Biography
What do you get when you blend elements of Folk, Rock, and Celtic music together, add a healthy helping of Classical and Bluegrass, and sprinkle on a pinch of Pop melody? Jonathan Moorman & Patrick LesykYou get a recipe for an outstanding evening of musical enjoyment that's guaranteed to have you stomping your feet, clapping your hands, singing along, and dancing away. Your chefs are the members of Montreal's Solstice who have been taking Canadian audiences by storm since the fall of 2000 with their explosive live performances.  Anchored by driving acoustic guitar rhythms and unleashed by phenomenal  fiddle fury, a Solstice concert takes you on an intense musical journey that transcends generations and musical styles.

 Fiddle player extraordinaire Jonathan Moorman can seamlessly lead you from emotive airs  to foot-stomping jigs and reels to electrifying solos that captivate audiences everywhere, making him one of the most unique and exciting fiddle players in Canada.

       Keeping the groove going with percussive and dynamic acoustic guitar,  Patrick Lesyk provides the perfect accompaniment that is at the heart of  Solstice's musical stylings. Patrick also handles lead vocals with a warm  and soulful voice that is both powerful and sensitive. The group's impressive musical dexterity appeals to a wide range of audiences. From  traditional Celtic enthusiasts to Country and Bluegrass lovers, from Folk  lovers to serious rockers, the music of Solstice has a little something  for everyone. Together, Patrick and Jonathan pack a serious one-two punch  that has wowed audiences in Europe, the US, and Canada.

      You can hear them in action on their first CD release, Live and Kicking: a rollicking collection of popular pub songs and fiddle tunes; on their  second CD, Eking Out a Living: an impressive studio album featuring the  group's original compositions; and on their latest realease, Pour Me  Another: a double CD showcasing the evolution of the band's high-octane  live performance.

       Whether it's a night at the pub or a folk festival, at a wedding reception or a corporate event, or at an office party or a private function, a  Solstice concert is guaranteed to be an enjoyable and memorable experience  for everyone.

Discography

Live & Kicking

Eking Out a Living

Pour me another

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