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Ladies of the Canyon
The world premiere of Ladies of the Canyon is on stage at Harmony House in Hunter River on select dates until September 6.
With Ladies of the Canyon, Alicia Toner and Mike Ross created one of Harmony House’s signature docu-concerts, taking audience members on a deep dive into the music of this unique time and place.
Joni Mitchell, Mama Cass, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Carole King, The Eagles—these are just a handful of the extraordinary songwriters who took up residence in the legendary neighbourhood of Laurel Canyon in California. Located just outside Los Angeles, this artist commune created a musical alchemy that birthed some of the greatest songs and artists of the 20th century.
Featuring Brielle Ansems, Robin Anne Ettles, Alicia Toner and Emilea May—this distinguished quartet tells the story of this time in music history and celebrate the songs that came out of Laurel Canyon. Young up-and-coming performer Emi Smith will step in to cover various roles on select dates through the summer.
Harmony House Music Hall in Hunter River is a unique and intimate venue less than 20 minutes from Charlottetown, with a licensed pub on the lower level. Visit harmonyhousepei.com for the full schedule, tickets, and more. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Ticketpro at 1-888-311-9090. Email harmonyhousepeiresos@gmail.com to book a reservation for dinner in The Lounge.
Brielle Ansems
Brielle Ansems’ indie pop-folk sound is a lyric-centred and emotionally charged experience. Her debut album, This New Hurricane, was released in March 2020 and was commended for its artisanship and production value, earning Brielle a total of five 2021 Music PEI Award nominations and taking home Pop Recording of the…
Alicia Toner
For more than a decade, Alicia Toner has established herself as a talented, highly versatile and in-demand musical theatre performer, treading the stage for some of the biggest production companies in Canada, and being in some of the most popular, artistically challenging and entertaining shows around. While her abilities as…
Emilea May
Emilea May is a Prince Edward Island-based songstress known for crafting music that serves as a catalyst for healing and growth through raw expression. With her dreamy vocals and honest lyrics that cut to the core, her music provokes deep-feeling and introspection. As granddaughter of Island folk legend Gene MacLellan,…
