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24 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday March 7, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Artscene Oakville Beaver · FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008 Homecoming concert for Lindsay Frost By Krissie Rutherford OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF HOMECOMING: Toronto-based singer-songwriter Lindsay Frost is looking forward to her March 22 concert at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. The concert marks a return for the former Oakville resident, who left town when she was 18 years old. A lot has changed for Lindsay Frost Davis since she last performed in Oakville. First off, she's now known as Lily Frost. Under that name, she has penned and recorded eight original albums. The last time she performed at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts was in an Alice in Wonderland ballet. She was 12 years old. Now, Frost is coming back to the town she grew up in for a one-night show on March 22, her Oakville debut as a singer. "It's weird to come back and perform," the Toronto resident said in an email interview, noting returning to Oakville brings back memories of nature, track and field, and partying as a teenager. As for what to expect from the show, Frost, who has been compared to fellow Canadian singer, Feist, will be showcasing her most recent record, Cine-Magique. "My last CD and current live show combine a few of my favourite elements," she said, including "spaghetti western guitars, melancholic truthfulness, love for nature, a string trio, harmonies, (and) flourishes of musical magic realism with cinematic dimensions." Frost is quick to point out, "I'm not a pop artist. You won't hear me after J-Lo on the radio." One of six on stage, she sings while playing rhythm guitar "through a vintage tube amp." Her husband, Jose Miguel Contreras, who also has his own band, is part of Frost's show, and will be "playing guitar more atmospherically." "We have no drums or bass on stage, so it's not a typical set-up," said Frost. "We have a string trio and a woman playing perfusion, some whurlitzer and singing harmonies." Frost describes the show as "dynamic, retro, art directed, intense and thoughtful." At age 16, Frost, who left Oakville two years later, knew she wanted to be a musician. "I was a shy kid in crowds, but was never shy to sing," she said. "I grew up singing at camp, church, with the family, all the time." Frost pursued her passion in Vancouver for some time, performing for Nettwerk Records, before moving to Toronto, where she met her husband. The pair now have a son, Meesha Moon. They also have a recording studio in their Toronto home, where they create their records. When it comes to writing material for her albums, Frost draws inspiration from books of poetry, as well as from other interests. "Right now I'm into (poets) Pablo Neruda, Paul Verlaine and Rumi," she said. "I am also in love with nature, and my next record will have a forest theme." The working title of her ninth album is Symphony of the Trees. Frost also finds inspiration through foreign films. "Going to the cinematique, and traveling to another country and time through film and the subtitles, is often very thought-provoking," she said. "I also let life express itself through me," she added, "so what I read and feel and experience, I am choosy about. And when life is too overwhelming for me, music is my medicine." When it comes to highlights of her career, Frost counts performing with artists she admires like the Cowboy Junkies or The Dandy Warhols at the top of her list. "Everyday life as a musician is exhilarating enough for me. I get to be my own boss, and there is always variety, like making videos, writing, performing, doing photos, traveling and recording. It's always changing and exciting," she said. Lily Frost is on stage at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St., on Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call the box office at 905-815-2021 or visit www.oc4pa.ca For more on Lily Frost, visit www.lilyfrost.com. Experience downtown Oakville's newest Indian restaurant - the Painted Elephant A true oasis for food-lovers is yours to discover at downtown Oakville's newest Indian restaurant. Diversity is a defining feature of Indian food, and at the Painted Elephant you'll find the cuisine is healthy and light while still keeping with the flame of traditional Indian cooking. Upon entering, is an enchanting display of fresh flowers floating adrift in an encasement of water. The interior is elegant and calm producing a harmonious and exotic environment. Says Iz, co-proprietor, "People are enjoying not only the food but also the ambiance." With a history in the restaurant business, Iz has previously owned Indian establishments with his 2 existing partners. "We are long time friends and have been in business together for almost ten years." Having partnered restaurants in Toronto and Burlington, they are pleased to see the stream of customers from previous locations following them to Oakville. Opening its doors merely a month ago, The Painted Elephant is enjoying its new location and community. "I want to make people happy from the start to the finish," says Iz. And what better way to please than one's palette? "The food is delicious...favourites include an appetizer of Painted Squid and Scallops and a popular entrée is Lobster and Shrimp Curry or the Beef Short Ribs." Offering a traditional-modern mix on their exclusive menu, the choices have been carefully selected to create the unique tastes and delicacies true to Indian cuisine. Varied uses of spices are always an integral part of food preparation, and their chef of 10 years uses them wisely to enhance the flavor of a dish and invent unique tastes and aromas. That expertise combined with the owners' educated knowledge of fine wines, equals a happy dining experience. And if its too cold to go out??? Not to worry...Is has designed a complete `take-out' menu for those occasions when nothing but Indian will do! JAPANESE CUISINE