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April 2, 2010
Award-winning Folk Rocker Timber Timbre Takes the Stage in Ottawa, April 30
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Folk Festival is thrilled to present critically-acclaimed folk rock act Timber Timbre with opening act ferriswheel, live on stage at the First Baptist Church April 30, 2010.
Timber Timbre, project of core member Taylor Kirk, has garnered praise from fans and critics alike. The power and distinctiveness of Kirk's voice is the driving force of Timber Timbre and it is this power that stops people in their tracks upon hearing his music.
“His spare arrangements left notes and words lingering in the shadows, openly exposed to the listener, but he was able to add bursts of horns and execute tempo changes that hid the fragility of the songs at just the right moments. Basically he was the type of artist that could be playing alone in a bar and stop you dead in your tracks.” Herohill.com
The self-titled third album is suggested to be “the perfect soundtrack for burying someone alive” Adrian Pratt, Exclaim.ca. A combination of Kirk’s dusty voice, haunting lyrics, and understated guitar provides a bold, authentic experience that lingers with the listener. The sophistication of the latest album marks a natural progression for the act.
The album was released on Toronto-based Out of This Spark label in January 2009 and was awarded Eye Weekly’s “Album of the Year”. They have since signed on with Canadian label Arts & Crafts and released the album internationally.
With a rapidly growing fan base and the recognition of his raw, unique talent things are heating up for Timber Timbre. The Ottawa show is a one-night stop and a recent addition to the already hectic touring schedule which takes them overseas, performing their first European dates.
Opening for Timber Timbre will be ferriswheel, the instrumental project by pianist Mathieu Charbonneau (Torngat, The Luyas) and Timber Timbre guitarist Simon Trottier. Their sound, a rare blend of folk, indie rock and classical piano, will be a unique treat for those who come out to see the Timber Timbre show Friday night.
Timber Timbre will be performing at the First Baptist Church on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 8pm. Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 at the door and are available through the Ottawa Folk Festival Office, Ottawa Folklore Centre, CD Warehouse and Vertigo Records.
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Famed Ukulele, Cellist Duo to Close Acoustic Wave Series with Performance April 25
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Folk Festival, in partnership with the GTCT, is wrapping up the 2009-10 Acoustic Wave concert series with a fifth and final show at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre on April 25, 2010. The show will feature the popular ukulele and cellist duo of James Hill and Anne Davison with Gatineau Hills’ songstress Alise Marlane.
It seems only appropriate to end the annual Acoustic Waves concert series with the unique ukulele/cellist duo of James Hill and Anne Davison, winners of the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards’ “Traditional Album of the Year”. No strangers to the Ottawa Folk Festival, this time they are performing on the heels of their CFMA award and amid a flood of praise for their True Love Don’t Weep Tour.
Both artists have gained critical acclaim for their own projects, Hill for his phenomenal work as a ukulele virtuoso, deemed “…the Wayne Gretzky of the ukulele”- Stuart McLean, The Vinyl Café, CBC Radio, and Davison for her multiple projects including spearheading the ‘Armoda’ movement mixing art, music and modern dance.
Two emerging talents, James and Anne first met at university and have since become both personal and musical partners. Together they have formed a rare duo, entertaining audiences internationally with their blend of original and traditional folk music set over Hill’s masterful ukulele, banjo and Davison’s supportive cello. Released in May of 2009, their much-anticipated debut album “True Love Don’t Weep” has been glowingly reviewed by multiple authorities in the folk world.
"Hill is a master of the [ukulele] and Davison is absolutely brilliant on the cello. One of the most enjoyable albums I've heard for ages!" – The Folk Diary
"Essential. True Love Don't Weep feels like a turning point for one of today's finest ukulele virtuosos. Thoughtful, moving and delightful." – Flea Market Music
Opening for the duo is Alise Marlane, jewel of the Gatineau Hills’ music scene and experienced Ottawa Folk Festival performer. Marlane’s distinct jazzy-folk sound has been hailed as the sound of Ottawa, her music a lyrical tribute to love, loss and the beauty of the Gatineau region.
James Hill and Anne Davison will be performing at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 8pm. Tickets are $22 available at the Great Canadian Theatre Company box office.
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