The HOMESTEAD CONCERT SERIES returns this fall and winter, proudly presented by Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival.
"Turn Up the Volume of Life"
It's a Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous tour featuring 5 shows that highlight a touring regional, national, or international artist. The audience gets an "up close and personal" experience with the musicians in a listening room-style atmosphere.
2025-26 SEASON CONCERTS:
(Artist Descriptions Below)
1) Friday, October 24th: MICHAEL McGOVERN
2) Saturday, November 29th: ORIT SHIMONI
3) Tuesday, February 10th: LOW LILY
4) Tuesday, March 10th: NOELLE FRANCES
5) Saturday, April 11th: BURNSTICK
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 $25 per concert and available online at whoopandhollar.com/tickets or at Hill's Drug Store in Portage la Prairie. Limited tickets may be available at the door.
Early bird season passes to all 5 shows are only $100 (one free show) and now available for a limited time! Guarantee your seat for the season.
There's limited seating, so get your tickets now.
For more info, please phone (204) 428-6800, text (204) 870-2547, or email info@whoopandhollar.com.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
ORIT SHIMONI (Manitoba)
Orit Shimoni is a prolific, acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice, poetic songwriting, and magnetic stage presence. After spending over a decade living and touring full-time on the road, she has released eleven albums to widespread praise and international radio play. Her music spans genres, blending folk, jazz, and roots with emotionally rich storytelling. Deeply influenced by her Jewish and Israeli heritage, Orit’s work often reflects themes of peace, humanity, and resilience. In addition to her solo work, she is a sought-after collaborator, lending her distinctive harmonies to numerous artists across the folk and roots music landscape.