Tin Pan North - 3 Day Songwriters Fesitval Presented by: Not Available
One of the best kept secrets outside the songwriter community this, the 9th Annual Tin Pan North, Toronto’s largest songwriter’s festival, is a thriving off-shoot of the Nashville, Tennessee initiated organization.
Without a big budget or fanfare, this celebration enjoys full houses of lovers of the song featuring songwriters in all stages of their careers and success. And there are more headline names being added daily, surely making this three days in May a must.
The May 24th Hugh’s Room Gala line up stars some of the very best songwriters – anywhere!
It features previously announced artists, Marc Alan Barnette, Roger Brown, Victoria Banks and Sean Hogan and they will be joined on stage by Eddie Schwartz, Suzie Vinnick, Rachel Proctor and Marc Jordan. Collectively, they have written some of the world’s most successful songs from pop to country. This is a show not to be missed! Eddie Schwartz is perhaps best known for Hit Me With Your Best Shot, immortalized by Pat Benetar and of course Marc Jordan, who first came to attention with his classic ‘70s, Marina del Rey, has since become one of the most sought-after songwriters with artists like Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Cher and others waiting for the next Jordan gem!
The list of “Headliner” acts is a wonderful one for any songwriter, established, aspiring or otherwise! Headliners are: Ken Whiteley, Greg Wyard, Wendell Ferguson, Marc Alan Barnette, Brian Gladstone, Tia McGraff & Tommy Parham, Victoria Banks, Liam Titcomb, Roger Brown, Sean Hogan, Bill DiLuigi, Patrick Ballantyne. These folks will spearhead shows at one of the three Toronto locations (Trane Studio, The Dakota Tavern & 10 Feet Tall).
For a complete performer list and club schedule, go to: www.nsaitoronto.com
May 22 and 23 feature two shows a night at two new venues - The Trane Studio and Dakota Tavern in Toronto and, just added for Thursday, May 22 is Ten Feet Tall, 1381 Danforth Avenue. Also confirmed is a return to the Moonshine Café in Oakville for Friday, May 23. The last night, Saturday May 24 is the gala celebration at songwriter heaven - Hugh’s Room.
The best deal in town is a $30 Pass that entitles the holder to attend as many shows as is humanly possible!!
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Starts: May 22, 2008
Ends: May 24, 2008
At: The Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Avenue, Toronto Playing: Saturday Friday Thursday
Times: 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm, Sat 6 pm show 7:30 pm Cost: $10 per venue, Sat $20
Getting there:
For more information contact:
April Coish Phone:
416-960-1568 Email:
april@hotmail.com
