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Matthew Hornell And Andrew Sneddon Tour

Oct 15, 2017 | 1:31 PM

Matthew Hornell and Andrew Sneddon are heading west this fall for a series of shows in Saskachewan and Alberta.

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Matthew Hornell and Andrew Sneddon will take  you on an exploration of the music they love; timeless traditional ballads, Old Time, Bluegrass, evocative original songs, and exciting instrumentals.  Although both Hornell and Sneddon were raised far from the hills and hollers of Appalachia, they come to the music honestly, both born of that same Scottish/Irish lineage and raised  in the lea of the Northernmost reaches of that ancient mountain range.

 Matthew Hornell  provides the lead vocals and a driving rhythm guitar; Andrew Sneddon offers up a silvery counterpoint with his resophonic guitar and smooth tenor harmony that blends perfectly with Matthew’s rich melodious baritone and lead vocals. Despite the pair focusing mainly on traditional songs and tunes, they’re not content to live in the past musically. Yes, they treat their sources with respect, but they like to move the music forward, by way of sophisticated arrangements, and a deft telling of tales old and new. 

Hornell and Sneddon create a very personal show, with off the cuff humour and interesting stories they have gathered from years of touring and performing together. After seeing just one show you will leave with a true understanding of these performers both as people and musicians.

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Matthew was born and bred in Newfoundland, where the directness and charm of centuries of storytelling, isn’t just an artform, it’s a lens through which the world is viewed. Hornell’s lyrics, sometimes wry and amusing, are  just as often as stark as the craggy shores of Eastern Newfoundland.  Andrew, raised in the fertile  farm country of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, brings a rural musical feel and keen melodic sense to his resophonic guitar playing. Whether accompanying a song or leading the way through traditional fiddle tunes and original instrumentals his playing is exciting and evocative.

This is a dynamic duo in the truest sense and a musical experience not to be missed.

Oct. 20 – Regina – The Exchange – www.grassrootsregina.com/

Oct. 21 – Weyburn – Cugnet Centre – www.weyburnunitedway.com
Oct. 24 – La Ronge – Workshops at Churchill Highschool
Oct. 25 – La Ronge – House Concert
Oct. 26 – Big River – The Metis Hall – presented by Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society
Oct. 27 – Saskatoon – Nutana Legion – www.picatic.com/hornell
Oct. 28 – Prince Albert – The Rock Trout Cafe with Gord and Jake Vaadeland – presented by Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society
Oct. 29 – Biggar – Majestic Theatre – with Rugged Little Thing
Oct. 31 – Saskatoon – Halloween event – details to come
Nov. 1 – Kinistino – House Concert with Kasia Leigh – hornellsneddon@gmail.com
Nov. 4 – Maple Creek – Broken Spoke – brokenspokeartgallery.com
Nov. 5 – Medicine Hat -House Concert- hornellsneddon@gmail.com
Nov. 8 – Lethbridge – The Slice – Windy City Opry
Nov. 9 – Blairemore – House Concert – hornellsneddon@gmail.com
Nov. 10 – Red Deer – House Concert – hornellsneddon@gmail.com
Nov. 11 – Edmonton – Needle Tavern – Matinee – 12pm – 3pm
Nov. 11 – Edmonton – House Concert – hornellsneddon@gmail.com
Nov. 12 – Calgary – Speakeasy Garage
Nov. 16 – Nov 28 – Home Routes House Concert Tour