Ariel Poson with special guest Wendo

For Ariel Posen, songwriting and guitar playing have always gone hand-in-hand.
He's spent a decade building a bridge between those two worlds, balancing his work
as a hotshot instrumentalist — including collaborations with everyone from John
Mayer to Tom Jones — with solo albums rooted in melody and autobiographical
storytelling. The result is a career that's every bit as diverse as his music. With
performances at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, his own Fender
Stratocaster signature model, and a powerful voice that matches his fretwork, Posen
explores uncharted territory, blurring the lines between genre and generation along
the way. 
 
On his latest release, Bannatyne, that exploration leads Posen back to the place
where everything began. Named after an avenue in his hometown of Winnipeg,
Manitoba, it's a record about reexamining one's past in order to fully appreciate the
present. Woven into the album's 12 songs are larger-than-life riffs and upbeat
tempos (a nod to the 1990s rock music that soundtracked Posen's childhood), along
with the syncopated grooves and explorative, unexpected textures that have always
steered his work. Equally influenced by the raw energy of his live shows — where
Posen has been known to plug in and stretch out, showcasing the chops that
prompted Rolling Stone to call him "a modern-day guitar hero" — and the tight craft
of his songwriting, Bannatyne is a full-circle snapshot of an artist in evolution,
chasing down new horizons while still honouring his musical roots.

At a time when many artists chase trends, Wendlo has built a global audience by leaning into something far more powerful: authenticity, musical craftsmanship, and a direct connection with listeners. The singer/songwriter-pop duo of Jacob and Chelsea Hamilton, blends indie-pop songwriting with tight vocal harmonies, distinctive guitar tones and inventive arrangements that feel both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.

Recording, producing, filming, and promoting much of their work themselves, the duo have crafted a unique sound built on their stripped-down and playful reinterpretations of pop classics along with emotionally resonant original songs earning them a devoted online following. 

As their online community continues to grow, Wendlo is transitioning from viral discovery to a fully realized recording and touring act. With new releases and their debut album on the horizon, the duo stands at the forefront of a new generation of artists proving that meaningful careers can be built from creativity, connection, rooted in something much simpler: two musicians, a shared vision, and songs that resonate long after the screen fades to black.

Doors from 7pm; this will be a mixed seating/standing gig