Save the Date! The Accoustic Harvest music series will once again collaborate with Patio Records in sponsoring the Healing Garden Music Fest. Proceeds from this event will get us closer towards groundbreaking for a future Healing Garden.
Select "Other Fund" as your gift designation and enter "Healing Garden Fund"
Although based in Toronto for many years, Anne Walker was actually raised on a small farm in the beautiful, rolling countryside of Central Ontario. These roots in a country life are evident in the contemplative nature of her music and the quiet strength of her words.
Anne began her career as a folk musician playing coffee houses and small folk clubs in the 1980s. She released her first independent recording “Rainwater” in 1989. Danna Garcia of Canadian River Music (Texas) declared this recording “a favorite for '89/'90.” Anne also found a following in Ireland. In 1990 she won the song competition at the Ballyshannon Folk Festival and returned to perform there in 1991.
Throughout the 1990s Anne performed frequently at festivals and clubs, including appearances at Summerfolk (Owen Sound), Home County Folk Festival (London), Caffe Lena (Saratoga Springs) and Rasputin's (Ottawa). “Over My Shoulder”(1995), her second recording, was produced and arranged by award-winning guitarist Tony Quarrington.
The year 2008 marked a comeback for the singer-songwriter with the release of “Labyrinth”. The CD was produced by well-known folk music producer Paul Mills and includes a stellar list of guest musicians. It contains a collection of songs for the “life journey” which, like the turning path of the labyrinth, twist through the joys and sorrows of life.
Anne continues to offer music to audiences in a variety of venues, including concerts (Acoustic Harvest), clubs (Hugh's Room), intimate receptions and house concerts. She leads listeners through her musical explorations--from the joys of friendship and the hope found in children, to the despair of "the dark night" and the solace of memory.
- Paul was recently awarded the Estelle Klein Award by the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. The award recognizes the work of an individual who has made significant contributions to Ontario's folk music community.
- He joined CBC Radio, Canada's national public radio network in 1972 as a music producer and later moved over to the Radio Drama department as producer and executive producer
- Paul Mills has been part of the Canadian folk music scene and recording industry for over forty years.
- He has produced over 150 albums working with artists such as the late Stan Rogers (all but one of Rogers’ albums were produced by Mills), Sharon, Lois and Bram, Terry Kelly, Ron Hynes and John Allan Cameron.
- He is a founding partner of the Borealis Recording Company.
- He owns and operates his own production company and recording studio called The Millstream in Toronto.
| Cathy Fink: | Vocals, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin and Bouzouki |
| Marcy Marxer: | Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele and Banjo |
– Billboard Magazine
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are talented singers, songwriters, instrumentalists, educators and record producers. The two-time Grammy® Award-winning duo are a formidable powerhouse of sound, with a repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk, old-time country and swing music. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on the acoustic & electric guitar, five-string banjo, mandolin, cello banjo, ukulele, percussion and many other instruments. They are ready to engage and entertain audiences of all ages, with a broad following in family music and in American Roots styles. Top it off with a witty stage presence and warm audience rapport and you’ve got a well loved music duo.
They’ve earned two Grammy® Awards, in 2004 and 2005 for “cELLAbration: a Tribute to Ella Jenkins” and for “ Bon Appétit!”. In 2003, they were GRAMMY® nominated for their CD, “Postcards” in the Best Traditional Folk Album category. They received another GRAMMY® nomination in that category for “Banjo Talkin’”. They produced and performed on Tom Paxton’s GRAMMY® nominated “Live in the UK” CD and tour. Tom says, “Cathy & Marcy are at home in a dozen musical styles .They swing you, jazz you, and old timey you till you just give up and bliss out.”
| Ivan Rosenberg: | Dobro, Acoustic Guitar and Vocals |
"The dexterous duo is back with their brand of old-time clawhammer banjo and Dobro wizardry" - Elderly Instruments
"Chris Coole and Ivan Rosenberg’s Return to Trion is the follow-up to their terrific 2010 recording, Farewell Trion. Coole sings and plays clawhammer and guitar, while Rosenberg plays Dobro, resophonic banjo and sings. The eleven resulting tracks are stunning, which range from Robbie Robertson’s Stage Fright and the country classic Fool Such As I totraditionals like Georgie and Sail Away Ladies, and three originals. Great banjo picking by both players." - Banjo Newsletter
"This Canadian duo is back after their release Farewell Trion with an even stronger set of material featuring Coole's wonderful banjo playing and Rosenberg's delightful resonator guitar mastery...The arrangements show off the virtuosity of these two great musicians while enhancing each piece. The clarity and rich substance of the material is shown in a new light drawing the listener's ear to aspects sometimes lost in the rush...If you are a fan of great music that doesn't always follow the rules, look no further." - Bluegrass Unlimited
"Both are virtual masters on their instruments and have a special knack for interpreting both traditional and modern songs, making them their own. Their version of The Band’s Stage Fright should earn them fans across the universe." - Penguin Eggs Magazine
