Our Calendar of Events
EHAC offers workshops and concerts each season, creating opportunities for artistic expression and skill development. Based on a curated mix of genres and popularity, and mindful of our superb acoustics, up and coming musicians are invited to perform in our extraordinary space. Workshops are offered whenever teaching professionals visit the Bight and express interest in sharing their craft. Or perhaps an artist in residence will offer a class. Every season is different. Have a look at this season's offerings.
Events for July 2024
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Jul 06
Matthew Byrne
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $25.00
Matthew is a perennial favourite at the Centre and we're delighted to have him back.
Matthew recently recorded his 4th studio album in Sheffield, UK, and is set to release it in Fall 2024. Folk legend Martin Simpson produced this latest project, which features instrumentation from some of the finest musicians on the English folk scene, including Nancy Kerr, Andy Cutting, Liz Hanks, James Fagan, Louis Campbell, and Ben Nicholls. Matthew Byrnes previous two recordings each won Traditional Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, and his highly anticipated 4th recording will grab further attention from traditional audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Jul 11
Mo Kenney
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $25.00
Kenney's willingness to unflinchingly pursue their artistic impulses on their own terms has resulted in numerous accolades over the past decade, including a SOCAN Songwriting Prize, a nomination for Juno Adult Alternative Album of the Year, and too many East Coast Music Awards and Nova Scotia Awards to count.
2021s Covers, was an acoustic collection that offered a glimpse into the molecular musical composition of the artist interpreting them. 2022 release, With You, was written, played, and produced by Kenney alone. 2023 will see the release of a new album of original material.
One of the most refreshing things about Kenney is that their performance and stories are completely raw. Their distinctive vocals and outstanding guitar playing are intensified by the simplicity, their songs relatable yet mysterious. A unique singer-songwriter, Mos music has been described as both folk and pop.
Kenney will be accompanied by her good friend Sophie Noel.
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Jul 19
Fortunate Ones
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $30.00SOLD OUT!
Fortunate Ones are at Bonavista Saturday night so you be lucky there. But HURRY!
Forgive us a sense of possessiveness but we like to think of these two as our home town band. Andrew and Catherine have played the church before but I think they became part of The Harbour when they isolated here during the pandemic. They thought and they wrote and the results can be seen in the material they produced.
"The pair spent a pandemic summer in a little salt box house by the sea, says Allan, writing, refining, and recording songs. OBrien credits a feeling of true freedom - freedom from the pressure of the music business delivered by a pandemic that stopped touring on a worldwide scale, freedom from his own sense of what he ought to be doing, and freedom to simply follow his own curiosity. I led with my heart, OBrien says". -
Jul 26
Glen Tilley and Bill Rose
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $25.00
Bill Rose and Glen Tilley share a deep love and passion for the music they create. Their repertoire, an homage to the great songwriters and tunesmiths who gave voice to a generation.
With stops in New Yorks Greenwich Village, Liverpool, Los Angeles and a waltz across Texas, the duo cover a sweeping range including country swing, folk, contemporary singer songwriter material, alt country and original compositions by Rose and Tilley.
The work of celebrated troubadours Townes Van Zandt, and Guy Clark, legendary composers Lennon & McCartney, Randy Newman, John Prine, and local greats Peter Narvaez and Ron Hynes all make an appearance. Dazzling instrumentals from Bill Rose, Ray Flacke, Santo & Johnny, The Mavericks and The Ventures round out the unique set list of this versatile duo.
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Jul 28
Free Beer. Still Clueless.
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $30.00They're Back! 42 years later!!
FREE BEER, a comedy duo which toured through Newfoundland and Labrador as well as the Maritimes and Quebec, making occasional appearances in places as far flung as New York City, Toronto, Montreal and too many pubs, clubs, frat houses and school auditoriums to recount. For their brief three years together, 1979 to '82, they kept audiences laughing and entertained with their unique original skits, songs and irreverent comic take on culture at the time. Always self deprecating and clever, theirs was an original style that opened the doors for other musical comedy acts to follow. Their experience laid the groundwork for each partner to move onto much greater careers.
Chris Elliott adopted his second name as his stage moniker and went on to be widely known across Canada and the USA as comedian Lorne Elliott. He earned a coveted position as host and creator of the CBC radio program Madly Off in all Directions which enjoyed a 14-year run. For more than 30 years his solo act entertained in theatres all across the country.
Kevin Blackmore was a founding member of the musical comedy trio Buddy Wasisname and the Other fellers who for 37 years toured Canada doing sold out shows in over 360 towns and cities, earning the trio each honorary doctorates from Memorial University of NL and a standing membership in the Order of Canada.
Having but one LP recording to account for those early years there isnt much more recorded of their presentations from the early 80s aside from two 45rpm demos and a one-hour Cable TV presentation. Their one record was titled Clueless.
Having for some time been retired, the bys decided to put the old duo back together for another few shows to see what might be left to resurrect. This is an older- seasoned and savvy approach. Theres a little more melancholy, not the flat-out zaniness of years ago, a reflection of all the life lived in the 42 years since they laid their tools on the bench.
Still fun, still clever, still entertaining, and more experienced than back then, its Free Beer, Still Clueless. The lads will be accompanied by Peanuts, two musicians to bolster the musical end of things.
Al Henderson is a jazz bassist who has toured throughout Canada and the USA playing in ensembles which have included some of the eras greatest jazz players. Hes also an associate professor of Music at York University. Toronto. Bruce Boehler is a guitar whiz, a multi-instrumentalist who has worked for 30 years in the pubs and dance halls of Western Canada in bands doing pop and modern music. His skills are prodigious.
It's Free Beer and Peanuts.
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