The Levy Sisters (Amoy & Ciceal)
Pat Patrick
Bucky Berger
Ben Whiteley
Ken Whiteley’s popular Sunday afternoon gospel music series at Hugh’s Room is celebrating it’s 11th season with an amazing selection of both local and international gospel artists. Each show highlights the interaction of award winning guest vocalists and musicians sharing the stage with Ken for a joyous afternoon of uplifting musical magic. Whether you are coming for the terrific music, or to sing and clap along, or for the spiritual experience, this Gospel series promises to be an accessible and exciting blend of musical styles that is appropriate for music lovers of all ages.
Back by popular demand! This matinee concert will feature the gorgeous vocal harmonies and percussion of The Levy Sisters (Amoy Levy and Ciceal Levy), and Toronto’s, and quite possibly Canada’s, deepest bass vocalist Pat Patrick. Holding down the bass end will be Ben Whiteley and keeping us all in rhythm will be the heartbeat of Fathead, Bucky Berger.
Ken Whiteley’s is a Canadian roots music legend. His musical journey has taken him from jug band, folk and swing to blues, gospel and children’s music. Among numerous accolades, he has been awarded a Canadian Folk Music Award, Genie Award for Best Original Song in a Canadian film, Lifetime Achievement recognition from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals and Mariposa Folk Festival. He has also been nominated for 7 Juno awards and 14 Maple Blues Awards. Ken’s live performances showcase his outstanding musicianship on guitars and mandolin, award winning original songs and his powerful vocals, called “…a cross between Pete Seeger and Tony Bennett on 11!” Whether leading his own group, solo or collaborating with peers at blues, folk, children’s festivals and concerts of all sizes, his “…deep knowledge and infectious passion” guarantee good times for all. As a producer of over 125 recording projects, Ken’s productions have garnered 10 Canadian Gold and Platinum records, 4 American Gold records, 22 Juno and 2 Grammy nominations, and sold over 8 million copies.
Performance: 2:00pm
Tickets: $20 Advance/$22.50 Door/Groups 10+ $18 (Group tickets must be purchased at one time) (includes HST)
Location: Hugh’s Room is located at 2261 Dundas St W. Toronto, ON (at Roncesvalles Ave, just south of Bloor St. and just north of where Dundas St W meets Roncesvalles)
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