Our event starts at 11 am on the 2nd floor of the Koffler House (569 Spadina Avenue)
This week (and next week) we will explore an issue that divides Canadians and Provinces. The Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline System, or simply the Trans Mountain Pipeline, is a pipeline that carries crude and refined oil from Alberta to the west coast of British Columbia. It is wholly owned by the Canadian division of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (Kinder Morgan) and has been in use since 1953. It is the only pipeline to run between these two areas. The expansion of the pipeline is facing numerous challenges and is pitting Canadians and provinces against one another. So, where do you weigh in on this matter and how do you understand the issues?
Over the next two Sundays, June 10th and June 17th, we will have activists who are working to stop the Kinder Morgan Pipeline buyout by the federal government speak to this current issue at Oasis.
Our musical performers will be the Pickle Juice Trio: Arnd Jurgensen, Bob Vespaziani, and Cassie Norton – eclectic musicians whose playing and influences cross many stylistic boundaries. The Pickle Juice Trio is an exploration of rhythms, structures and melodies derived from the blues, gospel and swing music of the mid twentieth century by three musicians who crossed paths in the improvised music scene in Toronto.
Arnd Jurgensen has been a prominent contributor to TO’s improvised music scene with his finger style guitar playing and baritone vocals. Percussionist Bob Vespaziani, also a staple on the improvised music scene, demonstrates his years of experience backing numerous blues and swing performers around town. Violinist Cassie Norton with influences from folk, jazz and classical music adds an unusual and intriguing colour to this not so conventional blues trio.
To RSVP to this event, visit our Meetup page.