A World of Creativity - June 5-14, 2009

The Canadian Songbook: A Tribute to Neil Young's Live at Massey Hall

The Canadian Songbook: A Tribute to Neil Young's Live at Massey Hall
120 mins, with one intermission

Relive a milestone in Canadian music history.

On January 19, 1971, Canada's legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young gave a solo concert at Toronto's Massey Hall. Audiences there heard for the first time several of the iconic songs that would later appear on his albums, including his best-selling LP Harvest - yet the live concert recording itself wasn't released until 2007.

"There is in Young so much talent and so much quiet charm that he's bound to stick around for a long time, maturing and writing and rewarding his audiences."  Jack Batten, Globe and Mail, Massey Hall concert review, January 20, 1971

Now, as part of the Festival-wide Guitar Festival, a new generation of musicians, led by Juno Award winning music director Kevin Breit, will recreate that landmark concert, performing their own distinctive arrangements of the album's eighteen classic songs.

Don't miss your chance to be part of a moment in musical history that promises to be every bit as magical as the one that inspired it!

Music Director - Kevin Breit

Host - Matt Wells, MuchMoreMusic Host

Musicians -Chocolate Genius Inc., Holly Cole, Jason Collett, Cowboy Junkies, Bill Frisell Trio featuring Tony Scherr & Kenny Wollesen, Issa (formerly Jane Siberry), Stevie Jackson, Colin James, Colin Linden, Harry Manx, Danny Michel, Steven Page, Carole Pope, Roxanne Potvin, Kathryn Rose, Emilie-Claire Barlow & Melanie Doane, and Sarah Slean.

Artists confirmed as of May 25th, 2009. Check back for artist updates. Subject to change without notice.

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Massey Hall 178 Victoria Street
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