[mplpost] Re: THE LAWS in Concert

[lillianw@interlog.com]

Fiddles & Frets Music Presents JOHN & MICHELE LAW
Opening Act: Special Guest CLAY TYSON


Date: Fri. Nov. 23rd
Time: 8pm
Place: The Bellefair United Church,
corner of Bellefair Ave. & Queen St. in the Beach, Toronto 
Admission: $15
Info: 416-264-2235
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After an exciting and successful tour of Australia where they have 
already been booked for early in 2003 to play at the Tamworth Country
Music Festival (Nashville down under), Australia's largest country music
festival,  John & Michele are back in Ontario to play for you in Toronto. 


THE LAWS are John and Michele, husband-and-wife acoustic songwriting duo
based in British Columbia, Canada, performing original music that crosses 
the boundaries of country, bluegrass and folk. 

Known for their "tight-as-a-glove" harmony singing, John and Michele's
vocal harmonies are exquisite and exciting, their solos powerful at times,
angelic at others.  With John on lead guitar and mandolin, Michele, rhythm
guitar and bass,  instrumental work is flawless and inventive. 
 
They have received rave reviews for their debut CD, "Estimated Time of
Revival".   This collection of finely crafted songs, delivered with their
stellar harmonies  has drawn comparisons to Alison Kraus and Gram Parsons.
To quote Randy Bachman,  (at whose studio, The Barn, the CD was recorded),
"John and Michele Law's songs  seem to be the lost essence of bluegrass
and country music which has now become so commercial and formulaic
sounding." Their songs are pure and simple, with bare-bones arrangements
that give room to the stories they tell. Indeed, their tremendous
musicianship, bluegrasss-tinged "heartland" songs, and warm stage presence
win over audiences at every show, and continue to gain them an
enthusiastic and growing following.

With musical influences ranging from Johnny Cash and Roger Miller to
Townes Van Zandt and Lucinda Williams, they bring a traditional, pure
sensibility to their infectious songs.  You only have to hear these tunes
once and you'll be humming them for a long time. 
And you can look forward to more beautiful songs and great harmonies  with
a new CD forthcoming.
In the meantime, here's your chance to hear them live in Toronto!

CLAY TYSON  is stepping into the spotlight. As a singer, guitarist and
songwriter from a strong musical background, Clay's natural feel resonates
with ease through his songs.  He is a soulful, expressive singer and
songwriter with a subtle sense of phrasing  and a deep, rich tone.  

As the son of notable folk duo Ian & Sylvia, Clay Tyson was raised in a
highly creative environment, and was immersed in music from a very early
age. That creativity rubbed off on Clay as he began studying piano at the
Royal Conservatory of Music and later attended the Humber College Music
Program. Clay spent 7 years as a writer, orchestrator, bassist and pivotal
member of the Look People, with whom he toured extensively throughout
Canada, America and Europe. While recording "Kick It Down", Clay played
hundreds of gigs -- literally -- both solo and with his band, at home and
abroad. He has occasionally opened shows for Quartette and Colin Linden,
among others.  All his experience falls under the canopy of his current
style which is filled with rhythm 'n roots. 



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Lillian Aida Wauthier 
Acoustic Harvest Folk Club:  http://acousticharvest.cjb.net 
Fiddles and Frets Music
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
Lillipat - Music for Young Children
Mariposa Folk Foundation
Email: lillianw@interlog.com
Telephone: 416-264-2235/Fax: 264-2168

check out Colin Stewart:   http://colinstewart.cjb.net/

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