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.

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


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

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 | 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:
                
 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.
 
Sunday, February 17, 1 pm – TORONTO – As part of the celebration of Oliver Schroer and his music, Anne Lederman and jaime rt are conducting a workshop on Oliver’s music. I won’t be able to be there, because I’m going to London, but Anne and jaime  are both excellent musicians and this promises to be a rewarding afternoon.
From 1:00 - 3:30 in the music room at Hart House (University of Toronto). Parts can be adapted for all levels of playing ability. COST $25.
The Workshop will be followed immediately by a concert at 4:00 at which Jaime and Anne will be joined by THE TWISTED STRING, all 20 of them. This is Oliver's talented group of young fiddlers who have come all the way from British Columbia for their first Toronto appearance. Call 416-538-9036 for info, or e-mail anne.lederman@sympatico.ca           
  
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. Same contact info as last night.
 
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


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 | 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
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 | 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
               



"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 | Photo Album

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

PAST NEWS

NEW CD!

News From Up The Street


AWARDS!

Anne's new CD NFUTS won two awards at the 2007 Canadian Folk Music Awards:
Best Instrumentalist Solo
& Producer of the Year
shared with Oliver Schroer

Anne took home the
award for
Violinist of the Year
at the 2007 National Jazz Awards

Anne was recently named
the 2006 winner of the

OCFF's
"Songs From The Heart"

Instrumental
Songwriting Award
for her composition
THROUGH THE HOURGLASS
www.ocff.ca


She is just unbelievable.”
- Scene & Heard
with Will McGuirk


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