K.E.W.T. at TNMH

Take Note! Music House, address given upon reservation, Barrie, ON

“Kathryn Briggs and Terry Tufts are one of those couples that make you believe in the concept of soul mates. Individually they are well-known and well-respected musicians; Kathryn for her dazzling and lyrical piano playing and Terry for his virtuoso-level finger-style guitar playing.” - Rob Riendeau, theHumm The Take Note! Music House presents the incomparable duo K.E.W.T. on Saturday, April 16 at 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30). Requested donation is $20, with all proceeds going directly to the performers. You may reserve your seat by calling (705) 305-1687 or emailing concerts@takenotepromotion.com (address given upon reservation)

K.E.W.T. (www.kewtmusic.com)

“A celebration of artistry and flawless instrumental expression. Kathryn and Terry are a quintessential Canadian music duo at the top of their game. Humour, humility and humanity aren’t part of the act, it’s who they are. We all had a wonderful time as they lit up our hearts!” - Glenna Watts & Nathan Sloniowski, The Cove Inn

Kathryn + Elizabeth + William + Terence = K.E.W.T. Pianist Kathryn Briggs & guitarist Terry Tufts have been making music together for close to 20 years. In November 2014, they released their first collaborative recording, a collection of original instrumentals entitled “Mother Lode”. “Winter Light”, a seasonal album of original and traditional songs from Samhain to Solstice to Christmas was released in December 2015.

The K.E. (Kathryn Briggs, www.kathrynbriggs.com)

Kathryn Elizabeth grew up with a piano in the house, and an innate curiosity around the mystery of how her mom could make beautiful sounds with the right combination of keys. It drew her to a lifelong love affair with the piano. She started lessons at the age of 7, benefited from the guidance of an eclectic group of teachers until she was 17, and has spent her life making music. Until she met Terry, her focus was on teaching and sharing her love of music with her students. Once they joined forces, she began to perform and promptly recorded an album of original compositions (“Small Awakenings”) produced by Ian Tamblyn. Several years later she arranged and recorded a collection of Christmas music with Juno-winner, David Francey (“Carols for a Christmas Eve”).

The W.T. (Terry Tufts, www.terrytufts.com)

William Terence (Terry) lays the blame for his guitar obsession directly on the shoulders of one Thomas Boleyn Smothers III (of The Smothers Brothers), whose records were gifted to Terry and his brother Tim at very early ages. From there it was David Rea, Red Shea, and Stephen Stills that further raised his interest. He began playing professionally upon graduating high school in June of 1974 after moving to Fredericton, New Brunswick. He has since been employed as a session musician and accompanist. He also has 6 solo albums to his credit as well as several appearances on compilation albums, most notably “Beautiful: A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot”. He and Kathryn began working together soon after marrying in 1998 and continue to collaborate and perform, much to his joy. Terry claims he never met a guitar he didn’t want.