About this Event
Two iconic bands with a Canadian connection, the Lovin' Spoonful and the Mamas & the Papas created some of the most enduring music of the 1960s. Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Lovin' Spoonful and The Mamas & the Papas Story is a concert and talk celebrating their lives and music, featuring renowned music historian Dr. Mike Daley on guitar and vocals, Selena Evangeline on vocals and guitar, Adam Warner on drums and vocals, Suba Sankaran on percussion and vocals, Mike Ferfolia on bass and vocals, and Jill Daley on piano and violin.
With hits like "Do You Believe in Magic?", "Daydream" and "Summer in the City" the Lovin' Spoonful was a talented group fronted by John Sebastian and Canadian guitarist Zal Yanofsky. The Mamas & the Papas, featuring Canadian Denny Doherty, racked up a slate of hit singles including "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". The latest in a monthly series that has included sold-out lecture-concerts on the Beatles, Billy Joel, Gordon Lightfoot, Tina Turner and the Beach Boys, Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Lovin' Spoonful and The Mamas & the Papas Story is a must-see for any music fan.
Dr. Mike Daley is a musician, musicologist and author known across the GTA for his lectures and performances. Selena Evangeline (The Tina Turner Story, The Fleetwood Mac Story) is an accomplished singer and guitarist with international performing credits. Mike Ferfolia (The Stevie Wonder Story, The Beach Boys Story) is a sought-after bassist and vocalist. Suba Sankaran (The ABBA Story, The Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Story) is an acclaimed Dora-winning singer, percussionist and composer. Adam Warner (The Rolling Stones Story, the Story of the Band) is a multi-talented drummer and singer with innumerable live and studio credits, and Jill Daley (all shows) is manager of musicians at Canada's National Ballet School and Musician-In-Residence at Church of the Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is a spacious and comfortable (cushioned chairs, not pews) 1879 church with excellent sightlines and acoustics. It is conveniently located in Yorkville, close to Bay and Museum subway stations, ample parking and fine restaurants.
General admission tickets are $38.00 plus HST and processing fee. These events usually sell out, but if tickets are available at the door, they will be $50.00, cash only. Ticket holders will check in at the door - there is no need to bring a paper or digital ticket.
Event venue & nearby stays
Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
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