The Boxcar Boys : A concert organized by Peter LeBlanc
The Boxcar Boys create their distinct and energetic sound by weaving together a
captivating bevy of folk traditions, Dixieland jazz and Klezmer, all performed with a good
time New Orleans spirit. Their shows are joyous acoustic celebrations featuring 6
inimitable musicians on clarinet, tuba, fiddle, trombone, accordion and washboard. Their
debut album “Don’t Be Blue” placed them on the EJazzNews list of Best Canadian Jazz
Bands and their sophomore release “Rye Whiskey” earned them a nomination for
Instrumental Group of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards (2013).Their diverse
and innovative sound has brought the band to a wide variety of venues and festivals
including The WayHome Festival, The Toronto Jazz Festival, The Deep Roots Festival,
Blissfest, The Blue Skies Folk Festival and The Ashkenaz Klezmer Festival.
The band’s third album, Cicada Ball, was recorded in Ken Whiteley’s studio in Toronto,
and launched in September 2015 to a sold out crowd at The Burdock Hall. The band
supported the album with a successful tour of the East Coast, receiving national airplay
on CBC and topping campus radio charts for folk and jazz. The Boxcar Boys continue
to bring their lively show to audiences of all ages across the country.
$20.
Advance ticket sales by phone through the art centre: 902-258-2533