Celebrating a decade of powerful storytelling and musical connection, Four Chords and The Truth returns to TD Music Hall at the Allied Music Centre in Toronto on May 22 at 7 p.m. ET for its 10th anniversary edition.
The acclaimed semi-annual songwriter series brings world-class songwriters to the stage for intimate semi-round performances, and the stories behind the songs.
Tickets are available, here.
Toronto-based singer-songwriter, songwriter advocate, series founder, and curator Andrea England will host the May 22nd show, featuring a stellar lineup with performances from two-time JUNO nominee and CIMA Road Gold Award winner Terra Lightfoot, chart-topping singer-songwriter Jesse Gold in the TikTok emerging songwriters seat, JUNO-Award nominated singer-songwriter AHI and compelling East Coast singer-songwriter Logan Richard.
SWOMP caught up with Lightfoot for an interview to discuss the event, along with her JUNO-nominated album, Healing Power.
The evening promises to be one of intimacy, quality, and exclusivity, with each songwriter “confessing” their song secrets.
And as always, to the perpetual delight of the passionate Four Chords and The Truth fan community, the evening will also include some surprise guests.
Debuting in Toronto in 2015, Four Chords and The Truth is a widely acclaimed songwriter concert series that showcases Canada’s top and emerging talent in an intimate, confessional format.
Featuring over 130 artists and songwriters —including JUNO and Grammy Award nominees, Hall of Fame members, and Officers of the Order of Canada—the series expanded internationally with its Nashville debut at the Bluebird Cafe in 2019.
“When I booked the first Four Chords and The Truth show, it was just supposed to be one event; but as soon as that show ended, people wanted to know when the next one was,” said series founder and creator Andrea England.
“So I booked another one…and another…and another…and now, 10 years, 130 songwriters, and 29 shows later–May 22nd will mark the 30th FCATT show–people are still asking when the next show is, so I keep on booking them.”
Over the last 10 years, Four Chords and The Truth has supported the Unison Fund by raising 1000s of dollars and amplifying the cause.
This year, the series is proud to partner with MusiCounts to support music education in Canada.
For more information on MusiCounts and to donate please click here.
Proceeds from posters sold at the May 22nd show will also go towards the charity.
"MusiCounts is honoured to work with Four Chords and the Truth," said Kristy Fletcher, President of MusiCounts. "The impact of this collaboration will help inspire the next generation of songwriters by providing instruments and equipment to kids who wouldn't otherwise get the chance to make music."
The series would not be possible without the support of its presenting partner Herradura Tequila and sponsors TikTok, CMRRA and Songwriters Association of Canada.
For more information on Four Chords and The Truth, and to buy tickets to the May 22nd show, please visit fourchordsandthetruth.com.
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