"RRC Presents"
RRC Presents is a concert series that takes place in Winchester, and features a variety of musical styles and performers.
Friday, Dec 20, doors open at 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec 21 doors open at 2:00pm
Old Town Hall
478 Main St, Winchester, ON
Join us at the Old Town Hall in Winchester, ON, for our third annual presentation of Christmas at the Old Town Hall. This year's theme is "Songs from Christmas Movies", with an all-star band performing holiday and winter themed songs new and old, from classic Christmas and holiday films.
The show will feature a live band with Laura Greenberg on bass, Dylan Roberts on drums, Tom Henbest on keys, Ken Workman on guitar, and Bogdan Gheorge on guitar. Special guest vocalists include: Megan Laurence, Lucas Haneman, Lauren Casselman, Al Wood, Dave Tettmar, Finley June, Murray Kinsley, and many more to be announced! See below for biographies of musicians, more to be added!
We'll be bringing out all of our lighting and special effects tricks, and many other exciting suprizes throughout the show!
As always, we will go all out decorating the entire OId Town Hall with a wintery, holiday theme, and of course the glitz and glamour of the movies! Many of our audience favourites will make a return: advent calendar door prizes, hot chocolate and cookies, photo booth, and this year to go with the movie theme - popcorn!
Get your tickets early to take advantage of our earlybird prices, which will be in effect until December 1.
Friday, December 20: doors open at 7pm, and the show begins at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 21: doors open at 2:00pm, and the show begins at 2:30pm
Tickets:
$40 - General Admission (Early bird special! $30 available until December 1)
$20 - Kids/youth under 18** (Earlybird special! $10 available until December 1)
** please note that there will be a limited number of kids/youth tickets available for each performance.
*Profits from this event will be donated to a local charity (charity to be announced soon)
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LAURA GREENBERG, two time winner of the Maple Blue Award for Bassist of the year. Laura has been playing music for over 20 years, and tours internationally. She was featured on the cover of June 2021 edition of Bass Player Magazine, and proudly endorses GHS Strings, Eden Bass Amplification, and Westone Audio.
BOGDAN GHEORGHE is a multi-instrumentalist and has been playing music for over 20 years in many bands around Ottawa. He is the lead guitarists in the rockabilly trio, Cadillac Rumble, that performs festivals across Ontario.
DAVE TETTMAR, originally from the UK, has played music professionally for over 20 years. Dave has toured internationally, and has been featured in Classic Rock Magazine. Dave was voted best drummer in Blues Matters Global Writers Poll, an international award. Tonight he’s singing and playing keyboard.
KEN WORKMAN, was raised on the vinyl sounds of roots, from Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle to Blue Rodeo and Bruce Springsteen. A true roots-rock experience with a hint of pop, his songs unite a heart full of emotion and a memory full of experiences of a working class childhood. Ken has several original albums released, and can be found performing on just about any night of the week.
DYLAN ROBERTS, has been playing music for over 20 years, is a session drummer for world touring musicians, such as Brock Zeman, and Lynne Hanson. Dylan is a graduate of Carleton University’s bachelor of music program, and he’s recorded over 20 albums.
AL WOOD is a multi-talented performer and songwriter with a deep reverence for the blues and traditionally based roots music. As a virtuoso harmonica player, talented guitar stylist with a golden throated voice spanning a career over 20 years, Al Wood's artistry and musicianship are starkly revealed. Wood's versatility delivers a personal flare by capturing the Chicago style blues traditions and merging a journey of hard core real country, melodic jazz with a diverse array of other influences.
LUCAS HANEMAN and MEGAN LAURENCE are one half of the LH Express, and also form the duo The Blind and The Beautiful. Lucas is an expressive and soulful guitarist/vocalist with a wide-ranging sound centered in blues and funk, well known for his one of a kind guitar sound, soulful voice and deeply captivating stage presence. Along with Megan Laurence's sultry voice and ability to hold an audience in the palm of her hand, the duo delivers seamlessly blended vocals and soaring harmonies.
FINLEY JUNE is an emerging artist who caught the attention of the local music scene with her winning song from a “Bunch of People Arts and Events” writing competition. Not only a wonderful songwriter with a beautiful voice, but also a talented musician, Finley captivates audiences with her performance.
PAST EVENTS
Dec 21, doors open at 7:00pm
Dec 22 doors open at 7:00pm
Dec 23 doors open at 2:00pm
Old Town Hall
478 Main St, Winchester, ON
Back by popular demand, our annual Christmas show featuring an all-star band, and incredible guest singers performing Christmas favourites old, new, and original in a wide variety of musical styles. The entire Old Town Hall is transformed into a wintery holiday wonderland, with a life sized advent calendar, door prizes, photo booth, hot chocolate and homemade cookies and more! Lights, special effects and other fun suprises to get you in the holiday spirit just in time for Christmas! Who knows, maybe Santa will even stop by? Tickets on sale now!
Video clips from Christmas at the Old Town Hall 2022!
Dylan Roberts, has been playing music for over 20 years, is a session drummer for world touring musicians, such as Brock Zeman, and Lynne Hanson. Dylan is a graduate of Carleton University’s bachelor of music program, and he’s recorded over 20 albums.
On bass, is Laura Greenberg, two time winner of the Maple Blue Award for Bassist of the year. Laura has been playing music for over 20 years, and tours internationally. She was featured on the cover of June 2021 edition of Bass Player Magazine, and proudly endorses GHS Strings, Eden Bass Amplification, and Westone Audio.
Ken Workman, was raised on the vinyl sounds of roots, from Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle to Blue Rodeo and Bruce Springsteen. A true roots-rock experience with a hint of pop, his songs unite a heart full of emotion and a memory full of experiences of a working class childhood. Ken has several original albums released, and can be found performing on just about any night of the week.
Bogdan Gheorghe is a multi-instrumentalist and has been playing music for over 20 years in many bands around Ottawa. He is the lead guitarists in the rockabilly trio, Cadillac Rumble, that performs festivals across Ontario.
Dave Tettmar, originally from the UK, has played music professionally for over 20 years. Dave has toured internationally, and has been featured in Classic Rock Magazine. Dave was voted best drummer in Blues Matters Global Writers Poll, an international award. Tonight he’s singing and playing keyboard.
Special guest Al Wood is a multi-talented performer and songwriter with a deep reverence for the blues and traditionally based roots music. As a virtuoso harmonica player, talented guitar stylist with a golden throated voice spanning a career over 20 years, Al Wood's artistry and musicianship are starkly revealed. Wood's versatility delivers a personal flare by capturing the Chicago style blues traditions and merging a journey of hard core real country, melodic jazz with a diverse array of other influences.
Lucas Haneman and Megan Laurence are one half of the LH Express, and also form the duo The Blind and The Beautiful. Lucas is an expressive and soulful guitarist/vocalist with a wide-ranging sound centered in blues and funk, well known for his one of a kind guitar sound, soulful voice and deeply captivating stage presence. Along with Megan Laurence's sultry voice and ability to hold an audience in the palm of her hand, the duo delivers seamlessly blended vocals and soaring harmonies.
Matthew Chaffey is a Canadian singer in the soul/rock/pop genre who has years of experience fronting bands, writing material on Juno winning albums and touring coast to coast to coast that has earned him a reputation of being one of the strongest and most powerful singers on the Canadian musical landscape. Awarded a Canada Council For The Arts Grant in 2022, he is supporting his debut solo release that blends groove, songwriting, soulfulness and his rich and thoughtful vocals with an all-star band of Canadian studio aces.
Lauren Casselman Local musician Lauren Casselman studied vocal performance at Carleton University, with an emphasis in musical theatre. She has directed several musicals here at the Old Town Hall, worked as an actor at Upper Canada Village, and toured schools with educational theatre companies. She performs music with her husband as the folk duo Lost at the Junction, and trains oxen.
Finley June is an emerging artist who caught the attention of the local music scene with her winning song from a “Bunch of People Arts and Events” writing competition. Not only a wonderful songwriter with a beautiful voice, but also a talented musician, Finley captivates audiences with her performance.
Scott Harvey is a Rock n Roll singer and upright bass player for Ottawa’s Rockabilly group Cadillac Rumble. Drawing influences from the greats like Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash, Scott has created a blend of musical styles of early blues-infused rock of the ‘50s, swing, country, western, rhythm and blues, and vintage style rockabilly. His three-piece band Cadillac Rumble reaches back into musical history to play their rock n roll favourites, paying tribute to the greats in their own style.
Kristine St-Pierre is a bilingual folk chansonnière with soul-searching ballads and a rollicking bluesy flair. She is a 5-time nominee for Francophone artist of the year by the Country Music Association of Ontario with several original albums to her name.
Sep 23, 2023
Concert & Dance Doors at 6:30pm
Joel Steele Community Centre
Lead by Emilyn Stam, this 2-part event will begin with an afternoon workshop for fiddlers, followed by an evening concert/dance for all! Both events will take place at the fully accessible Joele Steele Community Centre in Winchester, ON.
Doors will open at 6:30pm, and the concert will begin at 7pm. Sit back and enjoy the performance by Emilyn Stam and her incredible band....
After a short break, the dance will begin! Emilyn will teach fun and easy dance steps to follow along while the musicians play accompanying music. This will be fun for the whole family. No dance experience necessary!
May 25, 2023, 7:00pm
Old Town Hall, 478 Main St, Winchester, ON
An intimate concert of Americana roots-rock live at the Old Town Hall, a 100 year old theatre in Winchester, ON. Brock Zeman, and Ken Workman, both backed by a full band, will be performing live at The Old Town Hall in Winchester, ON, on May 25, 2023.
When it comes to storytelling, Brock Zeman is a master craftsman. The Canada-based singer-songwriter has spent the past 12 years carving and chiseling Americana soundscapes, drawing from roots-rock and alternative country. But what separates Zeman from his contemporaries isn’t a willingness to speak truth – it’s his unwillingness to conform to the rules of Nashville and the traditional framework of genre. What gives Zeman’s stories force isn’t that he’s just singing a narrative – he’s living it.
A native of Ottawa, Canada, Ken Workman was raised on the vinyl sounds of roots and began singing at age 11 in a Choir and quickly fell in love with music and wanted to learn more. He picked up his first guitar at age 15 and enrolled in lessons.
Tones of blue collar struggle and working-poor values line songs that breathe to life tastefully crafted melodies. A true roots-rock experience with a hint of pop, his live show demonstrates dynamics that can reduce a room to silence or fill a dance floor by exploding with a driving beat. His songs unite a heart full of emotion and a memory full of experiences of a working class childhood.
The Gladsome Gentlemen is a progressive bluegrass band formed by four of Ottawa’s most seasoned pickers. Joe McDonald (guitar, vocals) Trevor Lubin (mandolin, vocals) Dylan Watts (banjo, vocals) and Duncan Reitbeock (Bass) play a mixture of original and traditional tunes with a modern gladsome twist. They are considered Ottawa’s happiest bluegrass band and when paired with their thoughtful songwriting, intricate instrumentals and virtuosic picking they are a delight to catch live.
Lost at the Junction explores the beauty between traditional and new, forgotten and undiscovered. Featuring local artists Lauren Casselman and Tom Henbest, this musical duo aims to create an intimate experience through old-time, folk and singer-songwriter sounds.
Lauren studied vocal performance at Carleton University with an emphasis in musical theatre. Passionate about sharing theatre with young people, she has directed several youth musicals here at the Old Town Hall and has toured schools with educational theatre companies. She trains a team of oxen, a husband and a dog.
Tom is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist who thrives in the obscure and often long-ignored historical music world. He has led the Upper Canada Village music department for the past decade. When he is not playing banjo or herding goats, Tom enjoys attending square dances and ceilidhs — especially when there is a complimentary lunch.
March 23, 2023, 7:00pm
Old Town Hall,
478 Main St, Winchester, ON
December 22, 2022, 7:00pm
Old Town Hall, 478 Main St, Winchester, ON
Thank you to everyone who attended our final concert of 2022 - Christmas at The Old Town Hall. We would like to share with you, photos, videos, the set list from the show, as well as a digital copy of the program!
Thank you to the band: Bogdan Gheorghe - Guitar, Ken Workman - guitar/Vocals, Dylan Roberts - Drums, Laura Greenberg - Bass, Dave Tettmar - keys/Vocals
And our guest performers: Matthew Chaffey, Kristine St-Pierre, Nick Beaton, Tracy Howe, Scott Harvey, Finley June, Lauren Casselman, and Al Wood.
Photos from the concert, courtesy of Moira Law...
November 30, 2022, 7:00pm
Old Town Hall, 478 Main St, Winchester, ON
OK Naledi is an Afro House music project created by Queer, Motswana Canadian musician Naledi Sunstrum. Traditional sub-Saharan clean guitar lines, classic deep bass, movement-inspiring beats and that iconic, driving Afro House tempo – these are the pieces that define OK Naledi
Special guest Finley June will open the show. Finley is the 2022 winner of the "Writing in 150" Competition (songwriting category), and her first single will be released later this year.
Live at the Old Town Hall November 30, 2022
Live at the Old Town Hall November 30, 2022
Live at the Old Town Hall November 30, 2022
Live at the Old Town Hall November 30, 2022
October 27, 2022, 7:00pm
Old Town Hall, 478 Main St, Winchester, ON
On Oct 27, 2022, Matthew Chaffey will take the stage at the Old Town Hall in Winchester, with his 8-piece band, featuring a horn section!
Matthew Chaffey is a Canadian singer in the soul/rock/pop genre who has years of experience fronting bands, writing material on Juno winning albums and touring coast to coast to coast that has earned him a reputation of being one of the strongest and most powerful singers on the Canadian musical landscape.
Special guest Claude Munson will open the show on October 27. Ottawa’s Claude Munson writes uninhibited impressionist-folk.Whether drenched in crystalline synths or stripped bare, Munson’s songs tackle modern life and love with radical intimacy. His soaring, gritty tenor paints vivid pictures of hard promises and ecstatic joys: atmospheric narratives that unfold, Rorschach-like.
Live at the Old Town Hall October 27, 2022
Live at the Old Town Hall October 27, 2022
Live at the Old Town Hall October 27, 2022
Live at the Old Town Hall October 27, 2022
July 5, 2022, 7:00pm
Old Town Hall, 478 Main St, Winchester, ON
THE TEXAS HORNS
The Texas Horns, widely recognized as the preeminent hard-blowing three-piece blues, soul and roots music horn section, bring 25 years of stellar live performances, acclaimed session work, and solid album production to their every effort. Based in Texas in Austin and San Antonio, The Texas Horns are Mark “Kaz” Kazanoff, tenor sax, harmonica and vocals; John Mills, baritone sax and flute; and Al Gomez, trumpet and flugelhorn.
Recorded LIVE at the Old Town Hall on July 5, 2022
Old Whiskey Road
May 22, 2022, 2:00pm
Old Town Hall, 478 Main St, Winchester, ON
Canadian Folk Music Award nominees Old Whiskey Road bring their brand country, blues, and folk music to Winchester, ON on May 22. OWR "plays like they're cranking out tunes for a saloon full of rowdy gunslingers" (TheRevue.ca), with their unique sound that is at times wild and gritty, and at times soft and sorrowful.
Recorded LIVE at the Old Town Hall on May 22, 2022