Don Ross & Jule Malischke

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DON ROSS

Don Ross was born and raised in Montreal and has lived in various parts of Canada over the course of his life. The son of a Mi’kmaw Indigenous mother and a Scottish immigrant father, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music) degree from Toronto’s York University and started working full-time as a musician in 1988. That year he won the US National Fingerpick Guitar Championship for the first time. He won for the second time in 1996.

Since 1989, Don has released 18 CDs of original music, as well as several collaborative projects with Andy Mckee, Calum Graham, and his jazz quartet, Don Ross Louder Than Usual. Over the course of that time, Don’s touring base has gone on to include all of North America, and trips to Australia, India, Russia, China, South Korea, and a dozen European countries.

In May 2023, Don released his first album- length solo recording since 2017. Entitled Water, the Kickstarter-funded album encapsulates much of what Don has been up to lately: solo guitar music, vocals, orchestration, and wonderful collaborations with Bruce Cockburn, Michael Manring, Brooke Miller, Sean Hall, The Atlantic String Machine, and The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. The album was released to the streaming series in stereo and Dolby Atmos, as well as CD and vinyl LP.

“Catchy tunes, mind-boggling playing, and beautiful tone make for fun listening…”  - Teja Gerken, Peghead Nation

“Ross delivers stunningly beautiful guitar music, bursting with sensitivity and compassion.” - Steve Newton, Georgia Straight, Vancouver

“For those who have borne witness, a solo Don Ross performance is something to behold. His technical skill, sense of melody and rhythm, and use of the entire instrument are nothing short of breathtaking.” - Bryan Williston, Spill Magazine, Toronto

JULE MALISCHKE

Jule Malischke is a highly talented guitarist, singer and songwriter who has made a name for herself in recent years with great compositions and impressive festival appearances. Originally from Swabia in southern Germany, she also works as a lecturer at the Carl Maria von Weber Music University in Dresden, Germany.

Jule is one of the most sought-after soloists on the European acoustic scene. Her repertoire covers an impressively broad musical spectrum – from self-penned heartfelt songs, very original song-cover arrangements, and diverse virtuoso styles on the classical guitar through to modern fingerstyle arrangements. There are few musicians who can boast such mastery of all these related but very different genres.

​Jule is known for her vibrant personality, great sense of humour, her wonderful voice and the virtuosity of her guitar playing. She has captivated audiences across Europe in her appearances at many of the most important festivals.

Jule recently released her new CD, Seagull, featuring her original songs and her stunning guitar playing. The recording was nominated for the prestigious German Record Critics' Prize (Preis der deutchen Schallplattenkritik) in July 2024.

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