ORIGINAL IMPRESSIONS
5.30
Vik is a brilliant pianist and a composer, a member of SOCAN Canada. He recorded and produced two albums with his original compositions: You & Me (2014) and Unconditional Love (2015). In 2022 in collaboration with Raisa Vik created Sol-De-Vi project and released a new album Artist’s Soul.
Raisa Orshansky was born and educated in Belarus. She is professional tsimbaly player - 78 strings folk Belarusian instrument (hammered dulcimer). She is a member of SOCAN and a PARMA Recordings artist as well; in February 2019 her Symphonic Poem Spring Fantasy was recorded in Czech Republic with Ostrava Philharmonic Orchestra.
Raisa and Vik were part of many creative music projects such as Sputnik Festival (2013, 2014), Series of Klezmer Music (2017), OMNI Television Project Armenian Sounds of Canada (2019). In 2021 Vik and Raisa performed at the 10th World Virtual Congress in Montreal presenting Belarusian music culture, and Markham Arts Council invited them twice to participate in two music projects: Artists Unplugged and Music on the Street.
HUNGARIAN TÁNCHÁZ (INDOOR)
8.00
Hungarian Táncház at the Drom Wednesday nights! What is a Táncház? It’s a night of social dancing, live music, and guaranteed shenanigans! Each dance is quickly taught before being danced together, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced dancers.
8:15-9PM Folk Dance Lessons and Song Teaching
9-10PM - Táncház
BADGER’S CARAVAN (PATIO)
8.00
Following the release of their debut album, Songs From Muddy Hollow, Independent recording artists, Badger’s Caravan, received critical acclaim in Canada, the US, Europe, and Australia for their unique and identifiable sound.
Badger’s Caravan is excited to be performing songs from their album, as well as a taste of some new tunes to be recorded for their next release. With an expanded lineup featuring accordionist extraordinaire Joseph Landau, and the amazing violinist Shelley Coopersmith, this dynamic group of seasoned musicians is sure entertain and set your toes to tapping.
MANNING & THE VOOK
11.00
Manning & the Vook are a Toronto-based folk-rock duo: Kim Manning (keys, vocals) and Mikey Vukovich (guitar, vocals) who are also founding members of psychedelic rock band Zuffalo. In their duo their lyrics make you feel at home, their harmonies warm your heart, and their grooves tap your toe.