Tintenbar Up Front
Open mic where people listen
enjoy performances, build community, support charity
Tintenbar Sessions
the very best local, national and international artists
Charity Donations so far $66,791
Open mic where people listen
enjoy performances, build community, support charity
Tintenbar Sessions
the very best local, national and international artists
Charity Donations so far $66,791
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Next: Sunday March 8 @ 3.30
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WHAT'S ON
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Canadians Inn Echo feature cinematic, high-energy sound rooted in Celtic traditions. With fierce fiddle, grooving guitar, and soaring cello. Sunday March 15 @ 4 pm Workshops in Fiddle Techniques and Guitar Accompaniment @ 2pm LEARN MORE |
Welcome song
Another Sunday afternoon together
Doesn't seem to matter what the weather
Audience is warm, when people perform
Tintenbar Up Front
Guitarists and singers harmonica players
Harp, and flute and mandolin
POETRY, keyboards, saxophone
Comedians, and whoever else wants to perform
Here we are in Tintenbar hall
We would like to welcome you all
To another amazing afternoon of surprise
Tintenbar Up Front
Sit back and enjoy
Doesn't seem to matter what the weather
Audience is warm, when people perform
Tintenbar Up Front
Guitarists and singers harmonica players
Harp, and flute and mandolin
POETRY, keyboards, saxophone
Comedians, and whoever else wants to perform
Here we are in Tintenbar hall
We would like to welcome you all
To another amazing afternoon of surprise
Tintenbar Up Front
Sit back and enjoy
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Mick Thomas
GoSoloComeBack On his lonesome, songs and stories, all ‘round the country. After GoTOurComeBack in 2025 - his most successful post WPA tour yet - Mick decided to change things up a bit. GoSoloComeBack is a chance to present a bunch of songs in a different light - a chance to reconnect with a truckload of old tunes and keep moving forward on some newies. For nearly all shows Mick will be presenting two sets on his own providing an extensive exploration of a career as intriguing as it is enduring. Tintenbar Hall Friday 5 June @ 7:30 doors 7:00 $30 presale / $35 door BYO Other refreshments available |
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Inn Echo is a 2025 JUNO-nominated trad trio crafting a cinematic, high-energy sound rooted in Celtic traditions. With fierce fiddle, grooving guitar, and soaring cello, they blend original compositions and bold arrangements that push the boundaries of traditional music.
Rhythmic, dynamic, and endlessly evolving, their sound is both grounded in heritage and thrillingly fresh. Formed in 2019 after meeting at a pub session in Charlottetown, Karson McKeown (Ottawa), Tuli Porcher (Victoria), and Tom Gammons (Montana) quickly found a musical kinship that’s since led to Music PEI awards and JUNO, ECMA, and CFMA nominations. Their 2023 album, Hemispheres, reflects the landscapes and stories of their international tours, with vivid tracksinspired by places like Vancouver Island, Queensland, and coastal Acadian communities. Whether invoking an island kitchen party or a quiet starlit sky, Inn Echo plays with heart, precision, and joy. Pull up a chair, but keep your dancing shoes on—Inn Echo has stories to share and the tunes to match them. |
Tintenbar Hall
Sunday 15 June @ 5:00 Workshops @ 2:00 BYO Other refreshments available |
WORKSHOPS
Join Karson McKeown and Tom Gammons of Inn Echo for an engaging and hands-on suite of workshops designed for fiddle players and guitarists alike! Both sessions dive into the skills, techniques, and musical awareness needed to play traditional and contemporary Celtic-inspired tunes with confidence and creativity.
Workshop 1 — Fiddle Techniques with KarsonInstructor: Karson McKeown (fiddle)
Karson brings a vibrant energy and deep understanding of fiddle traditions from the Ottawa Valley to the East Coast. In this workshop you’ll explore:
• Core fiddle techniques used in Celtic and traditional tunes
• Bowing patterns, articulation, and rhythmic drive
• How to shape melody, ornamentation, and phrasing for expressive playing
• Ways to listen and respond musically in group tunes or jam sessions
Whether you’re a beginner working on confidence or an intermediate player exploring stylistic nuance, Karson’s guidance helps build both technical skill and musical intuition.
Workshop 2 — Guitar Accompaniment with TomInstructor: Tom Gammons (guitar)
Tom focuses on the art of accompanying fiddle and other melody instruments in traditional music. Key topics include:
• Chord choices and rhythmic patterns that support reels, jigs, and airs
• Techniques for locking in with fiddle rhythms and phrasing
• How to craft tasteful fills, drive the groove, and enhance ensemble sound
• Tips for playing confidently in sessions and performances
This session is ideal for guitarists who want to go beyond basic rhythm strumming and learn how to be an active musical partner in group playing.
Join Karson McKeown and Tom Gammons of Inn Echo for an engaging and hands-on suite of workshops designed for fiddle players and guitarists alike! Both sessions dive into the skills, techniques, and musical awareness needed to play traditional and contemporary Celtic-inspired tunes with confidence and creativity.
Workshop 1 — Fiddle Techniques with KarsonInstructor: Karson McKeown (fiddle)
Karson brings a vibrant energy and deep understanding of fiddle traditions from the Ottawa Valley to the East Coast. In this workshop you’ll explore:
• Core fiddle techniques used in Celtic and traditional tunes
• Bowing patterns, articulation, and rhythmic drive
• How to shape melody, ornamentation, and phrasing for expressive playing
• Ways to listen and respond musically in group tunes or jam sessions
Whether you’re a beginner working on confidence or an intermediate player exploring stylistic nuance, Karson’s guidance helps build both technical skill and musical intuition.
Workshop 2 — Guitar Accompaniment with TomInstructor: Tom Gammons (guitar)
Tom focuses on the art of accompanying fiddle and other melody instruments in traditional music. Key topics include:
• Chord choices and rhythmic patterns that support reels, jigs, and airs
• Techniques for locking in with fiddle rhythms and phrasing
• How to craft tasteful fills, drive the groove, and enhance ensemble sound
• Tips for playing confidently in sessions and performances
This session is ideal for guitarists who want to go beyond basic rhythm strumming and learn how to be an active musical partner in group playing.
