Shadows and Light

Our very first visit to The Music Room in Halifax was part of almost a fairy tale story.The beginning of it was that someone was looking for a song on the internet and came across a different one entirely that he liked, called “Harriet’s Song” by a UK duo, Breeze and Wilson. This was sent to Stan Carew, host of CBC’s Weekend Mornings, who played it on the air.

You can hear this song on the photo gallery of their performance, by the way.

Stan liked their music and so did many Weekend Mornings listeners who wrote to the duo and requested CDs, so Toby Wilson and Graham Breeze sent out about 300 free CDs to all who asked for them. Next thing they knew, a whirlwind tour was arranged for them in Nova Scotia. Graham and Toby flew over for two performances in The Music Room in Halifax which was filled to capacity both nights. The proceeds of the concerts went to the Canadian Diabetic Society. Stan Carew and the Magpies opened the show and played with Breeze and Wilson for a few songs at the end of their performance.

It was a wonderful evening. Of course Stan Carew and the Magpies are getting well known in the province as they have been performing at fundraisers for different music venues and they played a great set. Breeze and Wilson entertained everyone with their English wit as well as their performances of their own songs – including one they wrote specially for us “Oh! Nova Scotia” – as well as covers of well known favourites.

They will be coming back to the Maritimes next year when they hope to be able to travel around the area more and are also going to be playing at Stanfest.

This was the first show that we attended at The Music Room in Lady Hammond Road in Halifax and we really loved it. It is an intimate venue, holding no more than 110, so creates a special ambiance all of its own. We hope to be back there again sometime.

We were really glad to be a part of this story and to be on hand to document their first ever show in Nova Scotia. Thanks Toby and Graham! We loved the show and really look forward to seeing you next year.