Hitting the Road Again! Yay!!
It is finally spring, and though I can't feel it outside yet here in chilly Nova Scotia, I can feel it on the inside :) We have big news! We are releasing our new album…
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Mar 23 2024
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Jul 3 2020
Seasons - a New Music Video!
We finally finished our music video for Seasons! This was a really fun project. It took us all year, as I really wanted to get the right look and feel for each verse (or season) so the meaning of the…
Sep 20 2019
Between Worlds - The Album!
If you have seen me in the last year and a half, or follow my blog, you know what an epic journey it has been making this album. Between Worlds is about that place that is both separation and unity… Read more
Aug 30 2018
Worlds Apart - The evolution of a song.. and a songwriter..
Suddenly, I am standing still and the international whirlwind that has been my life is distilling into musical expression. I knew it would. I am surprised it took so long. Last February I landed again in Mumbai, where the concept…
Apr 12 2018
New Video!
This year I am in the process of writing for a new album. The music is international and self reflective, electronic and acoustic, inspired by Indian music studies, a lot of travel, and a constant desire to dance and enjoy…
Mar 15 2017
Special moments in Goa
Life continues to be a constant stream of absorbing happenings... There is always so much going on and I tend to be carried off by the currents much of the time. It is this part of my nature that allows… Read more
Nov 11 2015
A Summer/Fall Update!
The summer has been busy. A new project. Two new little family members. An amazing family wedding. And now, finally after much waiting and creating... A new tour bus!!
After leaving Asia last spring, I landed at the Banff Center… Read more
After leaving Asia last spring, I landed at the Banff Center… Read more
May 15 2015
Cross Canada Tour
Canada is unbelievably beautiful. We just left Lillooet where every time we would exit a building, or even close our eyes and open them again, we were amazed again at the natural beauty around us. What a magical place. In… Read more
Apr 13 2015
BC TOUR WITH BLUE LOTUS TRIO!!!!!
Ken and I at the Victoria Folk Music Society!
This April I am touring with my world fusion ensemble Blue Lotus Trio on Canada's West Coast!! In May I will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Daunt Lee from Newfoundland to tour… Read more
Feb 7 2015
The Music Lesson
Learning music teaches us to listen, to feel, to understand the connections between things. It goes far beyond studying a method, an instrument or learning to perform. These are the tools we have to try to get to that place… Read more
Sep 29 2014
India, China, Canada and back again...
An amazing summer in Nova Scotia, Canada wraps up a year of musical adventures with my bands and my solo show. I feel blessed to have been able to tour in India and China with Ask Your Sister, to… Read more
Mar 29 2014
The Music Business - The World
Some people say that to "make it" in the business of music, you have choose one path and stick to it, perfect it, and eventually your time will come. Others say you must diversify and be able to play whatever… Read more
Nov 7 2013
Ask Your Sister
This is a momentous moment in my musical life. It has been a long time coming. Finally after years of travelling, learning, experimenting with different styles (of music and life..) everything seems to be bringing me home. Back to my… Read more
Oct 19 2013
Himalayan Hand Weaving
I am back in India, this time in the Himalayas.. Manali to be specific. What a beautiful world. It has been too long since I wrote.. so for one post, there is too much to write about. Life here, life… Read more
Jul 24 2013
Blue Lotus
This month I have been hiding away in a magical music house working on the concert that we will present this Sunday, July 28th at the Horton Community Centre. It will be the debut of our group Blue Lotus,…
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Apr 6 2013
Music in Goa
It was a busy winter in Goa. So many wonderful collaborations with musicians from around the world. Everything from Rock, country, pop to Indian Trance fusion, some great Russian blues, and psychedelic Nepali bass lines, heartfelt original songs from Austrailia … Read more
Apr 6 2013
Rio, Samaya, Sahara Jane, Kamila in France "Live What You Love"
Ahh..memories of France with Kamila and the Rio Samaya Band!! Rio wrote this song inspired by a whale painted on the wall of the cliff in Arambol.. remember anyone? It said "Live what you love!" I get all nostalgic whenever… Read more
Mar 23 2013
Coming West!
Slow Train video
This is our whole band from last fall! Jamie and I are looking forward to our West Coast Canada tour in May!!! The dates are up in the Calendar!
This is our whole band from last fall! Jamie and I are looking forward to our West Coast Canada tour in May!!! The dates are up in the Calendar!
Oct 4 2012
The End of the September Tour
We have finished our Eastern Canada tour and it was truly wonderful. Jamie and I loved playing together and are already planning a spring tour for BC in May! Yay!!
Thanks to everyone who hosted us, played with us and…Read more
Oct 4 2012
Carrying Salmon Upriver in Bowmanville and canoe sailing around the Thousand Islands...
So aside from our wonderful visits with friends and the sweet shows on this tour, there were some things I would love to share...
One inspiring moment was a walk down by the river with our friends Aubrey and Koren…Read more
One inspiring moment was a walk down by the river with our friends Aubrey and Koren…Read more
Aug 29 2012
September 8th, 8:00 at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville!
I am really looking forward to this show in Wolfville. There is nothing quite like playing in your home town.. and with this incredible band!!
Ariana Nasr, my sister, on sax, violin and vocals, Andy Flinn, my bro-in-law…Read more
Aug 21 2012
CD Release Show in Halifax on Friday Aug 24th!
CD Release party for "Lonesome Sky" in Halifax at the Music Room on August 24th!!! Andy and Ariana will perform music from their recent album "Good to be Home"! Ken Shorley will accompany with amazing percussion!!! It will be…Read more
SOMETHING GOOD - Cross-Canada Tour Spring 2024
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We are so excited to release our new album, SOMETHING GOOD, just days before getting on the road for a cross-Canada tour! Please come out to celebrate with us!
Tickets available on this very page! (Scroll up...)
$20 / $15
Sahara Jane and Ken Shorley at the West Brooklyn Speakeasy
West Brooklyn Speakeasy, 410 W Brooklyn Mountain Rd, , Wolfville, NS B4P 2R3
Come and hear some of the new songs from our upcoming album! We are looking forward to sharing them! Tix $20 - Call 902-542-5424 or text 902-385-5426 to reserve
Quilting is an improv band with a unique mix of instruments and styles featuring Kim Barlow on Guitar and Banjo, Brian Borcherdt on a mix of electronic and acoustic sounds, Mairi Chaimbeul on harp, and Sahara Jane on sarangi, vocals and moutharps.
Quilting is completely improvised music and we welcome people to come and bring yoga mats, pillows or anything they would like to help them settle in and enjoy the ride! Tix at the door, $15 or PWYC
7pm start. Limited Seating! $25 tickets (text 902 233 8844 to reserve)
7pm start. Limited seating! $20 tickets (call 902 670 8514 to reserve) E-transfer to guarantee seating (paula.rockwell@acadiau.ca)
Sahara Jane and Ken Shorley at Dawn Oman Gallery
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Dawn Oman Art Gallery, 298 Granville Street, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
Join us at the amazing Dawn Oman Art Gallery! The space is both grand and cosy, with beauty and colour inspiring at every turn. We love playing there and we are looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing some new compositions and some old favorites! Doors open at 6:15 Contact Dawn and Scott at scotthenderson61@hotmail.com or call 902-588-2002 for tickets
Experience Upstream Music Association's "The Dome Project" for One Night Only!
GIGS IN SPACE!!!!!
To boldly listen to what no one has heard before...
With music provided by accomplished improvising musicians from varied traditions, this event will feature the interplay of interstellar imagery will both incorporate the Discovery Centre’s astronomy imagery as well as live experimental video provided by Upstream’s Artistic Director, Lukas Pearse.
Musicians will include:
Evan Syliboy, electric guitarist for Mi’kmaw band Alan Syliboy & The Thundermakers
Sarah Frank, violinist for the contemporary bluegrass / Canadiana group The Bombadils
Taral Naik, classical tabla player
Sahara Jane, genre-fluid sarangi player
Tom Richards, jazz trombonist
Brian Borcherdt, indie electronics performer from bands including Dusted and HOLY F*CK
Audiences are encouraged to consider the parallels between scientific and artistic exploration, and to embrace the shared experience of the sky while honouring our own unique trajectories and orbits…
Sahara Jane and Ken Shorley return to one of their all time favourite venues for a night of music, stories, friends and beautifully blended specialty drinks made from the magic of local gardens. The Speak-easy is a special experience! Doors open at 7:30, tix $20.
Quilting is an instrumental improv group made up of Sahara Jane on sarangi and mouth harp, Kim Barlow - guitar/banjo, Mairi Chaimbel - celtic harp and Brian Borchardt playing all manner of things. On November 10th they celebrate their new release on vinyl which just came out on Telephone Explosion Records. They are joined by guitarist Sam Wilson, and trombonist AJAX (Andrew Jackson) Doors open at 7:00
$20 or PWYC
Doors open at 7, show begins at 7:30, details for tickets TBA
Our first official collaboration!! zhorli is Ken Shorley's electronic alter-ego. We wrote this one together in the spring, and are excited to share it with the known universe!
Quilting + zhorli Double Album Release!
Gaspereau Community Centre, 2806 Greenfield rd, Gaspereau valley
On October 21 our instrumental/expimental improv group, Quilting, are throwing ourselves a party at Gaspereau Community Hall!! Quilting is made up of Kim Barlow - guitar/banjo, Mairi Chaimbel - celtic harp, Brian Borchardt - all manner of things..., and Sahara Jane on sarangi and mouth harp.
zhorli (Ken Shorley) is opening the show and celebrating his own ep release and DJ HJ BJ (Brian Borcherdt from holy F) will DJ vinyl after. It’s a multi-layered night that will end with dancing! Tix at @musicincommunities $20 or pay-what-you-can
A Double Bill with singer songwriter Pam Paton at the beautiful Dawn Oman Gallery in Bridgetown! Pam will play the first set followed by Sahara Jane and Ken Shorley in a magical night of original music!
