June: Ashley Condon and Paul J McInnis

June sees the ushering in of beautiful weather which allows for lazy walks outside and barbecuing.  We’re bringing you the ideal music for a summer evening with Ashley Condon and Paul J McInnis.

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Although you might not have heard of Ashley Condon yet, you will.  She’s got some catchy, thought-provoking, heartfelt songs.  One of our all-time favourite musicians, David Francey produced her latest record, The Great Compromise.  And that in itself, speaks highly of her.  There’s a pureness and freshness in her music that evokes the East Coast.  In fact, she hails from P.E.I.  You will fall in love with her music as we have.  She’s a great storyteller.  Check her out.  It’s the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening.

“The finest writer and performer I have heard in many years. There is not a song on this record that I wouldn’t gladly claim as my own.”
– David Francey, singer-songwriter

 

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A perfect complement to Ashley Condon is Paul J McInnis, a local artist from Goderich.  Here is another great storyteller.  He draws you into his songs.  His latest, Broken Down Waltz is pure, gritty and honest folk music.  His music is heartwarming and uplifting but at the same time doesn’t shy away from darker, more regretful subject matters.  Check him out.

“Love lost. Coming to terms with regret. Finding the right words to say to a forlorn friend when the words are far away. …Troubadour Paul J. McInnis mines these universal subjects with an observant eye.
A warm voice invites you to listen long, and listen well.”
– Penguin Eggs Magazine, Winter 2014

This is a show not to miss.  Get your tickets soon and join us for the June show of our Music Concert Series.

June 4, 2016
Doors Open: 7pm, Music Starts: 7:30pm
All Ages

If you want to read their bios and hear some songs, go to their Events Page

Tickets available:
Buy Tickets online
Box office hours (Saturdays May 28 and June 4: 9am – 12pm)
Phone/text Joe Klages (519) 377-2358
At the Door (if there are any left) the day of the concert

 

Videos

Here are videos from the last couple of shows.

The first one is a clip of Larry Jensen and Pete Devlin from April 30, 2016, the Grand Opening of Desboro Music Hall:

 

This next one is from Our Shotgun Wedding, Dylan McMullin and Lauren Jewell, the opener on May 14, 2016 singing “Makes Me Think of You” and “The Bad Son”:

 

This is a clip of Oh Susanna from May 14, 2016 singing “Cottonseed” by Keri Latimer:

May: Oh Susanna and Our Shotgun Wedding

May is going to be a great month.  The weather is warming up as spring arrives.  And in only two more weeks, we have Oh Susanna and Our Shotgun Wedding stopping by to share their music with us.

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If you haven’t heard Oh Susanna before, check her out.  Oh Susanna draws you in with her lyrics and her voice.  She has previously released 7 records.  Her latest, Namedropper, was delayed as Suzie spent a year fighting breast cancer.  This gives the record an energy and a joy that is precious and special.  It is built on a great premise: other singer-songwriters wrote songs for her to sing.  It’s the kind of collaboration that makes music great.  You can hear the essence of the song-writer, who happen to be some of Canada’s great musicians like Joel Plaskett, Ron Sexsmith, Amelia Curran and the Good Lovelies, to name just a couple.  Mix that with the magic of Oh Susanna’s voice and you want to listen to the songs over and over.

“This project is about friendship. Through music we want to express our admiration, gratitude and respect for our fellow Canadian songwriters. They kick us in the ass. They break our hearts. They inspire.”

 

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Opening for Oh Susanna is Our Shotgun Wedding.  They are from Owen Sound and have those irresistible catchy tunes that you can’t help tapping your feet or bopping your head along with.  Listening to them just makes you feel happy.  They’ve got a pretty interesting story, too.  They met at Summerfolk (right in Owen Sound) on the dance floor and have been making beautiful music since.  [I know…that was cheesy but I just couldn’t resist!]  They’ve even played the Desboro Fall Fair!  Check them out.

“Our Shotgun Wedding a duo with an infectious energy, clever, well-written songs and a ton of charisma. On festival workshops they are a great spark-plug who can kick start an onstage jam and make everybody feel welcome.”
-James Keelaghan, Artistic Director, Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival

Saturday May 14, 2016
Doors Open: 7pm, Music Starts: 7:30pm
All Ages

Get your tickets and come support us in the May show in our Desboro Music Concert Series.

If you want to read their bios and hear some songs, go to their Events Page

Tickets available:
Buy Tickets online
Box office hours (Saturdays 9am – 12pm)
Phone/text Joe Klages (519) 377-2358
At the Door (if there are any left) the day of the concert