Melodia Monday at Christ Church in Gananoque
by Lorraine Payette, written October 24, 2013
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
– Psalm 100 King James Version
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) On Sunday, October 27, Christ Church (Anglican) in Gananoque is going to come alive with music as it hosts a performance of “A Little Jazz Mass”, part of yet separate from Jammin’ in the Islands. – to read more>
Melodia Monday gets down to business as they practice at Christ Church
by Lorraine Payette, written October 21, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Name your music, and Gananoque will see to it that you can have it live on the weekend of October 25-27. Jammin’ In The 1,000 Islands is back for its fifth sizzling year, bringing all your favourites from throughout the area.
Every possible venue throughout the town will be filled with live music, from restaurants to storefronts, to fabulous feature cabaret performances at the Firehall Theatre. – to read more>
Amazing Grace at the Hot Roast Company
by Lorraine Payette
(GANANOQUE, ON) – Good times, gospel music and a delicious Sunday brunch – it’s all back as The Hot Roast Company at 198 King Street East is holding their third Gospel Sunday Brunch on Sunday, September 29, from noon until 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by Sheila Rosalie, this Sunday’s show features live music by Sheila Rosalie of CFRC Radio and friends, including guests Ellis Wolfreys, of Amherst Island Radio; Dave Harvey, Director of the Gananoque Salvation Army; and various other friends. Musicians from throughout the local area are expected to attend. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written September 3, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) A sprinkling of notes, an arpeggio, perhaps an embellishment here and there, and the people start drawing in. It seems that no one can resist the painted piano sitting next to the band stand in Gananoque’s Town Park.
“Just having a piano in a public space or park, as opposed to your great-aunt Mildred’s parlour, automatically extends an invite to passers-by,” said Monika Seiler, currently at the Thousand Islands Playhouse with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. “The instrument is there. The music is encouraged. Everyone should have fun with it!” – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written August 28, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Get ready for some fun musical art as the Blue Piano comes to Gananoque on Thursday, August 29. The piano is being installed, and festivities will begin at 4:00 pm at the Farmers Market in Town Park as Monika Seiler and Alison Macdonald from “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (currently playing at the Thousand Islands Playhouse) come out to play a little something for those assembled at the site. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written August 18, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) It seems to depend on whom and where a person is as to how they define the word “powwow”. But if you are willing to take the time and speak with those for whom it is a major event, it grows into a powerful and dramatic tool to spread love, language, culture and history throughout the world employing riotous colour, splendid dance and infectious music.
“Powwow is a chance to bring all of the people together,” said Kenny Leaf, a Mohawk from Akwesasne. “It’s a chance to meet all the different nations and cultures, and have a good time. Everyone comes from different places and we dance to heal and bring good things to everyone.” – to read more>
Kevin Head LIVE!
by Lorraine Payette, written August 19, 2013
(KINGSTON, ONGTARIO) Finally! After a long, self-imposed hiatus from recording, Kingston’s Kevin Head is releasing a new CD on September 8. Entitled “Kevin Head LIVE!”, this latest musical offering is just that-and more so. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written August 10, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) The air begins to settle as onlookers shift to find a more comfortable position in chairs or on benches. Some close their eyes. And then the magic unfolds, and they become transformed.
Against the sounds of nature herself, a low music begins to rise, weaving itself into the space around them, building in intensity until it mingles with the very soul and takes flight, bearing the listener into strange new worlds of beauty and understanding never experienced before. – to read more>
Sheila Rosalie and Friends serve up gospel music at the Hot Roast Co.
by Lorraine Payette, written August 10, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Good times, gospel music and a delicious Sunday brunch – what better combination you could there be. The Hot Roast Company at 198 King Street East is holding their second Gospel Sunday Brunch on Sunday, August 11 from noon until 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by Sheila Rosalie, it features live music by Sheila Rosalie and friends, and will include music by Ellis Wolfreys. Musicians from throughout the local area are expected to attend. – to read more>
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