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Andrew Strong, the unmistakable soul and rock voice of The Commitments, is coming to the Mandela Hall for one night only, with the same power, grit and energy that made him a global name.
At just 16, he became Deco Cuffe in Alan Parker’s cult classic, helping drive a soundtrack that sold over 12 million copies and earned BAFTA, Grammy and Brit Award nominations. Since then, he’s built an international career defined by raw soul, blues and rock’n’roll delivered at the highest level.
Live, he’s a force. Backed by a world‑class band, he tears into classics like Mustang Sally, In the Midnight Hour, Chain of Fools and Try a Little Tenderness, all with his own unmistakable signature. His shows are high‑energy, emotional and built on connection, groove and serious vocal power.
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Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Lynne Hanson’s brand of “porch music with a little red dirt” can turn on a dime ” shifting from sunshine-soaked ballads to gritty, thunderstorm-driven Americana. Her hard-living sound has earned her the nickname “Canada’s own Queen of Americana”
While her deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it is the raw poetry of her lyrics that truly sets her apart.
