Bookstore Concert: Scott Merritt with Jeff Bird
About
An unforgettable bookstore concert featuring Canadian recording artist and music producer Scott Merritt, joined by composer, producer, experimental filmmaker and performance artist Jeff Bird.
Join us on Saturday, October 17th for an intimate evening of live music at Riverside Bookshelf. Doors will open at 7:00pm.
Tickets
- $25 per person (HST included).
- Available for purchase online and in person at Riverside Bookshelf.
Scott Merritt is a Canadian recording artist and music producer who has worked throughout North America since 1980. During that time he has released six albums under his own name on labels that include Duke Street Records and Maple Music in Canada and IRS Records and Universal Records in the U.S. He has also produced and mixed other Canadian songwriters and bands at his studio, the cottaGe.
Jeff Bird is a fearless explorer of the sonic and visual landscape. A gifted multi-instrumentalist Jeff is also a composer, producer, experimental filmmaker and performance artist. Jeff has recorded 19 records of his own and in collaboration with other beautiful musicians. His video work has been showcased from Whitehorse Canada to Vladivostok Russia. HAPPY BREATH was the winner of the best music video category at the 2021 PARIS PLAY FILM FESTIVAL . His latest project, ORDO VIRTUTUM, continues his exploration of the sublime music of 12th century mystic Hildegard von Bingen through his love of the harmonica. With COWBOY JUNKIES he was part of the award winning THE TRINITY SESSION and continues to record and tour the world with them. In 2019 Jeff, along with COWBOY JUNKIES, was inducted in to the CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME.