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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.
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”!
Summer’s Coming and so is… Music in the Park
This year, things get off to a heart thumping start with something new: West African drumming and dancing courtesy of Nankama, with leader Bobby Bovenzi. Local audiences will know Lou Lou and the Scrappers, newcomers to Music in the Park, and will love their 1940s flair. The Naden Band of the Maritime Pacific will present sure-fire entertainment.
Some old faves return after an absence: Long John Baldy ( a tongue in cheek name for a local rock /alternative group), and Shindigger Rick Wood with his classic rock n roll on guitar.
Gospel Night always brings out a crowd. Ingrid Schellenberg returns with lyrical sounds from her harp. And the season would never be complete without Jazz Out West closing out the summer. They are pictured at left from their 2010 concert.
The Oliver Community Arts Council presents Music in the Park Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. July 7 – August 25 Oliver Visitor Centre: Riverside Patio (Rain Venue: Quail’s Nest Arts Centre) Suggested minimum donation: $3 Dessert Vendor on site! Buy a tasty treat! July 7: Nankama Drum and Dance: toe-tapping West African rhythms July 14: Lou Lou and the Scrappers: hits from the 30s and 40s July 21: Long John Baldy: rock and alternative music July 28: Shindigger Rick Wood: classic rock ‘n’ roll August 4: The Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific: big band, swing, dixie, and show tunes August 11: Gospel Night: joyful inspirational music August 18: Ingrid Schellenberg on Harp: Celtic, classical and popular music August 25: Jazz Out West: light jazz and favourite standardsPlease support this program generously. It is costly to produce, so those donations are sure welcome!
Photo credit: Heather Fink
Summer's Coming and so is… Music in the Park
This year, things get off to a heart thumping start with something new: West African drumming and dancing courtesy of Nankama, with leader Bobby Bovenzi. Local audiences will know Lou Lou and the Scrappers, newcomers to Music in the Park, and will love their 1940s flair. The Naden Band of the Maritime Pacific will present sure-fire entertainment.
Some old faves return after an absence: Long John Baldy ( a tongue in cheek name for a local rock /alternative group), and Shindigger Rick Wood with his classic rock n roll on guitar.
Gospel Night always brings out a crowd. Ingrid Schellenberg returns with lyrical sounds from her harp. And the season would never be complete without Jazz Out West closing out the summer. They are pictured at left from their 2010 concert.
The Oliver Community Arts Council presents Music in the Park Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. July 7 – August 25 Oliver Visitor Centre: Riverside Patio (Rain Venue: Quail’s Nest Arts Centre) Suggested minimum donation: $3 Dessert Vendor on site! Buy a tasty treat! July 7: Nankama Drum and Dance: toe-tapping West African rhythms July 14: Lou Lou and the Scrappers: hits from the 30s and 40s July 21: Long John Baldy: rock and alternative music July 28: Shindigger Rick Wood: classic rock ‘n’ roll August 4: The Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific: big band, swing, dixie, and show tunes August 11: Gospel Night: joyful inspirational music August 18: Ingrid Schellenberg on Harp: Celtic, classical and popular music August 25: Jazz Out West: light jazz and favourite standardsPlease support this program generously. It is costly to produce, so those donations are sure welcome!
Photo credit: Heather Fink