Maple Leaf Series with Jon Brooks
Caffe Lena
Saratoga Springs, NY
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"Toronto's Jon Brooks stands among an exalted few in the enduring Canadian song tradition  Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Fred Eaglesmith, Bruce Cockburn  as a lyricist, composer and performer with a fierce commitment to his craft and his vision." -Toronto Star

Upon his return from a 1997 trek throughout war ruined Bosnia-Herzegovina, Canadian singer-songwriter Jon Brooks quit writing songs and performing, claiming, "I'm at least a 1000 books and emotions shy of earning the right to stand behind a microphone." 8 years later  at the suggestion of one of his Canadian literary heroes, Austin Clarke  Jon wiped the dust off his Taylor Jumbo 615. Though his music is filled with grey and morally ambiguous characters living on the outskirts of approval, his mandate is unequivocal: "I'm not interested in 'happy songs'  I've chosen to write healing songs and, for that reason, I'm obliged to reveal a wound or two now and then. I'm even less interested in writing unhappy songs: I want to write hopeful songs."
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Pre-sales end two hours before showtime. Remaining tickets will be available at the door while supplies last, starting a 1/2 hour before showtime. If the show sells out in advance, a Sold Out Message will be posted immediately on the Caffe's voicemail (518-583-0022).

Location

Caffe Lena (View)
47 Phila Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
United States

Categories

Music > Singer/Songwriter

Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Contact

Owner: Caffe Lena
On BPT Since: Jan 29, 2008
 
Sarah Craig
www.caffelena.org