Fredericton, NB: Trio of 60x Award Winning Artists Bring An “International Roots ‘n’ Blues Kitchen Party” to Town – Suzie Vinnick, Charlie, A’Court, & Lloyd Spiegel – May 1 2023

“Multi-award winning Australian artist Lloyd Spiegel delivers one of the most unique solo concert experiences in the world. Blending jaw-dropping guitar chops with a commanding voice, powerful songwriting, storytelling and comedy, it’s no wonder that he’s described as an “Oz Roots & Blues Icon” – Rolling Stone Australia

With names synonymous to the Roots and Blues genres locally, regionally, and internationally, Charlie A’Court, Lloyd Spiegel, and Suzie Vinnick have made a significant musical mark in their individual careers. Combining A’Court’s seamless ability to traverse Blues, Roots, R&B and Soul in a single song, Spiegel’s globe-spanning notoriety, and Vinnick’s incredible 11 Maple Blues Awards, the upcoming collaborative album and tour from these three decorated artists packs a brilliantly crafted and masterfully delivered punch. Together, A’Court, Spiegel and Vinnick bring their decades-spanning experience as musicians, storytellers, and performances to the Canadian stage, with a dynamic new album and show sure to delight current fans and captivate new listeners. Their “International Roots ‘n’ Blues Kitchen Party” tour has been designed with East Coast Kitchen Party delights, bringing together the singing, storytelling, friendship, and laughter for an evening that showgoers wish would never end.

Quote from Artists about the project:

 “We are all friends with tremendous respect for one another. If we caught up for dinner, we’d no doubt end up playing music, laughing and telling stories. Simply putting those friendships and moments on stage is what makes this tour so special.”

A’Court, Spiegel and Vinnick are available for interviews about their upcoming shows. Please let me know if you’d like to speak with them prior to their performances.

International Roots ‘n’ Blues Kitchen Party Canadian Tour Dates:

March 30 – Meaford, ON – Meaford Hall

April 1 – Whitehorse, YT – Yukon Arts Centre

April 4 – Vernon, BC – Vernon District PAC

April 5 – Golden, BC – Golden Civic Centre

April 6 – Medicine Hat, AB – The Esplanade

April 8 – St. Albert, AB – The Arden

April 11 – Fort Saskatchewan, AB – Shell Theatre

April 12 – Spruce Grove, AB – Horizon Stage

April 13 – Prince Albert, AB – E.A. Rawlinson

April 14 – Camrose, AB – Bailey Theatre

April 15 – Calgary, AB – Bow Valley Music Club

April 16 – Canmore, AB – ArtsPlace

April 18 – Ottawa, ON – Shenkman Arts Centre

April 20 – Saint John, NB – Imperial Theatre

April 21 – Florenceville, Bristol, NB – Weldon Matthews Theatre

April 22 – Annapolis Royal, NS – King’s Theatre

April 26 – Pictou, NS – deCoste

April 27 – Liverpool, NS – The Astor Theatre

April 28 – Lunenburg, NS – Lunenburg Opera House

April 29 – Windsor, NS – Mermaid Theatre

April 30 – Truro, NS – Marigold Theatre

May 1 – Fredericton, NB – Fredericton Playhouse

May 3 – Riverview, NB – Riverview Arts Centre

May 5 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL – Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre

May 7 – Torbay (St. John’s), NL – Jack Byrne Arena

Biographies:

Charlie A’Court

Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, Charlie A’Court possesses a mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemporary songwriting that is felt by fans across Canada and beyond.  His latest album, When Country Gets The Blues, was nominated for Country Recording of The Year at the 2022 East Coast Music Awards. Often stylistically compared to mentors like Eric Clapton and Otis Redding, Charlie has always been recognized for exploring his musical horizons. As a five-time ECMA winner and eight-time Nova Scotia Music Award winner Charlie has earned awards for Blues, Pop, and R&B/Soul Recordings of the Year, and on multiple occasions been recognized as Entertainer of the Year. A’Court has also received multiple Maple Blues Award nominations including Male Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year.

Lloyd Spiegel

Blending blues with soul and folk, Australian blues musician Lloyd Spiegel’s musical flair is an emotional and visual roller coaster. His masterful command of the guitar, both dynamic and expressive, works in tandem with his powerful, full-bodied vocals to deliver a show full to the brim with dazzling technical wizardry, grounded storytelling and wicked humour. There is no doubt that Spiegel is first and foremost, a performer. Whether performing original numbers or honouring those who have inspired him, Spiegel’s deep connection to the blues and profound respect for its traditions are at the core of everything he does. The ultimate goal of forging himself a link in the chain of blues music’s evolution has driven him to study the music that grew from his chosen genre and inject it back into the blues style to create a new version of modern blues. Simply put, the blues is the canvas he uses, but his style is built from vast musical influences, which have challenged him to push to the edge and see what happens – etching his own mark on the genre.

Suzie Vinnick

A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, prodigious guitar and bass chops, and an engagingly candid performance style. Her career has seen triumph after triumph. Among her most recent successes: being awarded the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival 2019 Special Recognition Award and being nominated for a 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award for Producer of the Year with her co-producer, Mark Lalama. Suzie achieved finalist status in the Solo/Duo Category at the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN; received the 2012 CBC Saturday Night Blues Great Canadian Blues Award and the 2012 SiriusXM Canada Blues Artist of the Year. Suzie has won 11 Maple Blues Awards, 1 Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year and is a 3X Juno Nominee. Suzie has toured nationally with Downchild, Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café, the John McDermott Band and she has performed for Canadian Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. She was also the voice of Tim Horton’s for 5 years.

Connect with A’Court, Spiegel and Vinnick:

Charlie A’Court – Website / Facebook / YouTube / Instagram / Twitter

Lloyd Spiegel – Website / Facebook / YouTube / Instagram / Twitter

Suzie Vinnick – Website / Facebook / YouTube / Instagram / Twitter