The HOMESTEAD CONCERT SERIES continues this winter, proudly presented by Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival and The Basement Theatre.
It's a Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous tour featuring 3 shows that each highlight a touring Canadian or international artist.
2025 SEASON CONCERTS:
(Artist Descriptions Below)
1) Wednesday, February 12th: VERANDA (Montreal, QC; bluegrass/country/folk)
2) Thursday, March 13th: GANGSPIL (Denmark; traditional Danish folk)
3) Friday, April 11th: OLIVIA BARRETT (Victoria, BC; folk/singer-songwriter)
**All concerts take place at The Basement Theatre (lower level), located at 601 Tupper Street North in Portage la Prairie.
Showtimes are 7:00 pm with doors at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20 per concert and available at whoopandhollar.com/tickets or at Hill's Drug Store in Portage la Prairie (or at the door while ticket quantities last).
There's limited seating, so get your tickets now!
For more info, please contact (204) 856-6023 or email info@whoopandhollar.com or thebasementtheatre@hotmail.com.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Gangspil will take you on an entertaining and variated journey through the traditions of Danish folk music. These lively musicians performs old dance tunes and songs from every corner of their Scandinavian home country. From rural islands like Læsø to the metropol Copenhagen, including a few of their own compositions.
Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes, fiery reels and happy hopsas. Plus the exotic “Sønderhoning” dance tunes from the famous Island of Fanø and long forgotten songs from all over the country. An unforgettable live experience spiced up with humor and stories from their many years on the road. They perform and have performed with some of the most exciting and well-know musicians from the Danish and Nordic folk scene.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS:
Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival
The annual festival is a time to get away and enjoy fine music, friendship, and art in a safe, accepting environment. It’s a time to discover something new, and to be inspired in mind, body and spirit.
The Basement Theatre
We’re about connection to our community. The Basement Theatre is a place to learn, grow and create. Presenting a wide display of artists and programs, join us for an exciting series of music from around the world.