Music
contactunionstreet@gmail.com
538-7787
Doors open at 6pm
Ian Janes is a singer, songwriter and guitarist with soul. Drawing from years of experience across all genres of popular music, his songs have depth and relevance, performed with effortless musicality.
Janes' debut recording, Occasional Crush was released in the fall of 1998. The critical praise came almost immediately. Maclean's magazine named him one of 100 Canadians to watch. He performed on the nationally televised East Coast Music Awards show in 2000 and was nominated for three awards. CBC radio's Definitely Not the Opera gave Janes his own one-hour special, and he performed on CBC- TV's millennium celebration broadcast. His debut mixed soul, jazz and funk with a healthy helping of straight ahead pop music for an addictive melodic stew.
With his second offering, As It Seems, Janes continued his pattern of success. In September 2002, The Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia (MIANS) named As It Seems the Record of the Year. Janes started out 2003 with two more East Coast Music Association nominations, and a musical presence in Thom Fitzgerald's internationally acclaimed film, The Event. As It Seems was a slightly grittier album than Occasional Crush, highlighting Janes' clever layered guitars and heavy grooves from guest drummer Omar Hakim (Madonna, Sting, Miles Davis).
After a few years off to write and start a family, Ian Janes released another collection of impeccably crafted songs. Piece of Mine (2010) is a close musical snapshot of Janes' rich, seasoned voice, distinctive guitar playing and beautiful writing. A live performance of the record was recorded as part of CBC Halifax's Studio H Sessions and broadcast nationally on the CBC radio program, Canada Live. Music from Piece of Mine was also featured in the Anchor Bay Entertainment 2012 picture, Hiding.
contactunionstreet@gmail.com
538-7787
Doors open at 6pm
Ian Janes is a singer, songwriter and guitarist with soul. Drawing from years of experience across all genres of popular music, his songs have depth and relevance, performed with effortless musicality.
Janes' debut recording, Occasional Crush was released in the fall of 1998. The critical praise came almost immediately. Maclean's magazine named him one of 100 Canadians to watch. He performed on the nationally televised East Coast Music Awards show in 2000 and was nominated for three awards. CBC radio's Definitely Not the Opera gave Janes his own one-hour special, and he performed on CBC- TV's millennium celebration broadcast. His debut mixed soul, jazz and funk with a healthy helping of straight ahead pop music for an addictive melodic stew.
With his second offering, As It Seems, Janes continued his pattern of success. In September 2002, The Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia (MIANS) named As It Seems the Record of the Year. Janes started out 2003 with two more East Coast Music Association nominations, and a musical presence in Thom Fitzgerald's internationally acclaimed film, The Event. As It Seems was a slightly grittier album than Occasional Crush, highlighting Janes' clever layered guitars and heavy grooves from guest drummer Omar Hakim (Madonna, Sting, Miles Davis).
After a few years off to write and start a family, Ian Janes released another collection of impeccably crafted songs. Piece of Mine (2010) is a close musical snapshot of Janes' rich, seasoned voice, distinctive guitar playing and beautiful writing. A live performance of the record was recorded as part of CBC Halifax's Studio H Sessions and broadcast nationally on the CBC radio program, Canada Live. Music from Piece of Mine was also featured in the Anchor Bay Entertainment 2012 picture, Hiding.
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing: $20
Where to buy Tickets: Union Street Cafe
Where to buy Tickets: Union Street Cafe
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