Musical March is here!
Talented musicians will be on stage this month in Muskoka, so get those toes ready to tap!
Read on to learn more.
A Musical Evening with Sarah Slean & Hawksley Workman
For the first time, two of the finest voices in Canadian music are set to share the stage. Sarah Slean and Hawksley Workman will perform together from their respective musical repertoires—over two decades worth of music! Sarah has made 11 albums and performed with 10 of Canada’s leading orchestras, while Hawksley is a show-stopping songwriter who is as comfortable in front of a mic as he is behind a drum kit.
When: March 6, 2020 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Algonquin Theatre
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Classic Albums: Pink Floyd The Wall
A-list musicians from across the country will be performing Pink Floyd’s The Wall exactly as you remember hearing it, note for note, cut for cut. Considered one of the greatest albums of all time and one of the most well-known concept albums, the record was a commercial success, reaching No.1 in the US, where it stayed for 15 weeks, and No.3 in the UK. The album has sold more than 24 million copies, the second best-selling in the band’s catalogue, as well as one of the best-selling albums of all time.
When: March 7, 2020, at 8:00 PM
Where: Peter’s Players, Gravenhurst
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Dwayne Gretzky
Celebrate the greatest songs of all time with Dwayne Gretzky, the featured band at Beerhurst-at-Deerhurst Craft Beer Festival! This prodigiously talented group of Toronto musicians captivates audiences with a masterfully curated tour of artists from both the classic and modern pop canon – from Bowie to Beyoncé, Springsteen to Spears, The Supremes to The Strokes. Dwayne Gretzky scratches our collective itch to be surprised by the familiar and recalls the joy of coming together en masse to celebrate and sing along to the best songs ever written.
When: March 7, 2020, at 9:00 PM
Where: Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville
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Songs & Stories Ft. Bet Smith and Stephen McPhail
Head to the Gravenhurst Opera House for an intimate evening of stories and songs hosted by Muskoka musician, singer and songwriter, Sean Cotton. New this year, the Songs & Stories concert series has been introducing the Opera House crowd to the songwriter scene that is happening in South Almaguin & Muskoka. March’s artists are both from Gravenhurst. This monthly meeting of the musical minds is always an enjoyable experience for the audience and the talent alike. No two evenings are the same. The stories are always fascinating and the music that flows back and forth between the artists is always a delight.
When: March 10, 2020, at 7:00 PM
Where: Gravenhurst Opera House
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The AC/DC Show Canada
Ultimate Artists Live brings to you the magic and music that has created the legacy with this authentic audio/visual recreation of the legendary Australian band, AC/DC. Re-live the Experience with The AC/DC Show – Canada. You’ll hear hits from both the Brian Johnson and (the late) Bon Scott eras. With the stacks of Marshall amplifiers and the grit of the mighty Gibson SG guitar, this musical tone is sure to capture your attention from the opening notes.
When: March 14, 2020, at 8:00 PM
Where: Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville
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Team T&J
Team T&J are a fresh dose of active and uplifting family entertainment for all ages during this free event sponsored by the Gravenhurst Public Library. They create an environment where kids can explore and express their imaginations through the excitement and freedom of live music interaction.
When: March 18, 2020, at 11:00 AM
Where: Gravenhurst Opera House
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Betty & The Turnips
Bet Smith is a well-known, local artist, singer and songwriter. Perhaps best known for Bet Smith & The Currie Brothers, she has now ventured into the world of children’s music with Betty & The Turnips with ‘kids’ music that celebrates nature. Combining her love of nature, her crafty imagination and incredible musicianship, Betty’s songs are destined to please kids of all ages!
When: March 18, 2020, at 2:00 PM
Where: Gravenhurst Opera House
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Sarah Harmer
The first new album in a decade “Are You Gone?”, from Sarah Harmer is a deeply personal and momentous collection of songs motivated by the beauty of life, the urgency of the climate crisis, and the question of loss. Are You Gone brings a close to Harmer’s period of musical quietude with a rousing artistic statement, rich in detail and emotion, from the heart and for the spirit.
When: March 27, 2020 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Algonquin Theatre
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Matt Schofield
Matt Schofield was rated in the top ten British blues guitarists of all time by Guitar & Bass Magazine alongside such icons as Eric Clapton and Peter Green. His prowess as a blues guitarist has seen him trade licks with iconic guitarists like Buddy Guy and Robben Ford, and brought him high praise in the ‘Penguin Book of Blues Recordings’ as one of only two living British artists to gain a maximum four-star rating. The Schofield story is exploding internationally; the world is sitting up and taking note. Back from another well-received US tour, Schofield is expanding his borders.
When: March 28, 2020, at 8:00 PM
Where: Peter’s Players, Gravenhurst
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Matt Andersen
A powerhouse performer with a giant, soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Matt Andersen has built a formidable following by touring worldwide and letting his stunned audiences and new devotees spread the good word of his righteous tunes.
When: March 29, 2020 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Algonquin Theatre
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