Nico Paulo & Band with Len O'Neill

Name: Nico Paulo & Band with Len O'Neill
Start: 2024-05-09T19:00:00-03:00
Location: 201 Union Street, Saint John, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E2L 1A9

Schedule

Thu May 09 2024 at 07:00 pm

UTC-03:00

Location

201 Union Street, Saint John, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E2L 1A9 | Saint John, NB

Come on out to Haven Music Hall on Thursday May 9 for an evening with Nico Paulo & Band, featuring special guest Len O'Neill!
Advance $20+tax
Door $25+tax
all-ages!
Doors 7pm, show 8pm
Nico Paulo is a Portuguese/Canadian songwriter, performer, and visual artist. She moved to Canada in 2014 to pursue her career, originally setting down roots in the vibrant Toronto arts community, and eventually moved east to become an essential part of Newfoundland’s celebrated music scene. Paulo’s highly anticipated, self-titled debut LP, which arrived in spring 2023, is a melodically dynamic, heart-baring collection that finds her exploring the interconnected nature of relationships and the flow of time in lush, sophisticated pop arrangements. The album’s textures come courtesy of production by Joshua Van Tassel (Villages, Fortunate Ones) and Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta!).
Paulo released her debut single, the wistful “Please Don’t Forget,” in 2019. Her debut EP, Wave Call, arrived in 2020, featuring contributions from musicians Bravo Kilo, Evan J Cartwright, Kwame Appiah-Kubi, and Tim Baker, with production and engineering handled by David Gavan Baxter. She toured the EP in Europe in 2020, making stops in Portugal, the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany. Her latest releases—the Live at First Light EP recorded for the Lawnya Vawnya Artist Residency and a cover of José Afonso’s Portuguese folk song "O Cavaleiro e o Anjo"—were both recorded in Paulo’s adopted hometown of St. John’s, and include appearances by local musicians Tim Baker, Adam Hogan, Steve Maloney, and Mary B. Waldram.
Len O’Neill, a singer-songwriter from St. John’s, Newfoundland, began his musical journey in the local pub and bar scene, drawing inspiration from Canadian indie rock pioneers like Wintersleep and Hey Rosetta. As the frontman of the award-winning band Green & Gold, he navigated numerous east coast tours and released two albums before shifting his focus to roots and acoustic music during his time at Fred’s Records. Influenced by a diverse range of artists spanning classic rock legends to poetic songwriters, Len crafts introspective, lyric-driven compositions exploring themes of ambition, sorrow, and personal growth.

His upcoming solo album, "Out Of View," slated for release in April 2024, showcases a dynamic evolution in his sound, marked by poignant storytelling and vulnerability. Len’s musical journey is deeply intertwined with the vibrant music community of St. John’s, where the intrinsic value of music is revered. With a vision to tour extensively and create a body of work reflective of his poetic sensibilities, Len remains committed to expressing his evolving narrative through music, always eager to engage with captivating stories across various artistic mediums.
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Accessibility
Haven Music Hall is a street-level small music venue without fixed seating. This show is combination standing and seating room only. Our entrance exterior is a 34" wide door that has a small lip/step up from the street. Once inside, our entrance vestibule has three steps up into the space with an interior entrance opening of 70". We have two single-use washrooms with toilets. If you'd like more information about accessing our space please email [email protected].
All Ages Show Details
This is a wet/dry show, meaning both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks are served. All patrons will be ID'd upon entry and given a coloured bracelet corresponding with their ticket type (19+ or -19). Bartenders will also be checking IDs at the bar. During all ages shows we are careful not to serve multiple drinks to one person, so if you're buying your 19+ friend a beer please bring them to the bar to order with you! All ages are welcome but only 19+ patrons with ID's may purchase alcohol. Patrons aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.
Safer Spaces Policy/Code of Conduct
Haven Music Hall (HMH) is committed to ensuring a safer show experience for musicians, audiences, staff, and volunteers. If you see or experience any form of harassment or abuse please inform the bar staff on site. If you experience harassment or abuse and wish to inform us after the fact please email [email protected]. This email is read by the HMH owners only and any reports of safety violations will be treated as confidential. Incidents that are reported in real time are written up by the handling staff member and are confidential and kept on file. Abuse and harassment of an audience member, musician, HMH staff, security, or volunteers will result in immediate ejection from the premises, potential probationary period, and potential banning from the premises. As event coordinators we prioritize the experiences of the musicians, staff, and audience members, so patrons who are being disruptive to the performance or bothering staff will be asked to stop their disruptive actions, and may/or be asked to leave the premises.