I was there to see @shaunkirkmusic , but the night got off to a surprisingly fun start before a single proper song was played. @_zebedee ’s sound check was genuinely the best I’ve ever been a part of - and to be fair, I haven’t been part of many - but the combination of his own material and a snippet of “Pink Pony Club” made it something charming, funny, and totally unexpected.
Zebedee was a first for me and I’m really glad we crossed paths. He was great with the crowd, the songs were interesting and good, and his sing-along version of “You Are My Sunshine” was a highlight. He has a full, rich voice - deep but hitting some higher notes too - and reminds me of someone I just cant place. He said someone in the crowd had suggested Boz Scaggs, which I can hear, but that’s not quite who I’m thinking of. It’s been driving me nuts ever since. Maybe that just means he’s his own thing - a unique singer-songwriter with his original piccolo bass. Either way, first time hearing him won’t be the last.
Mike Campbell stopped in to introduce Shaun Kirk, and it was a lovely moment. Mike shared the story of first seeing Shaun perform and thinking immediately that he belonged on the Huff stage - that even if nobody knew who he was yet, he deserved to be there. The timing had taken a while to work out, and Mike admitted to some nerves about being able to fill the room. But here we were, and we got a well-earned round of applause just for showing up and being smart about it.
I hadn’t heard of Shaun Kirk before this night. When I finally looked him up, I opened YouTube, played twenty seconds of a song - somewhere in the middle - and thought: “that’s enough, I’ll be there”. His voice is that kind of voice. The show more than delivered. As much a storyteller as he is a singer, he had the room hanging on his words between songs just as much as during them. He was really great, and I sincerely hope it’s not the last time Halifax gets to hear him.
Thanks again so much for having me out!
-Chandrae
@carletonhalifax and @wendyphillipspr
Sunshine is streaming everywhere! It'd mean the world to me if you would listen and share!
See you tonight at Baba's, 7pm <3 xoxo
Thanks to:
Saxophone - @dianadelirio_
Mix - @the_adam_gallant
Exciting news! I am adding some solo shows in to spice up my time between tours. I can’t help myself 😊
Playing a real intimate solo show at @trailsidemusichall on March 5 with support from @_zebedee . Any excuse to visit the island! Tickets go on sale tomorrow! Find the link at bencaplan.ca. More solo shows announcements coming!
Lets highlight original music in Summerside!
Saturday, January 31st, I'm hosting another house concert.
There will be an opening set by new duo, "False Indigo".
Tickets are $10, message to purchase and for event location.
This event is all ages.
