Two unique and creative songwriters and great performers take the intimate stage at The Pink Piano. Up close and personal, good food & drink and no need to hunt to hard for a parking spot either!
The uniquely talented Nova Scotian singer, songwriter Gabriel Minnikin... His sound is located in country music and has a rawness of passion that one would expect from the tradition, but Gabriel has a brand of Canadiana all of his own. Minnikin continues to dazzle with his outstanding musicianship, densely-woven melodies, and titilating lyricism.
Taryn Kawaja, born and raised on an island in the Atlantic Ocean, writes songs about love, lineage, heartbreak & lust. A melodic fusion of classical and moody folk deliver with articulate piano work and lovely vocals.
Doors open by 7
$20 adv. / $25 door
www.sfhaa.ca/concerts
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Critically acclaimed artist Gabriel Minnikin is a mainstay in the international music scene. Over his career Minnikin’s albums have been nominated in the Best Americana, Best Country and Best Bluegrass categories.
At a young age the multi-instrumentalist became a sought-after session musician and songwriter internationally. He has toured Canada, America, UK, and the EU extensively. Locally, Gabriel has written songs with Matt Andersen, Terra Spencer & Cameron Nickerson to name a few Being the gifted multi-instrumentalist that he is, he has played the accordion with Blue Rodeo, the mandolin with Bahamas & Grammy Award-winning Gordie Sampson, the banjo with Buck65, and the violin with Kinley Dowling.
2024 Minnikin released his sixth studio album.(Produced by Jenn Grant’s Husband, Dan Ledwell). “Anne Lorraine” is out now and is already turning heads as he continues to intrigue listeners with his unique brand of Canadiana. If you’re not familiar, have a listen. His music is available on all platforms. Currently on tour in Spain & UK, he looks forward to sharing his art with you, Oct 4.
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Taryn Kawaja is a singer-pianist and songwriter based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, whose music moves with elegance, intimacy and emotional truth. Born and raised on an island in the Atlantic, she brings together a rigorous classical background and a restless questioning spirit to create songs about love, lineage, heartbreak and lust.
Her sound is a haunting fusion of neo-classical structure and moody folk, lush with piano motifs, vivid lyrical storytelling, and melodies that linger in the air. She has been compared to artists like Tori Amos and Amy Winehouse for her ability to combine vocal vulnerability with poetic strength.
Through performances and collaborations across Canada (and beyond), Taryn has built a reputation for virtuosic playing and beautifully vulnerable poetics—her songs feel like quiet confessions, yet hit with powerful emotional resonance. Don’t miss the chance to hear her—every phrase she sings is alive, intentional, and unforgettable.
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