A multi-instrumental Americana music group is taking the stage at Davidson Town Hall this month in a bid to lighten up the lives of all those in need of an enjoyable evening of music.
Link Union is playing a pass-the-hat admission show at Town Hall June 17, which is the second stop in the Christian family group’s 13-stop summer tour of Saskatchewan. The seven-member band is touring on behalf of their new album Influence, which combines original material with Americana covers of such classics as Elvis Presley’s Jailhouse Rock and Johnny Preston’s Running Bear.
Rachel Link, 26, lead singer as well as mandolin, penny whistle and cello player, said everyone who attends the show can expect a “whole lot of fun” courtesy of the family who play over 16 instruments during their set. She said the group’s musical style pulls from many different avenues including Celtic, bluegrass, gospel, folk and classic country and rock to form a fresh style all of their own.
“It’s definitely music that makes you feel like dancing and so if people want to they are welcome to,” said Rachel. “It lends itself to clogging and two-step and square dance or old-time dancing.”
Rachel’s brother Kyle, who plays fiddle and sings, along with his wife Ashley on the bass and fiddle also play during the show. Their brothers Ben, a banjo and guitar player, Aaron, who plays lead guitar, and John, a 14-year-old drummer, join the three on stage along with their mom Becky, who provides lead and harmony vocals.
As part of their “Great Awakening Tour” Link Union is stopping by various venues in the province such as the Lake Park Baptist Church in Birch Hills, the Pineridge Fellowship Chapel in Hudson Bay and the Oungre Memorial Regional Park for a Canada Day concert. Rachel said their sets inside and outside of churches differ, meaning there would be less of a focus on spiritual music in places like Davidson Town Hall.
“We like to give people a great evening of entertainment just so they can get away and relax for the evening and have a good time and be encouraged and lifted up and laugh and enjoy themselves,” she said.
To read more please see the June 9 print edition of The Davidson Leader.