2024-2025
GLOBAL MUSIC ANDJAZZ
concert series
December 20, 2024
Wolf performance hall
8:00PM SHOW | 7:00PM DOOR
The Next Generation Leahy
✨The Sunfest Concert Series presents a special holiday performance by The Next Generation Leahy!
These astounding young musicians will definitely light-up your heart. The Next Generation Leahy is a family of accomplished multi-instrumental musicians, entertaining audiences with dynamic stage performances, breath-taking vocals, fiddle, Cello, accordion, piano and even some lively French-Canadian step-dancing!
Having shared the stage with some of the greats, including: The Chieftains and Natalie McMaster, The Next Generation Leahy brings you a joyous and remarkable local experience, at the beautiful Wolf Performance Hall on Friday, December 20th.
🎫 Tickets now available!
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PREVIOUS SHOWS
Jeremy Ledbetter Trio
✨ This star-studded trio performed at the Wolf Performance Hall on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, at The Wolf Performance Hall.
There’s no better way to experience the vibrance and character of the Canadian jazz scene, than through the astounding music performances of the Jeremy Lebetter Trio. Passion and story-telling emanate from these musicians and are beautifully expressed through the group’s mastery of their craft. Stacked with talent, Jeremy Ledbetter joins with renowned drummer Larnell Lewis and Richard Brown on bass, to create a formidable trio of jazz!.
“Forged in a cauldron of raging, inspiring contemporary jazz, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio pushes the boundaries of jazz and world music, providing an undiluted display of rampaging energy and captivating musicianship. Audiences must exercise caution. People who see this band are rarely the same again. If the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio were an inanimate object it would be a runaway train” ~ jeremyledbetter.com
Catrin Finch & Aoife NI Bihiain
✨The duo played at The Wolf Performance Hall on November 8, 2024.
Captivating fusion of Irish and Welsh musical traditions with two of the most celebrated artists in the Celtic music scene! Dublin’s own Aoife Ní Bhriain, a masterful traditional fiddle player and internationally acclaimed classical violinist, joins forces with the incredible Welsh harpist Catrin Finch, known for her trailblazing collaborations and classical prowess.
A mesmerizing journey across the Irish Sea, where the magic of their homeland traditions meets contemporary innovation.
Breabach
This lively and mezmerizing group, played at the Metropolitan United Church in London, ON, on Sat Oct 19th, 2024
One of Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach. This award-winning Scottish folk band will swept the crowd off their feet with their dynamic tunes and vibrant energy as they united the Highland and Island tradition, with the innovative Scottish music scene.
Lara Wong & Melon Jimenez Trio
This talented ensemble, performed on September 28, 2024, at London Brewing Cooperative.
Don’t miss Award-winning flutist and bansuri player, Lara Wong and flamenco guitarist, Melón Jiménez, who make flamenco their universal musical language to traverse musical territories. Their music ebbs and flows with elegance and emotive power, as they fuse the soul of flamenco with the inventive spirit of jazz and the rhythmic improvisations of Indian music.
Presented in Partnership with London Brewing Co-Operative.
Talisk
The Scottish sensations played September 19th, 2024, at the London Music Hall.
With over 15 million streams and sold-out shows across five continents, Talisk have amassed a global following while redefining the folk genre. Mohsen Amini (concertina), Benedict Morris (violin), and Charlie Galloway (guitar) push musical boundaries while testing a trio’s live production capabilities. There’s captivating a crowd, then there’s Talisk.
Having won multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, Talisk are celebrated for their electrifying performances and innovative arrangements. Their dynamic stage presence and masterful musicianship have earned them spots at major festivals worldwide, making every show a must-see event.
KILA
Kíla, hailed as one of Ireland’s most innovative bands, lit up Rum Runners on September 12th, 2024.
With a sound that blends Irish folk with global influences, Kíla’s eight members push musical boundaries, creating an electrifying fusion of traditional instruments and modern rhythms.
With a career spanning over three decades, Kíla has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and performed at prestigious festivals worldwide, including Glastonbury and WOMAD. Their music has been featured in films and TV series, and collaborated with iconic Irish artists, U2 and Sinéad O’Connor. Known for their high-energy performances and unique soundscapes, Kíla always promises an unforgettable live experience!
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