(News Release)
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Rant Maggie Rant: From left to right:
Steve Clark, Glen Dias, Lindsay Schindler, Barry James Payne, Rob Larose
and Daev Clysdale.
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Edwards Summer Music Series: Gardens of Song
Stratford, ON (July 4, 2016) – A brilliant blaze of Celtic colour will adorn the natural beauty of the Toronto Botanical Gardens (TBG) on July 14, 2016 when Canadian Celtic-FUSION band Rant Maggie Rant performs at the Edwards Summer Music Series: Gardens of Song. Concert time is 7:00 pm – rain or shine (indoors in event of extreme weather).
The open-air music series presents free evening concerts every Thursday from June through August 25, 2016. The
concerts take place in the courtyard beside the historic barn in
Edwards Gardens. General seating is available or visitors can select a
spot at the fully-licensed Garden Cafe patio which overlooks the concert venue. Or, bring your own chair.
Based in Stratford, Ontario, Rant Maggie Rant showcases the talents of Lindsay Schindler (fiddle, background vocals) who also performs with the acclaimed Ontario folk trio Trent Severn; Glen Dias (lead vocals, recorders, percussion); and Barry James Payne (guitars, harmonica, bouzouki, background vocals). Joining them will be guest musicians Steve Clark (bass), who hails from London, Ontario, as well as Toronto’s Daev Clysdale (Irish whistle, Irish flute and accordion) and London’s Rob Larose (percussion).
A joyful melting pot of sound, Rant Maggie Rant is loved by traditionalists
who enjoy their time-honoured style, while new Celtic music listeners
are drawn to the band's fusion of World influences of hand drumming and
Latin, Middle Eastern and African rhythms.
The
energetic ensemble has performed on Canada’s east and west coasts and
central USA, as well as more than 150 shows in almost every corner of
Ontario. Their
2015 Canadian concert dates included a sold-out performance at the
National Arts Centre in Ottawa, and performances at the Folk Alliance International Showcases in Kansas City, MO and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference in Kerhonkson, NY. In
2014, they performed at London's Home County Music Festival, where they
shared the stage with Ashley MacIsaac, The Bills and The Beauties;
Stratford’s Knox Church with internationally-renowned musician Loreena
McKennitt and Trent Severn, as well as the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
While at the Toronto Botanical Gardens, visitors can take a free guided tour of the contemporary themed gardens spanning nearly four acres, departing from the main entrance at 6:00 pm or enjoy some dining at the organic farmers’ market from 2:00 – 7:00 pm. The TBG also offers a complete range of indoor and outdoor learning experiences for all ages.
JUST THE FACTS
Event: Rant Maggie Rant in concert at the Toronto Botanical Gardens as part of the Edwards Summer Music Series: Gardens of Song.
Date: Thursday, July 14, 2016
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto, ON M3C 1P2
Admission: Free
More info: www.rantmaggierant.com or http://torontobotanicalgarden.ca
ACCOLADES for live performance
“And there was a terrific Celtic band, Rant Maggie Rant, that I should (have) heard ages ago -boy, they are GOOD!” - Richard Flohil, Richard Flohil & Associates, Toronto, ON
“The
show was wonderful. RMR's repertoire moved through engaging, energetic,
eclectic, inspiring and hilarious with nary a skipped beat. What a
serendipitous search so many months ago... “- Jennifer Ives, Aristic Director, Orillia Folk Society, ON
“RMR is a great band. They packed the house and the audience left dancing. I can't wait to have them back.” - Holmes Hooke, Hugh's Room, Toronto, ON
ACCOLADES for latest, self-titled (live) CD
“... a solid reputation for razor-sharp stage
shows... Happily, both their current and future fans can enjoy this
crystal-clear document of the beautifully performed show RMR put down
that night (at Hugh's Room, Toronto)... the level of delighted
engagement by the audience is obvious throughout. Recommended. - Rod Nicholson, Scene Magazine, London, Ontario
“... an album brimming with high energy ... If you want a taste of Rant Maggie Rant live, this is the sonic dram for you.” - Robert Reid, Waterloo Region Record, Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
“Rant Maggie Rant CD is the BEST live Recording
in Years! They play so tightly and perfectly that you would wonder if
this is really a live recording. Only when you hear the enthusiastic
cheering of the audience then you know it’s really live.” - Baxter Labatos, The Celtic Music Fan, On-line Review, The Philippines
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News release from publicist Mary-Lou Schagena
Website: www.rantmaggierant.com
Twitter: @RantMaggieRant
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