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Fun-filled new discoveries

Somehow the performance space at Alcorn Music Studios, Gigspace, has only recently found its way onto my radar; last Friday, 12th, M and I finally found our way to 953 Gladstone Ave for an intimate performance by Trio Oirialla. Trio Oirialla comprises fiddler Gerry O’Connor, accordionist Martin Quinn, and Breton composer and guitarist Gilles le Bigot, each of whom also has many side projects. The set celebrated traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany and for the select audience it was something of a cultural history of these areas as shown through a huge variety of tunes both old and new (with a good dose of banter thrown in as well). Whilst the whole evening was hugely interesting and entertaining, a specific highlight of the evening came from one of Gilles le Bigot's guitar compositions.

The Reverb Syndicate at Mayfair Theatre
Saturday saw an impromptu visit to The Mayfair Theatre for one of their fundraisers for the purchase of a Digital Cinema Package projector (more information on the DCP and fundraising here). Instead of a specific film, the show was a performance by instrumental filmesque surf-rock band The Reverb Syndicate, with big-screen entertainment projected behind them. Very unusual, especially as the band had no idea what would be on screen! Their infectious tunes ended up showcasing lots of Jackie Chan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and lots of monster clips! Fun songs + crazy film clips + beer (courtesy of Rideau Valley Roller Girls) = a great Saturday night's entertainment.  
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