JUNO Award winning folk rockers Whitehorse will highlight this year's Hillside Inside series.
"Since their debut in 2011, Whitehorse has evolved from magnetic folk duo to full-blown rock band," says a Hillside news release.
"In truth, Whitehorse is never fully either one or the other, but an ever-evolving creative partnership that challenges both artists to explore new instrumental and lyrical terrain with each project. Together, Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland’s searing Americana noir sensibility is distinguished by guitar wizardry (and instantly recognizable tone) and magnetic harmonies."
Opening for Whitehorse is Birds of Chicago, a collective based around JT Nero and Allison Russell.
The show takes place Friday, Feb. 8, at Royal City Church on Quebec Street beginning at 8 p.m.
The following evening, First Nation singer/songwriter William Prince will perform at the same venue.
"Recorded in just ten days throughout 2015, William alongside producer/collaborator Scott Nolan, created his full-length debut album, Earthly Days. He garnered honours such as “Aboriginal Artist of the Year” at the 2016 Western Canadian Music Awards and “Contemporary Roots Album of the Year” at the 2017 JUNO Awards," says the news release.
Opening for Prince will be guitarist and singer/songwriter Cécile Doo-Kingué, who "blends blues, afro-roots and soul to create a unique sound."
Born and raised in New York City, first generation from Cameroon, she has lived in the USA, France, and is now an adopted Montrealer.
Tickets for both all-ages shows are $28 for the general public and $24 for University of Guelph students. Seating is general admission.
Tickets for both shows can be purchased online here.
