News   Biography    Music    Shows    Gallery    Press  Contact‘Sekou’ nominated for Independent Music Award!June 7, 2013in Uncategorized‘Sekou‘, a tune from In and Out of Harmony and a tribute to my late great Malian drummer friend has been nominated for an Independent Music Award in the Story Song category.You’re welcome to a free download of the song here in exchange for a ‘like’ on Facebook. And if you’re inclined to vote for these things, here’s the link, with gratitude!{ 0 comments }Guelph Album ReleaseFebruary 18, 2013in NewsThank you Guelph, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Kingston for warm receptions at the album release concerts! Click on picture to see stellar band at Guelph concert.Looking forward to the Home Routes tour of Alberta starting April 4th. More details  here!{ 0 comments }Royal City RagFebruary 14, 2013in PressTannis Slimmon – Guelph’s Tannis Slimmon releases her latest album, In and Out of Harmony on Saturday February 16 2013 at 8.00 p.m. at the Guelph Little Theatre.Jan Hall, Royal City Rag – Live LocalProduced by long-time partner Lewis Melville, the album features 13 new songs that explore a variety of personal yet universal themes. Featuring an array of talent from the Canadian folk-roots scene alongside Juno-winning kora player Mansa Sissoko and ngoni master Abdoulaye Kone the album is the perfect follow-up to 2007′s award-winning Lucky Blue. Among the musicians adding their chops to this release you can namecheck Martin Tielli and Dave Clark (from the Rheostatics), Harry Manx, David Francey, Ray Bonneville and Treasa Levasseur among others.Stylistically the album builds on the experience of Tannis’ visits to Mali and Cuba while, like forebears Lucky Blue and Oak Lake, maintaining that distinct Tannis Slimmon folk-roots feel. Tannis’ warm clear vocals float over a rich musical background that accentuates the contribution of her long-time musical compadre Lewis Melville.Global meets African, Folk meets Gospel. A folk-roots tour de force with Malian and Cuban overtones. You’ll not be disappointed!Tannis Slimmon and Lewis Melville – on Royal City Rag on Saturday February 9 2013.Tannis Slimmon – In and Out of Harmony CD ReleaseGuelph Little Theatre, 176 Morris St, GuelphSaturday February 16 2013 at 8.00 p.m.(Doors at 7.00 p.m.)With special guests including Lewis Melville, Jude Vadala, Rosemary Phelan, Dave Clark and Michael Herring.Tickets $19 available online or at the door{ 0 comments }Album ReviewFebruary 13, 2013in PressTannis Slimmon In and Out of Harmony (independent)The RecordIt doesn’t seem like five years since Tannis Slimmon released her last album, but that’s because the light of Guelph’s folk scene always seems to be around — and by that I don’t mean she’s overexposed, but whenever I fondly recall a Hillside afternoon or many of my favourite musical moments in this town over the last 20 years, Tannis Slimmon is always there: her