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Jeffery Straker
The Piano Men Tour - Jeffery Straker & Royal Wood
28 mar 2024
19:30 GMT-6
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Two of Canada's most compelling songwriters in one exceptional evening in Fort Saskatchewan. Pianist Jeffery Straker serves up rootsy-storytelling songs with rich narratives while his song writing can transport a listener - out onto a lake in Canada's North or to the main street of any prairie town. With two albums debuting in the Top 30, and multiple JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations, Royal Wood's heartfelt lyrics and multi-instrumental charm endear audiences to his music as a truly Canadian talent. Singer-songwriter pianist Jeffery Straker grew up taking piano lessons in a small Saskatchewan farming town on the Canadian prairies, raised by a church organist mother and an auctioneer father. He's gone on to perform over 100 shows per year across Canada, Europe and Latin America. Serving up a rootsy-storytelling brand of song with rich narratives, his song writing has the ability to transport a listener - out onto a lake in Canada's North or to the main street of a prairie town. Across 8 albums to date critical comparisons have been drawn to the likes of Harry Chapin, Kris Kristofferson, & Jackson Browne while performances have seen him live on BBC radio in the UK, in concert with symphony orchestras and on festival and theatre stages. Since being proclaimed "Songwriter of the Year" by iTunes, Royal Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft - maintaining an unmistakable identity while uncovering and reinventing his sound. Royal has two albums that have debuted in the Top 30, multiple JUNO nominations, a 5-time Canadian Folk Music Award-nominee, and a #1 added song at Hot AC radio. His songs have been heard on high-profile sync placements like Grey's Anatomy, and Private Practice. His career finds him headlining world-class venues like Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, The National Arts Centre in Ottawa, and The Winspear Centre in Edmonton. It also finds him supporting artists like Bonnie Raitt and David Gray on their national tours.
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Located in the Sherritt Cultural Pavilion of the Dow Centennial Centre, the Shell Theatre has it all. We host amazing professional series shows, drama productions, music ...
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Jeffery Straker Biography
Jeffery Straker is a roots/folk singer-songwriter pianist in Saskatchewan Canada. He grew up taking piano lessons in a small farming town, raised by a church organist mother and an auctioneer father. He’s gone on to perform over 100 shows per year across Canada, Europe and Latin America. Serving up a rootsy-storytelling brand of song, his song-writing has the ability to transport a listener - out onto a northern lake or to the main street of a prairie town. Across 8 albums to date critical comparisons have been drawn to the likes of Harry Chapin, Kris Kristofferson, & Carole King while performances have seen him live on BBC radio in the UK, on theatre stages and performing to festival crowds. Named 'Roots-Folk Artist of the Year' in consecutive Saskatchewan Music Awards Jeffery has also been honoured with a Western Canadian Music Award. The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards have named him keyboard player of the year 3 years running. Last year he toured 10 shows across the UK (including the Canadian High Commission in London) with return invitations from festivals and venues alike. His songs and performances connect with audiences and to that end CBC Radio recently said: “Straker has a way of drawing us into his world and making us feel like we’re a welcome guest; an old friend he’s ready to catch up with”.
Jeffery’s latest single ‘Brand New Light’ (Nov 2024) is rooted in new love.
“I fell in love 3 months into the pandemic with my partner Michael and we’re still going strong. This new single is a 2-step about new love helping me see the world differently.” Produced by ace Roots-Folk producer Steve Dawson (also on guitars) at “The Henhouse” in Nashville TN, it was recorded live off the floor lending to the authentic feel of the arrangement. Fiddle & dobro shine on this track. This release signals the americana-roots sound of Jeffery’s upcoming 10-song album (Spring 2024).
Leer másJeffery’s latest single ‘Brand New Light’ (Nov 2024) is rooted in new love.
“I fell in love 3 months into the pandemic with my partner Michael and we’re still going strong. This new single is a 2-step about new love helping me see the world differently.” Produced by ace Roots-Folk producer Steve Dawson (also on guitars) at “The Henhouse” in Nashville TN, it was recorded live off the floor lending to the authentic feel of the arrangement. Fiddle & dobro shine on this track. This release signals the americana-roots sound of Jeffery’s upcoming 10-song album (Spring 2024).
Americana
Contemporary Folk
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