The Aeolian

12/30/2024

There are only 2 days left to donate to the 2024 Aeolian Year-End Campaign!

Donations help support a variety of Aeolian initiatives, including special moments like this one. A few weeks ago, some of our El Sistema Aeolian participants collaborated with jazz singer and pianist Laila Biali during her Wintersongs & Holiday Classics show.

Donate today at aeolianhall.ca/myaeolian-2

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays from the Aeolian team!

Please note that our Box Office and offices will be closed from December 23rd-January 5th. We will reopen on Monday, January 6th at 10am. See you in the new year!

12/23/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: MEMPHIS JAM

The March 1st show represents the 10th appearance by the Memphis Jam at the Aeolian Music Hall.

Many people cite Memphis Tennessee as the birthplace of contemporary forms of music. Inspired by early Memphis artists, and later artists significantly influenced by the Memphis music scene, the Memphis Jam plays a range of memorable, upbeat rock n roll, funk, and blues classics. The band will also play a number of songs off of its soon to be released album titled “Love and Politics – Part I”.

The Memphis Jam, founded by Gary Lima (lead guitar and vocals) and Jeff Wright (vocals and guitar) is rounded out by Paul Fleury (bass and vocals), and Steve Malison (keyboards, sax, guitar and vocals). Sitting in on drums is Miguel Thompson. Lima toured with and/or backed such artists as: Frankie Venom of “Teenage Head”; John Mellencamp; Billy Idol; and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Fleury played in popular regional bands “Sugarfoot” and “Raising Kane” and Malison was a former member of the now infamous band “Player”. Thompson currently backs a number of popular emerging Canadian artists including King Cruff, Jag Hulligan, and Sarina Haggarty.

Come out and be prepared to rock the night away! All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Fanshawe College United Way Campaign.

Saturday, March 1st @ 7:30pm
Tickets: $25
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
https://aeolianhall.ca/events/memphis-jam/

12/22/2024

That's a wrap on our 2024 season! Thanks for being part of it.

12/21/2024

JUST ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND - LUNCH AT ALLEN'S - THE FAREWELL TOUR: SECOND SHOW!

As the saying goes ‘all good things must come to an end’ and so it is with Lunch At Allen’s, who will embark on a country-wide Farewell Tour beginning in Atlantic Canada this October. Coming together in 2004, for what was meant to be a one-off 8-date tour presented as a song-writer’s circle, the four renowned artists discovered a soul-warming joie de vivre in performing together … and so began 20 years of camaraderie touring the country coast to coast.

Lunch At Allen’s is a musical powerhouse comprising four remarkable Canadian talents: Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. As individuals, they have written for or sung on over 25,000,000 CDs, penning hits for Josh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher and Rod Stewart, as well as Murray’s Farmer’s Song, Marc’s Marina Del Rey and Ian’s Painted Ladies, just to name a few. These three artists have come together adding the incredible voice of Cindy Church (Quartette, Great Western Orchestra) to form Lunch At Allen’s. Attending their stage show is to embark on an intimate musical journey replete with laughter and personal anecdotes, familiar favourites and new material, fashioning an unforgettable evening’s entertainment …from their hearts …to your soul.

“You would be hard pressed to find another Canadian ensemble with more collective depth of influence over Canada’s musical landscape than Lunch At Allen’s.” – The Beat Magazine

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
April 13th @ 7:30pm
https://aeolianhall.ca/events/shantero-productions-presents-lunch-at-allens-farewell-tour-2/

The April 15th show is already sold out - get your tickets today!

12/20/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: MOULETTES

Moulettes are one of UK’s most unique touring bands and are steadily being singled out from the wave of apparent Bjork & Kate Bush influenced Indie/alt Folk bands that have arisen this decade.

Renowned for their breathtaking live shows it is clear that few bands have the creative range and work ethic of Moulettes. With a brave approach to production and arrangement Moulettes look for peculiar ways of blending acoustic and electric instruments; For example, by putting Bassoons and stringed instruments through pedals and valve amps. They weave several genres with Cello, Violins, Guitars, Drums, Bassoon, Double bass, brass and synths into an incomparable pop/rock/folk Universe. Exercising both delicacy and fierceness, female Songwriter and Cellist Hannah Miller creates an otherworldly framework in which fantastical characters move bewteen the realms of Nature, Magic and Science. The band also contains a mix of self taught and classically trained multi-instrumentalists and singers who will often play more than one instrument per song and even at the same time. All members have shared the stage and studio with well known artists in Folk, Prog, pop and Rock, including Mick Jagger, Nick Cave, Seasick Steve, Bonobo, Gentle Giant, Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Bellowhead, The Levellers and many more.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8th @ 8pm
Tickets: $40 advanced, $45 at the door
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

12/20/2024

Get tickets on Humanitix - A Very Sinatra Christmas hosted by The Aeolian. The Aeolian, 795 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 2Z6, Canada. Saturday 21st December 2024. Find event information.

12/20/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: FRASER TEEPLE: "WE BUILT A FIRE" ALBUM RELEASE

Shaped by two decades of work as a climbing arborist, Fraser Teeple approaches music like a tradesman: he respects the strong tradition he stands within, and works carefully and with dedication to master the skill of telling a story, creating an image, or crafting a melody.

His economy and sensitivity as a songwriter are driven home with a textured voice that can cut through an east-end dive bar or soulfully creak out a heart-breaker to a still concert hall.

He has apprenticed in bars, coffee shops, and music venues across Canada and Europe — and has become a soundtrack for driving down a dirt road, renovating a house, and burning driftwood on a northern beach.

His latest album, We Built a Fire, sees Fraser collaborate with producer Matthew Johnston to create a record that is at once ethereal and rooted, dirty and clean. Something that feels built in the tradition of songwriters like Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Springsteen, but sounds completely like itself: northern, soulful, gritty, rural, well-traveled, honest, desperate, hurt, generous, hopeful, warm.

Thursday, January 30th @ 7:30pm
Tickets: $40
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

12/19/2024

There's only a week and a half left to donate to our 2024 year end campaign.

Donations help support Aeolian programming, such as the Aeolian Pride Chrouses.

With 60 members, Aeolian Pride Choruses brings people together to promote community, diversity and inclusion, and share their love for music.

As we wrap up 2024, please consider supporting our year end campaign and help us continue to bring music and culture to our community.

12/19/2024

In support of her highly-anticipated new album, multi-award winning vocalist, pianist and songwriter Laila Biali brings Wintersongs & Holiday Classics across Canada. Experience winter-inspired original music alongside thrilling arrangements of secular and sacred classics featuring fellow JUNO winner...

12/19/2024

Only a few days left to purchase a gift certificate!

The last day for in-person/phone ticket sales & gift certificate purchases will be Friday, December 20th.

Our Box Office will be closed from December 22nd-January 5th. We will reopen Monday, January 6th at 10am. Happy Holidays!

12/17/2024

It's almost the end of the year and we're close to reaching our 2024 donations goal!

The goal: to raise $30,000 before the end of the year. As we close out 2024, please consider making a donation to the Aeolian. Your generosity directly supports live music in our community, from showcasing artists from around the world, to Aeolian Pride Choruses, to El Sistema Aeolian, our after school music program for youth.

Your donation helps us continue our mandate of Spreading Music and Changing Lives. Thank you for supporting the Aeolian.

12/15/2024

It's the last week of shows before we wrap up for the holidays. Come join us!

12/13/2024

12/13/2024

ON SALE NOW: ARIEL POSEN

Ariel Posen stands as a beacon of artistic ingenuity, transcending conventional boundaries with an unparalleled musical vision that defies categorization. At the core of his creative odyssey lies an unwavering commitment to artistic expression, weaving together a sonic tapestry that resonates with profound authenticity and emotional depth. His music is a testament to the boundless possibilities of artistic exploration, seamlessly melding elements of heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, and Beatles-inspired pop into a singular, captivating sound. With each soul-stirring lyric and every emotive chord progression, Posen invites listeners on a transformative journey, transcending genres and touching the very essence of human experience. Ariel Posen’s artistic brilliance has garnered widespread acclaim, earning him standing ovations from enraptured audiences and accolades from industry luminaries alike. Rolling Stone heralds him as “a modern-day musical virtuoso,” recognizing not only his exceptional skill as a guitarist but also his innate ability to evoke profound emotion through his artistry. Furthermore, Posen’s impact extends far beyond the confines of his instrument, as evidenced by his nominations for Breakout Artist of the Year and subsequent recognition in categories such as Rock Artist of the Year and Recording of the Year at the esteemed Western Canadian Music Awards. In every facet of his craft, Ariel Posen epitomizes the essence of artistic excellence, leaving an indelible imprint on the landscape of contemporary music and inspiring generations to come.

Sunday, March 16th @ 8pm
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
https://aeolianhall.ca/events/ariel-posen-2/