a trio of talent were on their way to Lunenburg…..

Posted on June 24, 2026 by patchworkhouseconcerts

And decided to come in and entertain us (and you! if you join us!!). We generally do not host house concerts in the summer but when the likes of Peter Youngtree, Carole Bestvater (Youngtree & Carole Bee) plus Gina Burgess come a knockin’, you gotta open the door.

Internationally recognized artist Gina Burgess is a mult-genre violinist and composer. A former member of the Juno Nominated Iqaluit-based arctic rock band “The Jerry Cans” and the Hot Swing group “Gypsophilia”, Burgess is a sought after performer and collaborator with numerous ensembles. Her latest project, “ISNOW”, mixes classical music with celtic folk and incorporates contemporary Inuit throat-singing with elements of jazz. It won the 2025 ECMA for fusion recording of the year. Burgess’s original music has been described as ethereal, genre-bending and filled with Spirit. Please check out her youtube page for examples of her musical creativity.

Two bright stars of Newfoundland’s music scene, Peter Youngtree and Carole Bestvater have been playing music together since 2015, developing a close musical and creative partnership through their original touring band Youngtree & The Blooms. As a duo, they have one rule: “Only play music we love”. This means an eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk music, well-crafted original songs and instrumentals. Youngtree and Carole Bee have become a sought-after act for their exuberant energy, musical skill, and onstage chemistry. Like this little gem.

These three will be on their way to the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival. Catch them here if you are not attending the festival; catch them here even if you are attending the festival. If you have family or friends visiting from out of town/province/country, bring them too so that they can experience the joy of a Nova Scotia house concert.

Tickets are $25 + fees and available here. Like all of our house concerts, 100 % of the door will go directly to the artists. We provide the stage, chairs and hopefully a room filled with eager listeners. Snacks and soft drinks will be offered; otherwise it is BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage). Bringing music-loving-friends and visiting family members is strongly encouraged.

Monique & George

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Mallory Chipman: multi-genre, musical polymath

Posted on May 1, 2026 by patchworkhouseconcerts

Wow – just WOW. Stunning voice. Beautiful songs. Touching stories.

On Friday, June 19 we welcome Calgary based Mallory Chipman.   Mallory Chipman is a true musical polymath. An award-winning musician as well as a songwriter, producer, and music scholar, Chipman is celebrated for her acrobatic voice and the way she powerfully weaves truth and story into song. With influences from across genres, Mallory Chipman’s signature sound has been described as “the finest folk-rock currently being made” (Amplify Magazine). As this is her first time touring in Nova Scotia tickets are only $20 (with all proceeds to her and her husband, who will join her on tour, on stage and on guitar).

MALLORY JUST RELEASED THIS BRILLIANT TUNE “LAWLESS” ….. I BET SHE’LL PERFORM IT LIVE ON FRIDAY……Don’t miss this ONE chance to see her in the Halifax area.

​Over the course of her five album career, Chipman has toured extensively and internationally, opening for artists including Jann Arden and Madeleine Peyroux.​ Her 2024 album, Songs to a Wild God, hit #1 on CKUA, #5 on the Folk Alliance International Charts, and has been featured on NPR and SiriusXM Radio. It features the beautiful ‘Big Sky Country‘ Her new EP, the time was released on December 10, 2025.

Check out the ‘Upcoming’ page for news of NEW shows, including a rare summer show!

Like all of our house concerts, 100 % of the door will go directly to the artists. We provide the stage, chairs and hopefully a room filled with eager listeners. Snacks and soft drinks will be offered; otherwise it is BYOB (feel free to bring what ever beverage you wish to enjoy). Bringing music-loving-friends and visiting family members is strongly encouraged. So gather some friends – grab your tickets – and head on over – easy as that!   See you soon 🙂. 

Monique & George
@PatchworkHConc / facebook.com/PatchworkHouseConcerts

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Celebrate the moms in your life with a matinee (May 10)

Posted on April 4, 2026 by patchworkhouseconcerts

We are still laughing about TILT – our first foray into presenting theatre in our living room. Jean-Michel and Alex from Solo Chicken Productions took us on a wild ride when presented with the audience suggested secret that had been coming between them:

Our May show takes us back to music…..UNFORTUNATELY THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Linda McLean is a singer and writer whose work bridges the worlds of song and story. She has released several acclaimed albums, including Betty’s Room and No Language, both of which received international praise. Her short story, “Dreaming Margaret Atwood” won the Nova Scotia Writes Award for Creative Non-Fiction and she is the author of several books exploring creativity, resilience, and transformation.

After a period devoted to writing and reflection, Linda returned to the studio with her band, The Awakening, to record a new collection of songs — a collaboration with her husband and longtime creative partner, Andy McLean. What began as a plan to revisit older material blossomed into an outpouring of new work that marks a joyful return to her musical roots.

Her memoir, The Importance of Being Important, explores healing, loss, and creative rebirth, accompanied by original music that bridges her literary and musical worlds. Now living in rural Nova Scotia in a 19th‑century manse nestled along the Avon River, Linda’s latest songs reflect a deep creative awakening inspired by nature’s stillness and strength.

Raised by Norwegian immigrants and shaped by early independence, McLean’s storytelling blends personal history with universal truths. Her music is a negotiation between past and future, solitude and connection, grief and joy. It’s a conversation with the self, and an invitation to the listener.

At this special Mother’s Day Matinee (Sunday, May 10 @ 3 pm), Linda will share some readings from her book and songs from her catalogue — a soul‑nourishing celebration of creativity, connection, and renewal. Take your mom out for brunch then take her here.   Tickets ($25) available here.

Like all of our house concerts, 100 % of the door will go directly to the artists. We provide the stage, chairs and hopefully a room filled with eager listeners. Snacks and soft drinks will be offered; otherwise it is BYOB (feel free to bring what ever beverage you wish to enjoy). Bringing music-loving-friends and visiting family members is strongly encouraged. So gather some friends – grab your tickets – and head on over – easy as that!   See you soon  

Monique & George

Monique & George
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a little improv-theatre anyone?

Posted on March 7, 2026 by patchworkhouseconcerts

The time has come to really shake things up!

On Friday, April 3,  join us for TILT, a hybrid theatre/improv show created by Solo Chicken Productions. In TILT, a couple’s rocky domestic life takes a sudden turn when a shocking secret comes to light. What secret? You decide! Each performance is different as a prompt from the audience sends the story – and performers – into an improvised tailspin! What follows is a totally improvised continuation of the story, complete with movement sequences, new characters and fully realized improvised technical design. Check out the trailer here

TILT is an exciting fusion of forms — improv and physical theatres made possible only because Solo Chicken’s high caliber team. Creators and performers Jean-Michel Cliche (SCP Associate Artistic Director) & Alex Rioux (Director of SCP’s Fruit Machine) have nearly a decade of experience improvising together. Supported by Georgia Priestley Brown’s (former Second City stage manager) technical improvisation, including lights, sound and projection, TILT is a seemingly impossible show that is executed with grace, polish, and heart.

Tickets for this performance are $25 and available here.  I saw this show at the Halifax Fringe last summer and LOVED it.  It will be soooo very fun having TILT in the living room……

And don’t forget to check out our Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 10) matinee with Linda McLean.  Take your mom out for brunch then take her here.   Tickets ($25) available here.

Like all of our house concerts, 100 % of the door will go directly to the artists. We provide the stage, chairs and hopefully a room filled with eager listeners. Snacks and soft drinks will be offered; otherwise it is BYOB (feel free to bring what ever beverage you wish to enjoy). Bringing music-loving-friends and visiting family members is strongly encouraged. So gather some friends – grab your tickets – and head on over – easy as that!   See you soon 🙂. 

Monique & George
@PatchworkHConc / facebook.com/PatchworkHouseConcerts

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a duo of rising stars share the stage in March

Posted on February 15, 2026 by patchworkhouseconcerts

To round out our winter shows, we have two rising stars sharing the stage in March.  Brett Matthews (with a pair of 2026 ECMA nominations*) and Freya Milliken will be here on Friday, March 6.  Tickets for this show are $25, available here and selling FAST.  

Freya Milliken is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for her rich voice and introspective songs, blending folk and indie rock influences. Her debut EP Wholeheartedly explores queer love, longing, and joy with raw honesty, embracing the beauty and challenges of loving and being loved. She has performed at major Canadian festivals like Folk Music Ontario, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Lunenburg Folk Festival, the ECMAs, and on a European tour with the Acadia University Singers. Check out Freya performing “Enough” in Lunenburg.

Originally hailing from Cape Breton, Brett Matthews brings a refreshing take to the Americana genre by combining an eclectic list of influences from RnB, Pop to Country and Folk, creating a unique expression that is melancholic, nostalgic and beautifully musical….He shares similarities with Bon Iver, City & Colour, Wintersleep and Novo Amor. In 2019 Brett started playing guitar for Canadian hip-hop artist Classified’s touring band, and since then has played over 80 shows with large crowds all across Canada, all while perfecting his craft and growing his audience through solo performances. Brett’s latest single “Tomorrow” is out now.

On April 3, we are hosting theatre!  TILT  is a hybrid theatre/improv show created by Solo Chicken Productions. In TILT, a couple’s rocky domestic life takes a sudden turn when a shocking secret comes to light. What secret? You decide! Each performance is different as a prompt from the audience sends the story – and performers – into an improvised tailspin! What follows is a totally improvised continuation of the story, complete with movement sequences, new characters and fully realized improvised technical design. Check out the trailer here.

Tickets for this performance are $25 and available here.  I have long wanted to bring theatre to our living room and after seeing this show at the Halifax Fringe, I knew I had the show!  It will be soooo very fun……

For Mother’s Day, we have a matinee with Linda McLean.  Take your mom out for brunch then take her here.   Tickets ($25) available here.

Linda McLean is a singer and writer whose work bridges the worlds of song and story. She has released several acclaimed albums, including Betty’s Room and No Language, both of which received international praise and she is the author of several books exploring creativity, resilience, and transformation. After a period devoted to writing and reflection, Linda returned to the studio with her band, The Awakening, to record a new collection of songs — a collaboration with her husband and longtime creative partner, Andy McLean. These latest songs reflect a deep creative awakening inspired by nature’s stillness and strength. At this special Mother’s Day Matinee, Linda will share some readings from her book and songs from her catalogue — a soul‑nourishing celebration of creativity, connection, and renewal.

Like all of our house concerts, 100 % of the door will go directly to the artists. We provide the stage, chairs and hopefully a room filled with eager listeners. Snacks and soft drinks will be offered; otherwise it is BYOB (feel free to bring what ever beverage you wish to enjoy). Bringing music-loving-friends and visiting family members is strongly encouraged. So gather some friends – grab your tickets – and head on over – easy as that!   See you soon 🙂. 

*Congratulations to all the nominees for the 2026 East Coast Music Awards (being held in Sydney, CB this May), especially those who have graced our humble stage : Charlie A’Court, Daniel James McFadyen, Logan Richard, Kellie Loder, Carleton Stone, Kristen Martell, Liam Corcoran of Two Hours Traffic, Kelly McMichael and Morgan Toney (who was also nominated for a Juno – woot woot!).  

Monique & George
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