A Musical Meeting

“I have always found first meetings between players to be a very exciting thing to behold.” Says Guelph's own Jeff Bird, who is best known for his association with Cowboy Junkies. This week he will play bass, and bring together three of his favourite world-class musician friends for a first meeting! Folkway Music is tremendously excited to present four improvisational giants colliding in an historical moment, Friday October 6th, 2006, 8:00pm

Kevin Breit and Tony Quarrington are two of Canada's finest guitar players. Both are true virtuosos of their instruments each with their own unique voice and both are excellent improvisers to boot.

Kevin records and performs with varied talents from Norah Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Bill Frisell to k.d. lang and Holly Cole. He is sought out for his innovative guitar style, and tremendous prowess on all things stringed, as well as his unique harmonies and compositional voice. Named ‘Musician of the Year' Award by the Toronto Musician's Union, he maintains a residency at the Orbit Room, one of Toronto's most prestigious jazz clubs.

Tony Quarrington is a very gifted jazz guitarist and composer, who earned a Juno for the Roots Album 'Heartstrings' by Willie P. Bennett. He is also known for the tunes which are musical analogues to canvases by the famous Group of Seven, through a wide variety of jazz, rock, and roots grooves, and dazzling, free-wheeling improvisations.

But the two have never met, let alone played together. Bird has also invited the fearless and fiery drummer Randall Coryell into the mix, advises audience members to stand back! Expect “every player up on their tippy toes feeling each other out, ducking and diving and generally having a good time."

Folkway Music is located at 163 Suffolk Street West, Guelph, and doors open at 8:00 pm for an 8:30 sharp show-time. Call (519) 763-5524 to book $20 tickets, since seating is limited to 75, in the smoke-free, non-licensed, acoustic venue, where coffee and tea are served with the music. Don't miss this delicious musical treat meeting, and watch for more shows planned at the same venue in upcoming months!