One Camel Short returns to Kingfisher Hall for its annual summer concert on Friday.
The Enderby-based musical duo of Murray MacDonald (guitar, vocals, percussion) and Richard Owings (violin) creates exquisite musical journeys inspired by sounds and rhythms from around the world.
“Several brand-new, original songs will be on the program, including Don’t Look Back, written for and performed at the June 25 Ashton Creek School closing ceremony and Let’s Go Outside, commissioned by Runaway Moon Theatre, and the whimsical A Spider Danced on My Head,” said Owings.
Featured instrumentals will include Sirocco, a suite in the Turkish style named after the warm winds which blow north from the Sahara, and The Return, which explores the mystery of the salmon and their miraculous migrations.
Opening the show is the Popoleko Balkan Choir, directed by Cathy Stubington.
“This spirited a cappella ensemble bridges east and west with their haunting ballads from Bulgaria and Macedonia,” said Owings, adding, “Popoleko’s voices and One Camel Short’s instruments will join forces for several pieces, creating a rich, sonic adventure.”
The Kingfisher Hall is located 33 kilometres east of Enderby on Mabel Lake Road. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/students, at the door. Desserts will be available at intermission and copies of One Camel Short’s self-titled 2011 CD will be on sale for $15.
For more info, or to make a reservation, call 250-838-6379 or 250- 833-1187.
