TRAVELIN’ MCCOURYS

Tuesday, June 4, 2019
7:30 PM 10:30 PM 19:30 22:30

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Winners of the GRAMMY® Award for Best Bluegrass Album of 2018. The Travelin’ McCourys do not stand still. They are on the road, and online, entertaining audiences with live shows that include some of the best musicians and singers from all genres. It’s always different, always exciting, and always great music.

No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive music. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo continue their father’s work – a lifelong dedication to the power of bluegrass music to bring joy into people’s lives. And with fiddler Jason Carter, guitarist Cody Kilby and bassist Alan Bartram, the ensemble is loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful.

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Shows

Harry Manx Trio, June 29

Harry Manx is no stranger to Salt Spring Island. As a world-renowned musician and relentless touring artist, he has gained global acclaim for his exceptional talent. A master of the slide guitar and the Indian Mohan Veena, Harry has combined his expertise in both instruments to create a unique sound that is distinctly his own. He has been called an "essential link between the music of East and West" and crafts musical short stories that wed the Blues tradition with the depth of classical Indian ragas. His ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles has won him fans all over the world.

Harry is a well-decorated artist and has earned six Juno Nominations, seven Maple Blues Awards, Folk Artist of the Year, Blues Artist of the Year (seven times), and Album of the Year here in Canada.

For this show, Harry is joined by special guests Genevieve Jodoin on keys and Mark Ferris on violin.

Tickets $40

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Dylan LeBlanc with the Yaletown Strings, July 10

Dylan LeBlanc - a supremely talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - has always been one to push boundaries and "dance on a razor," as he likes to say. This is unsurprising, given his nomadic upbringing in Texas, Louisiana and Alabama. As a true wanderer, he has cultivated a deep trust in his instincts - both in his music and life more broadly. With a voice that carries the weight of many lifetimes, it's clear that Dylan has faced his fair share of challenges but is a shining example of the beauty that comes from perseverance and resilience.

For his upcoming show, Dylan will be joined by the Yaletown Strings for a truly immersive and captivating evening of music. Drawing on his latest album Coyote for inspiration, the songs will retain the essence of the original recordings while being elevated to new heights with the addition of soaring strings. It promises to be a truly unforgettable event.

Tickets $40

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Cowboy Junkies, July 17 & 18

Sometimes revolutions begin quietly.

In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful, and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise -- and it was compelling. It stood out during the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80's. The now classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies.

Formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass, the band has sparkled over the course of 29 albums.

Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a breakup or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table,” says Michael. Cowboy Junkies’ will be performing a career-spanning show, including their new album, Such Ferocious Beauty, which was released worldwide on June 2, 2023, to universal critical acclaim.

Tickets $80 / $70

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Chris Smither, July 22

Celebrating his newest record and over 50 years of touring, Chris Smither continues as a leading songwriter drawing deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers. With his gravelly pipes and extraordinary guitar skills, he has become an industry legend whose unique style, sound, and beat-driven fingerpicking have generated a devoted and passionate following. His songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt and Diana Krall yet, for many, his rank — just short of superstardom — remains a mystery. He’s just too good to be less than a household name.

A profound songwriter, Chris Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work, gravelly voice and song writing. “Smither is an American original – a product of the musical melting pot and one of the absolute best singer- songwriters in the world.”—Associated Press.

Tickets $40

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Eilen Jewell Band, August 15

Hailed as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices” by American Songwriter, Eilen Jewell has built her career the old-fashioned way, touring relentlessly with the kind of undeniable live show that converts the uninitiated into instant acolytes. Over nearly two decades on the road, the Idaho native has crisscrossed the US, Europe, and Australia countless times, playing an endless series of headline and festival dates in addition to sharing bills with the likes of Lucinda Williams, Loretta Lynn, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson, George Jones, Emmylou Harris and the Blind Boys of Alabama. Eilen’s fans have marvelled at her warmth, unique wit, and onstage humour. Her song writing is a blend of influences from early blues, rockabilly and surf-noir to 1960s-era rock and roll. Her repertoire includes everything from up-tempo rockers that swing to stunning, lyrically poetic ballads.

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Willie Watson, August 22

Former and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie Watson is a full-time member of The Dave Rawlings Machine while not performing his blistering solo shows around the globe. You might also know him from The Coen Brothers’ Oscar Nominated The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. With a mastery of the banjo, acoustic guitar and harmonica, and a remarkable tenor voice that sounds as if it would be right at home coming out of an old vintage radio, Willie Watson is a modern, yet genuinely honest, throwback to old-time Americana music.

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Mike Farris and the Fortunate Few, August 26

After winning a Grammy for his album Shine for All the People in 2015, Mike Farris kept it earthy and personal on Silver & Stone, released in late 2018. The title refers to his wife Julie’s wedding ring, and the album is a celebration of their 25 years of marriage and her steadfastness in sticking by him through his years of struggling with addiction and alcoholism. Now sober for 11 years, Farris has the energy and conviction of a man saved, a stack of anecdotes and life experiences that would make most people’s heads spin, and a soulful vocal delivery reminiscent of Sam Cooke or Otis Redding. Backed by his full soul and blues band, The Fortunate Few, Farris showcases his supersized voice and on-stage charisma with a blistering live show that’s so fun to watch.

“There aren’t many current male singers who use their voices to soar, float and deliver material with the spiritual commitment of Mike Farris.” American Songwriter Magazine

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Kelly Hunt Trio, September 1

Hailing from Memphis, TN, Kelly Hunt's childhood was steeped in a diverse range of musical influences, from Rachmaninov to Joni Mitchell to Mississippi John Hurt, thanks to her parents' musical backgrounds. She began writing and playing music at a young age and developed her own unique style of playing the 5-string banjo. After pursuing various career paths, Hunt landed in Kansas City, where she released her debut album, Even the Sparrow, which was named a finalist for the International Folk Music Awards Album of the Year in 2019. On her sophomore album, Ozark Symphony, Hunt continues to paint stories as old and offbeat as her Depression-era tenor banjo, reimagining folk, blues, and old-time music traditions in a timeless style.

Tickets $30

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PAST SHOWS

AJ CROCE • ALMOST WILLIE SUGARCAPPS • AMY HELM • BIRDS OF CHICAGO • BLACK HEN ROADSHOW • CAHALEN AND ELI • CAHALEN MORRISON • CARRIE ELKIN and DANNY SCHMIDT • CHARLIE PARR • CHATHAM COUNTY LINE • COWBOY JUNKIES • DARLINGSIDE • DAVE MCGRAW AND MANDY FER • DAVID FRANCEY • DOUG COX AND BETTY SOO • DUSTIN BENTALL • EILEN JEWELL • ELIZA GILKYSON • ERIC TAYLOR • FEARING AND WHITE • GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV • GURF MORLIX • HARRY MANX with the EMILY CARR STRING QUARTET • HAYES CARLL • HILLFOLK NOIR • HONEYCUTTERS • JEFF PLANKENHORN • JIM BYRNES, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE • STEVE DAWSON & LINDA MCCRAE • JONATHAN BYRD • KELLY JOE PHELPS • KENDEL CARSON • LINDA MCRAE • GREG BROWN • MANDOLIN ORANGE • MALCOLM HOLCOMBE • MARY GAUTIER • MARTYN JOSEPH • MARTYN SIMPSON • MATUTO • MIKE FARRIS with PAUL PIGAT • PETE ANDERSON • PIETA BROWN with BO RAMSEY and special guest CLARENCE BUCARO • PHARIS AND JASON ROMERO • RAY WYLIE HUBBARD • RICHARD THOMPSON with Ryan Boldt of Deep Dark Woods opening • ROSE COUSINS • RUTH MOODY • SAM BAKER • SARAH POTENZA • SLAID CLEAVES • STRAY BIRDS • STEVE DAWSON • SERA CAHOONE • THREE WOMEN AND THE TRUTH • TRI CONTINENTAL • TONY FURTADO