Famed Ukulele, Cellist Duo to Close Acoustic Wave Series with Performance April 25

April 8, 2010 · Filed Under Festival News, News

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Folk Festival, in partnership with the GCTC, is wrapping up the 2009-10 Acoustic Wave concert series with a fifth show at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre on April 25, 2010.

The show will feature the popular ukulele and cellist duo of James Hill and Anne Davison with Gatineau Hills songstress Alise Marlane.

It seems only appropriate to end the annual Acoustic Waves concert series with the unique ukulele/cellist duo of James Hill and Anne Davison, winners of the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards’ “Traditional Album of the Year”. No strangers to the Ottawa Folk Festival, this time they are performing on the heels of their CFMA award and amid a flood of praise for their True Love Don’t Weep tour.

Both artists have gained critical acclaim for their own projects, Hill for his phenomenal work as a ukulele virtuoso, deemed “…the Wayne Gretzky of the ukulele”- Stuart McLean, The Vinyl Café, CBC Radio, and Davison for her multiple projects including spearheading the ‘Armoda’ movement mixing art, music and modern dance.

Two emerging talents, James and Anne first met at university and have since become both personal and musical partners. Together they have formed a rare duo, entertaining audiences internationally with their blend of original and traditional folk music set over Hill’s masterful ukulele, banjo and Davison’s supportive cello. Released in May of 2009, their much-anticipated debut album, True Love Don’t Weep, has been glowingly reviewed by multiple authorities in the folk world.

“Hill is a master of the [ukulele] and Davison is absolutely brilliant on the cello. One of the most enjoyable albums I’ve heard for ages!” – The Folk Diary

“Essential. True Love Don’t Weep feels like a turning point for one of today’s finest ukulele virtuosos. Thoughtful, moving and delightful.” – Flea Market Music

Opening for the duo is Alise Marlane, jewel of the Gatineau Hills music scene and experienced Ottawa Folk Festival performer. Marlane’s distinct jazzy-folk sound has been hailed as the sound of Ottawa, her music a lyrical tribute to love, loss and the beauty of the Gatineau region.

James Hill and Anne Davison will be performing at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 8pm. Tickets are $22, available at the Great Canadian Theatre Company box office.

For more information, see http://www.ukulelejames.com/press_kit.htm or contact:

Crystal Kirkpatrick
Marketing & Publicity Coordinator
media@ottawafolk.org

613 230 8234

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