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Emilyn and John & Moskitto Bar Live @ The Riverside Backyard

August 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Nestled beside the beautiful Sydenham River, the Riverside Backyard will be hosting an afternoon concert featuring Emilyn and John, Moskitto Bar, and more! Emilyn and John will be playing from 1pm – 2pm, followed by Moskitto Bar from 3pm – 4pm. One ticket is valid for both sets! Please remember to bring a mask. Gates open at 12pm. 

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Date:
August 21, 2021
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$50
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Organizer

Georgian Bay Folk Society
Phone:
519-371-2995
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Venue

The Riverside Backyard
273 4th St East
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5T2 Canada + Google Map
Phone:
(519) 371-2995
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Emilyn and John

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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 met in 2011 as members of the Lemon Bucket Orkestra. During quiet hours of busy tour schedules they discovered a similar sensibility in improvisation and composition, and began to create a distinctive duo sound mainly featuring clarinet and violin. 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. In addition to exploring traditional dance styles and tunes, they are developing a repertoire of original music meant equally for social dance and concert settings. They have released an album of this repertoire titled “Honeywood”in July 2020.

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Moskitto Bar is a fresh and unique sound created in the multi-cultural hub of Toronto. Their sound combines a beautiful and original mix of Ukrainian, Balkan, Iraqi Middle-Eastern and French Celtic music. The project was initiated by Tangi Ropars when he met newcomers Yura, from Ukraine, and Ahmed, from Iraq.  In June 2016, during a gathering in Northern Ontario, they met every day in the woods to share and teach each other their respective melodies and rhythms. As they were playing, the rural Ontario mosquitos, were joyfully feasting on the multicultural group inspiring their eponymous name. 

Almost two years later, the trio connected with the notable violin player, Fethi Nadjem freshly landed from Algeria, adding his oriental flavour to the sound mix.
More than the music, despite their diverse traditions, political and social stories, they share a deeper connection, a mutual love and respect for each other and a common desire to spread messages of unity. “Connecting Cultures For a Better Future” Moskitto Bar. Toronto saw the band playing in the streets, community events and bars and more recently in public libraries, Aga Khan Museum, Opera House, Ashkenazi Festival and Korner Hall. Moskitto Bar shared the stage with international musicians such as famous Russian band Dobranotch,  the Bosnian icon Bozo Vreco, and Burdon Fold Band from Ukraine. Collaborations with other artists is embedded in the band’s culture/mandate. 

The Moskittos and their community of musicians can often be found jamming at Drom Taberna the new iconic live music venue in Toronto. 

                                                                        

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