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Acoustic Nights 8
Updated: 2018-05-13This event has already taken place.
Acoustic Nights 8 was on Saturday, April 23, 2011, 8pm (Easter weekend) at O Patro Vys, 356 Mont Royal E. (corner St Denis), Montreal.
Musical Table d'hôte
We were indeed whisked away on a cloud of song and lyrical movement by excellent artists based right here in Montreal and Victoriaville and some hailing from as far away as England! Now we might just start to call it Acoustic Nights International!
Hosted by Melina Soochan.
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Jon Davis (indie/roots)
Montreal's Jon
Davis' soft, gentle and most intimate vocals recall those of Nick
Drake, his sombre soundscapes, moving the deeply personal lyric into a very
personal place. We discover a comparatively upbeat artist in search of answers,
despite life's many seemingly unanswerable questions. Jon
Davis' recently released debut - Golden Hue - reveals an
artist who enjoys giving the listener's emotions a bit of a workout. Jon
Davis has created a debut that deserves immediate attention - not to serve
as company for those dark and rainy days as much as to provide a soundtrack
for coming out on the other side. Originally trained as a jazz pianist,
he switched horses somewhat, based on an outbreak of carpal tunnel syndrome
and the accumulated comments he'd received on his vocal talent. Classical
training followed and the influence of everyone from Joni
Mitchell to Stephen Sondheim helped
set the stage. Yet this singer is a songwriter first, and his fine arts
background as an artist has provided him with an approach similar to that
of a painter with a new canvas. Jon Davis gives
us something to think about - a warm fire on a blustery day - and something
to assist us in our own search for answers, buoying our spirits in the process.
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Neil Sullivan (acoustic indie pop)
The
last 5 years of my life have been all about writing melodic, honest & organic
songs. Now 25, I am finally all-set to branch-out after years spent gigging
in the big smoke of London, and by the sea in Brighton, England. My focus
above all else is now my music. My vision is to make a record that speaks
straight to the heart of anyone who has ever been lost, broken or looking
for answers. My dreams are now being realized as I have spent the last year
recording my first album, The Distance, scheduled for release in
early 2011. These songs mean everything to me; I hope something in them sparks
a connection with you.
Video from this show.www.facebook.com/neilsullivanmusic
www.myspace.com/neilsullivan
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Melina Soochan (indie pop/jazz)
A native Montrealer, Melina is a soulful and sophisticated singer/songwriter and pianist, whose style is
a distinctive yet unique blend of pop, indie, jazz and blues. A classically trained
pianist, she pushes herself beyond the limits of conventional pop and adds a
little something extra to every track. Melina is no stranger to the stage. Her
first love is LIVE PERFORMANCE. When she's not
in the studio recording songs for her debut full-length album (due summer 2011),
you can see and hear Melina in various venues and
events in and around Montreal and Toronto. She currently sings every Thursday
at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, where she showcases
popular jazz and contemporary songs as well as her quirky original music. In
2009 she released a 6-song EP City of Love, and independently produced
2 music videos, X-Ray
Eyes (currently on rotation on Bravo! and CJNT),
as well as one for her title track song City
of Love. She has recently filmed another music video, The Mama Song,
soon to be released as promo for her upcoming album. Melina is
also an avid entrepreneur, having founded the Acoustic
Nights Montreal series. Her organization is now expanding into the youth
sector in 2011 and planning some fascinating new endeavours! Stay tuned and keep
supporting live music!
Video from this show.www.melinasoochan.com
www.myspace.com/melinasoochan
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Les Mélacoustiques (acoustic folk-rock)
Groupe
Acoustique Folk-Rock de Victoriaville ayant en main une trentaine de compositions
originales et le tout en français. Fondé il y a une dizaine
d'année, Les Mélacoustiques,
anciennement le Groupe JOB, sont devenu acoustiques
pour en rejoindre le plus de gens possible. Dédié aux spectacles, Dany
Martel, auteur - compositeur de tous les textes et musiques des Mélacoustiques,
il joue dans les salles, bars, concours et festivals pendant de nombreuses
années, assez qu'il souhaite modifier ses compositions pour passer
de l'électrique hard-rock à l'acoustique folk-rock. De là l'arrivée
du guitariste soliste Olivier Lemire-Jutras et
du percussionniste Ludovic Blake. Depuis, ils
ont gagné Zéro à Mille,
ont joué à la Fête du Canada, St-Jean-Baptiste et
une tournée d'environ 20 bars dans la région. Ensemble, ils
forment Les Mélacoustiques.
Video from this show.
