Abbie Palmer and Jonathan Moorman: Harp, Fiddle & Songs at Sky Stage

Jonathan Moorman: Born in the UK and raised in Bristol and Victoria BC, Jonathan began studying classical violin at a young age, but discovered a passion for folk and traditional music in the early 1990’s. Since then he has performed, recorded, and toured with some of Canada’s premier Celtic bands including the John McDermott band, Alan Doyle (Great Big Sea), Bodh’aktan, the Mahones, the Peelers, the Devil’s Brigade, and his own groups the Swindlers, the Bedlam Boys, and Origines. Jonathan has also been musical director for several Québécois traditional dance troupes, has featured in numerous TV, radio and movie appearances, and has performed and recorded with such Québécois artists as Isabelle Boulay, Offenbach, Robert Dethier, and Marie-Mai. Jonathan currently resides in Montréal; he holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from McGill University and a Master’s in Environment from Concordia University; and when not playing music, works as a GIS surveyor and data designer for CN Rail.

Abbie Palmer: Abbie Palmer is a multifaceted harpist, vocalist, composer, producer, recording artist, music therapist, and educator hailing from the Washington DC area. After studying Classical music in college and having grown up surrounded by Celtic and folk music, she expanded her musical horizons, diving into Electronic, World music, and Contemporary rock/pop, ultimately shaping a distinctive style on a unique instrument that fuses the traditional with the experimental. As a touring musician, Abbie regularly travels and performs with groups including The Devil’s Brigade, the Sean Heely Celtic Band, Deò, and her own solo show. Whether composing in the studio, performing on stage, or guiding students, Abbie encourages exploration and improvisation, teaching others to embrace the freedom of musical expression. www.abbiepalmer.com

Doors, 3:30pm. $10 (under age 12 free) online or at door.

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