Ari Lahdekorpi was born in Parkano, Finland but raised in central Canada. Ari has performed across Canada and the USA both as a sideman as well as a solo artist. His primary focus is on creating simple but emotive compositions, but a passion of improvisation adds complexity to the final result. Ari continues to perform in and around Vancouver BC. Notable gigs include: – Pinetop Perkins as a sideman – Frankie Laine as a sideman – Bobby Vinton as a sideman – Mamas and the Papas as a sideman – Paul Shaffer as a sideman – Howie Mandel as a backing musician – Bob Dylan (opening act) – Joe Cocker (opening act) – Foreigner (opening act) – Unsaid – musical score – Letters from Karelia – composer of original musical score – 10 solo albums / numerous jingles, recording sessions for various artists.
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Andy Beaver’s intimate connection to the land and scenery around him began in his home community of Nibinamik First Nation. In describing his favourite photo, he says, “There was a forest fire a few years back. It was dark outside, and I had my camera. You could hear the flames raging in the night and the northern lights were visible overhead. Just this huge green band over the fire. It only lasted a few seconds, and I snapped the shot.”
More in the story by @sarasadeghiaval95 on p. 40 of our January issue, link in bio.
📸 by Andy Beaver, @northriverstudios
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