About this Event
SELINA MARTIN
Imagine if Bjork and PJ Harvey had a Canadian love child raised on Joni Mitchell. Selina Martin’s sound is raw, honest, and fiercely feminine, with a stage presence that’s pure rock and roll energy.
Highly acclaimed Canadian touring and recording artist / songwriter Selina Martin has independently released 5 albums that have been variously described by critics as "intelligent", "brave", "masterful", "must-hear", "provocative", "remarkable", "profound", "genius”, and compared to Björk, PJ Harvey, Peter Gabriel, St. Vincent, and Talking Heads. "Time Spent Swimming" – her latest album - fuses organic instrumentation, electronic instruments, samples, field recordings, and synths in a buoyant expansion of genres that has been described as “beyond category”. It has received overwhelming acclaim in North America and Europe, and it debuted at number 1 on the NACC charts in the U.S.
Nick Zubeck is a Canadian musician known for his adventurous songwriting, emotive vocals and intricate guitar playing. With a career spanning over three decades, Nick has established himself as a respected artist in the Canadian music scene and beyond. His music blends elements of folk, jazz, ambient and rock, creating a unique and captivating sound that resonates with audiences around the world.
Nick has recorded and released a number of original LP’s, including Hiding Out And Laying Low (2003), Tracker (2008), Saltwater (2008), Skydiving (2016), Venusian Blues (2020), and Echo Park (2023). He also composes and produces instrumental ambient music under the moniker Maud Gonne, releasing the debut album Magnetic Variations in 2020. Nick's thoughtful and introspective lyrics touch on themes of love, loss, and redemption, drawing listeners in with their honesty and vulnerability. His compositions often include colourful, meandering and graceful instrumental passages.
In addition to his solo work, Nick has collaborated with a wide range of artists and musicians, further expanding his creative reach and musical palette. As a sideman, he has worked with Sun Kil Moon, Great Lake Swimmers, Sandro Perri, Dana Sipos. Barzin, Donovan Woods, Royal Wood, Roxanne Potvin, Rich Burnett, Priya Thomas, and many others. Nick has toured extensively and internationally, having played many of the world’s great stages and festivals, notably Pitchfork Fest, Hillside, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Royal Festival Hall in London and The Town Hall in NYC.
Nick’s career is marked by a commitment to artistic integrity, innovation, and creativity. His music defies categorization, blending genres and styles to create a sound that is uniquely his own.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Silence, 46 Essex Street, Guelph, Canada
CAD 22.90
