Between gigs in Toronto and Edmonton, the duo Ash & Bloom will be performing in North Battleford at an event in support of the Empty Stocking Fund.
Local businesses Battleford Furniture and Blue Rentals are sponsoring the event to be held at the Chapel Gallery Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Ash & Bloom are Matt McKenna and James Bloemendal, who grew up surrounded by music. Since beginning their collaboration almost a decade ago, the Hamilton, Ont. singers have crafted a sound that requires two people playing and singing together and their show also leans into synergy as their songs turn their audiences into unsuspecting choirs.
Ash & Bloom released their debut full-length album, Let The Storm Come, June 24. It features songs co-written by some of Canada's greats; Peter Katz, Caroline Brooks (The Good Lovelies), Julie Crochietere and Rob Szabo. The duo will be on tour throughout North America and Australia until 2015.
The duo recently finished The Vehicle of Change Tour with headliner Justin Hines, a 20,000-kilometre North American tour that featured over 80 stops. One hundred per cent of ticket sales from each show went back to local charities and the band successfully helped raise funds and awareness in each city they visited.
Tickets to this event can be purchased at the food bank at 1171-101st St. in North Battleford or at Battleford Furniture. There will be a coffee bar, cash bar and appetizers.
