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APRIL 2008 | Photo Album 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. Cheers, Anne’s upcoming shows: June 6 Folkway Music, Guelph ON http://www.folkwaymusic.com June 26 - 28 Countryfest, Dauphin MB http://www.countryfest.ca July 27 Beaches Jazz Fest, Toronto ON http://www.beachesjazz.com August 7 Festival of the Arts, Huntsville ON http://www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca
MARCH 2008 | Photo Album 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
VALENTINES 2008 | Photo Album 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: NEW YEAR 2008 | Photo Album 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 Sunday, February 17, 4pm – LONDON – Jazz Vespers at St. James Westminster Church, 115 Askin St. Tuesday, February 19, 8 pm – TORONTO – Olifiddle #2 at Hugh’s Room, second show – just as great as the Monday show. 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. Dec 2007 | Photo Album Wassail, Wassail
Ah, winter... When was the last time the entire country was under a winter storm watch? Perhaps snow is the one thing that can truly bring this nation together. Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, c’est l’hiver. Last week at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in Ottawa (well, Hull) I was honoured to receive two prizes: Best Instrumentalist, Solo and Producer of the Year (along with my wonderful co-producer, Oliver Schroer) - both for my CD News From up the Street. I was on the snowy road with John McDermott at the time and unable to attend the ceremony, but all reports tell me that it was a lovely evening. Congratulations, and thanks, to all those hard-working volunteers who run the CFMA organization; the Canadian folk community really is a wonderful and supportive family. My awards sit proudly, and beautifully, in my kitchen where they keep watch over the baking of endless Christmas goodies. http://www.canadianfolkmusicawards.ca And Oliver’s award will bring some additional cheer to his hospital room where he awaits word of an impending bone marrow transplant in his on-going battle with leukemia. Oliver is keeping busy – he has just released a brand new CD, Hymns and Hers. If you’re looking for Christmas presents, or you just want to stay in touch with one of Canada’s great musicians, check out Oli’s web site: http://www.oliverschroer.com Here in my site I’ve got 50 ways to sell you my CDs, and you can see what I’m up to in the new year. Until Christmas I’m busy with John McDermott, but in 2008 I’ll be in: Toronto ON – January 18 – 20 at Hugh’s Room with the annual Lightfoot Tribute London ON – January 25 at London Music Club Ottawa ON – February 10 at GCTC’s Acoustic Waves series Woodstock ON – February 16 at Stonecroft house concerts London ON – February 17 – Jazz Vespers Toronto ON – February 18 & 19 Hugh’s Room for Olifiddle #2 – A Celebration of Oliver Schroer and his Music. Toronto ON – March 2 – Flying Cloud Folk Club Wishing you peace and joy throughout the holidays and the New Year, Anne
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 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. 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: and she is available on CDBaby.com now as well! For Eavesdropping - http://cdbaby.com/cd/annelindsay1 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. You
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