**Music Makers Presents: All Saints ‘After Dark’ featuring Chris Gestrin — Thursday, October 22nd — Music begins at 7pm**
Tickets - $10-30 Sliding Scale (cash only at the door)
All Ages & Accessible
w/ Cookies and tea generously donated by The Woodshed
On October 22nd, join Chris for an evening of sonic exploration and deep listening through his meditative piano and synthesizer improvisations.
Since graduating with a Film Scoring degree from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in 1995, Chris Gestrin has become an integral part of the Canadian music scene. As a versatile multi-keyboardist, composer, engineer, and producer, he has worked on over 500 albums covering a wide range of musical styles. From experimental electronic improvisations to greasy soul organ music, introspective piano jazz to top-of-the-charts pop, rock, and hip-hop, Gestrin is in high demand for his eclectic talents and ability to bring a high level of musical inspiration to any situation.
As a jazz artist, Gestrin has performed with a who’s who of the jazz world. Gary Peacock, David ‘Fat Head’ Newman, Kenny Wheeler, Jerry Granelli, Duke Robillard, Dave Douglas, Ben Monder, Michael Blake, Peter Bernstein, PJ Perry, and Red Holloway to name but some. In the mainstream music world, Chris has had the pleasure of working with a large number of prominent artists including Randy Bachman, Bryan Adams, D.O.A., Bob Rock, Paul Rodgers, Colin James, Jann Arden, Motley Crue, K-OS, Swollen Members, The Offspring, Jim Byrnes, Nickelback, Loudon Wainwright III, Richie Sambora, and Jeff Healey.
Here are some links to Chris's website and Bandcamp if you want to get a head start!
https://www.chrisgestrin.com
https://cgmagik.bandcamp.com/music
Music Makers is proud to curate performances that celebrate artistry, collaboration, and community. This concert reflects that spirit: music created not just to entertain, but to connect people through shared atmosphere and presence. Whether you come to be inspired, comforted, or simply immersed in beautiful sound, this evening offers space to pause and enjoy something meaningful.
Join us on October 22nd at 7pm at All Saints ‘After Dark’ for a rare opportunity to hear Chris Gestrin performing solo in an intimate setting on Salt Spring Island. This show is all ages and accessible. Come as you are, settle in, and let the music carry you into the dark.
Please email musicmakersssi@gmail.com with any questions about the show.