JUNO winner Rita Chiarelli to perform at Guelph Civic Museum

“Blues goddess” Rita Chiarelli will perform a free Oh Canada Concert on March 24 at Guelph Civic Museum as part of the Fourth Friday concert series.

Born and raised in Hamilton, Chiarelli’s music career began at fifteen in a high school band called The Tempest. She has since toured all across North America and spent five years in Italy recording, touring and perfecting her song writing. Chiarelli’s soaring three-octave voice sets her apart. Beyond her blues roots, Chiarelli has recorded a variety of music including traditional Italian folk songs.

Most recently, Chiarelli released the soundtrack from award-winning documentary, Music from the Big House, which features Chiarelli’s experience performing a blues concert with Louisiana’s Angola Prison inmates. Admission to the Museum is free after 5pm on Fourth Fridays. Concerts begin at 7pm at the  Guelph Civic Museum.