Why You Should Listen to This Episode: Harry Manx opens up about a life that took him from the Isle of Man to busking in Europe and Japan, and into the studio for his new album Falling Upwards, out this August as he tours Vancouver Island. Jen Bate of the McMillan Arts Centre shares what’s coming to Parksville this summer, from the Wine Walk to a new gallery exhibit built around a real train car.
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(19:50) Harry Manx is a Canadian guitarist and Mohan Veena player who has spent decades fusing Delta blues with Hindustani classical music into a sound critics call “Mysticssippi” blues. Based on Salt Spring Island, he has earned seven Maple Blues Awards and six Juno nominations. Harry talks about growing up on the Isle of Man, busking his way across Europe and Japan, and his new album Falling Upwards, out this August as he tours Vancouver Island. Contains the song “Pork Pie Turban”. Find out more at harrymanx.com.
(07:17) Jen Bate is the executive director of the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, where she oversees a gallery, an art school, and a busy summer of community programming. Jen joins us to talk about the Parksville Wine Walk, a new gallery exhibit from pastel artist Joan Larson, and the MAC’s Creative Kids day camps. Find out more at mcmillanartscentre.com.
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Episode Quotes:
“My music is all about hitting people in the heart, and they feel something sweet.” – Harry Manx
“This art centre is your art centre. It’s our community celebrating everything: art, music.” – Jen Bate
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