Patchwork Threads

Dear music lovers,

It will come to no surprise that house concerts, like other gatherings, are being cancelled due to the pandemic. Our show with Royal Wood was the first to go down. Lynne Hanson has just confirmed that she is cancelling her east coast tour so her Patchwork show scheduled for May 31 is also cancelled.

Christina Martin will confirm the status of her show in the coming days.

I know the current situation is affecting a lot of you. It is particularly difficult for artists whose livelihood depends on getting out in front of an audience. So if you are able, please consider supporting these artists by buying their music or some merchandise. There is also the Unison Benevolent Fund, a registered charity which supports Canadian musicians in need.

Lynne Hanson

Christina Martin

Royal Wood

Unison Benevolent Fund

There will be an end to this. When that day comes, I hope to see you at a show.

Stay safe,

Monique

@PatchworkHConc

Powerhouse vocalist Kim Harris returns to Patchwork to share songs from her sophomore album Heirloom. Ahead of its Jan 31 release it had been named one of CBC Music’s 25 Canadian albums to look forward to in 2020.  I recently received my copy and it is STUNNING.  But don’t take my word for it.  Check out this Canadian Beats review.  

Kim Harris plays Saturday, March 7th @ 8 pm Doors: 7:30 pm
Tickets are $18 and available on EventBrite: here

Oh but wait – that’s not all.  The multi-talented actor-singer-songwriter Stewart Legere will be here too – doing an opening set and perhaps a little back-up stuff on Kim’s set.

Oh but wait – that’s not all! This show is close to sold out but our next show is not and it features….ROYAL WOOD! Tickets here.

NOTE: 
For all shows the artists take the door.  We provide the stage (and hopefully a full house of listeners).  Snacks are provided (shareable snacks always welcome but not required) as are soft drinks; otherwise it is BYOB.

Bringing music-loving-friends and visiting family members encouraged.

Best, Monique & George
Patchwork House Concerts
30 First Ave., Bedford
Follow us on twitter & Instagram @PatchworkHConc
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What a fantastically fun evening we had on January 18 with Quote the Raven. This duo is definitely one to watch.

And the fun continues…..Our next show will be here before you and I know it.

UNFORTUNATELY OUR NEXT SHOW WITH DAN DOIRON HAS BEEN CANCELLED. On February 22, 2020 we welcome Blues musician Dan Doiron to Patchwork. Guaranteed – he will warm up the living room. Tickets here.

A blazing spitfire guitarist, Dan Doiron fuses inventive guitar riffs and grooves with unique lyrics that reflect on every day life. After many years as a sideman, in 2011 Dan stepped out as a solo recording artist, earning both East Coast Music Award and Music Nova Scotia nominations for his debut CD. In May, 2918 he released his fourth album Livin’ Centre Stage which also garnered Music Nova Scotia Award nominations.

On March 4 we welcome back powerhouse vocalist Kim Harris to share songs from her sophomore album Heirloom (to be released Jan 31 and one of CBC Music’s 25 Canadian albums to look forward to in 2020).  Tickets are available here.

A little further down the road……tickets are on sale for May shows with Christina Martin and Lynne Hanson (links on the upcoming page).

All events are BYOB. Snacks offered. Shareable snacks welcome. Bringing music-loving-friends encouraged.

Warm regards,

Monique & George

Patchwork House Concerts

30 First Ave. Bedford

@PatchworkHConc

Happy New Year! Happy New Decade!

It’s a new year and we have lined up a bunch of musicians to warm what can be a long winter evening……Start your year right by locking down a few events in your calendar.      

First up: Quote the Raven a folk duo from Newfoundland who just landed nominations for Group of the Year and Songwriter of the Year for the Music NL Awards 2019.

Saturday, January 18 @ 8 pm. Tickets

Quote The Raven pairs powerhouse vocalist Jordan Coaker and haunting songstress Kirsten Rodden-Clarke. They made an immediate and emphatic statement with their long-awaited debut album, Golden Hour. Produced by Chris Kirby and featuring several high caliber songwriting collaborators (including Gabrielle Papillon, Ian Janes, Charlie A’Court, Keith Mullins) Golden Hour launched this pair firmly in among the artists one needs to watch.

Jordan and Kirsten delighted everyone who attended their first show at Patchwork in early 2019. They are back in these parts to record some new songs so we thought we should invite them back to get a sneak peak at their latest artistic endeavors and see what a year of performing around Canada has done for their live shows.

On February 22, 2020 we welcome Blues musician Dan Doiron to Patchwork. He will warm up the living room in the dead of winter…..Tickets here.

A blazing spitfire guitarist, Dan Doiron fuses inventive guitar riffs and grooves with unique lyrics that reflect on every day life. After many years as a sideman, in 2011 Dan stepped out as a solo recording artist, earning both East Coast Music Award and Music Nova Scotia nominations for his debut CD. In May, 2918 he released his fourth album Livin’ Centre Stage which also garnered Music Nova Scotia Award nominations.

On March 4 we welcome back powerhouse vocalist Kim Harris to share songs from her sophomore album Heirloom (to be released Jan 31 and one of CBC Music’s 25 Canadian albums to look forward to in 2020).  Tickets are available here.

A little further down the road……tickets are on sale for May shows with Christina Martin and Lynne Hanson (links on the upcoming page).

All events are BYOB. Snacks offered. Shareable snacks welcome. Bringing music-loving-friends encouraged.

Warm regards,

Monique & George

Patchwork House Concerts

30 First Ave. Bedford

@PatchworkHConc

Consider this show with Chris Kirby the kick-off to your festive season. Kirby is one of the most respected musicians in town and his latest release What Goes Around will be an enjoyable groove-filled break from Jingle Bells and mall muzak.  

Chris Kirby presents songs from his brand new album at Patchwork – on Saturday, December 7th @ 8 pm Doors: 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 and available on EventBrite: Tickets 

As with all of our shows, the artist takes 100 % of the face value of tickets plus merchandise sales.  We provide the stage (and hopefully a full house of listeners). Our evenings are always BYOB.  We offer snacks and welcome shareable snacks if you feel so inclined. 

a little more information about the artist……..
Producer/guitarist/singer-songwriter Chris Kirby – has been celebrating the release of his latest album What Goes Around with shows across Canada and rave reviews.  Here is a recent appearance on Global TV:
  https://globalnews.ca/video/5948255/chris-kirby-releases-first-album-in-seven-years

It has been 7 years since his last album (Wonderizer) but do not take that to mean he took ‘a break’. Chris has been quite busy behind the scenes as a producer, songwriter and sideman, helping to deliver some of the best music coming out of the East Coast.

Kirby may be best known these days playing keys for Matt Andersen; he also co-wrote two songs on Andersen’s latest album, Halfway Home By Morning. Kirby’s songs also show up on albums by Stephen Fearing, The Once, The East Pointers, Tim Chaisson and more. As a producer, he’s steered albums by Charlie A’Court, Keith Mullins, Brianna Gosse, Beauwater, hot new harmony folk duo Quote The Raven and more. Plus, he’s part of a new group of all-star players, Lockdown Trio, which features keyboard hero Kim Dunn and drummer Geoff Arsenault.

What Goes Around is a collection of 11 groovy soul and R&B Kirby originals, plus one very special cover. He got some help from a bunch of talented friends: Shaun Verreault (Wide Mouth Mason) cowrote some songs and played some guitar on the album, as did Ian Janes. Charlie A’Court sang, Ian Sherwood played Saxophone, Keith Mullins co-wrote songs and played percussion. Other friends had a hand in either writing or performing: Damhnait Doyle, Cory Tetford, Gordie Sampson, Dennis Ellsworth, and on and on. There’s even a song written and performed with his wife, Victoria Howse.  Read reviews from The East Mag & The Daily Musician.


NOTE: 
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Best,

Monique & George
Patchwork House Concerts
30 First Ave., Bedford
Follow us on twitter & Instagram @PatchworkHConc
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