Author Archives: Glenn Patterson

Interview for Ancr’âge Travail Podcast

Last week, I was interviewed by a friend Linda Couture of Dorval, QC Linda is currently producing a podcast series about seniors in the workforce and their expertise. Although I don’t meet the age threshold, she interviewed me about my work with seniors and their musical heritage in Quebec’s English-speaking communities and why I endedContinue reading “Interview for Ancr’âge Travail Podcast”

The Home Stretch – Three More Events!

Well, the time has come to slowly start wrapping the project up (for now). The month of November has been jam-packed with workshops and live shows. And we’re not slowing down just yet. We have three final livestream events coming to you between the end of November and early December 2020. First, on November 28,Continue reading “The Home Stretch – Three More Events!”

Klezmer Konnections Vol. 1

Join KlezKanada and the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) on Facebook Live for a virtual concert and discussion celebrating and exploring the role of klezmer music in building community and promoting the cultural vitality of Quebec’s Jewish community. The event will open with a performance by Montreal klezmorim Jason Rosenblatt & Rachel Lemisch, followed byContinue reading “Klezmer Konnections Vol. 1”

Saint Patrick’s Day in September – Sept 19, 2020 7-10 PM

I’m very excited to announce the latest event collaboration as part of this project. In November, I was fortunate to meet some of the wonderful musicians keeping local musical heritage alive in the communities north and south of Quebec City. Many of these communities have a strong Irish heritage which lives on into the present-day.Continue reading “Saint Patrick’s Day in September – Sept 19, 2020 7-10 PM”

Free Tickets: Rachel Lemisch and Jason Rosenblatt in Concert (August 25, 2020)

KlezKanada and A Different Tune Present: Rachel Lemisch & Jason Rosenblatt – Live in Concert Online Concert. August 25, 2020. 5:30-6:30 PM Free tickets available! (Regular price $25) Rachel Lemisch (trombone) and Jason Rosenblatt (diatonic harmonica) are both stalwart musicians of Quebec’s Klezmer music scene. Rachel comes from a long family lineage of klezmer musiciansContinue reading “Free Tickets: Rachel Lemisch and Jason Rosenblatt in Concert (August 25, 2020)”

Tomorrow Night: The 100 Mile Artstream (7-10 pm)

Tomorrow night we are collaborating with the 100 Mile Arts Network initiative of Theatre Wakefield to bring you an evening of music and more from West Quebec artists. A Different Tune will be sponsoring some of the artists from Shawville, Wakefield, and Chelsea who shared there music with the project in December 2019. You canContinue reading “Tomorrow Night: The 100 Mile Artstream (7-10 pm)”

New Collab: Shigawake’s “Thirsty Thursday” – Weekly Music Livestreams from the Gaspé Coast

A new collab with CASA, The Gaspesian Way, SADC, The Shigawake Fair, and Bonaventure County Agricultural Society. We’ll be bringing you weekly livestreams on Facebook of music from the Gaspé Coast. Every Thursday at 8pm until Aug 2020.