Craig Cardiff w/ Mark Wilson - Thursday in Kingston

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Craig Cardiff, with special guest Mark Wilson, plays Elixir (14 Garrett Street) this Thursday, March 16. Tickets available at Destinations, Brian's Record Option, Chumleighs, Renaissance Music, Zap Records, Elixir Nightclub and www.rockcrew.ca

Craig Cardiff - Prone to fits of edginess and obnoxious honesty. Songs about being barefoot; being full of cancer; about pouring yourself out; being worth love; being the kite that gets caught on the power-lines; being a geek; about driving out February; songs about you. Thank you very much for your ears. Often accompanied by double bass and drums. Once, in Cleveland, I watched Buddy Guy perform freedom and thought about thirty years, four weeks and five days past the actual date that the song still made sense. Singing songs that need to be sung. Had an epiphany once. Thinks his van can make it all the way to Peggy's Cove, where the land stopped and planes fell to sleep in the water. Not comfortable writing musical bios and/or resumes. Play accordion, harmonica, guitar and sing. Fairly regularly. Blessed to know so many wonderful musicians who will accompany/tolerate me.

Mark Wilson, a 21 year old living in Ottawa, Canada, released his debut solo recordings in the winter of 2005 titled The Endless Elevator Tour EP. The EP is themed with the easily forgotten issues of societal norms and how it affects us on a personal level.

“The lyrics hold a depth, beauty and wisdom rare for a young man of 21.†– Kingston This Week

After a mood setting cello introduction performed by Erika Nielsen (who recently performed with Kanye West), the first song, “Once Upon an October,†gives the listener a chance to hear Wilson’s haunting, delicate voice accompanied by banjo and slide guitar. The second song, titled “Hollandâ€, driven only by a repeating guitar riff, tambourine and synth, shows a more personal side of Wilson. The song talks about coming to understand what it means to have a brother with a learning disability. “The Truth Is…†is a bare-bone quiet acoustic folk song where Wilson commentates on how people use religion, education and love to blind themselves from reality. Ending the EP is “Waltz in A Flatâ€, which is exactly how it sounds. The waltz includes more cello work by Erika Nielsen and an organ driven finale.

Live performances vary from solo acoustic performances to a full backing band including cellos, violin, keys, banjo, bass, drums, and pedal-steel guitar.

www.craigcardiff.com

www.markwilsonmusic.com

www.elixirnightclub.com

www.rockcrew.ca

COMING SOON:

Hawksley Workman - March 23 at Sydenham Street United Church

The Old Soul & Lederhosen Lucil w/ Mississippi Grover - March 23 at Elixir

"The Hootenanny Revue" featuring: Carolyn Mark, Jenny Whiteley, Oh Susanna, Shuyler Jansen, Luther Wright, and Hank & Lily with guests Tolan McNeil, Dan Whiteley, Cam Giroux and Diona Davies (of Po' Girl) - March 30 at Elixir

Matthew Good solo acoustic w/ Melissa McClelland - April 2 at Elixir

Josh Ritter w/ Valery Gore - April 6 at Elixir

In-Flight Safety & Raising The Fawn - May 4 at Elixir

The Stills - May 9 at Elixir

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Tonight! Doors at 9 PM, Mark Wilson takes the stage around 10 PM, Craig Cardiff around 11 PM.

Advance tickets available until 5 PM, after that it's $10 at the door. Hope to see you there