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?
You
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
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Live & Kicking |
Eking Out a Living |
Pour me another |
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