We continue to be based in Florianopolis, Brazil once again for the winter months till early May and will be bringing you Musical Wellness through our online presence. 

NEW SERVICE, NEW SERVICE, we are now recording live interviews, chats and launching them on line as PODCASTS for you to promote your event. See BARE BONES STUDIO for more info.  

Stay tuned for new music, concerts and programing for the elderly and special needs folks.

Let us help you keep the music alive by signing up for online guitar or ukulele lessons -  read on for details.

Nigel 

March 2024

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UPCOMING CONCERTS IN FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZIL

Previous events

A Musical Evening With Entertainer & Singer/Songwriter - Nigel E. Harris

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The Bridge Public House , 1 Donald St, Ottawa

North of England-born, Nigel's guitar and ukulele skills, soul-fueled voice and deft song craft have garnered local acclaim around the Ottawa area. His 2012 original album release 'Evolutions, Revelations and Illusions' was well received. Nigel continues to release singles online through CDbaby, with new material due out June 2021.

He runs 'Musical Wellness' (musicalwellness.com) which he attests creates 'love made visible', the positive energy shift visible available for audiences through the power of music. These days, he gives daily virtual concerts to the special needs community and teaches ukulele and guitar to his devoted students throughout Canada.

Nigel returns to 'The Bridge' for an evening of eclectic music on guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho, delivering his usual humorous onstage banter.

NO COVER CHARGE - CDs and Ukuleles for Sale

Event date not yet confirmed

North of England-born, Nigel's guitar and ukulele skills, soul-fueled voice and deft song craft have garnered local acclaim around the Ottawa area. His 2012 original album release 'Evolutions, Revelations and Illusions' was well received. Nigel continues to release singles online through CDbaby, with new material due out March 2021.

He runs 'Musical Wellness' (musicalwellness.com) which he attests creates 'love made visible', the positive energy shift visible available for audiences through the power of music. These days, he gives daily virtual concerts to the special needs community and teaches ukulele and guitar to his devoted students throughout Canada.

Come and enjoy an evening of eclectic music on guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho and be entertained by Nigel's heartwarming onstage banter. NO COVER - CDs and Ukuleles for Sale - EVENT CONFIRMED!!!

An Evening With Singer/Songwriter - Nigel E. Harris - POSTPONED

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The Bridge Public House , 1 Donald St, Ottawa

North of England-born, Nigel's guitar and ukulele skills, soul-fueled voice and deft song craft have garnered local acclaim around the Ottawa area. His 2012 original album release 'Evolutions, Revelations and Illusions' was well received. Nigel continues to release singles online through CDbaby, with new material due out March 2021.

He runs 'Musical Wellness' (musicalwellness.com) which he attests creates 'love made visible', the positive energy shift visible available for audiences through the power of music. These days, he gives daily virtual concerts to the special needs community and teaches ukulele and guitar to his devoted students throughout Canada.

Come and enjoy an evening of eclectic music on guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho and be entertained by Nigel's heartwarming onstage banter. NO COVER - CDs and Ukuleles for Sale - EVENT TO BE CONFIRMED

Freiheit Care - Virtual Concert for Seniors

Online, Ottawa

Singer/songwriter, producer, and music teacher Nigel E. Harris creates movement and excitement using music wherever he goes. His business, Musical Wellness, is a catalyst for creating what he calls ‘love made visible’, the positive energy shift visible with people through the power of music.

Before the pandemic, Nigel shared the power of music with seniors’ homes, hospitals, and group homes for developmentally disabled individuals, from Kanata to Orleans. He was the musical director of a singing group for home-based early Alzheimers patients and their caregivers, through the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.

This event is FREE and held on Zoom. To register and for more information: https://freiheit.ca/en-ca/free-webinars/?lang=en-ca#nigel

Postponed - LIVE AT KAFFE 1870 - Class of 2020 - Songwriters Workshop Grad Performance

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Kaffe 1870, 715 Riverside Drive (18.61 mi) , Wakefield, Quebec J0X3G0

Come witness the creative genius of yours truly and my songwriting mates when we strut our stuff at the end of the 8 week songwriting workshop led by Ian Tamblyn. A happy and titillating time is guaranteed for all. COST... beer,beer,beer.

FROM RIO SAMBA TO THE LIVERPOOL BEAT - Davi Queiroz - Brazillian Guitarist Virtuoso & Nigel E. Harris - Canadian singer/songwriter

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TBA

Davi Queiroz started playing guitar when he was 7 years old. His first musical influence was from 'Choros', the popular music of the 1930s and 1940s in his native Brazil. At 10, he started his first rock band influenced by Eric Clapton, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. During Davi's Ottawa concert he will be performing a mixture of 'Choros', originals, and covers.

Nigel E. Harris is the consummate entertainer - through his talents as storyteller and musician/composer, he tickles audiences with his guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho.

As well as their own unique music sets, Davi and Nigel will be combining their talents playing together at times during the evening.

A fun and memorable evening is guaranteed for all.

This event managed by Musical Wellness - event location yet to be determined.

Edgewood Care Centre Chrismas Party

Edgewood Care Centre , 9 Stevens Avenue, Ottawa, ON

The Edgewood Care Centre is designed to accommodate residents with mental and physical challenges, and provides a safe supportive environment for them with all meals, housekeeping and personal needs attended to by caring staff 24 hours per day. I have been serving this fine centre since 2013 by teaching guitar and hanging out with the folks there. The event will highlight their individual musical talents through playing and singing and will guarantee to warm your heart! By private invitation - let me know if you are interested in attending.

HEARTS IN TUNE - Community Singing, Drumming and Guided Meditation For Adults and their Caregivers

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Orleans Area

We are happy to announce the 2019 relaunching of our wonderful choir.

'HEARTS IN TUNE' is a singing and drumming choir for persons with Dementia and their carers. We work in collaboration with the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.

Music Director : Nigel E. Harris - University of Ottawa BA (music concentration ) 2006

Registration will be through the Dementia society's web site https://dementiahelp.ca/get-help/programs-services/

Location TBA

NIGEL E. HARRIS in Concert at Lupton Hall

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Lupton Hall, Perley & Rideau Veteran's Health Centre, 1750 Russell Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 5Z6

Ottawa, get ready for ‘An afternoon with Nigel E. Harris !'

This seasoned entertainer charms audiences with consumate storytelling and British-Canadian wit. The show will include material played on guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho from his first two albums with an eclectic mix of old time and contemporary favorites.

Fans are in for a treat - expect to be bopping your way home!

First event of it's kind for these two choirs. Witness the combined singing force of the Tamir Neshame Choir under the musical direction of Nigel E. Harris and the newly formed Shira Choir under the musical direction of Cantor Daniel Benlolo. A not to be missed event!

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TESTIMONIALS

Audio Recording at Bare Bones Studios
 

I wanted to do something special for my daughter’s 19th Birthday.  My father passed away many years ago but I’ve always regretted the fact that I never recorded his voice because at certain times, in certain moods, I would dearly love to hear it.  I very much enjoy singing certain songs with and to my daughter, so I decided to record a few as a keepsake in case she ever wanted to hear my voice.  Being a father himself, Nigel knew exactly what I wanted and made the whole process simple and fun during a half day recording session at his Bare Bones Studio.  My daughter loves this gift.  Thanks, Nige, for helping make love live…forever!

~George Dutch~


-Live Family Events-

It was a lovely party and your music delightful and your ability to engage with both children and parents quite special. Everyone reported having a great time, so happy to be able to bring people together in these times for a gentle, unifying and nourishing few hours.  Thanks so much for your performance and presence.

~Daniel Tigner~

 

~ Choirs for people with dementia and their caregivers ~

I have seen the marked change, within those participants with Dementia, each time Nigel has introduced percussion instruments into our Mind & Song sessions.

The regular 4/4 beat of the drum seems to ground us, to it is added any other form of percussion instrument to which we spontaneously respond with body movements, dancing, singing, clapping, and laughter. Everyone has a free-flowing, enjoyable time.
 
Nigel is the catalyst that makes it all work.   
 

Thanks for the experience 😊
~Harlene Walker~

 

Drumming Circles

I just wanted to let you know that the drumming circle was a HUGE hit! Everybody got into it right away. The most AMAZING part was watching Joe (not real name). We definitely saw a progression of the disease (in him) over the past few months resulting in increasing difficulty following directions. However, today at the drumming circle, we gave him some of the big shakers (I don't remember the correct terminology for them) and he got so into it that he stood up and started dancing around the circle. It was truly heartwarming to see him be so lively! 
 
Nigel did such an INCREDIBLE job! I definitely think drumming circles need to be incorporated in the fall!
Have a great week everyone! :)
 
- Miriam Goubran~

 

Professional Endorsements

I want to say again how lovely it was to meet you and to learn of the wonderful work that you are doing. You must be touching so many people in so many ways. I can't tell you how much my parents enjoy your sessions and every Saturday my mom calls me to talk of the songs sung at the Minds in Song programme. 
 
My research focuses very much on trying to understand what causes cardiovascular disease and small vessel disease of the brain. I think its really important to maintain ‘healthy vessels’ - because damaged vessels affect all organs, including the heart, kidney, brain, leading to heart attacks and failure. Kidney failure and stroke/dementia. A good way to maintain healthy vessels is exercise, no smoking and a healthy lifestyle – perhaps singing and music too!
 
Would you mind if I shared your website with the Alzheimers Society in the UK? Your good work could be further enjoyed by many in this part of the world too.
 
Please continue your fantastic work. Again, I cant stress how precious your contributions are – to the most vulnerable of people
 

~Professor Rhian M. Touyz~

President, International Society of Hypertension

British Heart Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine

Director, Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences

BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre

 

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