WELCOME TO THE YELLOW DOOR!
The Yellow Door is a community organization offering volunteering opportunities to its constituents. We provide an outreach program for seniors, a music and poetry venue for amateur artists, food security programs for students and meeting rooms for community groups.Situated in downtown Montreal, the Yellow Door has been an integral part of its community for over 100 years. Also known as the YMCA of McGill, the organization has always espoused precepts of social justice, freedom of expression, spirituality and personal growth.
Please note: Our phone number is now:
514-845-2600
"The space itself is a marvel, perfect in size and naturally reverberant and as such unlikely to be found elsewhere."--For more information, please go to our Coffeehouse page--
The Yellowdoor Coffeehouse presents:
SHOW DETAILS:The Yellow Door Summer Series: Supporting Student MusiciansSPECIAL: If you come in a group of three, each person will receive a coupon for one free cup of coffee!July 7 - Classical Guitar Night (with Jeff Biggar and Tim Dobby)Admission: $8, $6 for StudentsJuly 9 - Celtic Music Night (with The Sarah Burnell Band)The Sarah Burnell Band first came together in 2006, to record the award-winning Sarah'ndipity. Since then, their unique arrangements of traditional Celtic music have won them accolades across Canada. Their performances are engaging and entertaining. In June 2008, The Sarah Burnell Band released their critically-acclaimed Return Ticket. It features leader Sarah Burnell (violin and voice), plus Paul Mills (guitar), Greg Weeks (cello), Ellen Gibling (celtic harp), D'Arcy McGuire and Graham Lindsey (percussion), Jim Hunter (piano), and Neil McDaniel (guitar & mandolin).Sarah'ndipity won Sarah Burnell the 2006 Canadian Folk Music Award as "Young Performer of the Year". Sarah was born in Ottawa, Canada, where she studied both classical violin and fiddle. She is currently studying Violin and Music Education at McGill University, in Montreal. Sarah's exceptional soprano voice is perfectly suited to Celtic music. She is an alumnus of several elite choirs, and enjoys performing with the semi-professional choir from Montreal, La Ceilagh. Sarah is also a highly-skilled bodhran player, and was an accomplished highland dancer, with the Loch Murray Dancers of Ottawa. Come to Celtic Music Night at The Yellow Door to hear great music and support a fantastic organization!Admission: $10, $8 for StudentsBoth shows start at 8:30.How to get to the Yellowdoor!3625 AYLMER (Between Prince Arthur and des Pins).
In the car: If coming from University/Prince Arthur/Milton, turn on Lorne or Lorne Crescent to go to Alymer. If coming from des Pins, turn on Aylmer. (It is a one-way SOUTH street). Parking on Prince Arthur all-hours, parking on Aylmer only after 9 PM.On Foot/Metro: Metro McGill- exit Union, walk up to Sherbrooke and turn right, then left on Aylmer OR exit University, turn right on Prince Arthur and left on Aylmer.
Bus: 144 des Pins or 24 SherbrookeThe Yellowdoor Coffeehouse presents:Friday July 03, 2009Susan WernerSusan Werner's new release leverages ALL of her many talents, and adds "arranger" to her long list of musical accomplishments.* Ten pop songs by Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Marvin Gaye, Paul Simon and others from a classic era of Songwriting (1960's-70's)* All new arrangements for string quartet and classical instruments, with melodic quotations from well known classical compositions* Standout vocals from Susan Werner* World class performances by Boston Symphony Orchestra/Boston Pops instrumentalistsOver the course of her colorful career, singer songwriter Susan Werner has cultivated a reputation as a daring and innovative songwriter with a killer live show. She boldly endeavors to weave old with new to create altogether new genres of music when existing ones do not suit her muse, and she regularly keeps audiences guessing and laughing simultaneously. Most of her work infuses traditional music styles and methods with her unmistakable contemporary worldview, constantly challenging listeners to experience music from a fresh and unexpected perspective. Susan Werner's new release Classics asks no less of her distinguished audience or herself.With Classics, Werner delivers entirely new string arrangements of mainstream popular songs by top songwriters from a "classical" pop era - the sixties and seventies. Drawing on her unique training as a classical vocalist (she has a master's degree in music history and voice performance), and the diverse talents of esteemed Boston Symphony and Pops players, Classics sets a mood that highlights elegance and sophistication previously overlooked in the first lives of songs like Paul Simon's A Hazy Shade of Winter, Marvin Gaye's Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology), Paul McCartney's Maybe I'm Amazed and America's Lonely People.Produced by Crit Harmon (Martin Sexton, Mary Gauthier, Lori McKenna among others, and 2007 Boston Music Awards Producer of the Year), and co-arranged by Werner with renowned Boston Pops arranger and pianist Brad Hatfield, Classics features ten songs chosen because they met three deeply considered criteria: the renewed relevancy of their messages for modern times, their correlation with her own worldview as a folk pop singer/songwriter, and their potential to blossom when performed with chamber music instruments. States Werner: "It seemed to me a chamber music approach to pop songs could reveal the poetry and impact of some of these lyrics in ways that groove driven arrangements completely overlook."As for the singer/songwriter moniker, and its meaning to her, songwriter Werner says:"There comes a time when a singer/songwriter has to earn the 'singer' part of that title. Hopefully, I did that with this project!"Alise MarlaneAfter several listens, I am totally taken by this singer/songwriter, Alise Marlane. Much can be said about the variety of music styles that she has easily woven into her jazzy approach to folk music...Romantic, full of life, and with a careful eye for detail, she brings optimistic and lively perspectives to her surroundings, ideas and experiences."Rein van den Berg, www.rootsville.be* * *Alise Marlane writes thoughtful, playfully lyrical, jazz-infused folk to accompany your mood of contentedness and melancholy. Her repertoire covers a broad spectrum of subject matter briming with distinctive guitar work and some forrays into mandolin territory. She has a knack for blending influences such as Bruce Cockburn, Billie Holiday and Dr. Seuss into her own unmistakably rich and original sound.no open micSaturday July 04, 2009Noah ZacharinNoah Zacharin was born in Montreal and resides in Toronto. He was given his first guitar at age 9, wrote his first song at 13, began performing at 14, and is happy to say that he still loves playing music. He has been called "a wonderful songwriter and performer, and stunning guitarist" (Paul Mills, Borealis Records, Producer (Stan Rogers, Oscar Peterson), a "wonderful, adventurous guitarist" (Blues Bytes), "a poet, a songwriter, a singer we have been waiting for" (Penny Lang), "a great guitarist/singer/songwriter...a wonderfully musical player" (Randy Finney, President and Founder Toronto Fingerstyle Guitarist's Association), "in a league of his own" (Brian Gladstone, AD Winterfolk Festival), "one of the best songwriters this country has produced" (the late great Rick Fielding, recording artist, radio host) and "deserving to be mentioned in the same breath with names such as James Taylor and David Wilcox" (Minor 7th).Noah Zacharin's recently released 6th CD, "Waiting on Your Love", continues his tradition of literate well-crafted songs, while marking a significant departure in production. Heavy on horns and Hammond, Zacharin has enlisted the best of Toronto's pop and jazz players, as well as long-time Tom Waits alum Ralph Carney, to create a recording of richness and variety. Where previous CD's have essentially been solo recordings (though often utilizing Zacharin's own overdubbed guitars, bass, voice, etc.), on "Waiting", instruments from tin whistle to tuba add just the right touch as Zacharin makes his trademark leap between blues and jazz, folk and country, bluesgrass and pop. In a feature article, The Globe and Mail reported that the disc "wrests an improbable sense of order from a chaos of genres...built around his usual and unusual acoustic guitar style and literate lyrics." Since release it has received national airplay on the CBC and its French partner Radio-Canada, and early reviews have said: "Highly recommended": Kerry Doole, Tandem Online; "One of the best singer/songwriter CD's I have ever heard": Randy Finney, TFGA newsletter; "The heart of a poet, the mind of a lyricist, the skill of a composer, the fingers of a musician...": Minor 7th.Dave CarmichaelDave Carmichael is a Canadian singer/songwriter who grew up and is currently based in Montreal, Quebec.Dave’s musical journey started in the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, a place very close to his heart. While completing a Theatre Studies degree at Acadia University, Dave soaked up the kitchen party atmosphere and started to develop as a guitarist and songwriter. He gained a reputation as a very entertaining performer and heartfelt lyricist. Upon graduation, Dave worked for several years with a touring theatre troupe as an actor, musician, and puppeteer, which brought him across Canada and the USA. As his involvement became more musical, Dave moved to Halifax to pursue his own music.Dave Carmichael has since released 3 critically acclaimed albums and received award nominations from the East Coast Music Association, Music Nova Scotia, and the Canadian Folk Music Awards. His songs have been featured in film and television, heard nationally on radio and television, and he has played across Canada, USA, and in parts of Europe. Dave has an obvious respect for traditional roots music and traces of country, blues, folk, bluegrass, and jazz can be heard in his songs. His down to earth, soulful approach to music resonates and continues to reach a growing number of people around the world.Still very active in theatre, Dave developed a tribute to Gene MacLellan and presented it at Festival Antigonish in August 2006 with members of Gene’s original band, where he was musical director the previous season for the presentation of Joni Mitchell:River which drew rave reviews. He also recently starred in a tribute to Buddy Holly at the Stephenville Theatre Festival, as well as in a revival of CBC’s "Singalong Jubilee" at Eastern Front Theatre.Albert AugustAlbert August has been writing since he was born, or at least puberty. During the late 70`s and early 80`s, he played frequently at the Yellow Door and around Montreal, either solo or with the Wisdom Brothers, Bert Boring`s Zoo or with Noah Zacharin. Now living in Halifax, he has played primarily in groups as a guitarist- bassist and songwriter. Presently Albert is performing as a solo artist and has completed his 4th EP. Albert's songs touch many genres; folk, country, rock, roots, jazz, and ambiently experimental.Upcoming ConcertsFriday July 10, 2009Ian FosterTiiu MillistverAmy Campbellopen mic will followSaturday July 12, 2009Travis ReitsmaSpitfire NinesApple Hollow Music Fest 2009We are back for our second and biggest year yet! We envision a warm sunny day, festival banners everywhere, friends, laughter, food and MUSIC. We're holding this year's music fest at McMillan Orchards, 1639 route 202, Franklin Centre Quebec starting Friday evening July 17th at 6:00 p.m. with an open mic jam session, then continuing with over 15 great bands Saturday July 18th from 12:30 p.m., going on deep into the night.Our Headliner for 2009 is Jesse Winchester. When you listen to many of the songs Jesse Winchester has written in his professional career, now nearing four decades, you'll hear most of the elements of what's become known as "Americana" – detailed, empathetic stories of everyday people set to music incorporating folk, country, bluegrass, blues and gospel instrumentation. His warm, humorous and entertaining stagemanship promises to please all who attend.Featured artists this year will include Penny and Jason Lang, Bruce Murdoch, Willie Dunn, The Echo Hunters and many, many more such as our very own Chateauguay Valley bluegrass band, The Road Scholars. Other home-grown musicians include the unique Backwater Blues, and follow with the duo of Kevin and Kenny Acoustic Blues, adding yet another fine "bluesy" element to the Fest.Mid Saturday afternoon, we're presenting the "Montreal Folk Reunion" a folk music circle and songwriting workshop featuring many of Montreal's original folk musicians. We will also feature special events including our Youth Stage, delicious food and local crafts vendors, workshops, and fringe activities.Check out our website, www.applehollowmusicfest.org for more information and a photo gallery from previous festivals.Admission:Friday $12.00Saturday $8.00 or $6.00 for studentsFriday & Saturday Doors open at 7:30 show starts at 8:30pmNon-perishable food items greatly appreciatedHow to get to the Yellowdoor!For reservations e-mail ydcoffeehouse@gmail.com or leave a message at 845-2600 ext 3-3625 AYLMER (Between Prince Arthur and des Pins).In the car: If coming from University/Prince Arthur/Milton, turn on Lorne or Lorne Crescent to go to Alymer. If coming from des Pins, turn on Aylmer. (It is a one-way SOUTH street). Parking on Prince Arthur all-hours, parking on Aylmer only after 9 PM. On Foot/Metro: Metro McGill- exit Union, walk up to Sherbrooke and turn right, then left on Aylmer OR exit University, turn right on Prince Arthur and left on Aylmer.Bus: 144 des Pins or 24 SherbrookeDÉTAILS DU SPECTACLE:Admission:vendredi $12samedi $8, 6$ pour les etudiantsVendredi et samedi les portes ouvrent à 19 h 30, le spectacle commence à 20 h 30.Les denrées non-périssables sont grandement appréciées.Comment se rendre à La Porte Jaune!-3625, AYLMER (entre Prince Arthur et des Pins)En voiture: Si vous arrivez de University/Prince Arthur/Milton, tournez sur Lorne ou Lorne Crescent vers Aylmer. Si vous arrivez de des Pins, tournez sur Aylmer. (C’est un sens unique SUD). On peut stationner sur Prince Arthur en tout temps et seulement après 21 h sur Aylmer.À pied ou en métro: métro McGill, sortie Union, montez jusqu’à Sherbrooke et tournez à droite, ensuite à gauche sur Aylmer OU sortie University, tournez à droite sur Prince Arthur et à gauche sur Aylmer.Bus: 144 des Pins ou 24 Sherbrooke**If you know any seniors who are 55 years or older and are living in the downtown area and would be interested in participating in the Elderly Project, please contact Emma or Jesika at 514-845-2600.**
