DANIEL AND MICAH BARNES IN CONCERT AT THE AL GREEN THEATRE WITH SPECIAL GUEST LORRAINE SEGATO!
So way back in the spring when program director of the Jewish Y Harriet Wichin asked if my Jazz band leading brother Daniel and I wanted to do a concert at the brand spanking new Al Green Theatre in our home neighborhood of The Annex downtown Toronto we jumped at the chance. After all the tribute show to our father composer Milton Barnes had been a sold out success at that venue. Indeed Harriet Wichin is an intelligent producer who knows how to treat artists well. Our first job was to find a suitable guest to round out the evening that would open with Daniel's Jazz Quartet and end with my more Alternative Pop-oriented trio. Of course our good friend from the Queen Street West days Lorraine Segato was the top of our list and we were thrilled she said yes.
We were also thrilled to have videographer Andy Frank and co. on board to provide live streaming footage of the concert to our friends and fans near and far.
The highlights of the whole event for me were rehearsing the duet of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" with Lorraine at my apartment, joining Daniel's top notch quartet on stage for a couple of songs including the self penned "After The Sun Goes Down" and performing the Nylons cover "Up On The Roof" for the audience that included The Nylons producer/arranger Peter Mann along with other notables including good pal Molly Johnson and her whole family.
A Yummy night of family and music all around.Thanks to those who attended or watched from home! FYI for the local folks Next Toronto Concert event will be June 11th at Hugh's Room.
