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The Gift: A Tribute to the Music of Ian Tyson
Get ready for a superb music performance season opener at the Athabasca Hall when Peace Players presents “The Gift: A Tribute to the Music of Ian Tyson”. Ian Tyson is one of the most influential and definitive western music artists in North America. From the major folk era of the 1960’s to the contemporary folk and country music scene, Tyson has written and performed some of the most descriptive, melodic and poetic songs of prairie and rural life ever composed. His influence on the development of Canadian folk and country music is significant. The Gift began as a CD tribute project produced by Edmonton’s Peter North and featured such musical luminaries as Blue Rodeo, Tom Russell, Jennifer Warnes and Corb Lund, to name a few. From the recording project, The Gift was transformed into a stage show, originally featuring some of the musical artists from the CD and was very well received on a subsequent tour of Alberta. The version of The Gift gracing the Athabasca Hall features Stewart McDougall and a host of Alberta musicians recreating that original show. Come to the show and relax while listening to songs that will at once be familiar to most and are guaranteed to bring warmth and enjoyment as you find yourself singing along.
Tickets are on sale for $25 at Style Ryte Cleaners in Peace River (780-624-1713) or are available at the door. To read various reviews of The Gift, go to Google.com and search “The Gift: A Tribute to Ian Tyson”.
Murray McLauchlan
Murray McLauchlan is one of Canada’s premier singer-songwriters. Murray has been performing since his teens at some of the more prestigious festivals and music rooms in North America and Europe. He has garnered much radio airplay with his songs that deal with everyday Canadian lives. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, he wrote that “Farmer Song”. Murray has been awarded 11 Junos over the past thirty years of performing and has recorded twenty albums. As well, he is an author and radio and television host. He has also performed with the side-project “Lunch at Allen’s “ with musical colleagues Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas.
This is a must-see concert for all Peace Players patrons. Murray McLauchlan has been on the cutting edge of Canadian music and is definitely a leading talent in the folk and roots music genre. This concert promises to be a relaxing and enjoying evening with one of Canada’s finest music talents to ever grace the Don Weaver stage. Come on out, Peace River, and enjoy Murray McLauchlan. Bring a friend to share what promises to be a very special event. Peace Players is very honoured and appreciative of Murray choosing to come to our little town and we welcome him to the Don Weaver Stage on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Tickets, as always, can be purchased at Style Ryte Cleaners in Peace River for $25.
For more go to www.maplemusic.com/artists/mur/
The Pine Leaf Boys
Get ready, Peace River, to experience one of the best young Cajun-music bands in the business as Peace Players Presents the Pine Leaf Boys. This group of talented musicians have been nominated twice for Grammy awards in their genre of music. They will guarantee that if you’re not up dancing in the isles, you’ll certainly be tapping your feet. They’re coming to us all the way from Southwest Louisiana and are certain to bring the warmth of the south with them, if not the hot spice. They are renowned for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements. They’ve been described as “….the link that connects the young and the old generations…” and “…the best new, energetic, and fun Cajun band in a very long time.”.
So, grab a friend or bring your family, maybe go out to supper and then come on down to the Don Weaver Stage on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. to see and experience the Pine Leaf Boys. If you’ve never heard zydeco and Cajun music before, you will most certainly be hooked on it once you see these guys in action. Don’t miss this one, it’s quite the music opportunity. Tickets are available, as always, at Style Ryte Cleaners or at the door for the bargain price of $25.
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