With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s most famous brass group”.
Familiar to hundreds of thousands of Canadians as the host of CBC Radio One’s hit show 'The Debaters', Steve Patterson is a veteran headline comic who has performed all around the world.
The fifth annual Maplepalooza is coming up this weekend (Saturday, March 24, doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Kimberley Hall, and for the second time Meaford's Chris Scerri has been involved in planning and promotion.
The annual event, a true community celebration, was founded by Jonathan Robinson. Originally a gathering of his friends to enjoy harvesting maple syrup from the sugar bush on his property during the day, and live music in the evening, it has grown in significance each year. Last year, for the first time, he coupled it with a benefit for Meaford’s family of Syrian refugees.
On Friday, March 23, The Wolfgang Brothers will be performing in a special concert at The Barn in Meaford, with opener Bill Monahan.
Brian Wakelin (a.k.a Wolfgang) and Delbert Metherel, who form the duo The Wolfgang Brothers, have evolved a performance style over the years that combines great musicianship with a dry laid-back humour, mixing their own originals with songs selected for their pleasure rather than pandering to jukebox tastes. The result is always a fun night.
