AlgomaTrad Presents: The Andrew Collins Trio
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AlgomaTrad Centre Pavilion1249 F & G Line Road,
Richards Landing, Ontario, P0R 1J0, Canada
July 15, 2026 - July 15, 2026
“Light of touch, fast of wit, copiously imaginative, and a musical scholar of the highest distinction, Toronto mandolin virtuoso pulls out all the stops” – Toronto Star
AlgomaTrad is delighted to present The Andrew Collins Trio in concert on Wednesday, July 15th at 7:00 pm. We invite you to join us in the AlgomaTrad Centre Pavilion, a gorgeous and intimate timberframe concert venue on St. Joseph Island, to experience this incredible group for yourself!
Tickets are $35.00 General Admission, $30.00 Seniors, $25.00 Students, $10.00 Children 6 – 10, 5 & under free, or pay-what-you-can. If you have any questions or would like to reserve by phone/email, call 705-257-6106 (alternate 705-943-9127), email tori@algomatrad.ca, or online.
About the Trio
Andrew Collins finds himself – through no actual fault of his own – at the epicentre of Canada’s acoustic/roots music scene. He didn’t invent it – but he’s certainly been a major contributor, having co-founded noteworthy Canadian bands like the Creaking Tree String Quartet, the Foggy Hogtown Boys and, more recently, his namesake Trio. Andrew is a prolific, robust performer – comfortable on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandola and mandocello – who also composes, produces, arranges, writes and teaches across multiple genres, including an electrifying fusion of folk, acoustic roots, newgrass and even a dash of chamber where warranted!
As Collins gathers up innumerable JUNO nominations (5) and Canadian Folk Music Awards (7) won by his various ensembles, he’s zeroing in on the work he does with Trio-mates: fellow string guru Adam Shier, whose versatility shines through on guitar and mandolin, and James McEleney holding it down on the bass, mandocello and vocals.
The Trio just released, “Retro”, a treasure trove of Andrew’s signature tracks over the years with fresh arrangements and spirited trio interplay. From blazing bluegrass to jazzy waltzes and classical reinterpretations, Retro shows that great music evolves through honouring its roots.
