Patchwork Threads

If you would like to forget it’s winter for a bit, join us in the cosy atmosphere of our living room on SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 for an evening of music infused with Cape Breton roots, West African drumming, Cuban sounds, jazz…..it won’t be cold in here I assure you!

Keith Mullins brings a broad range of talents to every project.  He moves effortlessly from guitar to drums, from folk to Cuban music to jazz, from the stage to the classroom, from creation to performance to production, from the road to the farm….remaining focused and enthusiastic all the while.  Keith was part of the Basinview Rocks project which raised money for the school’s playground.  His newest release, Island Sol, is a documentary/album collaboration between Keith and some stellar Cuban musicians recorded at the famous Egrem Studios in Havana, Cuba. Island Sol made the Coast’s Top 20 Albums of 2014.

http://keithmullins.ca

Keith will be joined by Silvio Pupo.  Born in Holguin, Cuba, Silvio studied music in Cuba and became a piano teacher before moving to Canada where he has become one of the most sought after jazz pianists in the region.  He has two best Jazz albums of the year from the ECMAs.

Show starts at 8 pm.  We’ll be passing the hat at the break (suggesting $20 per person – 100 % goes to the artists, as usual).  We’d love it if you RSVP’d  – it helps us plan.  And we’d love it if you tell all your music-loving friends about Patchwork and bring them with you to a show.

Non-alcoholic beverages will be offered.  You are invited to take along any wine/beer/etc. that you wish to enjoy.  There will be a selection of munchies at the break.  Contributions to the munchies table will be shared happily although not required.

RSVP to mleblanc.patchwork@gmail.com or by calling 902 434-8355.

Best,

Monique & George, Patchwork House Concerts

30 First Ave., Bedford

Halifax and Patchwork favourite Coco Love Alcorn returns to the living room on Saturday, November 22 to sing her special blend of soul, jazz, R&B and pop.  Always engaging.  Always a few tricks up her sleeve….like a new looper or a ukulele.

Show starts at 8 pm.  We’ll be passing the hat at the break (suggesting $20 per person – 100 % goes to the artist, as usual). We’d love it if you RSVP’d  – it helps us plan.  And we’d love it if you tell all your music-loving friends about Patchwork and bring them with you to a show.

RSVP to mleblanc.patchwork@gmail.com or by calling 902 434-8355.

Best,                                                                                                                                                           Monique & George                                                                                                                               Patchwork House Concerts                                                                                                                30 First Ave., Bedford                                                                                                          facebook.com/PatchworkHouseConcerts                                                                             @PatchworkHConc

Patchwork House Concerts, in partnership with the Los Primos Project, is thrilled to host internationally acclaimed Cuban musician Augusto Enriquez on Monday, November 10.  Augusto will be supported by a 4-piece band (woot woot).

Show starts at 8 pm.  A suggested donation of $25 per person will be collected at the door.  Note 100 % of funds collected will go to support Augusto and his work with Los Primos, a local charity that raises money to promote cultural exchanges between Nova Scotian and Cuban youth, buy instruments for underprivileged children in Cuba, among other worthwhile projects.  Please visit their website for more information:  www.losprimos.ca

Augusto sings every style imaginable, has played all over the world with the likes of Pavarotti (see some youtube links below) but he loves to do house concerts in Nova Scotia. He must have heard about my brownies 🙂

http://www.augustoenriquez.com

We’d love it if you RSVP’d  – it helps us plan.  And we’d love it if you tell all your music-loving friends about Patchwork and bring them with you to a show.  RSVP via email (mleblanc.patchwork@gmail.com) or by calling 902 434-8355.

Best,

Monique & George

Patchwork House Concerts is proud to present a trio of shows for your musical enjoyment this autumn…….

#1 : Sunday, October 26: Hilary Grist & Christa Couture – folk, jazz, pop – beautiful voices from western Canada …. $10

#2 : Monday, November 10: Augusto Enriquez + friends of the Los Primos Project – we are thrilled for the privilege of hosting this internationally acclaimed Cuban musician (with a four piece supporting band) …$25

#3 : Saturday, November 22: Coco Love Alcorn  A Halifax favourite, Coco will not be doing any big venue shows so if you want to see her again, this is your chance…..$20

As usual…..Shows start early (8 pm) hence end early …. No worries about getting adequate shut-eye for the morrow.  We’d love it if you RSVP’d  – it helps us plan.  And we’d love it if you tell all your music-loving friends about Patchwork and bring them with you to a show.

RSVP via email (mleblanc.patchwork@gmail.com) or by calling 902 434-8355.

Monique & George