The Tin Constellations, who are all from the National Capital Region, are a quartet led by Brent Smith on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Rob Snasdell-Taylor on bass, Andrew Robertson on exceptional fiddle and Christine Graves – their newest member – on percussion and harmony. Where [openers] The Dames used a “stand and deliver” approach to performing, Tin Constellations were more kinetic, particularly the principle-songwriter Brent, who twisted his wiry frame in constant choreography, all the while singing and chatting the audience up with great enthusiasm. Brent led their set with a solo ditty, then he and Christine duo-ed on the serious ‘I Will Fight No Man’s War’ and then the full band were into it. Brent’s song subjects are far ranging, and this evening they included: Aldershot Station, what birds might be thinking, a woman who went over Niagara Falls (my favourite), robots on a space station and more. So, the two groups were twin sides of the same musical coin, and both came up heads. They were separate in style but complimentary in providing a well-rounded night’s entertainment.” - Phil Jenkins, Arts and Entertainment Reporter — The Low Down to Hull and Back News.
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Centretown would like to acknowledge that Ottawa is built on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.
The Anishinaabe Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole.
