Triumph’s guitarist Rik Emmett pays tribute to the music of Eric Clapton the next night.
If you attended the Jim Cuddy or the John McDermott concerts this summer and were impressed by the quality and sound of the fiddle/violin artist in both bands, then take advantage of the opportunity to see Anne Lindsay once again, on Thursday, Aug. 7.
Lindsay has established herself as one of the most engaging and versatile instrumentalists in Canada, adapting her unique violin/fiddle style to the eclectic sounds and musical languages of this country’s rich cultural texture.
Currently composing, performing and recording with her own band, Lindsay has acted as side person, composer, arranger and background vocalist, for not just Cuddy and McDermott, but she has also played and recorded with Blue Rodeo, the Chieftains, Led Zeppelin, Roger Daltry, Dionne Warwick and Natalie McMaster, and she played a key role as folk fiddler in The Lord of the Rings stage show.
SOLO SCORCHER: Anne Lindsay has established herself as one of the most engaging and versatile instrumentalists in Canada. She brings her band to the Algonquin Theatre stage on Aug. 7.
Lindsay’s innovative music is drawn from a palette of heartfelt ballads, hot club jazz, South Indian karnatak, various root and folk styles and rocking fiddle-driven grooves. Her fluency is evident in her wide-ranging repertoire, encompassing jazz, rock, classical, country, old-time fiddle, Celtic, Cajun and Klezmer styles.
Master of a wealth of diverse styles and blessed with a rare talent for improvisation, Lindsay brings all of her skill into fine focus on the 14 powerful tracks of her new CD News from up the Street. Co-produced by the late Oliver Schroer, it features her wonderful band: Colleen Allen, saxophones, Al Cross, drums, Jason Fowler, guitar and David Woodhead, bass.
JUST FIDDLING AROUND: Anne Lindsay performed in the Algonquin Theatre on Aug. 7 to a very enthusiastic crowd. This photo was taken during that show by Jon Snelson, the HFA's official photographer.
What really sets it apart from the first CD is the addition of Lindsay’s heart-catching vocals, and her debut as a songwriter.
Lindsay’s playing is incomparably expressive, capturing the violin’s unique ability to sing like the human voice. With her innovative, yet down-to-earth compositions, and exquisite lyrics, Lindsay and her violin sing together in a universal language.
On Friday, Aug. 8, Rik Emmett, lead guitarist for Canadian super group Triumph, comes to the Algonquin Theatre with his tribute to the music of Eric Clapton.
Who better than this guitar master to interpret the music of Clapton, whose virtuosity on the guitar sets him in the upper echelon of all time great artists.
From classic rock to smooth jazz, Emmett has shown he can handle all musical styles. Named to the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame in 1993, receiving a Juno as best guitarist at the 1981 ceremonies and being recognized as Best Smooth Jazz Guitarist at the 2005 Smooth Jazz Awards, are just three examples of his talent.
However, this concert will be focused on the music and sound of Eric Clapton. From his days with the legendary rock groups Cream, Derek and the Dominoes and Blind Faith through to the present, Clapton has created monster hits such as Layla, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and After Midnight.
“For me, doing the Clapton repertoire is like digging right down to the roots of why any person picks up the guitar to play,” Emmett said. “It’s a show about heart and soul, and about how the blues informs one great song after another.”
Both shows start at 8 p.m., tickets for which are available at the Algonquin Theatre box office, by calling 789-4975, or online at www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca.
