[mplpost] Gig-ON: "THE PARLOUR SESSIONS" -Harmonica

[Lillian Wauthier]

Fiddles & Frets Music Presents: "THE PARLOUR SESSIONS"
A Harmonica Session with MIKE STEVENS

Date: Sun. Feb. 17th
Time: 1-4pm
Place: The Parlour, Kerly Hall, Bellefair United Church,
corner of Bellefair Ave. & Queen St. in the Beach, Toronto
Cost: $30 - Reservations Only
Info/Reservations: 416-264-2235
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Mike Stevens will be giving an "intimate & interactive" workshop session
on Sun. afternoon Feb. 17th. This will be an intense, highly informative,
entertaining and "hands-on" session with teaching, demonstrating and
performance. Bring your harps and learn some 'tips of the trade'.  This is
a workshop session for everyone to learn, from beginners to advanced.

A little background on Mike:

Mike Stevens is an acknowledged virtuoso on the harmonica. If you have not
already heard of this incredible musician, then you will soon, as he is
close to completing a Canadian broadcast deal for Harmonica Crossing, a
documentary about Mike by Brian W. White.

Mike transcends the perceived limitations of the harmonica in every
musical genre. His aggressive, soulful approach to this 'simple'
instrument takes audiences on an incredible journey. Best known for his
groundbreaking work with legendary Grand Ole Opry members "Jim & Jess"
(with whom he has performed on the Grand Ole Opry more than 300 times),
Mike was able to create an original, much sought after and copied style of
playing the harmonica.

Mike hails from Sarnia, Ontario. He has won the "Entertainer of the Year"
at the Central Canadian Bluegrass awards 5 consecutive years, after which
he was retired from the category. To his credit he adds many other
accolades, including "Best Selling Album of the Year" in 1992 for his
recording, "Blowin' Up A Storm". 

In 1998 he released "Normally Anomaly", a blend of musical influences that
begins with a base of bluegrass, adds a healthy dose of blues, equal parts
of Gamelan music and Middle Eastern rhythms, and is performed live with no
samples or synthesizers. His latest release, "The World Is Only Air" on
Canada's acclaimed Borealis record label, consists of ten highly complex
fiddle tunes, and on many he plays in six different keys on the same
diatonic harmonica. 

For more info, see Mike's website: www.mikestevensmusic.com
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Lillian Aida Wauthier 
Acoustic Harvest Folk Club:  http://acousticharvest.cjb.net 
Fiddles and Frets Music
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
Lillipat - Music for Young Children
Mariposa Folk Foundation
Email: lillianw@interlog.com
Telephone: 416-264-2235/Fax: 264-2168

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