March 2017
Les Bordeliques
BLIND DATE In a wacky and absurd blind date, a musician and a dancer embody three men and three women as they collide to form unlikely pairs. From stilts to high heels, classical violin to contemporary music, step dancing shoes to ballet slippers, six archetypes bring us a dating game through the tease of seduction and a comedic clash of personalities. Will Pretentious succumb to the charms of Femme Fatale? Can Neurotic summon the gusto to survive a date with…
Find out more »October 2017
Ricardo Garcia’s Flamenco
Bringing a highly skilled performance and a deeply evocative touch of fiery Spain to you, Ricardo Garcia, flamenco guitarist and composer has programmed for you a full spectrum of music, rhythm and dance. Ricardo’s trio have performed at the Edinburgh Festival on several occasions and he has recently returned from a residency for the Spanish Embassy in East Africa, a regular occurrence. Their unique delivery of the Spanish artform from classic to contemporary including a look at the deep roots…
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Tomato Tomato
Tomato Tomato is not your garden variety duo. Clever quirky songs draw on folk and bluegrass. An old washboard, rigged up with tin cans and a cymbal, rattles while bass and snare drums are foot powered. Loving harmonies, old-timey guitar and up-cycled percussion create an unmistakable sound between these darlings of Canadian folk scene. Tomato Tomato performed at The Winnipeg, Stan Rogers and Lunenburg Folk Festivals and more, in 2016. Honours include: Regional Winners for CBC’s Searchlight Competition 2014, noms…
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