NOVEMBER | Dates | Photo Album

I am currently in Halifax on tour with the Jim Cuddy Band, enjoying the blustery beauty of the first snow fall of the year and I have some exciting news to share:

I have won the  2011 OCFF Songs From The Heart – Instrumental Award for the song"May Our Minds Meet (Namaste)" - a co-write with my son, Tosh Weyman.
You can listen to our song at: http://soundcloud.com/anne-lindsay

I've also been nominated for the 2011 Canadian Folk Music Awards – Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year  and am sharing the honour with some very fine players. You can check all of us out at  http://folkawards.ca/awards-night/nominees

And best of all, I have two Toronto shows coming up in the very near future! Thank you all for waiting so patiently while I gallivanted around the country this fall,
Anne


Wednesday, Dec. 7 - 6:30pm
Anne Lindsay & Emilyn Stam
Paul Hahn & Co.
1058 Yonge St. ( across from Rosedale subway station)
RSVP to alexhahn@paulhahn.com or call 416.922.3122


Sunday, Dec. 11 - 7pm
Anne Lindsay (with Charlie James and Emilyn Stam)
Toronto House Concert (near Bloor and Spadina)
Please email josslyntg@gmail.com to reserve seats.
Limited seating so reserve now to avoid disappointment!


The Gift of Music - You can order CDs and books on line at CD Baby and Maple Music, or direct from me at http://anne-lindsay.com/shop.htm Order early to relieve stress at Canada Post.
"Hurry on Home is a sparkling set of varying styles, mostly self-penned, that constantly springs surprises as a piece goes off in an unexpected direction. Thoroughly entertaining and sometimes scarily beautiful."
R2  (formerly Rock 'n Reel)
"Thoroughly cosmopolitan, yet equally rooted in the traditional music of Canada, Hurry On Home really is one to hurry home for."
Penguin Eggs

SEPTEMBER 2011 | Dates | Photo Album

How time flies; I can't believe that it's September already. I wanted to let you know about some Southern Ontario shows that I have coming up in the next month. This might just be the chance for you to bundle up and take a drive in the country to check out the fall colours or pick a pumpkin.

If you feel like staying cozy and warm inside tonight, you can watch me playing at the Geminis with Jim Cuddy (CBC TV @ 8pm). Jim's got a great new CD coming out at the end of this month. We will also be appearing at the CCMAs ( Canadian Country Music Awards) next Monday, September 12 on CBC TV.

I'm delighted to be working with two marvelous young performers ( Emilyn Stam, piano and Charlie James, bass) on these upcoming shows. I hope you can make it out to hear their manifold talents, we're certainly having fun making music together!

JULY 2011 | Dates | Photo Album

Jan 2011 | Dates | Photo Album

ANNE LINDSAY - HURRY ON HOME

CD Release Concert - Toronto

Happy New Year to all.
I'm hoping that you can come out (at least those of you within striking distance of Toronto) and chase your winter blues away at my CD release concert for Hurry On Home, on Tuesday January 25 at Gallery 345. Here are all the details:

Anne Lindsay will launch her new CD, Hurry On Home in concert at Gallery 345 in Toronto on Tuesday, January 25 @ 8PM. DATES

A who's who of the Canadian contemporary music scene will accompany me - Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), Aaron Davis (Holly Cole), David Woodhead (James Keelaghan), Michael Johnston (Skydiggers), Jaron Freeman-Fox, Jason Fowler (John McDermott), Joe Macerollo, Andy Hillhouse ( Pierre Schryer) Tosh Weyman and Colleen Allen (Molly Johnson).

Who: ANNE LINDSAY (that's me!)

Where:  Gallery 345, 345 Sorauren Ave. (east of Roncesvalles Ave, south of Dundas St.) Toronto, 416-822-9781
http://www.gallery345.com
What: rootsy fiddle tunes, sultry jazz and a hip hop beat ? Toronto?s award?winning violinist launches her new CD Hurry On Home with a who?s who of the Canadian contemporary music scene.

When: Tuesday, January 25 at 8pm

How much: $20 / $15 seniors/ $10 students

Please note that the Gallery doesn't accept credit cards, so it's cash only, at the door - but they will take reservations if you give them a call.
And there's a lovely exhibition of 19th century photographs by Carlo Naya in the Gallery , so come early and wander around.
Cheers,

Nov 2010

ANNE LINDSAY - HURRY ON HOME

DAYLIGHT SAVING and the 25TH HOUR OF THE DAY


Aren't these last days of autumn glorious? While I was tilling up the garden last Sunday - putting it to rest for a long winter's nap - I found myself marveling at the possibilities of how I might fill the hour we gained when we set back the clocks. My friend Ian Tamblyn's song, The 25th Hour of the Day came to mind so I've included it at the end of this email - enjoy.

And now for my big news:
Well, I've finally done it! My third CD - Hurry on Home, will be released in January 2011. It only took me 3 years, but I'm a firm believer that things always take just as long as they need to. The album is a collection of duets and trios with some of my favourite musicians, including Jason Fowler, Colleen Allen, David Woodhead, Emilyn Stam, Jaron Freeman-Fox, Jim Cuddy, Aaron Davis, George Koller, Michael Johnston, and my son and co-producer Tosh Weyman. Mostly original compositions, along with a few from friends like Oliver Schroer and Kurt Swinghammer, there's a lot of inspiring musical dialogue here. The intimacy of the duet/trio format lends a clarity to the sound and a freedom to the performances; we're calling the result 'chamber fiddle music'.

I'll be touring Southern Ontario in February/March to celebrate the release, but as a special treat to all you wonderful supporters of my music I'm offering you an exclusive opportunity to purchase Hurry on Home - hot off the press and just in time for the season of giving.

You can purchase by mail; just send a cheque for $20.00 with your address to:

Violindsay Music
260 Major St.
Toronto, ON M5S 2L6

I'll pay the postage and the much-loved HST and you can rest assured that you've made my dog Cali overjoyed that she's getting another walk to the post office!

There's a 10% discount on bulk orders of 3 or more CDs, for example:
3 CDs = $54.00
4 CDs = $72.00
5 CDs = $ 90.00


For folks in the GTA,(or anyone who doesn't want to sponsor Canada Post),  I'll be hosting an open house on Sunday, December 12, from 4 - 6 pm. at 260 Major St., Toronto near Bloor and Spadina. Please drop by for a mug of cider; I'll be fresh off a plane from India so you might get some tales from my travels and an autograph on your CD!

Thanks to all of you for all your support – I don't know what I'd do without you.

Cheers,

Anne


 

25th Hour of the Day

In the 25th hour of the day I made my peace
And in that time allowed I unveiled a masterpiece
All the lessons they were learned
All the lost had been returned
All debts were repaid
In that glorious hour of the day.

And in the 25th hour of the day all was done
No stone was left unturned, no song unsung
Not one lingering 'might have been',
Or 'If I could do it over again'
For in that hour 'over again' was easily  arranged.

In the 25th hour of the day I closed my book
And for the first time in many years I had a chance to look around me
No one calling on the phone - oh my god how the boys have grown...
But it was not too late, in that glorious hour of the day.

And in the 25th hour of the day all was revealed
And though you may not believe, all wounds were healed
And in that hour  the lost were found
So we walked to higher ground
And there watched the sun refuse to go down
In that glorious hour of the day.

In the 25th hour of the day I made my peace.


Ian Tamblyn
Sea Lynx Music
SOCAN
1989

August 2010

As Toronto slowly sinks into a pool of melted asphalt, I thought I’d send a quick note about some upcoming Anne Lindsay events.

I'm in the studio these days (well, it’s air-conditioned there, and quiet) starting work on CD #3, a series of duets with some of my favourite musical friends. It’s going really well, and I’m excited about getting it finished by fall. There’s something magical about the interplay of two instruments, two musicians. It’ll be a mix of songs and instrumentals and will reflect some of the journeys of the heart and mind I’ve been on this year.

There's a smattering of gigs in the next few weeks to round out the summer and then it's fresh pencils, empty nests and new adventures, travel and harvest time!

My dear friend Emilyn Stam, one of my duet partners on the new CD, is one of those flying out of Toronto in a few weeks. She's giving a farewell concert at Hugh's Room next Tuesday, August 10, please come out and enjoy! See concert notice below.

My upcoming shows:

with the Jim Cuddy Band:
Aug. 15, Ottawa Folk Festival
http://www.ottawafolk.org

with Blue Rodeo:
Aug. 26, Molson Amphitheatre
http://www.bluerodeo.com

with the Jim Cuddy Band:
September 10, Don Mills, ON
Festival In The Square, Don Mills & Lawrence Shopping Centre
http://www.bluerodeo.com 

with Ron Nigrini:
Sept. 11, Hugh's Room, Toronto ON
http://www.hughsroom.com

Anne Lindsay & Alex Sinclair:
Sunday, September 12, 2 PM
Knox Presbyterian Church
Grand Valley, ON
http://www.phonepages.ca/ON/Grand-Valley/Knox-Presbyterian-Church-b7572218

I'm performing again in the Leonard Cohen tribute:
A Thousand Kisses Deep
October 6, Gravenhurst Opera House
http://www.gravenhurst.ca/visitors/opera-house

October 7 & 8, Hugh's Room, Toronto
A Thousand Kisses Deep
http://www.hughsroom.com

And here’s some info about Emilyn’s show:
Emilyn and Friends: Goodbye Canada

with Jaron Freeman-Fox, Charles James, Matt Maclean and other special guests
 
Hugh's Room, Toronto
August 10, 2010
8:30 PM

regular: $15 in advance /$17 at the door
students: $10 in advance/$12 at the door

Emilyn is known as one of Canada's best fiddle accompanists on piano, having invented an accompanying style to her own, and is one of Canada's up and coming young instrumentalists, combining both tradition and inspiration to create a living music. Her emotive piano playing has touched all corners of this country, and has been described as having the excitement of an orchestral arrangement while remaining sensitive and tasteful.
 
Before leaving Toronto for long term study in Europe, Emilyn is holding one last farewell concert with some of her musical friends.
 
Joining Emilyn (piano) will be her closest musical collaborator, Jaron Freeman-Fox (violin), the other half of her "chamber-trad" duo that has a ten year history of writing and performing together, as well as promoting the music of Oliver Schroer. 
 
Also playing will be Emilyn's unique new quartet, with Jaron, Charles James (bass), and Matt Maclean (trumpet)...plus other special guests! 
 
This evening will showcase the interesting places Emilyn's music has gone over the past few years, including intuitive improvisation with Jaron, beautiful, groovy and magical arrangements of originals and Oliver Schroer's music with her quartet (Jaron, Charles and Matt), and moving and poignant solo piano pieces like that from her debut album Holding Time (2008).
 
www.emilynstam.com http://www.emilynstam.com
www.myspace.com/goatnote http://www.myspace.com/goatnote 

 
Hope that you’re having a great summer,

Anne Lindsay

June 2010

I always delight in a long cool spring even if it's a bit alarming to have it all happening so early this year. I am concerned about how dry it is – some say it’s the driest spring on record for years. So, I'm going to do my bit to encourage rainfall for all the farmers, gardeners, birds, frogs, worms, etc. by performing two great shows of live rain-making-type music this weekend. I invite you to come out and join in the dance. They’re indoor shows, so you won’t need a poncho.

Both shows are this Saturday, May 1st. At noon, I'll be performing at the Footprints Conference at the University of Waterloo - this is a fascinating forum exploring the value of sport to society. Other than all the betting pools whirling around the Stanley Cup playoffs.
http://www.runforlife.ca/events/footprints.html

Then, that evening Jason Fowler and I will be performing at The Newmarket Folk Society's final concert of this season:
Trinity United Church, 461 Park Avenue (corner of Park and Main Street) (Gymnasium )
http://www.newmarketfolksociety.org/season.html

Next week, I'm off to Europe for shows in Italy with Jim Cuddy, and Spain with Barney Bentall. Life is tough ...

In June I'll be continuing my collaboration with Blue Rodeo on tour in the United States.

Tue-Jun-01        Boston, MA               Harpers Ferry
 Wed-Jun-02       Philadelphia, PA       Johnny Brendas

 Fri-Jun-04          New York, NY            Bowery Ballroom
 Sat-Jun-05         Arlington, VA             IOTA Club and Café

 Mon-Jun-07        Carrboro, NC           Arts Center in Carrboro
 Tue-Jun-08         Atlanta, GA              Smith's Olde Bar

 Thu-Jun-10        St. Louis, MO           Twangfest
 Fri-Jun-11          Minneapolis, MN      Varsity Theatre
 Sat-Jun-12         Chicago, IL               Martyr's

 Tue-Jun-22         Los Angeles, CA     The Mint
 Wed-Jun-23        San Francisco, CA  The Independent

 Fri-Jun-25           Portland, OR           Mississippi Studios
 Sat-Jun-26          Seattle, WA            Nordstrom Recital Hall


And in the middle of all that, I’ll be back in the GTA with Jim Cuddy’s band:

Sat June 19     JCB    Mississauga, ON    Mississauga Waterfront Festival @ Memorial Park, Port Credit    
 http://www.mississaugawaterfrontfestival.com


I can't believe how the year is speeding along. I've had so many great musical adventures in the past few months all across this big, beautiful country. So much to be grateful for. (So, you ask, why do I want it to rain on the rest of you?)

Enjoy the long days as the we race towards the equinox  - remember, from there it’s all downhill to Christmas - and revel in the hope that always comes with spring.

Peace and joy,
Anne

JAN 2010

Happy New Year!

Just a very quick note to say that I hope that all of you have had, and continue to have, a very happy holiday with family and friends, and that the new year brings much joy.

After a most enjoyable time with my own family up in the snowy hills of Mono, I'm packing for an extended tour of Canada with Blue Rodeo. They're bringing along a small string section to cover the parts that I wrote for their new CD (you can hear us on One Light Left in Heaven, which is getting good airplay across the nation). The tour takes us to most parts of Canada, and I'm really looking forward to what promises to be the longest road trip
of my career.

As a musician I have both the real road trips and the metaphorical road trip. I have been blessed with many opportunities in my career, and have been helped along the way by countless people. To those of you who have shared stages and studios with me, entwining your music with mine - thanks, and may we soon be playing together again.

To those who have done all the unsung work of presenting concerts and and running venues, and opening your homes to musicians of every stripe - we couldn't do this without you.

And to those who buy the tickets and find baby-sitters and make space in your busy lives to come out to shows, you give us the greatest gift of all – ears and minds and hearts to hold the music that we make.

When I started out as a performer way back in my teens, even my wildest dreams weren't big enough to imagine how much fun it would be. So here's a toast: Long may we run.

And while our glasses are in our hands, let's also toast all our athletes as they head to Vancouver: May their paths be paved with gold.

Cheers,
Anne

AUG 2009

Time for a good caesar...

MAY 2009

Thoughts on a Rainy Afternoon

May showers are rattling on my roof, and nothing seems to be leaking, so I can forego running around with pots and pans and spend some time getting out a bit of news.

First, the show that was booked for Knox Acoustic Café in Owen Sound for this Saturday, May 30, has been cancelled.

The next closest place I'm playing is in Waterloo at the Sound in Lands festival on Saturday, June 6.  It takes place in the Great Hall at Conrad Grebel College, University of Waterloo, at 8:30 pm – I’ll be part of a chamber music ensemble (with Rebecca Campbell – one of my all time favourite singers), performing a contemporary classical piece by Carol Ann Weaver with a lot of African influences - very cool.

Saturday June 13, I’ll be at Hugh’s Room in Toronto as part of "The Cake Parade" - Oliver Schroer's Musical Birthday
http://www.hughsroom.com/calendar.html

Here’s how David Woodhead describes the evening:
Bringing together the reaches of Oliver’s musical universe, many of his collaborators are celebrating his birthday in the most appropriate way: by playing his music! From slightly bent Ontario-style fiddle tunes to Balkan-influenced hi-energy band pieces, and to the rich and confident simplicity of his later work, it’s all here. There is such a rich repertoire to draw from! And these are the folks to do it - members of Oli’s Stewed Tomatoes band, representatives of the younger generation who he had taken under his wing, and spoken word contributors. For those wondering, “The Cake Parade” is a tune from Oliver’s “Smithers” CD - commemorating his fiftieth birthday in the town of Smithers, BC,  when fifty kids appeared out of nowhere bearing fifty cakes. We’re not promising that much cake, but there will be surprises!


Saturday, June 20, I’ll be at Saugeen Summer Nights, River Place Park, Ayton ON with the Jim Cuddy Band  http://saugeensummernights.ca

Saturday June 27 Jason Fowler and I will be playing at the opening celebrations for the new Centre Hastings Arts Centre in Madoc ON http://www.amazingcoffee.ca/concerts.htm

As part of the celebrations, I’ll be holding a fiddle workshop during the day. If you’re in the area and want to brush up your skills, I’d be delighted to work with you on some tunes from the modern Canadian fiddle repertoire.
http://www.amazingcoffee.ca/workshops_lindsay.htm

July 11 will see me at the CNIB camp on Lake Joseph, doing the swimming leg of a triathlon in partnership with Jim Cuddy. It’s a fundraiser for cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital. After the race, Jim and the band will be doing an unplugged concert. http://www.joesteam.ca/2009/

July 17, Jason and I will be at the Home County Folk Festival in London ON http://www.homecounty.ca

The first week of August, I’ll be hosting a Voyageur Canoe Trip from Rossport to Red Rock on the north shore of Lake Superior. We’ll end the trip by padding into the Live From the Rock folk festival where I’ll be debuting my new solo show.
http://www.naturallysuperior.com/canoe-trips/voyageur-canoe-info.html

August 21, Jason and I be appearing at the Forest Festival in Haliburton and on August 23 I’ll be doing my solo show there. http://www.theforestfestival.com

In between shows, I’ll be digging into the dirt of my garden, and digging into the new tunes I’m working on. Bring on the sun.

Cheers,
Anne

MARCH 2009

Spring Awakenings!

Hi. Just back from a weekend of pruning fruit trees and listening to the cardinals sing in the hills of Mono, and I thought I should let you know what’s coming up over the next little while.

For those of you in the Mono area, or anywhere a bit north of Toronto, Andy Hillhouse and I will be at the Millpond Café in Alliston this coming Saturday, March 28. Because I’ll be there during Earth Hour, I’ve requested that we play an unplugged show, so we’re packing some extra candles and doing lots of voice exercises.
 http://millpondgroupalliston.com/concerts-spring-2009.html

And here’s a link with info about Earth Hour on March 28 :  http://www.earthhour.org/about

The Lightfoot tribute show that I was part of back in January will be broadcast on CBC Canada Live on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/calendar/2009/day/91

In May, I’ll be heading to Florenceville , NB to celebrate 30 years of their local arts council with Eleanor McCain. She’s a wonderful singer and it’s always a pleasure to be part of her shows.

For those of you who think that there should be more swim suits in live music, July 11 will see me at the CNIB camp on Lake Joseph, doing the swimming leg of a triathlon in partnership with Jim Cuddy. It’s a fundraiser for cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital. Apparently Barney Bentall may be doing the bicycle portion. If Jim can find one more partner he’ll be able to do the whole triathlon from the sidelines but for now it looks like he’ll be doing the 5K run.  After the race, Jim and the band will be doing an unplugged concert. http://www.joesteam.ca/2009/

In August, I’ll be hosting a Voyageur Canoe Trip from Rossport to Red Rock on the north shore of Lake Superior. We’ll end the trip by padding into the Live from the Rock folk festival where I’ll be debuting my new solo show.

http://www.naturallysuperior.com/canoe-trips/voyageur-canoe-info.html

Later in August I’ll be appearing at the Forest Festival in Haliburton, it has one of the most magical performance settings I’ve ever encountered, including a floating stage.  This is where a number of R. Murray Schafer’s operas have been performed and is also home to a wolf reserve, an ecologically managed forest and a “Walk in the Clouds” forest canopy adventure.

As much as I love my bustling, multicultural, totally happening home base of Toronto I’m always excited and grateful for the many adventures my musical path takes me on and it looks like the next few months will be no exception.

Enjoy these days of sun and showers, wind and flowers, and come and say Hi at a show.

Click here for upcoming shows!

Cheers,
Anne

P.S. This just in - I have the honour again this year of being nominated for VIOLINIST OF THE YEAR in the National Jazz Awards. If you choose to support my nomination (which would be great!), please note that you must answer ALL questions in order for your vote to count; i.e., select "None of the above" in order to skip any question.  If any category is missing a vote - then your ENTIRE vote does not count.

For those of you who are interested, here is the direct link: http://www.nationaljazzawards.com/phpQJr/poll.php?pid=2

DEC 2008

Seasons Greetings!

Well, I’m finally home from a busy fall of touring and happy to have a few shows in town this month with my good friend, awesome fretless bass player and innovative composer/producer, David Woodhead - Dec. 4 and 12 at the Tranzac Club (more dates)

2008 has been a year of passage and loss but along with this comes renewed faith, and belief in continuity and community.

I have been fortunate to work with so many talented youth this year: all the participants at the Fiddleworks camp on Salt Spring Island, members of the Twisted String from British Columbia, the STEP fiddlers in St. John’s, and last but not least, Chelsea Sleep, Emilyn Stam and Jaron Freeman Fox ( Oliver Schroer’s protégés). Emilyn and Jaron have moved to Toronto and will be performing with me, David Woodhead and Rich Greenspoon at the Tranzac on Dec. 4 and 12.

In November, Emilyn and I traveled to St. John’s, Newfoundland to perform at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. We were part of a special tribute to Oliver Schroer, Canada’s tallest free standing fiddler, who passed on in July. His album, Hymns and Hers had four nominations and ended up with two awards – Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year and Pushing The Boundaries. It was an honour to be there with Emilyn to accept one of these awards on his behalf and to teach Christina Smith’s group, the STEP fiddlers, a couple of his tunes which they then performed at the awards ceremony.

The Jim Cuddy Band had a rocking time opening up for Sheryl Crow on her Canadian tour this fall and then Jim and I performed at a series of Gold Medal Plates fundraising events for Canada’s Olympic athletes. Kathleen Edwards joined us in the east and Barney Bentall came on board for the western Canada shows - a good time for a good cause. It was fun to meet so many athletes and chat about their training/performance; I’d never realized how many parallels there are between musicians and athletes. Valentine’s Day is coming and guess where I’ll be? Playing at Massey Hall with the Jim Cuddy Band – what more could a girl ask for?

Lately I’ve been enjoying a return to teaching. For years I’ve been too busy performing and parenting to fit in many students so I’ve been delighted to be involved in several workshops this past year. I hate turning down requests for lessons so fiddlers/ violinists take note:
I will be teaching at the Winter Folk Camp in Haliburton on March 6,7 and 8, 2009. Check out their web site, pack up your fiddle and your woolies and head up north for a tune filled weekend with some very talented and fun “folks”. As well as leading workshops and sessions, Jason Fowler and I will be performing in concert the evening of Saturday, March 7, 2009.

The very fun, Olitunes Workshops, led by Emilyn Stam and Jaron Freeman Fox ( with myself joining when I’m in town) will be continuing in the New Year. And if you’re really persistent (and able to accommodate my touring schedule), I might even be able to squeeze in a private lesson or two.

Here’s a list of upcoming shows, with more details available on the dates page. I hope to see you somewhere along the road and wish you all the best of the season,

Peace and love,
Anne

AUG 2008

News from the end of summer...

A bittersweet summer slides towards September. I – and a whole lot of other people – lost a dear friend, mentor, and well-spring of inspiration when Oliver Schroer passed away in July. He leaves behind a wealth of wonderful music, and a soaring spirit that will live on in everyone who ever knew him or even heard him play. www.oliverschroer.com

 One of the continuing joys in my life are the connections he made for me with Twisted String – the stellar students from BC who are carrying on Oliver’s energy and creativity. I’ve been playing with Emilyn Stam here in Toronto, and I got to work with several more Twisted Strings last week at the Fiddleworks Camp on Salt Spring Island. Many thanks to Zav rt for inviting me to come and participate in the camp – it was a wonderful experience.

I had a couple of great gigs with my full band this summer – the Beaches Jazz Festival in Toronto and the Huntsville Festival of the Arts. There are a couple more full band gigs coming up in the Toronto area in September, so I wanted to get the word out. Then I head across the country (well, the western part of it at least) with Jim Cuddy – his band is opening for Sheryl Crow and that promises to be a lot of fun. Check the dates page for more.


Here in Ontario it has been a fairly damp sort of summer. Opportunities for tanning have been limited, but the water table is back up, the lakes are full again, the trees are happy, and the gardens are lush and green (the way we hope the country will look after the next election).
 
Cheers,
Anne

APRIL 2008

Olifiddle Broadcast on CBC

 The wonderful Olifiddle 2 concert from Hugh’s Room back in February will be broadcast on Monday April 7 at    8 pm on Canada Live, on CBC Radio 2. Tune in for two hours of great performances and interviews featuring the likes of James Keelaghan, The Stewed Tomatoes, jaime rt, The Twisted String – and more, including Oliver himself.

If you were there, you can revel in the memories. If you weren’t there, you can hear what you now don’t have to miss.

Cheers,
 Anne

MARCH 2008

Here’s to a green weekend...

They say no news is good news. Well, my good news is that I’ve had a whole week off to enjoy the fresh-fallen snow with my family. We’ve been skiing and snowshoeing to our hearts’ content and life seems pretty darn fine.

As March Break devolves into St. Patrick’s weekend, and as rain gradually washes away our winter, I did want to take one last opportunity to mention the National Jazz Awards. The deadline for voting is this Sunday evening.

As you will remember from previous postings, I have the honour again this year of being nominated for VIOLINIST OF THE YEAR in the National Jazz Awards. They will be presented at a gala ceremony at the Palais Royale in Toronto on April 8. If you choose to support my nomination (and it was the support of my fans that helped me win this award in 2007) please note that you must answer ALL questions in order for your vote to count; i.e., select "None of the above" in order to skip any question. If any category is missing a vote - then your ENTIRE vote does not count. For those of you who are interested, here is the direct link: http://www.nationaljazzawards.com

And however you choose to spend your weekend, enjoy these last few days of winter – it won’t be back for three whole seasons.



Cheers,
Anne

VALENTINES 2008

The snow has stopped falling here in Toronto for fifteen minutes, so I thought I’d get this ready in case the e-postman makes it through the slush. Jason and I had a lovely gig at Ottawa’s new GCTC theatre last week; it’s a beautiful room and the Ottawa fans are always a treat to play for. And we squeezed in a little recording session with our friend Ian Tamblyn as well. Now we’re into the final days of preparing for next week’s Olifiddle extravaganza at Hugh’s Room, and wanted to remind those of you in these southern parts of Ontario of our other shows this month: dates
                
 
I have the honour again this year of being nominated for VIOLINIST OF THE YEAR in the National Jazz Awards. If you choose to support my nomination (which would be great!), please note that you must answer ALL questions in order for your vote to count; i.e., select "None of the above" in order to skip any question.  If any category is missing a vote - then your ENTIRE vote does not count. For those of you who are interested, here is the direct link: http://www.nationaljazzawards.com

NEW YEAR 2008

A rare blue sky day in Toronto – the winter has been a touch on the dreary side – and though it’s nowhere near as frigid as the Prairies this week even the natural ice rinks in our city are frozen solid. It’s tempting to lace up the skates, but there are strings to be bowed and lots of new tunes percolating through the fingers. Jason Fowler and I had so much fun with our duo shows last year that we’ve booked a bunch of shows in Ontario over the next few weeks:

Sunday, February 10, 8pm - OTTAWA – at the new GCTC Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre, 1233 Wellington St W (at Holland). Jason and I are being presented by the Ottawa Folk Festival as part of the Acoustic Waves concert series. I’ve heard great things about this theatre as a music venue and we’re really looking forward to playing there. Jason and I are giving up restraint for Lent, so this show will be hot. Tickets are $25 at the GCTC box office, 613-236-5196
http://www.gctc.ca

Saturday, February 16 – WOODSTOCK – Stonecroft House Concert. Tickets are $20; call 519-423-6797
http://www.stonecroftfolk.ca

Sunday, February 17, 4pm – LONDON – Jazz Vespers at St. James Westminster Church, 115 Askin St.

Monday, February 18, 8pm – TORONTO – Olifiddle #2 at Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas St W. This is a follow-up to last year’s spectacular series of shows celebrating the work of the marvellous Oliver Schroer. We have a stellar line-up of performers over two nights; check out the Hugh’s Room web site for details on who’s playing when.
http://www.hughsroom.com

Tuesday, February 19, 8 pm – TORONTO – Olifiddle #2 at Hugh’s Room, second show – just as great as the Monday show.

Saturday, March 1, 8pm – INNISFIL – Innisfil Lion’s Hall. For those of you a little north of the big city. http://www.petersplayers.com

Sunday, March 2, 7:30pm – TORONTO – Flying Cloud Folk Club at the Tranzac club (Brunswick Ave just south of Bloor). This is a local show – I mean, this is my local pub – just through my back yard and down the alley. The Tranzac is home to some of the best music in Toronto these days and we’re delighted to be back in the back room with the Mariposa concert series. Come on down and make the Tranzac rock. http://www.flyingcloudfolk.ca

The summer is starting to fill up with festivals, but we’ll talk about that another day. Get out in the sun as the days lengthen, soak up some vitamins and then come and say Hi at one of our shows.

Cheers,
Anne

Dec 2007

"Anne continues to raise the bar every time she raises her bow" - Steve Lambert CHCH TV
  “Sounds like a conversation with God.” - Penguin Eggs

Fall 2007

Well, another fabulous summer draws to a close. I had a colourful round of festivals (Ottawa Blues Fest, Blue Skies, Red Rock) and a caravan out West with Jim Cuddy – we toured with John Fogerty in July and we’re just back from Jim’s appearance at the Canadian Country Music Awards in Regina.

I also got to play with my old friend Ron Nigrini at Hugh’s Room in Toronto last weekend. What a
treat to hear his voice and join in on those gorgeous songs again. We used to play together a
lot back in the 70s (I was very young …).

September sees me back in Saskatchewan from the 14th to the 19th with John McDermott. And then some dates in Ontario with Jim Cuddy

The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) is holding their annual conference in London Ontario this year, from Oct. 12 – 14. I’ve been invited to be a Youth Programme Mentor for the Métis Fiddler Quartet. This is a Toronto-based family group who have strong classical backgrounds but also are immersed in the Métis fiddle traditions. I’m really looking forward to spending the weekend working with young people who like to cross over musical boundaries.

There are a couple of weeks late in October when I get to stay home and get ready for winter, but November and December are already packed with John McDermott shows. However, there are a couple of Anne Lindsay dates in there:

November 24 - Café in the Woods, Honora Bay, Manitoulin Island
November 25 - St Andrew’s Place, Sudbury

And of course there are lots of plans for the new year, but let’s think about that later – time is going too fast as it is.

Here’s wishing you a wonderful autumn; enjoy the colours, the cool, fresh air and lots of local produce.

Cheers,
Anne

Summer 2007

Anne's summer is already looking hot, with trips to the USA with John McDermott, another shift with the Jim Cuddy Band (including Kingfest near Toronto and the Ottawa Bluesfest, and then a bunch of dates opening for the great John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater fame), and a fine selection of Anne Lindsay shows (including the Toronto City Roots Festival, and Live From the Rock in Red Rock ON).

She's also very busy helping to organize Olifiddle - a wonderful celebration of fiddle master Oliver Schroer. Anne is not only working behind the scenes on this extravaganza but she'll also be on stage for two of the three nights.

During her off minutes, Anne is hoping to get her garden planted in an attempt to offset some of the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the constant touring.

Spring 2007

Anne was voted Violinist of the Year at the 2007 National Jazz Awards. She's now busy planning a celebratory picnic on Toronto Island for all the fans who helped her to win the award. www.nationaljazzawards.com

April sees Anne out on the road with the Jim Cuddy Band, although she'll appear on her own at the Acoustic Harvest anniversary concert in Toronto on April 21, and at a fundraiser for Relessey Church in Mono Centre on May 6. See details on the Dates page.

Check out Anne's new myspace page:

www.myspace.com/annelindsay

and she is available on CDBaby.com now as well!

For Eavesdropping - http://cdbaby.com/cd/annelindsay1

For News From Up the Street - http://cdbaby.com/cd/annelindsay2

News From Up The Street

Master of a wealth of diverse styles and blessed with a rare talent for improvisation, Anne Lindsay brings all of her skill into fine focus on the 14 powerful tracks of her new CD, News From Up the Street.

He Shoots, He Scores was composed in the stands of the Air Canada Centre in Toronto while Anne fiddled the Toronto Maple Leafs to one of their occasional victories. The Twisty Tune Set would sit comfortably in a Shelburne Fiddle contest in some parallel and slightly bent universe. There are echoes of Afro-pop, and elusive wisps of Finlandia inspired by Anne’s stint in the pit of the Lord of the Rings stage show.

What sets News From Up the Street apart from her first CD is the addition of Anne’s heart-catching vocals. A touch of retro jazz in Gershwin’s The Man I Love, a nod to the folk-jazz of Dan Hicks with the title track News From Up the Street, a rolling version of Ken William’s evocative Wichita Fog – but the gem of the album may well be the first of Anne’s lyrics to be captured on disc, Once I Was in Stockholm.

This magical song takes its melody from Andrew Downing’s tune Stockholm, and Anne’s exquisite lyric transports the listener across oceans into the heart of a yearning young lover. The violin has often been compared with the human voice; Anne’s voice certainly shares with her violin an ability to capture every nuance of emotion.

News From Up the Street marks a major step forward in Anne Lindsay’s remarkable career.

You can order NEWS FROM UP THE STREET
by sending a $20.00 cheque or money order (CAD) payable to:

Violindsay Music
P.O. Box 68560
360 Bloor St. West
Toronto, ON M5S 1X1
CANADA

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