Ivan Coyote is interested in collaborations where the text and the score are equal players, not just storytelling with musical accompaniment, but a conversation between two artists: the text is listening to the chord progressions and pacing itself with the downbeat, and the music is responding to what happens next in the story.

Ivan shows us the transformative power of storytelling, that collecting and remembering oral history not only preserves a vital part of our families and where we come from, but that a good story can help inspire us to reinvent a better future. Ivan has released five books with Arsenal Pulp Press.

Veda Hille will be accompanying Ivan on her piano. Veda has toured and recorded, playing hundreds of shows and festivals and has released on 13 records. She is an East Van favourite who wins over audiences with her wit, charm, and musicianship.

[box]No minors allowed. This show is 19+[/box]

[box]Ticket holders for this show receive free admittance to Mashed Poetics. Stick around![/box]

[box]UPDATE: Advance tickets are not available the day of the show. Ticket are still available and can be bought at the door, starting at 6pm for $15. Or you could buy a festival pass.[/box]