERE for more information and video about Terra Spencer \nTickets are available at TicketsPlease.ca \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \nRegular – 31 years & older: $30 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $10 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $20 plus fees \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-terra-spenser/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Folk music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260419T210540
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: The Donné Roberts Band
DESCRIPTION: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 Summit from 2004 to 2007 gained him wider exposure and appreciation. As part of the Okavango African Orchestra\, Donné was again awarded a Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year in 2017. All the while\, Donné has been a busy musician\, touring with his own band\, and releasing multiple albums including Juno nominated “OYA!” in 2022. His growing success caught the attention of CBC Radio\, who commissioned him to compose the theme music for their popular morning Sunday morning show Fresh Air. \nDonné is an active collaborator with notables such as the Sultans of String\, Amanda Martinez and Toronto-based Japanese singer-songwriter Kiiola\, with whom he performs in the aptly named duo Baobab Cherry. Although much of Donné’s own music is written and sung in his first language\, Malagasy\, his versatility and natural ability to synthesize from his wide experience allow him to create music that is always dynamic\, accessible and fun. Prepare yourself for a lively afternoon with Donné and his band consisting of guitar\, keyboard\, bass\, percussion and multiple vocals. \nMuch like Madagascar music is infused with African\, Austronesian\, Arabic and European influences\, Donné Roberts’ music is a delicious mélange of international sonic flavours. Eric Alper\, March 4th\, 2022 – Cashbox Magazine Canada \nAbove everything else\, Roberts aims for his musical concoctions to be a source of hope and joy. Darryl Sterdan\, March 2\, 2022 – Tinnitist \nCLICK HERE for more information and video about Donné Roberts \nTickets are available at TicketsPlease.ca \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \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 \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-the-donne-roberts-band/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Folk music,Music
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