Andy Shauf, Leith Ross, Yves Jarvis

Saturday, July 1, 2023

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Event Begins5:00 pm)

SummerStage, Central Park

Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, 10021

The Canadian consulate shows New York our northern neighbors’ gentle side, bringing three tender-hearted singer-songwriters that showcase the country’s progressive folk scene. Andy Shauf was quite literally raised in a music shop, growing up to write smart, sensitive songs that evoke the mellow vocal tones of Paul Simon or Belle & Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch. Leith Ross, best known for their viral hit “We’ll Never Have Sex,” writes about the trans non-binary experience with a vulnerable candor, often finding magic in the mundane. Montreal’s prolific songwriter and producer Yves Jarvis creates metaphysical experiences with an ever-expanding and richly textured palette. His 2022 LP The Zug tempers his persistent optimism with a caustic wit; his last two efforts were longlisted for the Polaris prize, awarded to the best Canadian album regardless of genre, sales, or record label.