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“Raine Hamilton’s new album Night Sky is a warm, sweet stringed folk serenade to life’s beauty – the pain, joy and vibrance of our shared human experience.” - Atwood Magazine

Winnipeg singer-songwriter Raine Hamilton believes that art is powerful, and that art is for everyone. A string of Ontario tour dates in November will be made more inclusive by providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.

Starting on November 9th in Ajax, The Raine Hamilton String Trio will be playing 3 Ontario shows with ASL performance artist Tamyka Bullen who embodies her beautiful poetry in the visual language of ASL. The trio will perform songs from Raine's latest album Night Sky, alongside an ASL interpreter who will communicate the meaning and feeling of the songs. The addition of ASL interpretation on these shows is an important step in making music and live shows more accessible.

"Art gives my life meaning, and I can't imagine what my life would be like if I didn't have access to it," says Raine. "When I heard from some Deaf folks in my hometown that they wanted access to concerts, that really hit home for me. I know how important live art has been in my life, and I had the opportunity to increase access for people who were drawn to it. So I did."

Since the release of her sophomore album Night Sky in 2018, Raine has been touring Canada extensively, driving, biking, flying, and floating her way coast to coast. Her hard work was recognized with the 'Emerging Artist Of the Year' award at the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards and after her upcoming November tour dates, Raine plans to begin work on a new album.

"This winter I'm staying put in Winnipeg, recording a new album," says Raine. "It is a concept album about mountains and the courage they represent. This album will feature more chamber folk string trio arrangements, delving deeper into the idioms of chamber music, seeking always to serve the meaning of the song. One song is written around a Renaissance style two part bicinium, or two line harmony for viola. Neat! I am planning more ASL collaborations with this album, as well."

Look for The Raine Hamilton String Trio on tour in Ontario this November. For more information and the most up to date tour listings, please visit: rainehamilton.com

THE RAINE HAMILTON STRING TRIO ONTARIO TOUR DATES
Nov 9th - Ajax, ON - St. Francis Centre
Nov 10th - Ottawa, ON - Saint Brigid's Centre For The Arts
Nov 14th - Toronto, ON - The Burdock

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WATCH/POST 'Aurora in the Meadow' live video HERE
WATCH/POST 'To The North' video w/ ASL interpretation HERE
CLICK HERE for high-res press photos + album art (Photo Credit: Megan Steen)