MacAloney Room in Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University AvenueBorrowers is a collection of joyful, playful music, inspired by the warmth of sunshine, growing plants, and the simple, peaceful feeling that comes when everything seems to be going just right. Many of these pieces were written in the quiet moments between teaching kids, capturing the fleeting beauty of life’s smaller, yet profound, joys. The music is meant to evoke a sense of lightness and ease, like a sunlit afternoon when you have nothing to do but lay around on the grass. All of the musicians in Borrowers are long-time collaborators of Andew MacKelvie (saxophone) in one way or another. They include Sam Wilson on guitar, Ellen Gibling on harp, Gabriella Ciurcovich on bass, and Matt Gallant on drums. The compositions are sparse enough that they will never hit the same way twice and are generally composed by Andrew, with the exception of some melodies he is borrowing.
Sat, Jan 10, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
MacAloney Room in Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University Avenue
For over 34 years, the Upstream Music Association has been composing and improvising experimental music. We present festivals, convene diverse ensembles, offer workshops and produce on-line experiences in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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