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   Richard Wood
Thursday March 29 at 7:30pm
For more than two decades, Richard Wood has impressed audiences all across Canada, as well as in the US, Europe, and Japan. "Picture it: A graceful tune to start off a set, with beautiful zippering lines, played while caressing the fiddle to his ear, eyes closed, off in a serene realm in a dance with time, as he lures us there with him. Then a cutting strathspey to kick it into a higher gear as he whoops out loud and smiles at the crowd — a total of six reels in a row, all executed with flawless precision, pounding in rhythm, intoxicating in a firing energy, which brings about numerous fits of spontaneous applause from the crowd who spring to their feet in ovation immediately at the set’s end. Wood simply dropped every single jaw in the house — certainly making us all proclaim he is back, and he is better than ever." - Todd MacLean, Charlottetown Guardian.Tickets $15

Sagapool
Thursday April 5 at 7:30pm
With its contagious joie de vivre and its vibrant music, this band of six musicians has created an original and dazzling repertoire that reflects the colourful influences of Montreal’s cultural mosaic.
Conceived in the hallways of the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal on a sunny day in 1999, Sagapool – previously known as Manouche – recently celebrated its ninth year with the release of its third album, Épisode Trois.
Guitar, double bass, accordion, percussions, banjo, glockenspiel, Rhodes, violin, clarinet and piano all shine in the hands of these multi-talented instrumentalists. With its diversified cultural background, the group defies simple categorization and performs its own blend of joyful and very cinematographic music. With Épisode Trois, Sagapool lets its music travel without borders and preserves the free spirit and exuberance of its first loves – gypsy music, gypsy swing and klezmer, while adding ska, latin and folk rythms.Tickets $15

Lewis Turco (poetry celebration)
Saturday, April 7 at 2:00 pm
April is National Poetry Month! Join internationally renowned poet Lewis Putnam Turco at the Unity College Center for the Performing Arts to celebrate publication of his revised and expanded edition of The Book of Forms, an indispensible resource for poets since the first edition was published in 1986. We will also be marking the publication of Wesli Court’s Epitaphs for the Poets. Light refreshments will be served followed by an open reading of poems in form. For more information: mleavitt@unity.edu. Free.

The Knarley Party Tour (featuring Da Boy Bake) 
Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
The Knarley Party Tour, brought to you by Vitamin Water, features Da Boy Bake, a true MC with raw talent, coming out of southern New Jersey. Bake has a very diverse style that makes it hard to distinguish his true genre of music which he considers it to be knarley!  Bake has a coveted style that reminds his listeners of the hip hop featured in the early nineties. With the drive to stay relevant Da Boy Bake mixes the old school with the new school and creates an original sound.  Tickets: $10.00 

 Shanneyganock 
Thursday April 19 at 7:30pm
Fifteen foggy years ago, Mark Hiscock and Chris Andrews were double booked at a small pub in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Rather than cancel one performer, the charismatic owner suggested they play together and so was born Shanneyganock. Joined by longtime bassist Bob Pike, and Billy Sutton on drums, the group has since charmed many through their stirring ballads, powerful shanties, and rib-rattling jigs and reels. Their seven CD's have been featured on Home Brew compilations, Warner Record’s Atlantic Standard’s compilation and “Ed’s Up” on OLN Network with The Barenaked Ladies. 2007 also marked 4 Music Newfoundland and Labrador award wins including Entertainers of the Year, as well as a 2008 East Coast Music Award nomination for Roots Group. Tickets $15

Dirigo w/Special Guest Soule Monde
Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
A special evening of music is planned with Dirigo and Soule Monde. Dirigo consists of guitarist Luke Patchen Montgomery (Strangefolk), bassist Erik Glockler (Strangefolk), guitarist Steve Jones (The Coming Grass, The Boneheads) and drummer Russ Lawton (Strangefolk and Trey Anastasio Band). While Strangefolk’s passionate fan base provides strong support for the band throughout New England, the rocking alt-country influences will also attract fans from outside of the jam-band genre. Dirigo has crisscrossed the Northeast playing festivals as well as top rock clubs from Boston to Burlington. Their inaugural album, Jamericana was released in September 2011, and continues to receive press nationally. Their sound was aptly described by one writer as “The Stones jamming with The Allman Brothers at Willie Nelson’s barbecue.” Soule Monde never fails to inspire crowds to get on their feet and dance. While the duo’s deep-funk improve style draws most notably from their many years of touring and recording with Phish front man’s Trey Anastasio Band, their sound has begotten comparisons to the band Medeski, Martin & Wood. Tickets: $10.00 

April Verch 
Tuesday April 24 at 7:30pm
April Verch, doesn’t just perform music, she exudes it. The internationally renowned Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and stepdancer has a passion for performing and her goal is to touch the lives of those who are listening at any given moment. “The world is this amazing puzzle that we can’t fully understand and music is the joy that pulls it all together and helps us make sense of it,” says Verch, with a dynamic excitement and confidence that makes you believe her in a heartbeat. Tickets $15


Gordie MacKeeman 
Thursday May 3 at 7:30pm
This four-piece group of seasoned musicians hail from the rich and dynamic PEI music scene and have collectively toured North America and the UK with ECMA winners the Grass Mountain Hobos. Within months of forming the Rhythm Boys and releasing their self-titled debut CD, the band has received two Music PEI awards in 2011 for Roots/Traditional Group of the Year and Instrumental Recording of the Year. A talented dancer, Gordie has been dancing since his childhood. Dubbed "Crazy Legs", his unique style of clogging captivates audiences of all ages. The energetic fiddling and dancing of MacKeeman leads the Rhythm Boys through one rousing and reflecting song after another. It's the sort of the genuine East coast fiddle music that makes it memorable for those who haven't experienced it yet, and reassuring for those who never forgot it. Tickets $15

North Sea Gas 
Thursday May 10 at 7:30pm
North Sea Gas: Ronnie MacDonald, Grant Simpson and Dave Gilfillan. Thirty years and stronger than ever!! One of Scotland’s most popular folk bands with great vocals and tremendous three part harmonies. Guitars, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bouzouki, Whistles, Bodhrans, Banjo and good humour are all part of the entertainment. They have received Gold and Silver disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry Association and regularly have sell out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!! They have recorded 14 albums and are constantly adding new material to their show. Their latest album “Edinburgh Toon” recorded live in "The Lot", Grassmarket, Edinburgh in 2009 is proving as popular as all their other recordings!! "The album is offered in the spirit of enjoyment, and in that it succeeds superbly." Tickets $15

  
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