Basher Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Canadian Songbook: A Tribute to Neil Young’s Live at Massey Hall Massey Hall$79.50 - $59.50June 10, 2009 8:00 PM FriendsFirst Ticket Sales Begin:March 13, 2009 10:00 AM Public Ticket Sales Begin:April 16, 2009 10:00 AM Massey Hall & Luminato presentOn January 19, 1971, Canada’s legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young performed solo at Massey Hall. Audiences there heard for the first time many of the iconic songs that would later appear on his albums, including his best-selling LP Harvest – yet the live concert recording itself wasn’t released until 2007.Now, as part of the Luminato Festival, a stellar group of Canadian musicians, led by Juno Award winning music director Kevin Breit, will recreate that landmark concert, performing their own distinctive arrangements of the album’s eighteen classic songs.The concert features: Holly Cole, Jason Collett, Cowboy Junkies, Bill Frisell Trio, Issa (formerly Jane Siberry), Colin Linden, Harry Manx, Danny Michel, Steven Page, Rosanne Potvin, Carole Pope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Super cool, and I am super impressed Bill Frisell is on that list....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 According to The Star, Neil has been invited and the organizers "hope he'll show up".... I won't hold my breath, but that would be indescribably cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Holy jesus!! Is this for real? No way I'm missing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 A bit pricey, but sounds like a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 A bit pricey, but sounds like a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Do you think Kevin Breit will just direct the music or play, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 For that lineup, playing that music, sounds like a bargain to me! I imagine Kevin Breit will play as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I'd bet a bunch that Breit plays, but I'd bet way more that Neil doesn't show up........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Star studded lineup set for Neil Young tribute March 10, 2009Bruce DeMaraEntertainment ReporterLuminato organizers this morning announced more details of the concert Canadian Songbook: A Tribute to Neil Young's Live at Massey Hall.The event, which will recreate Young's legendary 1971 Toronto concert, will feature 18 songs and up to 18 bands, with a star-studded lineup including Holly Cole, Steven Page, the Cowboy Junkies, Jason Collett from Broken Social Scene and Sarah Slean. The list of performers also includes the Bill Frisell Trio, Issa (formerly Jane Siberry), Stevie Jackson, Colin Linden, Harry Manx, Danny Michel, Carole Pope and Roxanne Potvin.Organizers say that Neil Young has been invited to the concert, and are hopeful he'll come.The concert, scheduled for June 10 and part of the annual Luminato arts and culture festival, is a one-night-only event at Massey Hall. Tickets go on sale on April 16 through Ticketmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 holy fuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 A bit pricey, but sounds like a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I'd bet a bunch that Breit plays, but I'd bet way more that Neil doesn't show up........ Well, a girl can dream, can't she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I am IN! This sounds amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Issa (formerly Jane Siberry)The fuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Issa (formerly Jane Siberry)The fuck?Fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Siberry#IssaEarly in 2006' date=' Siberry closed her Sheeba office, then sold and gave away nearly all of her possessions—including her home and instruments. She presently retains one travelling guitar, but none of the other instruments featured on her albums and in her concerts. In 2006, she told The Globe and Mail that she had kept a very few precious possessions, including her Miles Davis CDs, in storage.[3']On June 3, 2006, somewhere in northwestern Europe, Siberry changed her name to Issa. She revealed her new name to the public on June 24, 2006. She has also indicated, however, that her older music will remain available for sale under the name Jane Siberry; only her new material will be released as Issa. She indicated to The Globe and Mail that she chose the name Issa as a feminine variant of Isaiah.[3]On July 4, 2006, she gave a lecture at University of British Columbia in Vancouver on the topic of "Cracking the Egg: A Look from the Inside". She began with a poetic meditation on science and life, and then opened the floor up to questions from the audience. She talked about her recent adventures in decommodifying her life, her change in name, and her new conception of herself as an artist.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Or the short version: She went completely nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 thats pricey? thats probably average, or below, for that venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Seems like the standard for the non-big ticket shows there is a top price of $49.50. Sop yes, $80, in my opinion, is pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 in the next six months at that venue, the only show that is 49.50 or less is the doodlebops. every other show is in the range of $80 for top seat price, or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer $59.50AdeleMassey Hall$39.50 - $34.50 Sealwith special guest Peter CincottiMassey Hall$67.50 - $39.50 Ray LaMontagnewith special guest The Low AnthemMassey Hall$49.50 - $34.50 Buddy Guywith special guest Shemekia CopelandMassey Hall$69.50 - $49.50 Just a few examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) you are 100% correct. why i thought it was at the RTH is beyond me. i thought, shit, i've never seen any show that cheap at the roy thompson.... guess cause that isn't where it was.... Edited March 10, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Ah, that makes sense. I was thinking, if anyone knows the price of tickets at Massey, it HAS to be Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 ahh, now i figured out why i thought it was there...i moused over the top link, which showed roythompsonhall.com....but that is cause both massey and rth is run from that site.....and now back to your regularly scheduled programming....(and yes, i'll be going...looks like fun!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killatokes Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 this looks like a really cool show! anyone have an idea what Carole Pope might be singing from that show? sorry but i immediately got "high school confidential" stuck in my head when i saw that name....maybe "cinnamon girl"? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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