Tony Bird in Concert, Sat Oct 4 2008
Saturday October 4: 8:30 pm Tony Bird in Concert. This passionate Malawi-born song man, “The Father of African Folk-Rock,” delivers a far-ranging repertoire of exotic travelogues, love songs, topical and historical commentary and the moving, searching anthems of a mature poet. $15 adv, $18 at door. Call 905-524-0606. Reserve early!
With a mesmerizing intensity, a unique voice, vision, guitar style and persona, Malawi born songman Tony Bird is a complete original. Growing up in southern Africa in the era of colonialism and Apartheid, Bird developed a sharp, conscious universal eye with an expansive repertoire, ranging from topical and historical commentary to love songs, musical tone poems and exotic travelogues that roam from bushmen to bicycles. He’s an inventive, passionate, theatrical performer who delivers the moving, searching anthems of a mature poet.
“The finest, most impressive folk poet in years” -The Village Voice
“Tony Bird is a naturalist, philosopher, raconteur with a rambling, storytelling style conveyed over pulsating, irresistible African syncopation – engaging heart, mind, soul and feet.” Kevin J. Aylmer, Music Journalist & Critic
For more, visit Tony Bird’s website: www.mangotime.net
