It’s not traditional English Folk. It’s not Canadian-sounding. So how do you describe the music of 100 Mile House?
Music lovers can make up their own minds on Friday, March 7, when the Edmonton-based group play at Barrhead Composite High School’s drama theatre.
The award-winning group’s founding members Peter Stone and wife, Denise MacKay, hail from England.
About five years ago they moved to Edmonton where they teamed up with multi-instrumentalist Scott Zubot.
Named after a small town in B.C., the trio have earned renown for their deep-rooted acoustics and delicate harmonies. Critics have commented on a unique sound containing elements of England and Canada, while the group use the term transatlantic folk.
Recently the trio released their third full-length album, Wait With Me, which debuted at No. 1 on CKUA across Alberta.
The album was nominated for four Edmonton music awards and a WCMA for “Roots Duo/Group Recording of the Year.” It was also shortlisted for the Edmonton Music Prize, while the song “London” won the Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Contest; it is the second time the band has walked away with the prize.
Wait With Me was a follow-up to Hollow Ponds, which won the Edmonton Music Award for Folk/Roots Album of the Year in 2012 and was nominated for a 2012 WCMA for Roots Duo/Group Recording of the Year.
It was featured in CBC’s Key of A – Best of 2011. The song “Better, Still” won the Calgary Folk Festival songwriting Grand Prize in 2011.
Their live show has appeared at the 2010 Winter Olympics, Canmore and Calgary folk festivals, Vancouver Island Musicfest and Calgary Folk Club.
This week’s show wraps up Barrhead Arts Council’s latest season, which has featured performances by Prince Edward Island quartet Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boy; MG3, a Montreal guitar trio; and Duane Steele.
Arts Council president Jen Lechelt anticipated a fantastic climax to the season with another full house.
She said tickets would be on sale on Friday for the new season. Details of the next line-up of acts will be revealed soon.
“We haven’t changed the prices,” Lechelt said.
“What we are offering is very affordable, top-quality live entertainment by professional musicians.”
Tickets at the door are $20 for adults. Student tickets cost $10, while season tickets are $75 for adults and $40 for children. Tickets are available at Comfort Corner and the Right Angle. For more information, contact Lechelt on 780-674-2103.
