By Will McGuirk
Can it be . . ? I guess it can be if we let it be as the Beatles would say. So let’s let it be, do what can be done and what needs to be, to let live music live again. There’s more than the four fab shows to look forward to in downtown Oshawa (vaxed fingers crossed of course), here’s a look at some.
The fabulous if I do say so myself Mary + Adelaide have announced their first show in quite some time. They will be at the Atria on April 2 2022. The Oshawa-based project of Aidan McGuirk is on a bill with 2020 OMA video award winner Jules McCool, opening for Kingston acts Futura Free, and Monach.
Canadian guitar-slinger David Wilcox will be downtown on April 2 as well but at the Biltmore. Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Biltmore has a broad selection of shows scheduled for the next couple of months. Local faves Elliott Brood will be revving up the joint with their roots roustabout ways May 5. The Brood have been a popular draw here in the Region since their inception, and have used the D-Rawk for video locations on a couple of occasions. Name the joint in the vid above.
The Biltmore joint will be revved up for St. Patrick’s Day too of course with local locals The Doozies and Poor Pelly getting their green on on the day itself and ex-Great Big Sea Sean McCann bringing his shanties Mar 19. On March 18 some much needed in-between down time can be found with chanteuse Chantal Kreviazuk.
Carole Pope makes a return visit March 26 and indie rockers Lost in Japan can be found at the club March 25.
The Biltmore is not the only theatre in town. Across the street The Regent Theatre is home to the Ontario Philharmonic under the leadership of Maestro Marco Parisotto. The OP launches its 2022 season Feb 26 with a celebration of Beethoven and as its Beethoven, a continuance of the celebration Apr 2. Other performances in this season include March 19 ‘Super Hits from Hollywood’, Apr 23 ‘A Solemn Commemoration’, and May 12 ‘Healing the Soul’.
Gigs at the Regent include comedy acts, Ron James on March 27 and Gerry Dee April 6. Cancon icons, The Stampeders April 8 and David Clayton-Thomas May 14. There are several tribute nights too but the one for today is the Fab Four - the Touring Years April 30. Please let it be!
