The Abraham Singers in Concert
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The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Society is presenting the 3rd concert of their 2013 Summer Concert Series Thursday, August 15th a with The Abramson Singers.
The Abramson Singers are a Vancouver based alt-folk project serving up memorable melodies combined with killer harmonies and an elegant (and heartbreaking) turn of phrase.
Acclaimed alt-folk songstress Leah Abramson�s (formerly of traditional folk bands Dyad, The Crooked Jades, and indie-rockers Octoberman) and her band are influenced by American old-time music, classic songs of the 60s and 70s, and indie-rock.
With members from Dan Mangan's band, Headwater, Petunia & The Vipersand and Snowblink, The Abramson Singers write quirky, haunting, catchy and heartbreaking songs about surprising topics such as truck drivers, old maids, the oil sands and the famous Metis rebel Louis Riel.
In these days of AutoTune, the freshness of their harmonies is a welcome slap in the face. Leah Abramson sounds like an Appalachian angel. Her voice sails in on a gentle wind. It�s melancholy but bright, sad but sweet, and so distinct that every new release feels cozily familiar. The Vancouver singer/songwriter isn�t afraid to go full-on choral, layering harmonies and counterpoint to blissful levels while the music behind her stays sparse.
The Abramson Singers are currently touring to support their new album, "Late Riser." Produced by Colin Stewart (Dan Mangan, Brasstronaut), this album finds the Singers with lush band arrangements, relatively upbeat tempos, retro organs and catchy melodies. Begun at the Banff Centre Indie Band Residency with Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire), Tony Berg (Jakob Dylan) and Shawn Everett (Weezer), Late Riser explores new pop and indie rock sensibilities, but not without a firm grounding in folk songwriting.
Ethereal, melancholic, uplifting and addictive, that�s The Abramson Singers and then some.
Tickets are only $15. Kids 12 and under are free! Tickets are available on line or at Laughing Oyster Books, Long and McQuade in Courtenay or Blue Heron Books in Comox. Pack a blanket, bring a picnic and come enjoy some stunningly beautiful music. All proceeds from the Filberg Summer Concert Series are dedicated to the construction of a new permanent Main Stage in Filberg Park.
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fmi contact the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Society
http://filberg.com/
| Cost: |
Adult: $15 Child: $free At the Door: $15 |
Category: |
Concerts | Music Choir | Vocal Ensemble Country | Bluegrass Indie | Folk Pop | Rock Roots Everything Else Sports | Recreation Outdoors |
| Location: |
Filberg Heritage Park
61 Filberg Rd, Comox |
This event is for Everyone | |
| More Info: |
Meaghan Cursons [email protected] 250-218-0520 |
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