An opening reception launching a songbook, double CD and exhibition under the title “Cross Cut” will be taking place on May 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the PCAHB with artist Rob Niezen, Dr. Allan Kirby and a performance by traditional music group Backwoodsmen.
Musician and music historian Dr. Allan Kirby, visual artist Rob Niezen and traditional music group Backwoodsmen selected and revisited just shy of two dozen folk songs from rural Ontario. They created contemporary arrangements and adapted lyrics, resulting in a double CD and an illustrated songbook.
The songbook presents the songs with lyrics and chord progressions, an introduction by Dr. Allan Kirby, and Rob Niezen’s linocuts reflecting on the narrative of the songs with a contemporary perspective by applying the concept of ‘crosscutting’
As part of the exhibit, Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be hosting “Artist on Site” days with Rob Niezen from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 30, May 24 and June 4. Neizen will be at Lang Pioneer Village Museum to discuss the Cross Cut exhibit and display his linocuts.
