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Jazz Out West thrills audience
Beamer: youth not wasted on this teen
Appealing to all ages, Beamer mixed contemporary hits by Ed Sheeran and Enrique Iglesias with some oldies by Percy Sledge and Jim Croce, putting his own style on the classics by serving them up with a side of country.
Mr Wigley was ably backed by Dustin McGifford on acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies. McGifford, a music teacher at Wentworth Music Kelowna, entertained with deft flamenco style on one Latin number, and provided some amusing “transition music”. Content to stand in the backline, this guy was a solid pro.
Most impressive of all, Beamer premiered two of his own compositions, showing some real talent with catchy melodies and an enviable way with lyrics. His romantic ballad “Greener” was a good example. Watch for his debut album, “Meteorite” on sale this August. For this busy and gifted young man, youth is definitely not wasted.
Check out a video from the concert, and updates on Beamer’s music at www.beamerwigley.com
Next in the Music in the Park lineup: classic rock duo Timbre Wolves on Thursday July 14, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Photo by Penelope Johnson
Guitar music soothes audience
The audience attending Music in the Park was undeterred by rain on the evening of Thursday August 16, moving to the rain venue at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre eager to hear locals Jeremy Cook and Brian Highley perform two sets on guitar.
Jeremy created a relaxing atmosphere for the first half of the program, displaying considerable talent both as a classical guitarist and as an arranger and composer of instrumental pieces.
The audience comfortably filled the space in “Big Blue”, a mix of ages from toddlers to seniors. Musically there was something for everyone from traditional to modern, religious to secular, old faves to new tunes. Despite the wet weather outside, there were plenty of smiles inside. These two gents created a wonderfully calming and relaxed mood that stayed with listeners for their journey home.
The Oliver Community Arts Council gratefully acknowledges the support of their corporate sponsor for this summer programme: Valley First Credit Union. Please continue to support their Feed the Valley initiative with your donations of food items for the Oliver Food Bank.
Penticton Concert Band entertains
The first set opened with the Spanish influenced “Ole!”, and continued with some lovely ballads performed by Madison Johnson, including the chestnut, Love’s Old Sweet Song. Her warm voice was perfectly suited to the slow lyrical melody, evoking the singing style of 1930s radio. She later lent her voice to two medleys from Moulin Rouge and West Side Story.
Under Nadeau’s baton, the band has been improving by leaps and bounds over the years, with a tight, crisp delivery. Nowhere was this more evident than in the challenging Fuego de Alma, with each section solo underscored by syncopated flamenco hand-clapping from other band members. Their rousing Pirates of the Caribbean was another highlight, earning cheers from the audience. Perhaps the best evidence of audience appreciation was the energetic dancing and leaping of a few young children. One little boy parried and thrust his way through the Pirates score, emulating Captain Jack Sparrow.
Music in the Park continues every Thursday in July at the cozier venue of the Riverside Patio at the Oliver Visitor Centre (the historic CPR Station). Thursday July 11 is William Leggott on classical guitar. Thursday July 18 brings The Chaca Laca Love Machine with their funk, reggae, and Latin rhythms. This concert is our special Feed the Valley concert, sponsored by Valley First Credit Union. Bring a food bank donation! Thursday July 25 is Okanagan Divas CindiyDoucette and Mikie Spillett sharing the stage with a mix of country, jazz, pop, and light rock. Every concert runs 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Admission by donation, with a suggested minimum of $3. Every concert has refreshments by donation (bottled water and baked goods) courtesy of Oliver Lioness Club in support of the Chloe Krueger fundraiser.
Scroll down this page to see the August lineup for Music in the Park, plus info about the Michael Burgess concert.
Don`t forget to stop by the Oliver Farmer`s Market in Lions Park on your way to the concert! Great local produce, preserves, and crafts.
Photos:
1. Nadeau conducts the Penticton Concert Band while two young audience members move to the music.
2. Pirates of the Caribbean score inspires children to dance
3. Brian Mapplebeck of Oliver performs with the band.
Photo credit: Penelope Johnson
Musical lineup for July
Hot flamenco to cool jazz at summer's Music in the Park
The musical lineup reads like a whirlwind trip around the world. Spanish flamenco, Caribbean reggae, funk, South American Latin, country, African djembe …. Save yourself the cost of an airline ticket and join the summer crowd at Music in the Park instead!
Music in the Park is held on Thursdays throughout July and August, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, on the Riverside Patio behind the Oliver Information Centre (the historic CPR Station) at 6431 Station Street with two exceptions listed below. All concerts are admission by donation, with a suggested $5 minimum. :
July 4: Penticton Concert Band: Spanish classics and big band favourites. Oliver Bandshell, Oliver Community Centre, 6359 Park Drive July 11: William Leggott, Spanish and Flamenco Guitar. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station StreetJuly 18: The Cha Cha Laca Love Machine, funk, reggae, Latin, plus insanity! Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street Feed the Valley Concert, sponsored by Valley First Credit Union, Food donations accepted in cash or in kind.
July 25: Okanagan Divas; Cindy Doucette and Mikie Spillett. Country, pop, jazz, rock and original. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
Saturday August 3: Michael Burgess in Concert. “Canada’s own Jean Valjean”. Special ticketed performance. $25 advance, $35 door. 7 pm Oliver Bandshell, Oliver Community Centre, 6359 Park Drive
August 8: Nankama Drum & Dance. African djembe drumming and dancing. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
August 15: Guys with Guitars: Jeremy Cook & Brian Highley. Classical guitar, original instrumentals, pop and folk vocals. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
August 22 Jazz Out West. Light jazz and popular standards. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Picnics welcome, or light refreshments available for purchase.
Pictured: Nankama Drum and Dance
Hot flamenco to cool jazz at summer’s Music in the Park
The musical lineup reads like a whirlwind trip around the world. Spanish flamenco, Caribbean reggae, funk, South American Latin, country, African djembe …. Save yourself the cost of an airline ticket and join the summer crowd at Music in the Park instead!
Music in the Park is held on Thursdays throughout July and August, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, on the Riverside Patio behind the Oliver Information Centre (the historic CPR Station) at 6431 Station Street with two exceptions listed below. All concerts are admission by donation, with a suggested $5 minimum. :
July 4: Penticton Concert Band: Spanish classics and big band favourites. Oliver Bandshell, Oliver Community Centre, 6359 Park Drive July 11: William Leggott, Spanish and Flamenco Guitar. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station StreetJuly 18: The Cha Cha Laca Love Machine, funk, reggae, Latin, plus insanity! Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street Feed the Valley Concert, sponsored by Valley First Credit Union, Food donations accepted in cash or in kind.
July 25: Okanagan Divas; Cindy Doucette and Mikie Spillett. Country, pop, jazz, rock and original. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
Saturday August 3: Michael Burgess in Concert. “Canada’s own Jean Valjean”. Special ticketed performance. $25 advance, $35 door. 7 pm Oliver Bandshell, Oliver Community Centre, 6359 Park Drive
August 8: Nankama Drum & Dance. African djembe drumming and dancing. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
August 15: Guys with Guitars: Jeremy Cook & Brian Highley. Classical guitar, original instrumentals, pop and folk vocals. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
August 22 Jazz Out West. Light jazz and popular standards. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Picnics welcome, or light refreshments available for purchase.
Pictured: Nankama Drum and Dance
Jazz winds up the summer
Music in the Park
Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Oliver Visitor Centre Riverside Patio Suggested minimum donation: $3 Dessert Vendor on site ~ Buy a tasty treat!Thursday August 25:
Jazz Out West
light jazz & favourite standards
This is a group never-to-be-missed! Iris’ smooth jazz stylings will relax you, and the gents are oh-so-cool! Jazz Out West is a truly professional group, having earned their band touring stripes on many a cruise ship. Let their music take you away on a mental cruise of your own. Here’s hoping they’ll have some CDs for sale….
Ingrid Inspires
We also acknowledge the support of the BC Arts Council, the Province of BC, the Town of Oliver, the RDOS, and Oliver Parks and Recreation for all our programming.
Photo Credit: Heather Fink (file photo 2010)
Go – go – go Gospel at Music in the Park
Music in the Park goes Gospel this Thursday night! Come on out for some upbeat joyful music with these talented local musicians.
Music in the Park Thursday August 11 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Oliver Visitors Centre “Riverside Patio” $3 donation minimum suggested Rain Venue: Quail’s Nest Arts Centre, 34274 – 95th St.Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Bring a picnic! Dessert vendor on site.
What’s up next time at Music in the Park? It’s the magical Celtic and Classical Harp with Ingrid Schellenberg on Thursday August 18 and we close the summer with the cool stylings of Jazz Out West on Thursday August 25.
We gratefully ackowledge our sponsor Valley First Credit Union and their “Feed the Valley” program. Donations to the Oliver Food Bank are welcome at the concert or at the credit union office.
Naden Band of the Maritime Forces Pacific Thursday August 4
At-ten—TION! Everyone on deck for what’s sure to be an amazing concert at Music in the Park on Thursday August 4. The popular Naden Band of the Maritime Forces Pacific performs at the Oliver Visitors Centre riverside patio from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
They will be playing a variety of music ranging from show tunes, to big band to dixieland jazz. Great music and terrific showmanship sure to please the whole family.
We suggest a minimum $3 donation to support this arts council program. Items for the Oliver Food Bank are also encouraged. The arts council is grateful for the sponsorship of Valley First Credit Union. You can show your appreciation for thier community spirit by bringing a non-perishable item for their Feed the Valley program. Your donation works locally. Or drop your food donation off at the the credit union office in Oliver Place Mall, and thank them for supporting a great concert series!
What’s on this Thursday, you ask? None other than Shindigger Rick Wood with an evening of classic rock-n-roll! Same time and place. Scroll down for the full Music in the Park schedule for August.
Rain venue: Quail’s Nest Arts Centre, 34274 – 95th Street.
Music in the Park every Thursday in August
Music in the Park for July
The Oliver Community Arts Council is grateful to their NEW sponsor for Music in the Park: Valley First Credit Union! Show your thanks for this arts subsidy by dropping off your canned goods at the local branch in support of their Feed the Valley program. All your canned goods go to Oliver’s local food bank.
Goes to show you music IS “food for the soul”!