JOLINE BAYLIS and MEREDITH BATES
SATURDAY, 9 NOVember 2024 | DOORS AT 19:30, MUSIC FROM 20:00
This is a ticketed event.
A wonderful songwriter announces a show; this is always cause for celebration. But there’s so much good news semi-hidden in the simple fact that Joline Baylis will be singing her heart out on this night. For one thing, it marks her return to live performance after seven bodhisattvic years devoted to the nurturing of others’ musical journeys. For another, she brings with her a raft of beautiful new songs — and the proceeds from this concert will help get her back into the studio to record them! Want more good things to cheer? The ever-astonishing violinist Meredith Bates will play an opening set of her mesmeric improvisational soundscapes.
About Joline
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joline Baylis captivates audiences with her soulful voice and poignant lyrics. Her performances are intimate and magnetic – whether playing solo in a stripped-down acoustic setting or commanding the stage with a full band, Joline’s passion and vulnerability leave a lasting impression.
Baylis’ debut release, “Break Me Down,” produced by Kenton Loewen (Dan Mangan + Blacksmith) has been described as “fresh, haunting, and profoundly honest”. Her music effortlessly blends elements of folk, rock and soul, creating a unique sound that is both intimate and powerful.
Following the release of “Break Me Down,” Baylis found herself reckoning with challenges that called for solitude and healing. Surrendered to a quieting of the creative fire, Joline kept the embers warm while tending to her recovery.
Today, a new chapter unfolds as Joline prepares for a return to the studio to record a collection of songs written during a period of intense transformation and growth. Delving into uncharted sonic territory as she incorporates electric guitar and piano into her writing process, Joline’s new music reflects her experiences with sobriety, self-acceptance, and creative renewal.
About Meredith
Award-winning violinist Meredith Bates is known for her elegant and virtuosic sound.
She has spent most of the past twenty years recording and performing around the world in celebrated ensembles, such as Pugs and Crows (JUNO winner 2013, WCMA 2016), Gentle Party, and projects led by Vancouver music icons Tony Wilson, Ford Pier, Leah Abramson, and Peggy Lee. She is a collaborator at heart and relishes any opportunity to join forces with other like-minded artists.
Recently, Meredith has been focusing on her own projects. She has founded a new instrumental sextet ‘Like the Mind’, with renowned improvisors from Canada and Sweden (Peggy Lee, Lisa Ullen, Lisen Rylander Love, Elisa Thorn, and Emma Augustsson).
Meredith lives on unceded Coast Salish territory. She is the artistic director of the Vancouver Improvised Arts Society (VIAS), a non-profit organization aimed at supporting the creation and presentation of improvised works by womxn, BIPOC, and LGBTQ2S+ artists.
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