On March 6, 2025, Billboard-charting/3x JUNO nominees Sultans of String and guests perform their “REFUGE” concert live at Aurora’s spectacular Davide De Simone Performance Hall at Aurora Town Square! (7:30pm, $32.40, https://boxoffice.auroratownsquare.ca/event/109:41/109:44).
“We are really excited to perform in Aurora with these exceptional artists!” says bandleader Chris McKhool. “Rehearsals have been super fun so far, with everyone bringing a lifetime of musical knowledge and energy to the show!”Joining these global groove wizards on stage are acclaimed musicians: vocalist/guitarist Donné Roberts, vocalist Leen Hamo, clarinetist Majd Sukar, Saskia Tomkins performing on the nyckelharpa, Alberto Suarez playing Cuban percussion, and tar player Padideh Ahrarnejad. Joining in on the big screen are Turkish string group Gundem Yayli Grubu and others, in a spectacular integration of sound and light.
This performance features the spellbinding songs from the band’s REFUGE film, which won Best Musical Film at the Cannes World Film Festival, as well as taking home the Awards at the Vancouver Independent Film Festival, Boston Independent Film Awards, LA Independent Film Channel Festival and the Hollywood International Golden Age Festival, to name just a few!!
These songs were created in collaboration with artists hailing from countries across the globe, each with a story to share about their journey to Canada, through words and music.
“We learn so much from these diverse voices and stories”, says McKhool. “Each speaks to the kind of complexity and beauty we can achieve by coming together in creativity”.
THE NITTY GRITTY
WHEN:
Thursday, March 6th, 2025 – 7:30pm
WHAT:
Refuge Performance featuring Billboard charting/3x JUNO nominees SULTANS OF STRING
With Special Guests:
— Alberto Suarez – percussion
— Donné Roberts – vocals and guitar
— Leen Hamo – vocals
— Majd Sukar – clarinet
— Saskia Tomkins – nyckelharpa
— Padideh Ahrarnejad – tar
Sultans of String – Chris McKhool, Kevin Laliberté, Drew Birston
WHERE:
Davide De Simone Performance Hall at Aurora Town Square.
50 Victoria St, Aurora ON, L4G 1R3
TIX/INFO:
General Admission, $32.40 (incl. hst), 905-841-7529 / 905-726-4770 | rleisure@aurora.ca
https://boxoffice.auroratownsquare.ca/event/109:41/109:44
