Call for Musician – Story & Music Collaboration (Guelph)
Guelph-based storyteller seeking an accomplished acoustic musician (fiddle, guitar, and/or tin whistle) to explore a collaborative performance blending live storytelling and music.
This is not a traditional “accompaniment” role. The music would work in and around the stories—supporting mood, transitions, and character—within an intimate, theatre-style setting.
The work draws on Irish and narrative traditions, with an emphasis on sensitivity, restraint, and responsiveness rather than showmanship.
Initial goal is to develop a short set for occasional paid performances, with potential to grow from there.
Looking for someone who:
• is a strong, confident player
• listens well and plays with subtlety
• is interested in collaborative, text-driven work
• is based in or near Guelph
Practical details:
• flexible availability (some evenings/weekends)
• occasional day trips; no overnights
• light rehearsal process to explore and shape the work
• performances are paid (modest scale)
To learn more about the storytelling work:
https://www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/ Look at Heads & Tales, and Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears
If this resonates, please get in touch with a brief note about yourself and your musical background.
— Jay Wilson wilsonjay7@gmail.com