![Mikie 1](https://i0.wp.com/oliverartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Mikie-1-e1471598760776-651x488.jpg?resize=584%2C438&ssl=1)
Mikie Spillett has the audience in the palm of her hand
![Dawn 1](https://i0.wp.com/oliverartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Dawn-1-e1471598823704-584x800.jpg?resize=584%2C800&ssl=1)
Dawn McRae belts out a solo
![Yes, it really is Rebel Luv for Ken Repkow and Mikie Spillett](https://i0.wp.com/oliverartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ken-and-Mikie-in-Rebel-Luv-e1471598910838-618x800.jpg?resize=584%2C756&ssl=1)
Yes, it really is Rebel Luv for Ken Repkow and Mikie Spillett
![Dawn encourages the audience to dance](https://i0.wp.com/oliverartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Dawn-4-e1471598965592-600x800.jpg?resize=584%2C779&ssl=1)
Dawn encourages the audience to dance
![and they do. Here, Mikie accepts Wayne's invitation to dance.](https://i0.wp.com/oliverartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Mikie-and-Wayne-e1471599023653-631x800.jpg?resize=584%2C740&ssl=1)
and they do. Here, Mikie accepts Wayne’s invitation to dance.
Mikie Spillett has the audience in the palm of her hand
Dawn McRae belts out a solo
Yes, it really is Rebel Luv for Ken Repkow and Mikie Spillett
Dawn encourages the audience to dance
and they do. Here, Mikie accepts Wayne’s invitation to dance.
Iris Larratt, vocals with David Esler, trumpet
Bob Park, drums
Jim Wyse on piano (and vocals for one special song!)
David Esler on trumpet, Iris Larratt enjoying the solo
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