September 23 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Toronto-based folk duo Basset are full of timeless heart. With deeply human lyrics and harmonies reminiscent of the early folk revival, CBC Q’s Tom Power says, “I think you’re going to love this.” Their debut album In the Clay was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award. With a live show that is sincere and disarmingly funny, they’ve performed at Mariposa, Winnipeg, and Celtic Connections Folk Festivals. In 2026, they’ll tour Australia, Canada, and Europe, promoting their upcoming album Human Nature. bassettheband.com
Janice Jo Lee (she/they) is a contemporary folk-fusion musician, composer, sound designer, spoken word poet, actor-clown, director, facilitator and educator born and based in Toronto. Her artwork explores climate grief, antiracism, loneliness, workers rights, queer joy, and her Korean heritage. She is a dynamic and engaging performer, and performs with a guitar, trumpet, vocal looping and jjangu drum. As a professional educator, she has facilitated arts and anti-oppression workshops for 15 years. Janice Jo Lee has toured across Canada with her music and poetry. Currently she is composing the first draft of a musical adaptation of Minh Ly’s Ga Ting (Finding Family) and working on songs from her next album Lullabyes for End Times. janicejolee.ca
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Cost: $25/sliding scale (no one will be turned away due to lack of funds, so please choose the ticket option that best suits your needs) Doors open at 7:00pm, music starts at 7:30pm Location: Sally Wismer Gallery/Guelph Arts Council (22B-55 Wyndham St N in Old Québec Street Mall) The venue is a physically accessible space.
Many thanks to Guelph Arts Council (GAC) for partnering with YGFC to present the series. As part of your purchase, you may also choose to make a charitable donation to GAC.
$25/Sliding Scale (nobody turned away for lack of funds)
