May 12 will see local music lovers’ dreams turn into a reality as the Chickadee Songwriter’s Circle rolls out for the first time at the Gog – an established, local house concert venue owned by Kelly Waters.
Local songwriter Doug Sylvester saw a need for a “listening space” in the North Battleford area that would allow for songwriters to share their latest creations and so the Chickadee was born.
The concept is loosely based on a traditional songwriter circle that might be seen at the Bluebird Café in Nashville, with a maximum number of twenty tunes over a two hour period being the norm. And much like Nashville, people are encouraged to “talk after the last song and before the next.”
On any given night, three or four songwriters sing, strum and ramble, presenting original songs that they have written or co-written to an ardent audience. This is a contrast to other performance opportunities that focus on cover songs or karaoke, according to Waters.
The stripped-down, acoustic presentation emphasizes the artists’ lyrics and melodies and the intimate setting allows songwriters to tell background stories and talk about the inspiration behind the songs.
Regina artists Scott Pettigrew and Ava Wild will join Sylvester for the upcoming show May 12 taking place at the Gog. Genres may vary from country and rock to jazz and folk but, says Waters, at the Chickadee, it’s all about the song.
For more information or to purchase your ticket, contact Kelly Waters at [email protected] or text 306-481-3656. The Gog is located at 1391-105th Street in North Battleford.
