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WENDY ELLIOTT: West Brooklyn Speakeasy is a gem

Canadian blues musician Morgan Davis said it first.

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“This place is a gem,” he noted looking around the West Brooklyn Speakeasy.

Then, Davis added with a wide smile on his face, “You’re all listening.”

The old, re-imagined schoolhouse was sold-out for that renowned country blues artist with a 50-year career. Davis plays three or four guitars, sings up a storm, and is well known for his wit and humour-infused performances.

The Juno and Maple Blues award winner was just stating the obvious. The intimate, comfortable Speakeasy, which holds an audience of about 50, frequently sells out ahead of time. Acts come back and local talent returns in a new incarnation.

Take Wolfville native Kamila Nasr, who is a talented harpist. Now Montreal-based, she performs with Just Wôan as Ikoum. After years performing across China, Brazil, and Canada, Kamila has teamed up with Wôan, a Cameroonian singer, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist.

Noel Morgan & the Salty Groove are back Sept. 26 with their great original tunes and that concert was sold-out early on.

Other local bands like Mark Riley’s, Al King and the Vineyard Knights, and Acadia University president Jeff Hennessy........

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