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Classical crossover artist Eleanor McCain shares her latest music news here. Catch up on stories about the touching and iconic journey of "True North: The Canadian Songbook" and other news.
Eleanor McCain To Perform with the Ontario Pops Orchestra - March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024 at 8pm Toronto, ON. Eleanor will be a guest soloist with the Ontario Pops Orchestra for “A Musical Journey” at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. For more information and for tickets
Eleanor McCain To Perform a Concert of Celtic Repretoire at the Aurora Cultural Centre
March 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Aurora, ON. Accompanying Eleanor will be Brigham Phillips and Jason Fowler. North Atlantic Drift will be kicking off the evening.For more information and for tickets
Eleanor McCain on UK-based podcast Music Works
It was a joy for Eleanor to speak with Katie Beardsworth about her latest release I Can See Hope From Here on the UK-based podcast Music Works! Take a listen to learn how this large-scale collaborative project came to life!
Music Video Premiere Blogcritics - Eleanor McCain ‘I Can See Hope from Here’
Read Eleanor's interview and watch her video here....
Blogcritics Exclusive Interview: Eleanor McCain on ‘I Can See Hope from Here’ – a Celebration of Canadian Music
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Eleanor McCain Releases “I Can See Hope From Here” Album and Music Video
Press Release Here
Christmas Eve Concert 2020
Join Eleanor at home this Christmas Eve for a very special virtual concert where she will be performing Christmas classics from her album, ‘Holiday’. We may be apart this year, but let’s celebrate together virtually through music.❤️🎶 Find Eleanor's performance...
Canada Day 2020
Join Eleanor at home this Canada Day 2020 for a very special virtual concert on Facebook and Instagram where she’ll be performing four classic Canadian songs from her album True North: The Canadian Songbook. We may be apart this year,...
MusicCounts Band Aid Program Awards $725,000 in Instruments to 80 Schools Nationawide
Toronto, ON - March 19, 2017 - Each year, the MusiCounts Band Aid Program provides instruments in $5,000 or $10,000 increments to schools whose music programs are in need of support to ensure their sustained growth. Of the 80 schools announced this year, Conrad...
ELEANOR MCCAIN IN PERFORMANCE AT FOGO ISLAND INN
Saturday April 21, 2018 - Fogo Island Inn is pleased to welcome vocalist Eleanor McCain for an intimate performance in support of the release of her latest project, True North: The Canadian Songbook. For more information and for tickets call 1-709-658-3444
NEW Drumline and General Music Program at Jack Hulland Elementary School in Whitehorse made possible by True North: The Canadian Songbook BandAid Grant in Honour of MusiCounts’ 20th in 2017
Whitehorse, NWT - January 23, 2018 - Here is a wonderful video produced by CBC on Jack Hulland Elementary School in Whitehorse, Northwest Territories, one the schools who received a True North: The Canadian Songbook BandAid Grant in Honour of MusiCounts’...
McCain creates musical project
January 10, 2018 - Cape Breton Post - We’ve just finished celebrating 150 years of Canada as a nation. We did it with special events, parades, presentations and even some protests. But that’s the Canadian way. Read more
Favourite Room - Home for the holidays
December 23, 2017 - The Globe and Mail - Singer Eleanor McCain happily lets Christmas decor take over her living room, which also doubles as her band's rehearsal space. Read here
Eleanor's interview with Jeff Sammut - Canada Now on Canada Talks SiriusXM 167
November 16, 2017 - Listen to Eleanor's interview with Jeff Sammut - Canada Now on Canada Talks SiriusXM 167 Here
True North: The Canadian Songbook – Canada’s Greatest Hits
In concert with Symphony Nova Scotia Saturday November 4, 2017 at 7:30pm Sunday November 5, 2017 at 2:00pm Rebecca Cohn Auditorium 6101 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia For Tickets
Eleanor visits CTV Morning Live Atlantic
November 3, 2017 - Halifax - Eleanor visits CTV Morning Live Atlantic and talks to Heidi Petracek about True North: The Canadian Songbook Watch here
Visual, musical feast honours spirit of Canada
November 2, 2017 - The Chronicle Herald - When it came to celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation, and the contemplation of Canada’s history and future, Toronto-based singer Eleanor McCain got on board with the biggest project of her career......
Eleanor on CP24 Breakfast Weekend
October 29, 2017 - Eleanor stopped by CP24 Breakfast Weekend. Watch her Sunday morning interview with Jamie Gutfreund and Travis Dhanraj - watch here
True North: The Canadian Songbook
In concert with Niagara Symphony Orchestra Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 7:30PM Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 2:30PM Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario For Tickets
Eleanor on The New Classical FM 96.3 - Classical Mornings with Mike and Jean
October 17, 2017 - Eleanor stopped by The New Classical FM 96.3 studios this morning to chat with Mike Duncan and Jean Stilwell on Classical Mornings. Listen to the interview here
True North: The Canadian Songbook
In concert with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Friday September 29, 2017 at 8:00 pm Saturday September 30, 2017 at 8:00 pm Centre in the Square101 Queen St N, Kitchener, Ontario For Tickets
Iconic Canadian songs brought together for a concert, an album and a book
September 27, 2017 - The Record - Canadian singer Eleanor McCain had a big idea, an idea so big she wasn't sure if it was possible to it pull off. Read more here
Milestone season for Niagara Symphony starts Sunday
September 20, 2017 - Niagara Falls Review - Sunday’s matinee kicks off a loaded season which includes Eleanor McCain... Read more here
True North: The Canadian Songbook profiled in Billboard Magazine!
July 1-14, 2017 - Billboard Magazine profiles True North: The Canadian Songbook (page 3) Read more
Radio Seagull's Interview with Eleanor
You can listen to Eleanor's one hour interview about True North: The Canadian Songbook with Boomer of Radio Seagull here. The interview aired on Wednesday July 12, 3:00am and 3:00pm EDT and Saturday July 15, 3:00am and 3:00pm EDT Radio Seagull...
New chapter in the Eleanor McCain songbook
July 3, 2017 - The Star - New music, new dogs and a summer retreat. Read more
Jazz.FM91 - Live to Air - Encore Performance with ELEANOR MCCAIN!
Sunday June 25, 2017 - Jazz FM's encore performance of Eleanor’s Live to Air concert will broadcast on their Award-winning “Sound of Jazz” program on Sunday June 25 at 11am EDT. Joined by producer and pianist, Don Breithaupt, Mark Kelso...
True North: The Canadian Songbook is Eleanor McCain’s gift to Canada’s 150th
June 21, 2018 - The Montrealer On Line - This magnificent orchestral recording of thirty-two Canadian pop and folk songs from Neil Young’s Helpless to Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah was recorded with 10 orchestras across Canada. Read the full article here.
Jazz.FM91 - LIVE TO AIR with ELEANOR MCCAIN!
June 6, 2017 - Thrilled to announce a Live To Air concert on Jazz.FM91 on June 6th at 7 PM! Joined by producer and pianist, Don Breithaupt, Mark Kelso (drums), Justin Abedin (guitar), Pat Kilbride (bass) and featuring two guest...
Eleanor talks about True North: The Canadian Songbook with eTalk
May 18, 2017 - Eleanor McCain stopped by the eTalk studios and chatted about the launch of her True North: The Canadian Songbook album and coffee table book. Watch the video here.
Eleanor McCain Celebrates Her True North... In Style
May 17, 2017 - fyi Music News - The numbers involved in Eleanor McCain’s new project, True North: The Canadian Songbook, are indeed impressive. Read the full article here.
Eleanor McCain on CBC Weekend AM Newfoundland with Todd O'Brien
May 15, 2017 - Listen to the full interview here.
Eleanor McCain defines the Canadian songbook
May 15, 2017 - Ottawa Citizen - Classical-crossover singer Eleanor McCain is doing her part to define the songs that make us Canadian with her ambitious new CD/book project, True North: The Canadian Songbook. Read the full article here ...
True North: The Canadian Songbook double album and accompanying hardcover coffee table book on sale now
May 12, 2017 – Toronto, ON In honour of Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary of Confederation, three-time East Coast Music Award nominee Eleanor McCain has launched True North: The Canadian Songbook. A double CD set and bilingual coffee table book that...
True North: The Canadian Songbook debuts first original song: “I Can See Hope From Here”
May 5, 2017 – Toronto, ON Today, Eleanor McCain debuted “I Can See Hope From Here”, the only original song from her upcoming album True North: The Canadian Songbook. Read the full press release here.
True North: The Canadian Songbook Debuts “Helpless”
April 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON Today, Eleanor McCain debuted “Helpless”, the fifth song from her upcoming album True North: The Canadian Songbook. Read the full press release here.
True North: The Canadian Songbook Releases: “Angel”
April 21, 2017 – Toronto, ON Today, “Angel”, the fourth track from Eleanor McCain’s upcoming album True North: The Canadian Songbook was released. Read the full press release here.
True North: The Canadian Songbook Releases: “Aujourd'hui, je dis bonjour á la vie”
April 13, 2017 – Toronto, ON Today, “Aujourd’hui, je dis bonjour á la vie”, the third track from Eleanor McCain’s upcoming album True North: The Canadian Songbook was released. Read the full press release here.
Our First Week of Orchestra Recording Sessions - True North Journal
Toronto, ON When you think about it, organizing three separate orchestra recording sessions – let alone holding them in three different provinces – is an incredibly complex operation. The fact the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Nova Scotia and Symphony New...
O Canada! 150th Celebration!
Guest appearance with the Elmer Iseler Singers Saturday May 6, 2017 at 7:30 pm Trinity St. Paul’s United Church 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario
True North: The Canadian Songbook - WSO Concert
In concert with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Friday, May 26, 2017 at 8:00 pm Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 8:00 pm Sunday May 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm Centennial Concert Hall 555 Main St, Winnipeg, MB For Tickets
True North: The Canadian Songbook Releases: “Run To You”
April 7, 2017 – Toronto, ON Today, “Run to You”, the second track from Eleanor McCain’s upcoming album True North: The Canadian Songbook was released. Read the full press release here.
Eleanor McCain Unveils First Single “Hallelujah” from True North: The Canadian Songbook
March 8, 2017 – Toronto, ON Triple ECMA Award Nominee announces double album and accompanying hardcover coffee table book, out May 12; reveals complete track listing of 32 iconic Canadian Songs Read the full press release here.
MusiCounts Celebrates 20th Anniversary as Canada’s Leading Music Education
February 13, 2017 – Toronto, ON Welcomes new commemorative grants from Eleanor McCain’s True North: The Canadian Songbook project. Read the full press release here (PDF).
Singer Eleanor McCain to Perform True North: The Canadian Songbook for Canada’s 150th
December 6, 2016 – Toronto, ON Eleanor McCain will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday next year with the launch of her sixth album, True North: The Canadian Songbook. Showcasing some of the country’s most popular pop and folk songs, McCain will...
Le tour du Canada EB 33 chansons
15 Juin 2016 – Le Droit Il émane d’Eleanor McCain une époustouflante énergie. Une voix claire et ferme, un sou‐ rire éclatant, le brushing impeccable d’une femme d’affaires et surtout un discours passionné pour défendre son projet musical pan-canadien. Lire...
‘Canada Songbook’ Tour Captures its Last Note in Ottawa
June 14, 2016 – Ottawa Life Magazine (Online) A journey that began three months ago will end this evening when classical crossover singer Eleanor McCain and the NAC orchestra strike the last note of the seven songs they’ve been recording...
Eleanor McCain’s Songbook for Canada
June 14, 2016 – Ottawa Citizen (Online) Is there such as thing as a great Canadian songbook? It is an idea that prompts debate and is likely very much subject to individual tastes. Indeed, what are the qualities that a...
True North: The Canadian Songbook – Ottawa
14 Juin 2016 – Le Telejournal Ottawa-Gatineau, Radio Canada Regardez ici (Temps 28:12)
One Step Closer to Cod
April 22 – 25, 2016 – Cleveland, OH to St. John’s, NL Hello Cleveland! Nope – this isn’t a Spinal Tap moment: due to an insanely heavy schedule of a guest artist I wanted to work with, producer Don and...
True North Visual: The “Iqaluity” of Life
April 12, 2016 – Iqaluit, Nunavut What a magnificent vista! You may be thinking I’m talking about either the West shores of Vancouver or the East shores of Halifax, but actually I’m referring to the latest stop on the True...
There’s No Business Like Snow Business
April 5, 2016 – Winnipeg, MB Some of this amazing journey I’m taking across the country to record numerous orchestras for my upcoming True North: The Canadian Songbook project might be alternately called the “Tarmac Tour.” The reason? For the...
Our First Week of Orchestra Recording Sessions
March 31, 2016 – Toronto, ON When you think about it, organizing three separate orchestra recording sessions – let alone holding them in three different provinces – is an incredibly complex operation. The fact the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Nova...
The True North’s Serenade
March 24, 2016 – Ottawa Life Magazine What does Canada sound like? Some would say it’s the whisper of a cold wind blowing through the needles of a pine tree. Others think of the sudden crack of a slapshot and...
The Orchestra Recording Journey Begins
Toronto, ON Even Retriever Records president Amy T. Dog makes no bones about it: the media coverage True North: The Canadian Songbook received over the last couple of weeks was incredible. The Globe and Mail piece was phenomenal. I’m really...
Eleanor McCain Talks to CBC Radio One About ‘True North: The Canadian Songbook’
March 11, 2016 – CBC Radio (New Brunswick) Eleanor McCain chats with CBC Radio (New Brunswick) host Vanessa Vander Valk about True North: The Canadian Songbook. Listen to the full interview here
New Brunswick Native Eleanor McCain to Record with Ten Canadian Orchestras for Upcoming Album
March 10, 2016 – Telegraph-Journal Eleanor McCain will be recording two songs with Symphony New Brunswick for her upcoming album, True North: The Canadian Songbook, at the Imperial Theatre on March 26. Read more...
Singer Eleanor McCain to Record Canada’s Greatest Hits
March 9, 2016 – The Globe and Mail No one is going to fault Eleanor McCain for a lack of ambition in her celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial. Read more...
Eleanor McCain Takes Unprecedented Orchestral Journey
March 9, 2016 – Toronto, ON Triple ECMA Award Nominee to Record with 10 Symphonies in 3 Months For Upcoming True North: The Canadian Songbook In an unparalleled and ambitious move to celebrate the country’s 150th birthday with her upcoming True North: The...
It’s a Wrap for the Recording of the Bed Tracks for True North: The Canadian Songbook
Toronto, ON What an amazing, amazing week!It was an epic six days at Phase One as we lay down the bed tracks for 32 songs! I’m still not sure I have my head wrapped around this incredible experience, but the...
Today We Start the Recording Journey for True North: The Canadian Songbook
Toronto, ON After two years of planning, I am excited that the day has finally arrived to bring these new arrangements to life in the studio. I am spending 6 days at Phase One Studios in Toronto along with Don...
Eleanor McCain and Matt Dusk – The Music of Love
In concert with the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra Friday, February 12, 2016 at 8:00 pm Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 8:00 pm Centre in the Square, Kitchener, ON For tickets
The Suncor Big Band Show
In concert with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra Friday, January 29, 2016 at 8:00 pmSaturday, January 30, 2016 at 8:00 pm Arts & Culture Centre, St. John’s, Newfoundland For tickets
A Sentimental Christmas
In concert with the Victoria Symphony Friday, December 11, 2015 at 8:00 pm Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 8:00 pm Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm Royal Theatre, Victoria, British ColumbiaFor tickets
‘Music is Healing’: Eleanor McCain’s Canadian Songbook
July 25, 2015 – Toronto Star Philanthropist and singer’s ambitious project is helping her through a recent emotional blow. Read more...
Songstress McCain Working on New Canadian Songbook Project
July 8, 2015 – Truro Daily News Eleanor McCain has launched a new musical project to honour Canada’s sesquicentennial. McCain, who calls Truro her second home, is working on True North: The Canadian Songbook. It will feature beloved Canadian songs...
True North: The Canadian Songbook
Toronto, ON Pan-Canadian project to feature orchestras from across the country With a nod to Canada’s birthday today, Canadian songstress Eleanor McCain announces True North: The Canadian Songbook (working title), a musical project honouring Canada’s sesquicentennial. The project will cover...
True North: The Canadian Songbook
July 1, 2015 – Toronto, ON Pan-Canadian project to feature orchestras from across the country With a nod to Canada’s birthday today, Canadian songstress Eleanor McCain announces True North: The Canadian Songbook (working title), a musical project honouring Canada’s sesquicentennial....
Eleanor McCain with Symphony New Brunswick
Mount Allison University Reunion Weekend Thursday, May 7, 2015 8:00 pm Convocation Hall, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB
Eleanor McCain and Matt Dusk
Indian River Festival St. Mary’s Church, Indian River, PEI July 17, 2015 For tickets
Cathay Ball
Saturday, November 1, 2014 Metro Convention Centre (North Building) Toronto, ON For Tickets
Matt Dusk and Eleanor McCain, Arthouse Festival Series
Thursday, September 25, 2014 Oakville Place, Oakville, ON, 7:30 pm Purchase Tickets
First Canadian Place – Lunch Time Series
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Waterfall Stage, Toronto, ON, 12:15 – 1:00 pm
Eleanor McCain and Matt Dusk, Maritime Swing Tour, Halifax, NS
Monday, April 7, 2014 Carleton Music Bar and Grill, Halifax, NS, 8:00 pm Buy Tickets
Eleanor McCain and Matt Dusk, Maritime Swing Tour, Truro, NS
Sunday, April 6, 2014, Marigold Cultural Centre, 2:00 pm Tickets
Eleanor McCain and Matt Dusk, Maritime Swing Tour, Memramcook, NB
Saturday, April 5, 2014 480, Rue Centrale, Memramcook, NB, 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
Eleanor McCain and Matt Dusk, Maritime Swing Tour, Florenceville-Bristol, NB
Friday, April 4, 2014 Carleton North Theatre, Florenceville-Bristol, NB, 7:30 pm Buy Tickets
Hospice Toronto 25th Anniversary – There’s No Place Like Home
Thursday, February 20, 2014 The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, 7:00 pm Buy Tickets To Donate to Hospice Toronto
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Friday, December 13 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm and Sunday December 15 at 2:30 pm Kitchener, Ontario – Centre in the Square Yuletide Spectacular Evan Mitchell, conductor
Symphony Nova Scotia
Friday, November 29 and Sunday, December 1, 2013 Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Dalhousie Arts Centre, Halifax Friday, November 29, 2013 – 7:30 pm Sunday, December 1, 2013 – 2:00 pm Symphonic Christmas Spectacular Martin MacDonald, conductor Tickets: http://www.symphonynb.com/symphonynb/324/Tickets
Guest Artist with Matt Dusk
Saturday, October 26, 2013 Theatre Symposia, Montreal, PQ, 8:00 PM
Guest Artist with Matt Dusk
Friday, October 25, 2013 Winter Garden Theatre, Toronto, ON, 8:00 pm Buy Tickets
Guest Artist with Matt Dusk
Friday, September 20, 2013 Key City Theatre, Cranbrook, BC, 7:30 pm Buy Tickets Click to view the announcement
Guest Artist with Matt Dusk
Thursday, September 19, 2013Festival Place Theatre, Sherwood Park, Alberta, 7:30 pm Buy Tickets Click to View the Announcement
The Georgian Smart Edition – Sounds of Christmas
December 9, 2013 The holiday season will come alive when the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and singer Eleanor McCain present their “Holiday Pops” concert at Stephenville’s Arts and Culture Centre. Read more...
CTV Kitchener – News at Noon
December 12, 2013 – CTV News Eleanor discusses her Yuletide Spectacular performances with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Eleanor also gives us an insight into her new CD, Runaway, to be released February 2014. Watch now...
Symphony Rings in Season with Yuletide Spectacle
December 6, 2013 – TheRecord.com Christmas seems to inspire the grandest of ideas, particularly when it comes to concerts and it’s unlikely there is anything to quite match the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony’s Yuletide Spectactular. Read more...
Welcome
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Guest Artist with John McDermott at 10th Annual Beach Celtic Festival
Saturday, September 7, 2013 Kew Gardens, Toronto, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm Free Admission Visit Website
Arthouse Festival Series
Thursday, May 16, 2013 St. John’s United Church, Oakville Performance with Liona Boyd, Michael Savona, Eleanor and friends Concert in support of Arthouse, a cost-free arts program for children 7-11 For more information and to buy tickets: click here Click to...
Urban Elegance
Saturday May 4, 2013 The Carlu, Toronto Private Event in support of Havergal College School
Vimy Ridge Foundation Gala
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto Private Event
Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto
Friday, March 29, 2013 115 Simpson Avenue, Toronto 7:00 pm
ECMA Showcase
Friday, March 8, 2013 Baton Rouge – 1877 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Limited Space Available Click to view invitation
Urban Elegance Gala 2013, Featuring Sean Jones & Eleanor McCain
May, 30 2013 – Best of Toronto Alumni of Havergal College were joined by parents and friends of the school to raise funds at their 2013 fundraising Urban Elegance Gala for Havergal’s new Outdoor Learning Space in the Junior School, a...
Eleventh Annual Toronto Hike for Hospice
Sunday May 5, 2013 Please join Eleanor on Sunday May 5, 2013 at the 11th Annual Toronto Hike for Hospice to raise awareness and money in support of Toronto’s community hospices. This May, thousands of Canadians from across the country...
Symphony New Brunswick
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Saint John, New Brunswick – Imperial Theatre – 7:30 pm Home for the Holidays (Family Christmas Concert) Michael Newnham, conductor Tickets: http://www.symphonynb.com/symphonynb/324/Tickets
Symphony New Brunswick
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Delta Fredericton Hotel – Fredericton, New Brunswick – 7:30 pm Home for the Holidays (Family Christmas Concert) Michael Newnham, conductor Tickets: http://www.symphonynb.com/symphonynb/324/Tickets
Symphony New Brunswick
Monday, December 17, 2012 Moncton, New Brunswick – 7:30 pm Home for the Holidays (Family Christmas Concert) Michael Newnham, conductor Tickets: http://www.symphonynb.com/symphonynb/324/Tickets
Holiday Chic – Sparkle
Thursday, December 13, 2012 The Carlu – Toronto, Ontario Special event in support of Ronald McDonald House For more information: http://www.rmhtoronto.org/Holiday-Chic
Victoria Symphony
Monday, December 10, 2012, Victoria Symphony Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, BC – 7:30 PM Tania Miller, conductor Tickets can be purchased at Mulberry Bush Bookstores in Qualicum Beach and Parksville 102 280 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC
A Sentimental Christmas
December 9, 2012 Victoria Symphony, Royal Theatre 805 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC – 2:00 pm Tania Miller, conductor Tickets: http://www.rmts.bc.ca/tickets/reserve.aspx?performanceNumber=6652
Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto
Sunday, December 2, 2012 115 Simpson Avenue, Toronto 9:00 am and 11:00 am services
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra
Friday, November 30, 2012 Cochrane Street United Church 8:00 pm Marc David, conductor Tickets: http://www.nso-music.com/?com=Events&id=125
Celtic Shores
Saturday, October 13, 2012 St. John’s United Church Corner Dunn and Randall Streets, Oakville Eleanor performs with Carlos Núñez and the band. Concert in support of Arthouse, a cost-free arts program for children aged 7-11. To buy tickets and to view videos: click...
CBC Radio – All Points West Podcast
Eleanor interviews on CBC Radio British Columbia’s “All Points West” podcast with Jo-Ann Roberts. December 7, 2012. Jo-Ann Roberts explores the stories that make a difference in your daily life. The show brings together inquiring minds from the North Coast...
CBC Radio – The St. John’s Morning Show
November 29, 2012 Eleanor discusses her upcoming Christmas concerts with the team from the St. John’s Morning Show from CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. CBC Radio knows that while you’ve been sleeping, the world has changed. The Morning Show tells you...
Love Songs CD Project Announcement
In celebration of Valentine’s Day and to announce Eleanor’s upcoming CD project of love songs, please listen to this beautiful song performed by Eleanor and written by Andre Previn And Dory Langdon Previn. Songwriters: Andre Previn, Dory Langdon Previn Eleanor...
Rudy Blair interviews Eleanor on 680 News
“A Canadian jazz artist has released a new Christmas album to help raise money for charity. Music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with Eleanor McCain about her new CD – Holiday.” View the article on 680 news
Eleanor McCain Will Be Performing with Symphony New Brunswick Dec. 18
December 12, 2012 – The Daily Gleaner (Fredericton) For three magical nights prior to the holidays, Eleanor McCain returns to her roots – literally – with three back-to-back concerts. Performing with Symphony New Brunswick, McCain will play a selection of...
Eleanor Featured in Huffington Post
Eleanor’s festive CD, “Holiday”, was featured on the December “Stylish Gifts for Women” gift guide on Huffington Post Style Canada website. Click here to view the article.
Symphony N.B. Comes Home for the Holidays
December 17, 2012 – Moncton Times & Transcript Have you been naughty or nice? That is the question Symphony New Brunswick is bringing to the Delta Beausejour on Monday Night. The symphony’s annual Christmas show features the talented Eleanor McCain...
Eleanor McCain; Florenceville Songbird Returns Home to Sing on Tour with Symphony New Brunswick
December 15, 2012 – New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal Age? 43 Provenance? I grew up in Florenceville, in Carleton County. After graduating from Mount Allison University, I moved to Toronto to continue my music training and career. Other than a few years...
Eleanor McCain Will Be Performing with Symphony New Brunswick Dec. 18
December 12, 2012 Read the full article here.
Children’s Choir Joins Symphony
December 6, 2012 – Times Colonist The Victoria Symphony has invited the Victoria Children’s Choir and soprano Eleanor McCain as special guests for its annual holiday concert, A Sentimental Christmas. “I think the main thing that's quite unique about this...
Eleanor Appears in Hello! Magazine
Eleanor invites Hello! Magazine into her beautiful home, talks about her love of the holidays, her family, and her music. View article...
A Very Special Holiday Concert with Eleanor McCain
December 6, 2012 – Victoria News For four magical performances prior to the holidays, Eleanor McCain shares her love of all things holiday, with a line-up of four concerts in Victoria. Performing with the Victoria Symphony, Eleanor will play a selection...
A Sentimental Christmas Presented by the Victoria Symphony
December 7, 2012 – Times Colonist Read the full press release here.
A Very Special (Holiday) Concert
November 27, 2012 – Toronto, ON For one magical night this week, Eleanor McCain returns to her East Coast roots – literally – with a special concert in Newfoundland. Performing together with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra this Friday, November 30th,...
Eleanor McCain lends her voice to “Holiday Chic-Sparkle”
November 26, 2012 – Toronto, ON For one magical evening prior to the holidays, Eleanor McCain will perform with the Starlight Orchestra in support of a most worthy cause: children. On Thursday, December 13, in the dazzling setting of The...
This Holiday, Choose a Gift That Gives Twice!
October 29, 2012 – Toronto, ON We’ve all got our favorite holiday songs, those that transport us back to a special moment in time with family and friends. Eleanor McCain’s Holiday release does just that – these songs will not only...
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra to Present a Holiday Show That’s Naughty and Nice
November 27, 2012 – The Telegram The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra is being a little bit naughty and a little bit nice this holiday season. The NSO is presenting its first Holiday Pops concert at Cochrane Street United Church Nov. 30,...
NSO to Present a Holiday Show That’s Naughty and Nice
November 27, 2012 – The Telegram The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra is being a little bit naughty and a little bit nice this holiday season. The NSO is presenting its first Holiday Pops concert at Cochrane Street United Church Nov. 30,...
Holiday CDs Branch Out
December 4, 2011 – The Chronicle Herald Eleanor McCain takes the “naughty” and “nice” idea literally on her new release Holiday (Retriever Records), as the categories for each of its two discs. Read more...
Holiday CD Review from Audiophilia
December 2, 2011 – Audiophilia With a childhood of snowy, family-filled Christmases in Florenceville, New Brunswick, it’s not surprising that the Christmas holidays hold many cherished memories for Eleanor McCain. Read more... Original article located here.
Holiday CD Reviewed on Yummy Mummy Blog
November 29, 2011 – Yummy Mummy Blog Click here to view article. Original article located here.
Eleanor McCain is ECMA Bound
February, 2011 – Bugle Observer Carleton County native’s Green Hill of Home is nominated for Best Roots Traditional Solo Recording of the year. Click here to view article.
Green Hills of Home Audiophilia Review
December 2, 2010 – Audiophilia Eleanor McCain – Green Hills of Home Click here to view article. Original article located here.
Eleanor McCain’s New CD a Classic 16-Gem Treasure
December 16, 2010 – Gerry Taylor “Eleanor McCain sings like my favourite Irish folk singers” Click here to view article.
Inside Entertainment Magazine; October 2007
October 2007 Eleanor McCain Bundle of Joy Motherhood clearly inspired classically trained New Brunswick singer Eleanor McCain’s sophomore CD of lullabies. This soothing collection is a gentle reminder of treasured childhood memories (Christopher Plummer wooing us with “Edelweiss” and Judy...
“Between Motherhood and Melody” By Sue Seaborn
Summer 2008 Click here to view article Record, 2008, Magazine for Mount Allison’s Alumni and Friends
Eleanor McCain Performs Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas on CTV
December 14, 2011 – CTV Eleanor McCain performs Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas from her new CD, Holiday.
Eleanor McCain Discusses Holiday CD on Radio Show
December 13, 2011 – The new classic 96.3 & 103.1 FM Click here to download.
Eleanor McCain Discusses Her Holiday CD on Stephen LeDrew
December 7, 2011 – CP24 Eleanor McCain discusses her Holiday CD on Stephen LeDrew Live, CP24
The Morning Show – Naughty and Nice
December 6, 2011 – Global Toronto Canadian musician Eleanor McCain promotes her holiday album and discusses family Christmas traditions. Read more...
Eleanor McCain Releases ‘Holiday’ CD
December 3, 2011 – Telegraph Journal “I have been dreaming about doing a Christmas CD for most of my life. My mother has always been passionate about Christmas and she has instilled that passion in me. Growing up, we loved...
Holiday Chic Sparkle Press Release
November 26, 2012 – Toronto, ON For one magical evening prior to the holidays, Eleanor McCain will perform with the Starlight Orchestra in support of a most worthy cause: children. On Thursday, December 13, in the dazzling setting of The...
Hospice Toronto Press Release
October 29, 2012 – Toronto, ON We’ve all got our favourite holiday songs, those that transport us back to a special moment in time with family and friends. Eleanor McCain’s Holiday release does just that – these songs will not...
Celtic Shores
Friday, October 12, 2012 Church of the Redeemer Corner of Avenue Road and Bloor Eleanor performs with Carlos Núñez and the band. Event in support of Emily’s House, a pediatric palliative care hospice developed by the Phil Aziz Centre. For more information and...
There’s No Place Like Home
Thursday, September 27, 2012 Special event in support of Hospice Toronto National Ballet School
Sherry and Shortbread
Sunday December 4, 2011 The Albany Club 91 King Street East (at Church Street) 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Fundraising event for the Elmer Iseler Singers and Release of Eleanor’s CD, Holiday Tickets available by calling 416-217-0537
Stephen LeDrew Show
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 CP 24, 9:00–10:00 pm Eleanor McCain discusses her Holiday CD on Stephen LeDrew Live, CP24. To view related video click here.
Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market
Sunday December 11, 2011 The Distillery Historic District, 3:00 pm More information: http://www.torontochristmasmarket.com/events2011.html
Eleanor McCain Releases Bundle of Joy
May 29, 2007 – Toronto Eleanor McCain’s highly anticipated new album Bundle of Joy debuted today. The collection of well-known lullabies harmoniously continues the journey from McCain’s celebrated introductory album, Intimate. McCain features new arrangements of such beloved lullabies as...