Marley Daemon Iredale is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer from Salt Spring Island. Jazz and classical-trained, she brings both high artistry and a courageous intimacy to her music. With strikingly honest lyrics and musical flavours ranging from soulful R&B to contemporary art-folk, Marley's music is about revolution – spiritual, social and environmental. Her songs call us home to ourselves, drawing us into connection with the natural world and the freedom that is available in every moment. As we experience a planetary shift (in ‘climate’ – both inner and outer), many of us grapple more urgently with questions surrounding human identity, our relationship to nature, and what it means to live an authentic life. Sung with emotional and haunting melodies, Marley’s songs offer us insight into the human condition, speaking to the most modern concerns of our personal and planetary predicament while retaining a timeless beauty.
Beyond her musical talents, Marley wears many hats – a devoted mother, a song leader for the Calliope Women's Choir, a music teacher, a meditation instructor, as well as a student and teacher of sacred clown. Her journey, both on and off the stage, is a testament to her multifaceted artistry.
After years of touring with indie-folk ensembles Dirty Grace, The Honey Tongues, and her duo Irth, Marley, alongside her music and life partner, Jesse Thom, decided to pause their adventures to grow and nurture their two young children. Now, after a transformative three-year hiatus in "mama land," Marley Daemon Iredale is returning to the stage.
On November 11th, at Mateada, Marley will enchant her audience with two captivating solo sets. She will unveil fresh material, performed on her hypnotic Rhodes keyboard, promising a nourishing evening filled with heart-stirring folk and hip-swaying soul/jazz, all while enjoying the cozy vibes and decadent delights of Mateada. This is an experience that promises to captivate your soul, nourish your body and move your spirit.
8pm / $12 Advance + $15 Door