Acacia Lyra is an Ottawa based harp and voice duo

Hello! Bonjour! Hola! Dia duit!

We were children of the 60's with hair flowing in the wind, and guitars over our shoulders, until the Celtic harp cast its spell first upon one and then the other. Time and Serendipidy eventually merged this duo which has been kept busy for the past few years singing, accompanying, arranging, composing, performing and recording music from many corners of the world.

Over the summer months, our harps enjoyed being played in the open air, as gentle breezes carried their chords through the trees and up into the sky. We performed in a number of outdoor venues and festivals, and now it is time to gather ourselves and our harps indoors as we rehearse with cups of hot apple cider or ginger tea. 'Tis the season for house concerts, friendly gatherings and old-fashioned musical 'seisiuns'. A time also for contemplative winter rest to allow new creativity to flow...

 

Janine and Susan playing guitar
Janine and Susan with their harps

Upcoming appearances

Join us Tuesday, March 16, 7pm, for An Evening of Harps and Irish Ballads. Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick, enter by Cumberland. Tickets $10 at the door. Info: 613-244-7373.

Saturday, April 10
Free Times Cafe
320 College Street, Toronto
Show begins 8.30pm
For reservations, call: 416-967-1078 or email info@freetimescafe.com.

Saturday, May 1
The Yellow Door
3625 Aylmer, north of Prince Arthur, Montreal
Doors open 7.30pm, show begins 8.30pm
For reservations, call: 514-845-2600 or email ydcoffeehouse@gmail.com.

For other upcoming concerts, please check our Appearances page. If you are interested in booking our duo for your private event, do send an e-mail to: susan@acacialyra.com