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Doors open at 7:00pm. The street address for Saint Brigid's is 314 Saint Patrick (at the corner of Saint Patrick and Cumberland). Celtic Concert Kicks off Saint Brigid's Summer Series Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities is kicking off its summer concert series on July 5th, with Nova Scotian harp players Ardyth & Jennifer, back by popular demand, teaming up with local fiddler Matt Pepin. Ardyth Robinson and Jennifer Wyatt met more than a decade ago at a traditional Nova Scotia kitchen party and have been performing together ever since. Bringing their eclectic mix of harps, vocals, bass, percussion, whistles and original songs to audiences throughout the Maritime Provinces and into the New England States they have developed a unique style that combines elements of traditional music with the influence of jazz and contemporary songwriting. As they have travelled, their unique style has earned them critical acclaim within the music community and an ever-growing fan base in the Maritimes. Ardyth & Jennifer are wonderful storytellers with a unique sound that explores the many possibilities of the folk harp. Their haunting vocal harmonies combine with their two harps to make their stage presentations into moving, lively journeys. They will be teaming up with local musician Matt Pepin. The Canadian traditional music scene got a much-needed shot in the arm with the arrival of Pepin's CD release Pass It On earlier this year. Blending traditional musical values with contemporary attitude, Matt's playing is as invigorating as his compositions, fresh, edgy, but always tasteful and well within the boundaries of the music. Born into a musical family in Northern Ontario, Matt seems to have manifested a life's worth of music to create a style all his own, blending the Old-time, Quebecois music of his youth with the Irish, Scottish and Western he has studied vigorously ever since. Be it in person or on the stereo, Matt brings freshness and joy to his playing that is infectious. Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities is an ideal location to bring these musicians together. Formerly Saint Brigid's Church, this newest Arts Centre to open in Ottawa has been bringing old and new together to meet and merge since its inauguration in the fall of 2007. What better way to celebrate the continuous and evolving heritage of this historic building than with music that honors the traditions of Celtic music while exploring its modern possibilities? Ardyth and Jennifer and Matt Pepin will be playing at Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities at 8:00 on Saturday, July 5th. The doors open at 7:00: tickets are $15, available in advance at 613-244-7373 or at the door. - 30 - For more information contact Kathryn Hunt at 613-297-1055 or kate@writersfestival.org Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities: 613-244-7373 or neil@saintbrigids.ca Ardyth and Jennifer's website: http://www.ardythandjennifer.com | ||||