SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025
ABOUT Colin James
After 20 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, 31 Maple Blues Awards and multi-platinum record sales, Colin James remains at the top of his game, continuing to challenge himself musically.
His most recent release, Chasing the Sun, finds the blues-rock singer-songwriter’s electrifying 21st studio album featuring the kind of towering musical guests typically found on the other side of velvet ropes. Co-produced by Colin Linden, guest artists include Americana icon Lucinda Williams, bassist Darryl Jones and drummer Charley Drayton (who have backed Miles Davis and The Rolling Stones) plus American harmonica ace Charlie Musselwhite and gospel greats Ann and Regina McCrary.
Colin’s career is a timeline rich in highlights. His 1988 self-titled debut, featuring his two self-penned hits “Voodoo Thing” and “Five Long Years,” was the fastest-selling album in Canadian history. It won him his first Juno and an opening spot on tour with Keith Richards. His second album, Sudden Stop, featured his hit “Just Came Back,” which reached #3 on the U.S. radio charts and earned him the Juno Award for “Single of the Year.” Colin was next credited with launching the swing revival, thanks to his wildly popular Little Big Band, which has released four successful albums to date. In 2013 he was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.
Over the years Colin has worked with some of the world’s most revered artists including, Bonnie Raitt, Albert Collins, Pops Staples, Robert Cray, Albert King, Keith Richards, Mavis Staples, Luther Allison, Roomful of Blues, Bobby King and Terry Evans, John Hammond Jr., The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, Jeff Healey, and Buddy Guy.
For over 35 years, Colin has been a consummate professional, a superb guitarist, and a musician’s musician. The confidence that comes with maturity can be heard in his voice and seen in his electrifying stage performance. He does what comes naturally – he always has – he knows no other way and no other life. After celebrating his 60th birthday in August, he still finds joy in making music and touring and loves what he does.
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The Cottage Quilter
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John
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Board of Directors
Executive
President
Past President
1st Vice-President
2nd Vice-President
Secretary
Timothy Buhler
Andrew Lawson
Patricia Spencer Emilia Ziemba
Steven Smits
Directors:
Blake Beam · Cameron Cooley · Melissa Green · Debbie Hudson
Angela Larmer · Natasha Lessard · Kate Ricci · Sharon Tysick
City Council Representatives:
Councillor Tanya Vrebosch · Councillor Mac Bain
Executive Director
Gallery Director/Curator
Gallery Collections and Special Programming Coordinator
Audience Services Coordinator
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Manager of Sponsorship & Fund Development
Associate Designer
Special Events Coordinator
Director of Programming and Events
Marketing Manager
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Staff Technical Crew
Nathan Gray
Chris McCallum
Dilip Patel
Dave Ross
Leonard Roy
Katina Connolly
Jennifer Allison
Justin Chirico
Emmanuelle Faucher
Natasha Glaser
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Lisa Krueger
Katia Labranche
Hannah McCallum
Dan Misturada
Kerri Morin
Peetr Nickle
Matty Reid
John Spencer
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Audience Services
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Mary Hambley
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Andrew Morrison
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Diane Valade
ICE FOLLIES & THE WKP KENNEDY GALLERY PRESENT:
Frozen Frames, An Ice Follies Retrospective
Photo Documentation by Liz Lott
From the inaugural Ice Follies in 2004 to its 10th biennial, this retrospective honors the innovative installations and performances that transformed Lake Nipissing into a canvas of creativity. Showcasing one photograph for every participating artist since the event’s inception, this exhibition reflects Lott’s heartfelt dedication to documenting the magic of Ice Follies and its impact on our community and beyond.
OPENING RECEPTION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 FROM 5PM - 7PM | FREE
WKP KENNEDY GALLERY
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LES COMPAGNONS DES FRANCS LOISIRS PRÉSENTE :
Mille raisons pour célébrer
Cette année, sous le thème « Mille raisons pour célébrer », l’événement mettra en lumière une diversité de créations inspirantes dans une ambiance festive et conviviale. Une véritable célébration de la créativité et à l’engagement artistique au sein de la communauté franco-ontarienne.
RÉCEPTION D’OUVERTURE
5 FÉVRIER DE 17 H À 19 H ENTRÉE GRATUITE | BAR PAYANT HORS-D’ŒUVRE GRATUITS RENCONTREZ LES ARTISTES !
