Friday Jan 27: House of Doc @ Southwood United Church

Folk Music totally re-vamped! Quartet with acoustic instrumentation & hard hitting, high energy, dazzling 4-part harmonies. A smart pop sensibility drives hip Bluegrass, Celtic, Gospel & Canadiana flavours that spring from an Old-Time Mennonite family tradition.

 Comprised of husband and wife team Matthew and Rebecca Harder, and Rebecca’s baby brother Dan Wiebe, House of Doc composes and performs as only a family does, with uncanny unity and cohesion. The entire Wiebe family has been singing together since early childhood where they first began to hone their craft as Sunday morning vocalists in a Mennonite congregation. House of Doc was born when Matthew Harder, already a professional musician, clearly saw the potential in this remarkable family of musicians. Though only 5′ 5″ Matthew has used his strength as a performer, composer and guitarist to drive the group from the status of gifted amateurs to serious entertainment up and comers, and he hasn’t needed to stand on an apple box to do it.

 With three full length recordings featuring a couple dozen different instruments and a fully a capella Christmas EP under their belt, the HoD sound continues to evolve from it’s earliest roots.  Joining them on this tour are fellow Winnipeggers and dear friends David and Jason Pankratz.  On bass and percussion, the brothers P seamlessly weave a powerful new rhythm into an already exciting show.

 Matthew and Rebecca’s latest collaboration—their son, Hugo—has meant a several month hiatus.  The band is excited to be back on the road.

Check out the following:

House of Doc at the Olympics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JtwMpOUoYM****

"A Mennonite sorta family band from Manitoba, these guys are very good. The
harmonies and musicianship are screw tight, the songwriting solid. The acapella “Simple Time” is a treat as is their cover of the Stampeders’ “Sweet City Woman.”

- John P. McLaughlin Vancouver Province