Friday Special Blend
Friday October 7th, 2016 with Susan Johnston and Bob LeDrew and Amanda Jette Knox
Random Play, Ron Benner, Alicia Borisonik and refugee choirs, Ann Vriend and Babes for Breasts!
Por Favor Abel Maxwell - n/a |
Company Norma MacDonald - Burn the tapes |
Octopus Books is honoured to present Ron Benner: Three Questions, this London, Ontario-based artist's recent book which documents his solo exhibition curated by Julian Haladyn for the McIntosh Gallery, Western University, London, ON. Ron Benner has been producing mixed-media photographic installations, including gardens and site-specific projects, for over three decades. http://ccca.concordia.ca/artists/artist_info.html?link_id=173
Link to theevent: https://www.facebook.com/events/1121142181299005/ |
When I'm You Danny Michel - Sunset Sea - Burnt Bun |
Danny Michel plays a benefit fundraiser on October 14 at Philemon Wright High School in Gatineau. The concert will help create an designated space for indigenous students at the school. http://backtoschoolspecial.brownpapertickets.com. |
Alan Neal is hosting the 2016 edition of Random Play, a Writersfest staple with musicians including Lynn Miles, Hannah Georgas, Rich Aucoin, Tanika Charles, Kaia Kater, and more, playing their own songs and a selection found on Alan's iPod. Random play happens October 13. Tickets: www.writersfestival.org. |
Want to Believe Rich Aucoin - Ephemeral |
Three Little Birds Choir - n/a |
World Folk Music Ottawa and the Catholic Immigration Centre are creating a World Voices Choir, which will bring immigrants and refugees together to create a choir and to perform together in 2017. www.worldfolkmusicottawa.com. |
Guajira Grupo Lokito - Putumayo Presents: Latin Beat - Putumayo |
Everybody sings in Nashville Ann Vriend - Love and Other Messes |
Edmonton-based singer-songwriter Ann Vriend is part of the all-star lineup for the 10th Babes for Breasts concert October 14. She joins us by phone from Toronto to talk about her new projects and being part of the Babes for Breasts sisterhood. Www.babesforbreasts.com to donate or buy a ticket. |
Anybody's different Ann Vriend - N/a |