Dusted aka Brian Borcherdt will be joined by T Thomason at the new-old cultural centre of our little town. Doors open at 7:30, show at 8pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. BYO snax/bev. POV + masks required.

Quilting is opening our Friday session for a Halloween party, Friday Oct 29th. Make the trip to Canning for spooky improvised music with Sahara Jane - sarangi, voice & jaw harp; Kim Barlow - banjo and guitar; Mairi Chaimbeul - harp and Brian Borcherdt - electronics. DJ HBJB aka Brian Borcherdt (Holy F***, Dusted) is gonna play some evil records tooooo. The Old Catholic Church, Canning NS 2182 Sheffield Rd (Hwy 358) Doors 7:30, show at 8pm $15/pwyc at the door masks & proof of vaccination required byo snax/bev

Canning Kitchen Party 2021 line-up:

July 10 Morgan Davis + Jenny Lapp

July 17 Terra Spencer + Museum Pieces

July 24 Big Turnips + Kim Lake

July 31 Sam Wilson + Gizelle de Guzman

Aug. 7 Factory Girls + Brian Passmore

Aug. 14 Guy Paul Thibault + The Jungernauts

Aug. 21 Norma MacDonald + Mohammad Sahraei & Friends

Aug. 28 Amy Lounder & Jude Pelley Stringband + Sarah McInnis

Sept. 4 The Gilberts + guests

In this online session, Music Therapist Rebecca Fairless will use a looper pedal to create ambient soundscapes, and guide the participants though a music and imagery meditation. Music can stimulate the mind’s eye in powerful ways. As the music unfolds, participants will be invited to relax and explore mental imagery that arises. Participants can listen with closed eyes, or draw, colour, or write. The session will close with a time for sharing, and a discussion of how we use music in our daily lives to promote calmness, creativity, and well-being. Participants will need to have paper and drawing supplies on hand. They are also encouraged to use headphones, and to find a calm space where they can sit comfortably. 7:30 - 9 pm Atlantic time BY DONATION | please email info@musicincommunities.com to get the link! Rebecca Fairless is an accredited Music Therapist, singer-songwriter, and church organist living in Halifax. Using music as a map, she helps clients navigate the pathways of self-expression, empathy, healing, and connection.

Using her own experiences as a reggae artiste, Jah'Mila will share her views on meaningful creativity. She will use reggae as an example to explore the ways that art impacts reality and, conversely how reality impacts art. Jah'Mila will examine her personal artistry as well as those of others, to analyze various approaches to music and songwriting. Is it self-serving, or done in service of others? How are people impacted by it? Is it an instrument for social awareness, and change? In this workshop, she hope that all present can participate in deep and thought provoking discussions about how creativity influences culture and vice versa. 7:30 - 9pm Atlantic time BY DONATION please email info@musicincommunities.com to get the link!

Music Therapist Sarah McInnis and Funeral Director Terra Spencer are wonderful songwriters who have applied their skills in the context of end-of-life. They will be joined in this second workshop by Ian McCartor, a Palliative Care Nurse and Californian-based songwriter, to share & discuss the concept of legacy songs. Suggested donation $15. To register, email info@musicincommunities.com; Zoom link will be sent on the morning of the event.

Join Sarah McInnis and Terra Spencer in an introductory workshop on planning for the end stages of life. Topics will include Funeral Planning and preparing a Personal Directive. Folks at any age and stage of life are encouraged to attend. Suggested donation $15. To register, email info@musicincommunities.com; Zoom link will be sent on the morning of the event.

We are sad to say we've had to cancel this event in light of the recent rise in Covid cases and exposures in this area. We'll try to reschedule when it's safe to do so. Stay in touch!

The Speed of Mercy captures the unbearable cost of childhood betrayal and what happens when history is suppressed, our past is forgotten — yet finding the truth can change the future. Christy Ann Conlin rips into the myths and stereotypes about older women and those on the edge of conventional society to reveal the timeless gift of mercy in this feminist tour de force.

Come celebrate this exciting new work with us in a night of mystical story-telling and music woven by powerful women with ties to the sea and song and ancient ways. Proceeds go to Music In Communities' End of Life Music Therapy Programs. Christy Ann will read from her book, between songs performed by Isle of Skye harpist Mairi Chaimbeul, Gothic Nova Scotian songwriter Terra Spencer, Kim Barlow on banjo and the Bombadils on harmonies, fiddle and mandolin. Christy Ann will share a short literary conversation with Mike Butler followed by book-signing and more music. Books will be available for purchase care of Bookmark. There will be amazing door prizes, including a "reader's delight box".

Your ticket purchase includes a delicious High Tea served by the Maritime Express kitchen, readings and Q&A, and great music. $40/person + HST, purchased by table. A portion of proceeds support Music In Communities' End of Life Music Therapy Programs.

Literary Magic & Music 7:00PM Terra Spencer & the Bombadils 8:00 - 9:00PM

Email info@musicincommunities.com to register!

Yodeller and country-aficionado Zakary Miller discusses the oft overlooked origins of some classic songs. Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Socially-distanced jam after the talk. $15/pwyw Email info@musicincommunities.com to reserve a spot.

Improvising collaborators Sahara Jane, Brian Borcherdt, Kim Barlow and Mairi Chaimbeul open their jam space again, for deep-listening, meditation, napping, snacking and visiting. $15 suggested donation or pwyc, at the door.

Measha Brueggergosman and her incredible band will perform live at The Ballroom in Kentville, NS, with gospel and hymns to celebrate Easter. Purchase a ticket to the livestream! A portion of proceeds support Music In Communities' programs, including: after-school uke clubs, seniors programs, mentoring new artists, and music-and-movement sessions for the learning disabled.

Your Easter Monday just got a pep in its step! Powerhouse Canadian singer, Measha Brueggergosman and her incredible band will perform live at The Ballroom in Kentville, NS to bring you a program of gospel and hymns to celebrate Easter. This is not to be missed! Featuring Silvio Pupo on keys, Dave Burton on drums, Larry Bjornson on bass, and Steve Lee on guitar. Also featuring Jah'Mila and Marko Simmonds on vocals! The Ballroom at Main Street Station, 325 Main St. Kentville, NS Easter Monday, April 5, doors at 7pm, concert 7:30, $40. Cider, beer and wine will be available for purchase, served by the great team at Maritime Express Cider Co.

Music and movement-based improvising, going online. Message to register and get the zoom link. Once a month, fun & inclusive. We have room for 9 in-person participants (this number includes support people that are attending with participants!).but you have to pre-register.
To register for either in person or Zoom:
Send an email to info@musicincommunities.com

“Space out, and spaaaace out”. Bring a comfy chair or something to lie on, meditate, do some deep listening, yoga, just enjoy. Limited space so please RSVP: info@musicincommunities.com. Suggested donation $15/pwyc. Byo snax, drink. Brian Borcherdt on electronics, Mairi Chaimbeul, harp; Kim Barlow banjo & guitar; and Sahara Jane, sarangi, voice & jaw harp - improvising sometimes strange, often dreamy sounds. There will be tables and chairs. Masks required until you are in your socially distanced bubble.

Jah’Mila is an up-and-coming performer from Halifax via Jamaica, and also nominated for Emerging Artist at the African Nova Scotian Music Awards. She will be at the Church with her hot reggae band on Sunday, Feb. 28. Jah’Mila has toured as a backup singer for numerous bands including the actual Wailers of Bob Marley fame, and Black Uhuru. Now she is embarking on her own career in the service of spreading a message of love, strength and positivity with great reggae music. Tickets for this show will be available soon at eventbrite.ca .

On Feb. 28 in the afternoon before her show at the Church, Jah’Mila will host a workshop at Studio Z in the Al Whittle Theatre. Her workshop is called Art Vs Reality, and was designed for a creative writing class. Anyone is welcome to attend and hear what Jah’Mila has to say about making art and how it can be used for positive change, and the benefits of creating new stories that have the power to alter our reality. Email info@musicincommunities.com to register.

Mark Riley comes to the old Catholic church in Canning, (hwy 358, across from Canning Auto) to talk about the history of gospel music, play a few samples and share a discussion about the songs that are such a formative part of his musical development. His bandmate Fisher Akao will join, and share a bit about the gospel and musical experience from the Solomon islands. Email info@musicincommunities to register. Space is limited!

$15 suggested donation. Jesse is a great songwriter and will sing you a few Valentine tunes. Email info@musicincommunities.com to reserve.

Music In Communities, in partnership with The Church Brewing Co, is proud to celebrate Black History Month. Join us for an evening of Gospel & Jazz with Measha Brueggergosman backed by Silvio Pupo, Steve Lee and Larry Bjornson. The live show is now SOLD OUT but you can live-stream it via Side Door.