Graham Lindsey Trio (Graham Lindsey, Paul Mills & Maddy O'Regan)

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Event type: All Ages / Licensed

Graham Lindsey writes inventive and dynamic Celtic tunes in a centuries-old tradition, and his energetic playing of mandolin, tenor banjo, guitar and more attract audiences and session players alike. His dynamic stage presence as a solo artist is only amplified when playing with other fine musicians, and the energy and joy they have on stage will spill out into the audience, leaving you smiling.  His tunes are catchy and will be stuck in your ears for days. Graham has played across Canada and in Sweden too, and several of his tunes have been performed on the Peace Tower Carillon, 53 bells that ring out over Ottawa from Parliament Hill.

His debut album “TradHead” (2019) was nominated in the Instrumental Solo Artist category at the Canadian Folk Music Awards (2020), and the first single, “Fractions” from his second album received the 2021 Songs From the Heart Instrumental Award from Folk Music Ontario.

Graham brings joyful music to his shows. He displays his joy in his writing, performing, and all of his presence on stage. Add his excellent musicianship and his performances draw audiences to him. - Arthur McGregor, Upper Canada FolkFest

Maddy O'Regan is an engaging fiddler and songwriter from Ottawa with over 12 years of professional, freelance performing experience! Growing up, she studied classical violin and over the last several years she has been busy recording and performing, and touring within Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. She has performed to large audiences at the RBC Bluesfest and the Manitoulin Island Country Fest but her favourite shows are with smaller audiences, where you can truly revel in the intimacy of the moment (house concerts, weddings, and cafes, etc.) From 2015 to 2021, Maddy was part of the Ottawa folk group, Jessica Pearson and the East Wind. They toured nationally and internationally, and recorded an EP and full album. In 2021, they won “Songs from the Heart” from the Folk Music Ontario awards, and were also nominated for “Group of The Year” by the Capital Music Awards. 

Paul Mills is perhaps best known as the award-winning producer of folk artists such as Stan Rogers, Ron Hynes and children’s entertainers Sharon, Lois & Bram. For over fifty years he has been a key figure in the Canadian folk music scene producing close to 200 albums and CDs. But Paul Mills is also an experienced performer! He is an accomplished guitar player and singer with a repertoire consisting of a wide variety of folk and roots-based music – both original and covers. His songs range from side splitting funny to achingly poignant. On stage Paul is assured, musically accomplished and always entertaining! In recognition of his many years of work and accomplishments as a record producer and performer, in June of 2017, Paul was named as a Member of the Order of Canada, and in 2021 Paul was inducted into the London Music Hall of Fame!

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