Over the last few weeks, we've been trying to bring those interested some preview coverage of the '09 edition of the
In The Dead of Winter Festival, which kicks off tomorrow night here in Halifax. Well, seeing as how the event is now upon us, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the marquee event of opening night:
Al Tuck at the Rebecca Cohn. Not only will this show serve as a release celebration for Al's new record,
Food for the Moon, but it's also being recorded by CBC Radio for its Canada Live concert series. It's going to be quite the show.
Earlier today, the Ack called William Elliott Whitmore "an artist's artist", and I think if you were to identify that person in the Halifax music scene, it would have to be Al Tuck. He's more known, and celebrated, amongst his peers in the music community than by the public at large - especially those who, like Al, came out of the 90's Halifax music boom. Speaking from our limited experience, seeing Al Tuck live can be rather engrossing. He cuts an unassuming figure, but he's a born storyteller who captures the room just by doing what he does. This Cohn show will see him performing with an eight-piece band, so it should be an interesting experience for those used to seeing Al's solo shows.
Joining Al will be the lovely and talented
Amelia Curran, whose latest album, the very well-received
War Brides saw a re-release late last year thanks to the folks at Six Shooter records. Also on the bill is the revival of
Little Orton Hoggett and his Ten Cent Wings, the rockabilly country alter-ego of Superfriend Matt Murphy and his cohorts. I'm sure there are plenty of folks excited about the return of Little Orton, and this should be quite the show. If you're hitting IDOW, you might as well kick things off in style.
Labels: Canada, IDOW, Music
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