A solo evening with Bruce Cockburn

Thursday, August 9, 2007 – 7:30 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre
All tickets: Adult $35

In a career that now extends 40 years and over 25 albums, Bruce Cockburn possesses an ability to distill political events, spiritual revelations, and personal experience into rich, compelling songs that have made him one of this country’s finest and most-honoured musical icons and one of the world’s most celebrated artists. He has taken us on a journey through philosophical, political, emotional, environmental, spiritual, and intellectual epiphanies with songs that measure private feeling against global currents, and each new observance breathes new fire into his guitar-driven songcraft. From tumbling, guitar-based folk-rock to subtle acoustic creations, his performances run the gamut of stylistic approaches. He is a performer who masterfully moves his audience through a range of emotions, at one moment inspiring them to dance and the next inspiring them to think.

A passionate social advocate, a deft guitarist, and an adventurous musical spirit, Cockburn performs music and songs that are glimmering snapshots of a provocative, probing, and important performer. We welcome his long overdue return for this special, solo concert.

Originally scheduled for the outdoor amphitheatre, the concert will be held in the Eric Harvie Theatre because of the weather.

For more information visit his website.