Name: The Art of Song Festival: Allison Russell With special guest Julian Taylor
Start: 2025-10-25T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Base31

The Art of Song Festival: Allison Russell With special guest Julian Taylor

SAT OCTOBER 25 | 7:30 PM | DRILL HALL
Montreal born and Nashville based, Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana and Folk Awards winning artist, actor, author, songwriter, producer, human rights advocate, survivor and mother. Prior to her solo career she co-founded, recorded and toured internationally with the bands Po’Girl, Birds of Chicago, and Our Native Daughters. She is a member of Joni Mitchell’s Joni Jam band.
JULIAN TAYLOR | OPENER
Julian Taylor is a Toronto-based, award-winning independent singer-songwriter, radio host, and label owner. Over 20-plus years as the leader of Staggered Crossing, Julian Taylor Band, and his solo work, Julian established himself as one of Canada’s great troubadours. He has earned four JUNO nominations, a pair of Canadian Folk Music Awards, five Native American Music Award nominations, and a nomination for the Polaris Music Prize.
About the Festival
The Art of Song Festival, an intimate, unplugged celebration of the timeless craft of songwriting — headlined by GRAMMY Award winning artist Allison Russell. In a world of digital noise and AI-driven music, this weekend brings us back to what’s raw, authentic, and deeply human: the art of writing and performing songs.
Curated by Shakura S’Aida, the festival gathers Canadian singer-songwriters across genres to share their stories, melodies, and creative spirit. Through songwriting circles and performances, you’ll hear music the way it was meant to be experienced—up close, unplugged, and with the stories behind the songs revealed.
More than concerts, The Art of Song is a chance to connect, be inspired, and celebrate the power of music to bring us together.
The festival offers audiences a unique opportunity to connect, and go behind the song with an incredible group of acclaimed musicians, including: Allison Russell · Carole Pope · Julian Taylor · Miss Emily · AHI · James Keelaghan · Lala Noel · Rita di Ghent · KC Roberts · Ammoye