Burnstick ~ an intimate home concert in Anmore
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
THE DUO
It’s folk music that’s brimming with the kind of chemistry that could only come from a husband and wife. Nadia, a Francophone-Métis singer-songwriter, and Jason, a Plains-Cree guitarist, create the are award-winning duo: Burnstick. Two performers whose voices and musicality blend together with ease, Burnstick pushes the boundaries of contemporary folk music, weaving together the unique sounds of vintage Weissenborns with intriguing vocal harmonies, while allowing the beauty of simple melodies to shine through. It's hard to deny the magic they create as they command the stage with their palpable performances and powerful songs. In 2019 Burnstick released its JUNO-nominted debut album, Kîyânaw (Cree: Us), featuring thunderous singles "Pay No Mind" and CFMA Single of the Year "Some Kind of Hell", topping the charts of NCI's Indigenous Music Countdown in Canada. With this album, Burnstick encourages the reclamation of each other's respective cultures while choosing to be stronger, together.
THE ALBUM
KÎYÂNAW
Cree | kee-yaa-now
Us, We
"We are a family. We choose to do our best to be kind to one another, to respect ourselves and each other, to nourish our child, to protect him, to help him cultivate his cultural identity as well as the confidence to stand tall. And we know that we cannot do this alone; that it takes a community to help a family succeed. We acknowledge Canada’s dark history, and we choose to move forward, to create a future in which our child can not only live safely, but where he can feel that he belongs, and is recognized for the gift that he is. Kîyânaw is an album of hope and gratitude for the world that we live in. We believe that music heals, and that stories, both personal and political, have the power to transform our world-views and the attitudes we have toward each other; which in turn helps our family thrive. From the thunderous Pay No Mind, to the introspective Prayer, Kîyânaw is a collaborative effort; a collection of beautiful and unique folk and folk-blues songs. With this album, we encourage the reclamation of each other's respective cultures while choosing to be stronger, together."
-NADIA & JASON BURNSTICK
Website: https://www.burnstickduo.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dbsbN4GmkykhylRBqDQaL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burnstickmusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason_burnstick/
https://www.instagram.com/nadiaburnstick/
Tickets limited ~ available online only
** ALL proceeds to the Artists **
Show starts at 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 /first come seating)
** BYOB event. (wineglasses will be available for your use) Water will be available for those who wish a lighter bevy.
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A home concert at SchmidtHaus offers up the chance to hear amazing musicians in a cozy setting and meet new friends. We hope you'll join us.
