Well, so much for not having a house concert in April ' we were given an opportunity too good to refuse, presenting one of Canada's best-known singer-songwriters, Ron Hynes.
Ron Hynes will be giving a special matinée house concert at the Take Note! Music House on Sunday, April 19 at 2:30 pm (doors open at 2:00). Requested donation is $25, with all proceeds going directly to the performer. You may reserve your seat by calling (705) 305-1687 or emailing concerts@takenotepromotion.com.
Ron Hynes (http://hynesite.org)
Ron Hynes, the legendary Singer/Songwriter from Newfoundland commonly referred to as "The Man of a Thousand Songs".
Hynes was born in St. John's in December 1950, and raised in Ferryland. He was a founding member of The Wonderful Grand Band, one of Newfoundland's most popular performing groups, and has released seven solo albums. Ron's debut album, "Discovery", released in 1972, was the first album composed of totally original content by a Newfoundland artist.
Ron Hynes is a seven-time East Coast Music Awards winner, and past Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards nominee. He was named "Artist of the Year" ('92) and was presented with the prestigious Arts Achievement Award (2004) by the Newfoundland/Labrador Arts Council. In 2002, Hynes received an honorary Doctor of Letters from Memorial University in St. John's in recognition of his original songwriting and his contribution to the cultural heritage of Newfoundland. In 2006, Hynes was honoured as the recipient of the St. John's Folk Arts Council's "Lifetime Achievement Award".
Ron continues to tour regularly each year while playing numerous concerts in his hometown of St. John's, Newfoundland. Widely regarded as one of Canada's premiere singer-songwriters with a career spanning over 30 years, Hynes's songs have become part of the fabric of Newfoundland culture. His latest, self-titled album was released in early 2006 to critical acclaim. His work is also known outside the province; Hynes' songs have been covered worldwide by over 100 artists, including Emmylou Harris, Valdy and Christy Moore.
Most recently, Hynes was the winner of "Male Solo Recording of the Year" at the 2007 East Coast Music Awards, and picked up three awards at the 2006 MusicNL awards show in November 2006. The awards included "Entertainer of the Year", "Songwriter of the Year" and "Folk/Roots Artist of the Year".
A SOCAN Arts Achievement Award and a Genie Award for "Best Song in Film"... the list goes on...
In July 2012, it was announced that Ron Hynes was suffering from throat cancer. On August 11, 2012, Hynes performed to a sold-out crowd of more than 3,000 at the Mile One Centre in St. John's Saturday night, his last performance before undergoing cancer treatment. The concert included a reunion of Hynes' old band, The Wonderful Grand Band. In the fall of 2013, he was in remission and back on tour, including participation in a Vinyl Cafe tour, broadcast on CBC Radio.
Ron's health continues to improve, his energy is at at an all time high as well as his outlook on the future with a new manager, a new book simply titled "My Name is Nobody", and the love of a beautiful woman. "Life is Truly Grand" for The Man of a Thousand Songs, so with the success of the re-release of 'Standing in Line in The Rain' (2014) Ron is now prepared mentally and physically, as well as being armed with the songs, to record in a way he has not done in the past. He is currently recording "Just Ron" with very minimal accompaniment as to capture the intimacy of Ron's Incredible writing and music. This will, without a doubt, be one of Ron's greatest pieces of work.