ABBA tribute band
A tribute to ABBA comes to Cache Creek on Friday, April 29, when ABRA Cadabra comes to town. This high-energy and interactive show has been touring the world for more than 15 years, bringing the timeless and uplifting music of ABBA to life. ABRA Cadabra will be performing many of ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen”, “Mamma Mia”, “Waterloo”, “Does Your Mother Know”, and “Take a Chance” at this all-ages show. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Cache Creek Community Hall, and tickets are available in advance for $25.00 plus GST at Cache Creek Husky (cash only) or online at showtickets.ticketleap.com. Tickets are also available for $30.00 plus GST at the door.
Sage Sound Singers concert
The Sage Sound Singers, with special guest the Desert Bells Handbell Choir, presents its seventh annual spring concert at 7:00 p.m. at the Crossroads Pentecostal Church in Cache Creek. The concert is “The Best of the Sage Sound Singers” and features many old favourites from their repertoire, such as “Blue Moon”, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, and “Hallelujah”, as well as a performance by the handbell choir. Admission and refreshments are by donation.
The Marc Atkinson Trio
The Lillooet Music Society presents The Marc Atkinson Trio on Saturday, May 7 at St. Andrew’s/St. Mary’s Church.
The Trio is made up of some of Canada’s finest Juno-nominated musicians. The music of this virtuosic group is melodically captivating, sensually charged, and technically awe-inspiring. It’s not just that Atkinson is so technically proficient that he can spin out seemingly impossible-to-play, breathtaking lines at will; it’s the emotional nuance and sense of humour in his work that are so engaging. Drawing on classical, jazz, roots, and even some rock traditions, he dips into a deep well to surprise and delight his audience with new takes on old tunes and sensitive renderings of his own highly melodic compositions. He’s ably supported in these explorations by Michael Hamilton’s fiery rhythm guitar work and Joey Smith’s peerless work on the bass. It’s really hard to imagine a better roots/jazz trio performing anywhere in the world today, and I include players like France’s Bireli Lagrene in that assessment.
Dinner concert tickets are available at KC Health & Gifts and Pharmasave, or phone (250) 246-0614.
Classical pianist Sarah Hagen
Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society presents Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen on Friday, May 13 at the Zion United Church in Ashcroft. Come and enjoy this fabulous musician’s brilliant interpretations of some of the world’s most revered music, served with a generous helping of her sparkling and engaging personality. Hagen has met critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe and her performances are conceptually innovative, involving photography, dance, and theatre. Her solo album Glass House Dancing was nominated for Classical Recording of the Year at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards.
Tickets are available at Natures Gifts, The Jade Shop, Ashcroft Bakery, and the UniTea Tea Room, as well as online at www.windingriversarts.ca. For more information call (250) 453-2053.
Trouble with a Capital T in Ashcroft
UniTea Tea Room presents another splendid intimate evening of great live music with She Could Be Trouble on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. She Could Be Trouble are a dynamic trio of talented musicians—Brodie Dawson, Tracy Riley, and Christy Vanden—who blend blues, gospel, folk, and funk. These three women’s original songs and luscious harmonies have been captivating audiences around B.C., and they’re excited to collaborate and present a dynamic trio of heavy-hitting Femmes! They are turning heads wherever they go, and this potent mix of cross-genres has been enticing and captivating those lucky enough to be a part of it. While these three birds have graced many venues and given truly powerful performances in their own right, they now combine forces to deliver what is designed to leave you wanting more.
Tickets are $20 per person and are available now at the door or in advance; call (250) 453-9345 to reserve now. There are only 30 seats available for this intimate show.
