A local singer, well-known for her charismatic stage presence and beautiful voice, Joanna Finch is delighted to welcome award-winning pianist, arranger and composer Sarah M Wood to the Valley.
The duo will perform a selection of romantic and rockin’ songs Feb. 15 in three languages.
From Paris to Broadway and Motown to Hometown is a collection of popular songs from the ’20’s to the present that take the audience on a joy ride to Paris, through the music of Piaf, to South America with Latin classics that highlight Finch’s emotive voice; to Broadway with select show tunes and then to Motown for the soft rock of Sade and Stevie Wonder, and the smooth jazz of Gino Vannelli, and Roberta Flack, to mention a few.
The duo are both recording artists and will add their originals to the mix.
The evening will be presented in a lounge setting, with a Love Boat feel, keeping up the mood of Valentine’s Day. There will be room for dancing for those who can’t keep still.
A lifetime of playing classical and lounge piano has rewarded Nanaimo native Wood with versatility and familiarity with all eras and styles of music, making her a much-sought-after soloist and accompanist.
Actor, teacher, improviser and cook, vocalist Finch has moved in folk, jazz, reggae, classical and pop caravans for about 30 years, exploring her unlimited voice and adding flute, percussion, penny whistle and her famous “cornet” to make her shows uniquely appealing to a broad audience.
With the added bonus of vocal harmonies, Wood-Finch have a very full sound.
Doors open this Saturday at 7:30. Music starts at 8. Tickets are available at Village Muse Books in Cumberland and Bop City in Courtenay. Refreshments will be served.
For location, call 250-218-1689, or buy a ticket — the address is on tickets. Find Joanna Finch as Jobird Music on Facebook.
— Joanna Finch
