The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slocans have been winning over ... Read More
Western Canadian Music Award Winners, Sweet Alibi, have been captivating audiences across Canada. The Winnipeg-based folk/pop band infuse their signature harmonies with influences of everything from folk to country to soul, without a hint of shame. Sweet Alibi's Jess Rae Ayre, Amber Quesnel, and Michelle Anderson share personal experiences that are genuinely felt in song. Tom Power of CBC Radio ... Read More
It’s 2018 and Glass Tiger have marked 31 years of making music together. It all began in the summer of 1984 when a band from Newmarket, Ontario called Tokyo spent two evenings opening for Boy George and Culture Club at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens. Their dynamic, original sound captured the moment of the mid 80’s and they soon became a ... Read More
Carol Welsman is an internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world. She has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, something few jazz/pop artists in Canada have experienced. Granddaughter of the founder and first conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Carol was born with music in her soul. ... Read More
Over the course of their notable career, Canadian group Leahy has secured a place as one of the country’s most highly regarded progressive folk-roots bands. Their emergence on the Canadian music scene in the late 1990’s with their chart-topping instrumental single “Call to Dance”, introduced audiences to a new way of accessing a uniquely Canadian music genre. The “Leahy ... Read More
Fred Penner is an acclaimed family entertainer, singer/songwriter, composer, actor, writer, author, TV host and keynote speaker. Fred Penner delivers a simple, yet powerful message. “Never underestimate your ability to make a difference in the life of a child.” Dubbed “Mr. Multi-Media” by Billboard Magazine, his diverse repertoire includes a prolific 12 Children’s Albums, countless energetically packed live shows for ... Read More
Aug. 17/19 was an important day for the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts. 1. The 101st anniversary of the original building was the next day. 2. 9 years of concerts at TMWC had just finished in June. 3. It was the first anniversary of the new addition. At 2:00 pm, CK Town Crier George Sims opened the celebrations in ... Read More
Rant Maggie Rant were the first band to play The Mary Webb Centre in May 2010 and soon became an MWC favourite with sellouts with every return performance. The Mary Webb audience have seen them evolve from a Celtic focused band to one that still has those Gaelic roots but with a broader traditional world sound with their unique fusion ... Read More
Take 3 & Company MWC Concert On Feb. 10th, 2024, Take 3 & Company brought their wonderful “Remembering Burt Bacharach” to the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate. The Take 3 artists, backed up by four wonderful musicians, covered a wide variety of the hundreds of tunes written by Bacharach with many along with lyricist Hal David. The ... Read More