The Alton Mill’s Culture Café series returns with a performance by Brent Rowan, Dave O’Neill and Tyler Wagler. Taking place March 6 at 2pm in the Millrace Room at the Alton Mill Arts Centre, this show promises to stir the soul and get feet tapping, organizers state.
Rowan is a Guelph-based performer, director, composer and educator of music. A saxophonist who also plays a variety of other woodwind instruments, he performs in a wide range of musical collaborations. Rowan has played in the 2009/2015 Juno-nominated Eccodek, as well as other combos, bands and creative ensembles. He has an extensive performance record that spans Canada, UK and Germany. Rowan’s musical style ranges from classical jazz to interpretive, experimental, and improvisational music.
Drummer Dave O’Neill’s musical style is an eclectic collection of genres ranging from jazz, rock, salsa, to polka, African dance, drumming and everything in between. Having met with a workplace accident in his teen years O’Neill lost his fingers and half of the palm on his right hand. This did not stop the passionate musician. After receiving prosthesis that could hold a stick, he practiced and perfected his craft, has obtained a degree in jazz performance from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the Ontario teachers college. O’Neill is a teacher with the Waterloo Board of Education and conducts inspiring motivational clinics.
For over a decade Tyler Wagler has been a coveted sideman in Canadian folk, roots, reggae and rock music. He has been busy playing guitar, bass and mandolin with artists such as Friendlyness and The Human Rights, David Sereda, and many more. Since relocating to Guelph, Wagler has stepped out on his own with a self-titled solo EP. His musical style is a unique collection of gorgeous melodies, percolating rhythms and insightful lyrics.
The Alton Mill’s concert will feature Rowan on sax with O’Neill on vibes and Wagler on bass in an afternoon of unforgettable, uplifting and festive jazz improv, organizers state.
Online early bird tickets are available for $15 via TicketScene.ca (Search: Alton Mill Arts). Tickets will also be available at the door for $20.
