Explore the latest music events happening in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas.
Acclaimed and accomplished Thunder Bay poet Doug Livingston is accompanied by the smooth jazz stylings of Robin Ranger and Terry Egan. The trio have polished Doug's enchanting, surreal poetry into rhythmic compositions sure to speak directly to the soul.
A $10 donation is suggested.
It's been a year of maturing and hard work for The Tourist Company. The four-piece has spent the majority of the last year either on the road touring nationally, or in the studio cultivating their sound and recordings. Their stunning new Mercury EP confidently shows off the band as one of Canada’s most prominent independent acts poised to make an impression in 2016.
The EP was recorded in two halves over the last 12 months. The first recording sessions in the spring were with long-time friend of the band and engineer Daniel Klenner (Hey Ocean) at The Space Studios. Jordan Klassen returned as producer, and the band completed a wide variety of tracks. Mixing was handled by Colin Stewart (Yukon Blonde, Hannah Georgas) and for the time being, the band thought they were done recording. However time off in the winter found lead singer Taylor Swindells writing a batch of new material, and early in the year the band went back into the studio, this time working with Ryan Worsley (Dear Rouge) at Echoplant Studios. “I get lost in describing life through metaphors and the one that’s stuck with me the most as a writer lately has been the parallels between creating music in the modern world and venturing into the unknown of outer space”, said Swindells. “Mercury was the name given to the space program that paved the way for the Apollo missions. We wanted to create an EP that would set the tone for our full album. It isn’t the full story. It’s more like a prologue for what we want to say next.”
What The Tourist Company want to say next is that they have found their sound and know how to showcase the full spectrum of what it can offer. Opening with the epic “Mercury 1”, the band hints at the cinematic nature of the upcoming full record. "The title track was a last minute ordeal. Something was missing sonically, and this song kept nagging at us until it was a reality. Creating the song is ultimately what helped the EP take shape", added Swindells. Lead single “Shouldn’t Believe” offers a deep bass groove alongside a sure-to-be-stuck-in-your-head chorus, whereas “Now What?” invites you to bounce along to its quirky pop stylings. The band experiments with punk and garage rock in “1972” before segueing into the synth-rage of “Budget Meeting”. The EP wraps up with a teaser of what’s to come with an acoustic rendition of the upcoming full record's sprawling experimental closer, “All of You on the Good Earth”.
$15 at the door.
Matthew Byrne was born into a family of Newfoundland music makers and his repertoire is heavily influenced by his unique musical lineage. This tradition thrives on the song – the weaving of a great story with a beautiful melody – and Matthew’s music reminds us how satisfying traditional songs can be when stripped down to these basic elements. His live performance offers tasteful and honest interpretations of folk songs delivered with polished guitar work and powerful vocals. His repertoire transcends time and place with traditional songs from both sides of the Atlantic.
Since bursting on to the trad scene four years ago with his debut recording, Ballads, Matthew has swiftly earned his place as one of the East Coast’s most authentic and vital traditional voices. In that time, Matthew’s music has traveled well beyond the rugged shores of his homeland. His role as singer and song-finder in The Dardanelles has brought him to many major international festival stages including Winnipeg Folk Festival, Celtic Connections in Glasgow, UK, and The Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland, Australia.
“Possibly the finest interpreter of traditional songs in the country, Hearts & Heroes certainly provides ample evidence.”
— Roddy Campbell, Penguin Eggs Magazine
“It’s increasingly rare to find male
traditional singers who are not just good, but GREAT! Matthew is certainly in that truly great category.”
— Brian O'Donovan, WBGH Boston
“Matt’s interpretation of traditional songs is somehow fresh and ancient at the same time. And his voice is friggin’ perfect.”
— Alan Doyle
This Spring Thunder Bay folk-rockers Greenbank will be back on the road with select tour dates across Ontario. Join them in an evening of song and story telling Sunday April 24th at home in Thunder Bay!
www.greenbankband.com
"At first glance you might think they'd just stepped out of a time machine... Clad in denim and bellowing in three-part harmony, Thunder Bay ON's Greenbank Trio muster a sound that might have echoed straight from the 1960's Laurel Canyon scene. Equipped with smiling faces, socially conscious lyrics and great stories from the road, these northern troubadours deliver a performance you won't want to miss!"
"Sharp harmonies, great lyrics, and enough energy to power a medium-sized town like Kansas City." -Elmore Magazine (New York)
"With great influences, great songs and a great passion for music, it’s easy to see why so many people have fallen in love with Greenbank." -Fresh Print Magazine (Toronto)
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Additional Acts TBA
7:00pm
Tickets: $10.00
LOTUS WIGHT
April 3rd, 6pm, $10 at the door.
Live at Espresso JOYA
With guest Kyle Shushack
The Fine Young Novelists will be playing an all-ages show at Espresso JOYA on March 28.
Every Thursday night at Espresso Joya, open mic and board game night. 7-9pm all ages and styles welcome.
Sign up requests: Ejopenmic@gmail or stop by the gallery.
TYL Winter Solstice Show ft. Soapboxer, Regan Swerhun & Blame it on Jamie
Monday December 21st @ Espresso JOYA
» Cover: $5
» 6:45 PM
» 8 Cumberland Street South
» ALL AGES
Every Thursday night at Espresso Joya, open mic and board game night. 7-9pm all ages and styles welcome.
Hosted by Camden Blues and friends.
Sign up requests: Ejopenmic@gmail
Or stop by the gallery
Every Thursday night! Camden Blues performs his unique brand of experimental post bop blues punk guitar.7-9pmAlso chess night! All skill levels welcome to come and play
Every Thursday night! Camden Blues performs his unique brand of experimental post bop blues punk guitar.7-9pmAlso chess night! All skill levels welcome to come and play
