Born in Santiago, Chile, Oscar was encouraged by his father to play the violin and it’s close relative the mandolin, influencing his signature rhythmic playing style. He soon chose the nylon-string guitar as his “soul” instrument. A two time Juno award winner, Oscar’s Latin guitar groove makes him a standout on the world music stage. Ever the collaborator, Oscar easily incorporates jazz, blues, roots and pop sensibilities into his music. His friendship with singer/songwriter James Keelaghan resulted in two fusion recordings as Compadres. Oscar’s infectious rhythms, guitar mastery and improvisational wit will make you marvel. Oscar will be accompanied by guitarist Ricardo Madrid.

A Praire girl from Alberta, Ruth Purves Smith grew up travelling the dusty highways between the two cultures of her urban life in the city and the artisan’s dream of working at a 100-year-old rural woolen mill. From these beginnings, Ruth found her voice and the music within her. Her music spans the spectrum from country through to Celtic-infused folk rock. Both of her albums (“Out in the Storm” and “Faster than the Speed of Dark”) have garnered international attention and received many enthusiastic reviews.

Please note the Nick’s COVID protocols.

$30 advance tickets for this concert are being sold through Eventbrite.    

There will be tickets available at the door for this concert. Patrons are reminded the Nick is a cash only venue.

Current season ticket holder passes are good for this show.

The home of the Nick is the Crescent Heights Community Hall, 1101 2nd St. N.W. Doors are 7:00 and showtime is 7:30.