Mark Riley Music

The Shoulder to Shoulder Band will be performing at this event…Come on out!

Friday, February 27, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; the 14 Wing Greenwood Defence Racialized Persons Advisory Group welcomes you to a Black History Month art show in the Annapolis Mess, featuring musical performances and visual art exploring themes of culture, healing and community connection. All 14 Wing personnel are encouraged to attend, engage with the artists, and support this meaningful celebration. dress is dress of the day.

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Vendredi 27 février, de 13 h à 15 h, le Groupe consultatif sur les personnes racialisées de la 14e Escadre Greenwood vous invite à une exposition artistique dans le cadre du Mois de l'histoire des Noirs au mess d'Annapolis, avec des performances musicales et des œuvres d'art explorant les thèmes de la culture, de la guérison et des liens communautaires. Tout le personnel de la 14e Escadre est invité à y assister, à discuter avec les artistes et à soutenir cette célébration significative. La tenue vestimentaire est celle du jour.

Free Music Fridays 🎶 Featuring: Mark Riley & Friends

Mark was born into a very musical family in Lake Loon, just outside of Dartmouth. Following in his father’s footsteps, who sang well into his 80’s, singing and playing guitar in church and gospel groups. Along with 9 brothers and sisters, Mark grew up singing in choirs, gospel groups and family sing a longs. Mark in his younger days also played in a few bands in Toronto, including Sharman Hayman, Simply Pleasure, Two Shades, Cash Money Brothers and in Halifax- East Coast Posse, Brother to Brother, and Reflections.

On returning to Nova Scotia Mark joined the ECMA Award winning Nova Scotia Mass Choir as a Tenor and a Soloist. He then joined the Band Shoulder to Shoulder as a fill-in drummer, sang one song and the rest was history. Mark then formed the Mark Riley Band, going through various members, the group eventually changed their name to the Mark Riley Project, which still remains one of the busiest bands in the Nova Scotia area.

🗓️ Friday, February 6th
🕕 6-8 PM
📍 Bent Ridge Winery
☎ Call for reservations at 902-472-2212
💻 Reserve your table: https://bentridgewinery.ca/live-music/

Book now and join us for an evening of great music and fun!