For the fall season of its 20th anniversary year, Market Hall Performing Centre has raised the bar by announcing a diverse range of world-class musical talent coming to Peterborough.
Some of the big acts Market Hall is presenting this fall include roots rock supergroup Blackie and The Rodeo Kings (presented in conjunction with kawarthaNOW.com), blues-rock singer Sass Jordan, root rockers Skydiggers, and a singer-songwriter double header with former Great Big Sea frontman Séan McCann and folk singer Craig Cardiff.
Also coming to Peterborough are soul and R&B singer-songwriter Chloe Charles, Nigerian singer-songwriter Sonia Aimy, Celtic supergroup The Outside Track, Swedish-Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah MacDougall with Ireland’s Tiz McNamara — and more.
Here are the highlights:
Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale for Market Hall members beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 20th, and to the general public at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 24th.
Tickets are available by phone at 705-749-1146 or in person at the box office (140 Charlotte Street, 3rd Floor, Peterborough) between 12 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, on online anytime at markethall.org. Tickets are also available (cash only) at Moondance (425 George St. N., Peterborough).
In addition to the above concerts presented by Market Hall, other performances this fall include even more music, comedy, dance, theatre, musical theatre, spoken word, and more:
- Play it Forward (Zing, Jazz) – September 9
- Grownups Read Things they Wrote as Kids (talk/comedy) – September 17
- Hong Kong Exile (Dance) – September 21
- Unholy by Diane Flacks (New Stages Theatre) – September 24
- Radical Reels (Film) – September 29
- Evil Dead The Musical (Musical Theatre) – October 18 to 20
- Poetry Festival – October 23 to 28
- Fairytale Circus – November 3 to 5
- Afrobana (Dance/Variety) – November 11
- Catherine MacLellan (Folk) – November 12
- PIGS! A Pink Floyd Tribute (Rock) – November 13
- Accademia Musica Winter Concert – November 25
- The Once (Folk) – December 1
- In From The Cold (Holidays) – December 8 and 9
More shows will be announced soon. Also stay tuned for a brand new website coming soon to markethall.org.
Voodoo Glow Skulls
The Market Hall kicks off its fall season by bringing California ska band Voodoo Glow Skulls to Peterborough on September 13th. Hailing from Los Angeles, the band has sold over a million records and toured their Mexican-infused ska-rock around the globe. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the biggest ska bands in the world perform one of their legendary live shows.
The Outside Track
This all-female Celtic supergroup features members from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton, and Vancouver. Fiddle virtuoso Mairi Rankin (of the acclaimed Rankin family) leads the group, along with international renowned harpist Ailie Robertson, flutist Teresa Horgan, and Irish sensation Fiona Black will be performing at the Market Hall on September 19th.
The Creepshow
Led by singer Kenda Legaspi, The Creepshow will bring their rockabilly-infused anthems, filled with huge hooks and backup vocals, to the Market Hall on September 22nd.
Known for their high-energy live shows, The Creepshow won The Edge 102’s best live band award. They are also the first Canadian band ever to be signed to the esteemed California label Hellcat Records.
Rob Tardik
Winner of the best smooth jazz guitarist in Canada, world musician Rob Tardik brings his fusion of flamenco and jazz to the Market Hall on September 23rd.
Tardik has had three U.S. Billboard singles, won top artist at the prestigious 2017 International Acoustic Music Awards, and has more accolades than we can list here.
Chloe Charles
Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Award, Chloe Charles brings her haunting voice to the Market Hall on October 5th.
Raised in both Berlin and Toronto, Charles’ music knows no boundaries. With critical acclaim from Billboard, Rolling Stone, The Globe and Mail, and CBC, Charles is set to be Canada’s next big singer-songerwriter.
Tim Machin & The Pacifiers
Bring the kids to the Market Hall on October 8th for a sing-a-long with Tim Machin & The Pacifiers.
Winner of Folk Music Ontario’s Best Children’s Song in 2016 for “The Booger Song”, Machin and his group have made a name for themselves by delivering some of the most happy and engaging music a child can experience.
Peter Katz
Voted #1 male vocalist by Toronto’s Now Magazine, Peter Katz bring his lyrical and vocal prowess to the Market Hall on October 14th.
Katz has had no shortage of success in his musical career, with multiple albums debuting at #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts and collaborations with Royal Wood, Glen Hansard, The Good Lovelies, and more.
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings
Consisting of Canadian music icons Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Tom Wilson, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings (BARK) originally formed to record a single tribute album to Peterborough’s own late and great singer-songwriter Willie P. Bennett.
Since then, the trio has grown to become one of the largest roots rock bands in Canada, with eight albums, a Juno award, and international acclaim.
Presented in conjunction with kawarthaNOW.com, BARK will be performing at the Market Hall on October 21st.
Sarah MacDougall with Tiz McNamara
Two-time winner of a Western Canadian Music Award, Sarah MacDougall brings her own brand of indie folk music to the Market Hall on October 22nd.
Born in Sweden, Sarah has transplanted her unique sound to Canada’s Yukon, where she has developed an extensive following throughout Canada and Europe. She is known for blurring the lines between musical genres, incorporating synth pop and strings with her dark folk songs.
Accompanying MacDougall on her fall tour is Ireland’s Tiz McNamara. A fast-rising star in the European folk scene, McNamara has collaborated with the likes of James Bay, Sir Paul McCartney, Shane McGowan, and more.
Sass Jordan
Canada’s Queen of Rock, Sass Jordan has toured with Aerosmith, AC/DC, Van Halen, Styx, Foo Fighters, and more. To date, Jordan has sold over one million albums, and won both Juno and Billboard awards.
This season, Jordan is touring in support of the 25th anniversary of her smash album Racine, which she will be performing its entirety at her Market Hall concert on November 2nd.
Sonia Aimy
With her inimitable, velvety voice, Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, and actress Sonia Aimy is the quintessential embodiment of contemporary African world music.
Aimy has also been recognized in Italy and Nigeria not only for her obvious talent, but also for her commitment to end human trafficking, and for the deep sense of her Nigerian heritage.
She is performing at the Market Hall on November 10th.
Séan McCann and Craig Cardiff
For the first time ever, these two great Canadian singer-songwriters will be performing a double header when they come to the Market Hall on November 17th.
McCann and Cardiff have different approaches to music, but both write on the theme of love. McCann’s songs focus on his struggles with abuse and addiction and his journey to recovery, with a positive message of forgiveness. Cardiff often writes about the human condition, with songs that reveal some of the most vulnerable moments in our lives.
Skydiggers
Performing their unique blend of roots, folk, and rock, Juno award-winning Skydiggers has been a Canadian mainstay since the late 1980s. Best known for their hit single “I Will Give You Everything”, Skydiggers have solidified their place in the Canadian musical landscape as one of the best live bands on the circuit.
They will be performing at the Market Hall in November (date to be confirmed).
Micah Barnes
Jazz returns to the Market Hall on November 30th when Micah Barnes brings his smooth voice and unparalleled talent on the keys to the stage.
Born in Vienna, the Toronto-based Barnes has had two decades of musical success after leading the a cappella group The Nylons throughout the 1990s.
Sultans of String
Canadian world music darlings and three-time Juno nominees, Sultans of String perform a unique blend of world music including jazz, Arabic, folk, East Indian, Celtic, Cuban, and more.
The band will bring their own spin on the holiday season to the Market Hall on November 26th with their “Christmas Caravan” show.
Mudmen
Celebrating their 20th anniversary and over 2,500 performances, Canadian Celtic rock warriors Mudmen will be blowing the roof off of the Market Hall with their high-energy double-barrelled bagpipe show on January 13th.
