Hannah & Nathan: ‘Love and Labour’ Album Release Tour
- Folk Canada
- May 15
- 2 min read
On May 15th, Hannah & Nathan released Love and Labour, the debut collaborative album from two of Ontario's most respected voices in traditional and folk music. A collection of eight original compositions, two traditional songs, and one contemporary cover, the album is a testament to creative partnership, close-harmony singing, and a shared reverence for the Appalachian old-time and singing traditions that brought them together. The album was co-produced with Jason Mercer on Wolfe Island, with Hannah & Nathan's banjo, fiddle, and harmony singing at the forefront, accompanied by session musicians Gary Craig, Tim O'Reilly, and Jim Bowskill.
TOUR DATES
May 20 - Burdock Music Hall - Toronto, ON - /w Shawna Caspi
May 21 - Trinity United Church - Huntsville, ON - /w Todd & Robyn
May 22 - Trinity United Church - North Bay, ON - /w Rose-Erin Stokes
May 23 - AlgomaTrad - St. Joseph Island, ON
May 28 - P’tit Ours - Montreal, QC - /w The Humbuddies
May 29 - Motel Chelsea - Chelsea, QC
May 31 - Hotel Wolfe Island - Wolfe Island, ON - /w The Weber Brothers
June 1 - House Concert - Petawawa, ON
Featuring pristine vocal harmonies accompanied by the earthy pulse of fiddle and banjo, Hannah & Nathan weave a rich tapestry of timeless songs and fiddle tunes grown from their love of old Appalachian music. Based in Ontario, Hannah Shira Naiman and Nathan Smith are acclaimed songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, each with a strong national presence in folk music: both are Canadian Folk Music Award winners (Hannah for Traditional Singer of the Year, and Nathan for Instrumental Composer of the Year). Touring as a duo since 2022, Hannah's clawhammer banjo interlocks perfectly with Nathan's fiddle and guitar playing, but their undeniable strength lies in their airtight harmony singing and their lighthearted stage presence.
Hannah & Nathan wish to thank the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario for their support in bringing this album to life.
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