Weekes/Stephens and Sam/William in musical Red Rover this Sunday

Jeff Green | Nov 01, 2019

With the release of her third solo album, Taken by Surprise, singer/songwriter and guitarist Kate Weekes expertly maps the musical spot where landscapes and emotions converge via accessible, jazzy folk/pop inspired by the planet’s northernmost locales and the people in them.  Alongside producer and multi-instrumentalist James Stephens, Weekes has created a dazzling sonic scrapbook of experiences which are buoyed by Weekes’ inimitable performance style and flair for storytelling. Info – kateweekes.com

Ontario based duo Emilyn Stam and John David Williams merge the voices of clarinet, violin, diatonic and chromatic accordions to create a modern sound steeped in tradition.

They both draw on wide musical influences and experience including Klezmer, early jazz and blues, and various fiddle traditions from Canada and abroad.

Their first CD is a collection of original compositions based on improvisation and exploring playful instrumental duet dialogues. Currently, they are focusing on the folk music and dance traditions of western Europe. They are also primary organizers of the first Canadian festival dedicated to music and dance from western Europe: The Big Branch Festival. Info – emilyandjohn.com

The concert will feature a playground of sound. Kate Weekes and acclaimed multi-instrumentalist James Stephens will explore the travelogue that ‘Taken by Surprise’, and Emilyn Stam and John David Williams will lead a set. In a game of musical Red Rover, they will also call each other over.

The concert starts at 7pm.Tickets are $15 at the door

The performers are also going to be hosting two fiddle workshops in at the hall during the afternoon of Nov. 3rd from 1:30 to 5:00pm.  The themes are Quebecois fiddling and fiddle tunes from France.  Workshops are $10/each or Pay what you can.   People who are interested can sign up through email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The artists would like to thank by Blue Skies in the Community for sponsoring the concert and workshops.