Lucas Chaisson and Braden Gates at the Duncan Showroom

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Saturday, January 9th, 2016
8:00 PM

Lucas Chaisson and Braden Gates, two young singer/songwriters who give faith to the folk music scene, perform on the same bill at the Duncan Showroom on January 9. Join us for this spectacular evening of fine, fine music.

Tickets are $15 in advance at http://www.showroomproductions.ca/buy-tickets and $20 at the door.

Lucas Chaisson
Both of Lucas’ previous full-length recordings Growing Pains, and No Loitering,  received Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for “Young Performer of the Year”. And, in November 2012, Lucas became one of only seven Alberta artists to win a Canadian Folk Music Award.

Telling Time, produced by Grammy winner Colin Linden,  highlights Lucas’ strong songwriting, and very distinctive vocal delivery. Combining a seamless blend of folk, roots, blues and country flavors throughout, Telling Time has a Canadiana feel with an Americana sound. This recording illustrates Lucas’ unique sound and features the versatility of his tasteful guitar stylings filled with texture and dynamics.

The strong songwriting showcased on his recordings, and his ability to make an emotional connection with his audience has garnered him the opportunity to play high profile venues such as the Edmonton, Calgary, Canmore, Vancouver Island and Winnipeg Folk Festivals.  These strong showings have also led to performances at The Epcor Center for the Performing Arts, the Arden Theatre and numerous Folk Clubs and soft seat venues across Western Canada.

An honest and confident songwriter, Lucas isn’t afraid to tread familiar ground with new eyes. http://lucaschaisson.com/bio

Braden Gates
From Edmonton, Alberta, Braden Gates is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing singer/songwriters in the province. A born raconteur in both his songwriting and song introductions, he is often compared to a young Loudon Wainwright: for his similar grimacing as he hits the notes and the sharpness of his observation and sly humor. Drawn to those with a story to tell, Gates aims to communicate these stories in a way that brings people together – which is often the case in one of his intimate live shows. Gates’ second album, Ferris Wheel, is a combination of intricate guitar work, driving fiddle playing and honest story telling. Engineered by celebrated recording engineer and producer, Miles Wilkinson -- a man who's worked on records by everyone from Bonnie Raitt to Guy Clark to Rosanne Cash, Gates’ latest work focuses on personal experiences as well as the stories of those that he has crossed paths with throughout his travels. http://www.bradengates.com/