~ Please note this concert IS NOT at the Orangeville Opera House.. it will be presented in a private home.

TIM JACKSON
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Who is DAVID CELIA??
Like so many of his talented Canadian contemporaries, he's a 'best kept secret' at home, collecting frequent flier miles like Grandma does doilies.

This summer David has been criss-crossing festival stages in Europe and Canada while recording the follow up to "This Isn't Here", spending precious time with his young family and repacking his well worn suitcase. Just before his 13th tour of England, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium, with a jaunt to NYC, David plays his 'roots rock with hints of folk wrapped in a pop package' at Winterfolk in Toronto... and we couldn't be more thrilled that he'll be stopping in Orangeville enroute! Accompanied by award winning composer and lyricist Joan Besen on keyboards and the 'one to watch' up n' comer Tim Jackson, this intimate house concert will definitely be an evening you won't want to miss.

Career Highlights include being asked to play guitarist-sideman at a rare performance by Ian & Sylvia Tyson and playing massive festivals both in Canada and Europe and also supporting Elvis Costello, Shawn Colvin, Fairport Convention. In June 2010, he'll be playing at England's legendary festival in Glastonbury (this year's headliner is U2).

About JOAN BESEN
After a varied career of performing and writing, which included seven years as a member of Sylvia Tyson's band, Joan Besen became a member of Prairie Oyster in 1982. Her unique keyboard playing is a strong element in the band's distinctive and familiar sound, and can also be heard on the recordings of many other national and international artists. Songwriter Joan Besen is composer and lyricist of many of Prairie Oyster's best-known songs, including "Did You Fall in Love with Me," "One Precious Love," "Will I Do 'Til the Real Thing Comes Along," and many more. Over the years her songs have received the majority of the awards that the Canadian music industry has to offer, and for her keyboard playing she has received the CCMA Keyboard Player of the Year award 14 times. With the Oysters, she has received six Juno Awards and multiple CCMA and RPM awards, along with five gold and two platinum albums, and, in 2008, was inducted into The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

Joan Besen is a founding member of SAC, and has participated in teaching workshops for this organization. She also succeeded Frank Davies as chairperson of the SOCAN Song of the Year Committee for CARAS, a position that she held for several years. In addition to playing and writing music, Joan enjoys participating in activities in support of Canadian music, and currently sits on the Boards of Directors of SAC and The Canadian Songwriters' Hall of Fame.

About TIM JACKSON
Tim Jackson is an 18 year-old musician from beautiful Perth, Ontario, who attributes his various talents to his undying love for music and the loving community that surrounds him. As a toddler he could often be found carrying his tape deck with some of his favourite tapes (and some of his friends' tapes that were graciously donated when he was less than willing to part with them). As he got older his love for music flourished as he was introduced to an eclectic mix of sounds, especially The Eagles, Chicago and Collective Soul, and would often sing along to them at the top of his lungs. Tim's songwriting career began in high school as he began to discover himself through philosophical speculation and personal grief, which still play the largest part in his songs. He would say that music is a means of self-expression for the deepest of emotions, as well as a gateway to self-discovery, experimenting with this most delicate of art forms to try to create a multi-genre blend that is at once tasteful and evocative. Now the front man for local band Freshly Squeezed, he got his start as the bass player for the rock group Mostly Harmless which has played a variety of gigs including the Ottawa Folk Festival. His diverse influences, including Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, and Martyn Joseph, have shaped his uniquely haunting acoustic sound.

Tim was recently chosen to participate and showcase in the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Youth Showcase mentorship program where he was mentored by non other than the wonderfully talented David Celia. The chemistry between these two performers was immediate and palpable. The audience was held breathless til the last note of the performance followed by a silent pause that erupted into a wild and heartfelt standing ovation.. a 'wow' moment for all with murmurs of "we'll be able to say we saw him when..."


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THANKS for visiting the HEADWATERS ACOUSTIC MUSIC SOCIETY WEBPAGE!

Hi Everyone! Guess you might have wondered what's been happening over the last year. Due to the rising costs of presenting shows at the Opera House and the declining number of concert supporters, we decided to quietly close the Live! at the Opera House music series. We had an amazing 10 year run and we're very proud of the work we all accomplished. We would like to thank the incredible wealth of talented artists that graced our stage from across Canada and beyond - many of whom went on to win numerous awards including several JUNO's.

The Opera House shows may be officially over, however, the HAMS group continues to be active in the community on a more low key level. Periodically presenting select house concerts as well as special event concerts at Heather & Michael's new store Broadway Music in Orangeville. If you would like to be placed on the email list for notification of future events, please contact: HAMS

Thank you ALL for the wonderful years of support!

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