Andrew Downing’s Otterville
March 6, 7, 8, 9 @ 8:30 PM

Andrew Downing - Cello
Christine Bougie - Lap Steel
Tara Davidson - Saxophone
Michael Davidson - Vibes
Paul Mathew - Bass
Nick Fraser - Drums

Named after the sleepy town in Tobacco Country where Downings roamed throughout the 20th century, OTTERVILLE is a new quintet led by Andrew Downing that evokes the peace, quiet and simplicity of small-town Ontario. It features Downing on cello, Tara Davidson on alto saxophone, Michael Davidson on vibraphone, Paul Mathew on bass and Nick Fraser on drums. The subtle, song-like of compositions and the contained virtuosity of the musicians take a sweet and contendedly nostalgic snapshot of the slow passage of time in the country and the joys that can bring. The double CD and special edition book were released in October, 2016.