Tue, Oct 27th, 7-9pm, Concert – Mike Evin - Album release tour - piano pop

Evin’s live show, often consisting of just voice and piano, never fails to grab hold of a crowd. Over his travels of living in home-town Montreal, New York, Halifax and Toronto, Evin has shared stages with not only the beaten upright piano he’s toured with but Canadian colleagues such as Sexsmith, Dan Mangan, Sarah Harmer and Amy Millan of Stars.

Following the release of his debut album, the always effervescent Barenaked Ladies were so taken by Evin’s energy that they took him under their collective wing and helped produce his second album, I’ll Bring The Stereo. They also introduced Evin to a whole new audience by inviting him to perform on their annual Ships & Dip music cruises.

Throughout 2015, Evin will be touring with drummer Ian MacKay (Basia Bulat).

http://www.mikeevin.com   "Have I Ever Loved?": https://youtu.be/QQxmO5rxMcE
Tickets @ Door $15 Advance $10 on sale now up until 1 hour before concert @ Char’s Landing or call (778) 421-2427 to purchase with Visa/MC/Amex/Debit
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MIKE EVIN

BIO

LIFE AS A LOVER

“A rarity - a pop composer who isn’t afraid to use his wit or to wear his heart for all to hear.”

 — CBC Radio

“Mike Evin taps into what motivates people, and champions the search for happiness.”

— Jim Creeggan (Barenaked Ladies)

The joyous spirit of Canadian piano-pop songwriter Mike Evin pulses through his music, uplifting and soulful. Drawing from influences as varied as Ben Folds and Michael Jackson, Evin weaves hook-laden melodies, playful vocals, and driving grooves to create danceable pop gems and hopeful musings on life and love.

His sense of wistful wonderment and desire to let loose have earned him a devoted following throughout North America, and among some of Canada’s most renowned musicians - like Barenaked Ladies and Ron Sexsmith.

The songs shine through the speakers on Evin’s fifth full-length album, Life As A Lover (due August 28, 2015) - an ode to finding new love and learning to live with loves past.

Tastefully produced by JUNO-nominated Howie Beck (Feist, Walk Off the Earth, Hannah Georgas) in Evin’s current home base of Toronto, the album bounds through exuberant handclaps, funky finger-snaps, ohh la la backups and catchy synth lines. “Howie and I are both neophytes with analog synths, so that gave the whole process lots of excitement – a real sense of discovery. We had no idea what we were doing,” says Evin about the recording process. “And playing synth bass is just so much fun.”

Evin’s live show, often consisting of just voice and piano, never fails to grab hold of a crowd. Over his travels of living in home-town Montreal, New York, Halifax and Toronto, Evin has shared stages with not only the beaten upright piano he’s toured with but Canadian colleagues such as Sexsmith, Dan Mangan, Sarah Harmer and Amy Millan of Stars.

Following the release of his debut album, the always effervescent Barenaked Ladies were so taken by Evin’s energy that they took him under their collective wing and helped produce his second album, I’ll Bring The Stereo. They also introduced Evin to a whole new audience by inviting him to perform on their annual Ships & Dip music cruises.

Throughout 2015, Evin will be touring with drummer Ian MacKay (Basia Bulat).

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