Tannis & Lewis' Backyard Concerts

Our next concert is less than 24 hours from now...! This may be one of the last concerts of the season, so hopefully you can join us. We love seeing your comments and presence <3

Samson Wrote (Sam Boer and Anita Cazzola) shared their gorgeous music at last weekend's Backyard Concert, after Tannis & Lewis warmed up the stage. The online and socially distanced attendees in the yard were also treated to two stories by Guelph's own storyteller Brad Woods.

Thanks to Troy Bridgeman at GuelphToday.com for this lovely article about our Backyard Concerts, coupled with a story about playing on a front porch for Play Music On The Porch Day 2020! https://www.guelphtoday.com//brightening-the-neighbourhood

The concert beings with a few songs from Tannis & Lewis, followed by storytelling from Brad Woods (at 24:45), and then a full set of music from Samson Wrote (at 38:00). -- Virtual tip jar -- For this concert, Samson Wrote has requested in lieu of a personal tip jar, they'd like to encourage online viewers to donate to The Seed - https://www.theseedguelph.ca/donate

How sweet it is to find tomorrow's concert with Samson Wrote and story teller Brad Woods on CBC's Kate Bueckert's list of Five Fun Things To Do this weekend! Thanks so much, Kate! https://www.cbc.ca//kate-five-fun-things-to-do-labour-day-

This Saturday is our 'special edition' of a Backyard Concert -- with bonus feature of Brad Woods storytelling in between musical sets. We're looking forward to it! Will you join us? 2pm, Saturday September 5th. ... Livestreaming here on our Facebook page, featuring: ~ Sam Boer & Anita Cazzola (Samson Wrote) ~ Brad Woods ~ Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville See more

This Saturday is our 'special edition' of a Backyard Concert -- with bonus feature of Brad Woods storytelling in between musical sets. We're looking forward to it! Will you join us? 2pm, Saturday September 5th. ... Livestreaming here on our Facebook page, featuring: ~ Sam Boer & Anita Cazzola (Samson Wrote) ~ Brad Woods ~ Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville See more

Ken Morris was the special guest at this weekend's Backyard Concerts, after Tannis & Lewis warmed up the stage with 4 songs and then joined him on vocals and guitar (respectively). Ken channels the heart and soul of the everyday characters of South Western Ontario and treated us to some great songs from his 'soon-to-be unreleased album'!

The concert begins with a few songs from Tannis & Lewis, followed by a full set (at 29:25) from Ken Morris. -- Virtual tip jar -- Ken is requesting that in lieu of collecting tips for himself for this concert, a donation be sent to [email protected] via e-transfer, to support Ed Pickersgill's "The Bench" work which offers food, water, and hygiene products to people who are homeless/marginalized. More info about Ed's Bench @ ... ~ https://www.guelphtoday.com//staying-home-not-an-option-fo See more

Our next Backyard Concert is this coming Saturday, August 22nd. Hope to 'see' you there!

Preetam Sengupta was the special guest at this weekend's Backyard Concerts, after Tannis & Lewis warmed up the stage with 4 songs. The 'live' and livestream audiences were delighted by Preetam's beautiful voice, songs, and thoughtful and playful banter.

Tragedy Ann were the special guests at last weekend's Backyard Concerts, after Tannis & Lewis warmed up the stage. The concert was enjoyed in person by the socially distanced few and online through the livestream by many more. Tragedy Ann's gorgeous concert drew comments like "So beautiful and tears of joy and hope all around"!