About this concert
AN EVENING WITH DEL BARBER
With special guest Ben Barrett-Forrest
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Monday, February 4th at 7:00pm
$18 Pre-Sale
$25 At the Door
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All ages show. Bar service available, two pieces of ID required
Doors at 7pm Music starts at 7:45pm
Online ticket sale end at 5pm - Availability of door tickets will be posted on Eventbrite
Any questions? Please email contact@thiswayevents.com
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Inspired by his home and native land, Del Barber doesn't just sing songs with incredible melodies - he tells stories. Honest, authentic and beautiful, his performance will fill your mind with images and storylines that will remain with you long after the show is done.
Del Barber is a singer-songwriter from Manitoba, whose winsome balladry and wry wit harken back to country-folk traditions that remind the listener of the late greats of songwriting history. Del Barber is no stranger to finding inspiration in the cultural backdrop of Canada. On the JUNO Award-nominated Prairieography, Barber documented stories of prairie life, highlighting the unique relationship between struggle, hard work and love.
With new songs to share, Del is back on the road reconnecting with fans across North America anticipating the launch of his new album 'Easy Keeper' in 2019.
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Del Barber is no stranger to finding inspiration in the cultural backdrop of Canada. On his last record, the JUNO Award-nominated Prairieography, Barber documented stories of prairie life, highlighting the unique relationship between struggle, hard work and love.
On The Puck Drops Here, Barber explores a much more universal piece of the Canadian identity. Through a collection of time-honoured covers and three inspired original numbers, Barber explores our country's unique love affair with hockey; one that starts young and lasts forever.
Paying homage to Canada’s obsession with the sport, Barber offers his take on unofficial national anthems (including Stompin’ Tom Connors’ “The Hockey Song”) and gems from the rich history of underdog Canadian songwriters.
“Honestly, it’s not just about the connection I had with these songs,” admits Barber. “It was about finding a way to connect with the audience and keep them entertained. It was about finding classic hockey songs that we could have fun with, not just great songs that talk about hockey for a verse.”
That decision allowed Barber to step outside the expectations of his fans, and even himself. This record is about short shifts, not slow burners. Barber’s earnest take on Tom Cochrane's "Big League" may hint at NHL dreams, but he and his dedicated roster of teammates, aptly named The No Regretzkys, really click when they muck it up in the corners on scrappy punk numbers like The Hanson Brothers’ "Hockey Night Tonight" and The Pursuit of Happiness’ “Gretzky Rocks”, or the roadhouse-ready original "Lights Go Out."
“Sadly, hockey has become too serious,” says Barber. “Parents are moving their kids to be on teams. It's not just about the love of being on the ice anymore. This record was like a scrimmage; we didn’t want it to be too formal. We wanted it to be entertaining. As kids we dream about making the NHL, but really, it’s more about doing what we love with our friends.”
And that friendship is as much a part of The Puck Drops Here as the tracks that made the cut. This was a chance for Barber and his friends – most notably, co-producer and trusted Corb Lund guitar man, Grant Siemens – to go end-to-end, recording songs with bigger choruses that would be sure to get music and sports fans dancing.
For most of the country, hockey is much more than a millionaire’s game played on Saturday nights. It's a way of life and a shared experience with friends; hat tricks and high sticks relived over pints and through great songs. It’s often too easy to look back, but as Barber proves on the steel-heavy original "Hudson Bay Rules" or the effortless, Lafleur-like glide the band finds on Dave Gunning's "A Game Goin' On", the love of the game never truly disappears, and sometimes lacing up the skates for a game of shinny feels as good as winning the Stanley Cup.
Read MoreOn The Puck Drops Here, Barber explores a much more universal piece of the Canadian identity. Through a collection of time-honoured covers and three inspired original numbers, Barber explores our country's unique love affair with hockey; one that starts young and lasts forever.
Paying homage to Canada’s obsession with the sport, Barber offers his take on unofficial national anthems (including Stompin’ Tom Connors’ “The Hockey Song”) and gems from the rich history of underdog Canadian songwriters.
“Honestly, it’s not just about the connection I had with these songs,” admits Barber. “It was about finding a way to connect with the audience and keep them entertained. It was about finding classic hockey songs that we could have fun with, not just great songs that talk about hockey for a verse.”
That decision allowed Barber to step outside the expectations of his fans, and even himself. This record is about short shifts, not slow burners. Barber’s earnest take on Tom Cochrane's "Big League" may hint at NHL dreams, but he and his dedicated roster of teammates, aptly named The No Regretzkys, really click when they muck it up in the corners on scrappy punk numbers like The Hanson Brothers’ "Hockey Night Tonight" and The Pursuit of Happiness’ “Gretzky Rocks”, or the roadhouse-ready original "Lights Go Out."
“Sadly, hockey has become too serious,” says Barber. “Parents are moving their kids to be on teams. It's not just about the love of being on the ice anymore. This record was like a scrimmage; we didn’t want it to be too formal. We wanted it to be entertaining. As kids we dream about making the NHL, but really, it’s more about doing what we love with our friends.”
And that friendship is as much a part of The Puck Drops Here as the tracks that made the cut. This was a chance for Barber and his friends – most notably, co-producer and trusted Corb Lund guitar man, Grant Siemens – to go end-to-end, recording songs with bigger choruses that would be sure to get music and sports fans dancing.
For most of the country, hockey is much more than a millionaire’s game played on Saturday nights. It's a way of life and a shared experience with friends; hat tricks and high sticks relived over pints and through great songs. It’s often too easy to look back, but as Barber proves on the steel-heavy original "Hudson Bay Rules" or the effortless, Lafleur-like glide the band finds on Dave Gunning's "A Game Goin' On", the love of the game never truly disappears, and sometimes lacing up the skates for a game of shinny feels as good as winning the Stanley Cup.
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