jazzinfivefour Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 This is quite an interesting event. Here is the press release. I will also be playing with the Steel City Dixieland Jazz Band during intermissions.ARTISTS UNITE IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINASeptember 15th, 2005Brantford/Brant County, ON.The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts will be transformed into a BourbonStreet Mardi Gras on Thursday, October 6th, with all proceeds going directly tothe Canadian Red Cross designated for Hurricane Katrina Relief.“MARDI GRAS NORTH†will see music professionals from inside and outside thearea coming together to produce the evening’s diverse program of blues, jazzand gospel music under the baton of David Bowser, prominent Conductor andArtistic Director of the North York Concert Orchestra. Several of the players arecoming from as far as North York where David is currently serving as GuestConductor of the North York Concert Orchestra.The concept for the benefit was borne out of a passion to make a difference bythose willing to share a myriad of talent. Co ordinating the event with Bowser isShirley Roy, a Paris resident, who has worked with many of the symphonicplayers who will be taking the stage that evening. Vocalists Lauren Roy(Stardust Follies; Speakeasy Showband; Vibrant Magazine), Talk of the TownProduction’s Deano Wilson Rouse, and gospel singer Doreen Johnson will bringtheir special talents to the mainstage. The Tim Turvey Trio, with Tim onPercussion; Nick Bastian - Lead Guitar and Joel Banks on Bass Guitar. KevinWilliams will be adding to this quintet with his flugel horn. Rounding out the stagemusicians will be symphonic musicians from the Kitchener, Hamilton and Torontoareas.Live entertainment begins on Dalhousie Street at 6:30 with the CKPC band andthe Steel City Dixieland Band.Tickets for the show are $25 ($15 Child/Student) and can be ordered directlyfrom the Sanderson Centre Box office at (519) 758-8090 or 1-800-265-0710This is an opportunity for our communities to make a significant contribution toour southern neighbors in need. Round up your friends and family and reallymake a difference!!!MARDI GRAS NORTH – A Hurricane Katrina BenefitSanderson Centre for the Performing Arts88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario N3T 5V7Thursday, October 6th, 2005Mainstage curtain time: 7:30 p.m. (come early for the pre-show entertainment)***end***MGN002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Freak Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Sounds very cool, hope it goes well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzinfivefour Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Tonight everyone! I'm looking forward to playing with the Dixie-Land Jazz Band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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