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THE BIG FISH MUSIC
FESTIVAL
The festival is to held right
here in our own pond from Sunday, May 4th to Saturday May
10th. The event is a good-natured celebration of all things
musical and includes concerts in the classical, roots, and jazz genres, workshop
presentations in songwriting, drumming, and ergonomic exercises for musicians,
and a lively country dance.
Here’s how the catch
weighs in!
Sunday, May 4,
7:30 PM, the Phoenix Theatre:
The Tower Of Song, a creative celebration of the music of Leonard Cohen
presented by acclaimed B.C. singer/songwriters Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone
backed by Corbin Keep (a former Gabriolan) on ‘cello.
Monday, May 5, 7:30
PM, the Old Crow Café: The Old Crow
Music Circle Returns! A Froggy Day in Gabriola Town….with host Tim
Harrison. An evening of sharing featuring all genres and styles of music
performed by hobbyists, learners, and professionals.
Tuesday, May 6, 3:00
PM, The Phoenix Auditorium:
Drum(fish) A drum circle and rhythm workshop hosted by renown Gabriolan
drummer Voodoo Dave McGrath. All drummers and audience
welcome.
Tuesday, May 6, 7:30
PM, The Phoenix Auditorium: The Big
Choral Riff: A community sing backed by choir with hosts Tina Jones and
Leah Hokanson.
Wednesday, May 7, 3:00 PM, The Phoenix Auditorium: Trolling For Tunes: A songwriting workshop led by Gary Fjellgaard and including Nathan Tinkham, Alison Humphries, and Tim Harrison. People are invited to come along and ask any questions about songwriting from what is the inspiration for the writing to how to give a song structure.
Wednesday, May 7, 3:00 PM, The Phoenix Auditorium: Trolling For Tunes: A songwriting workshop led by Gary Fjellgaard and including Nathan Tinkham, Alison Humphries, and Tim Harrison. People are invited to come along and ask any questions about songwriting from what is the inspiration for the writing to how to give a song structure.
Wednesday, May 7, 7:30
PM, The Phoenix Auditorium: In
The Deep with classical pianist Michelle Mares who will be accompanied
by special guests Suzanne Snizek on flute, and Elizabeth Lutz, soprano.
Michelle returns to enthusiastic audiences here on
Gabriola.
Thursday, May 8, 3:00
PM, The Agi Hall: Pilates and
Feldenkrais for Performers. Something a little different for music
festivals, a look at the ergonomics and physicality of musicianship. Hosted by
Elizabeth Lutz (Pilates) and Gwen Spinks (Feldenkrais).
Thursday, May 8, 7:30
PM, The Old Crow Café: The Filet of
Soul: Veteran jazz musicians Steve Smith and Dick Smith, together with
French Horn wiz David Gray take us into the world of jazz classics with guest
vocalists Rick Cranston, Tina Jones, Leah Hokanson, Tim Harrison and more. The
Filet will be held in the intimate evening atmosphere of the Old Crow Café…come
early for good seating.
Friday, May 9, 8:00
PM, The Gabriola Golf Club: Put On
Your Tails: a country dance featuring the Nathan Tinkham Band. A veteran of
the Ian Tyson band, Nathan is a fixture on the Vancouver Island music scene
performing in stage shows, backing other singers and playing his unique solo
show which often features the music of Wilf Carter. It’s time to put on your
tails and swing your partner!
Saturday, May 10, 7:30 PM,
The Phoenix Auditorium: The Second
Annual Big Fish Fry – A gathering of Gabriola singers and musicians
performing songs which “float their boat.” This year the Fry focuses on the
songs which most inspire the artists involved, influenced their musical style,
and inspired them to develop their music. This is a very rich evening of music
and song including some of Gabriola’s favourite musicians including Gary
Fjellgaard, Tina Jones, Dinah D., Steve Smith, Nathan Tinkham and more. Hosted
by “The Formerly Famous,” A.K.A. Stevie B. and Roger Christie, it’s bound to be
reel in the excitement
.
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TICKETS:
The Leonard Cohen Tribute, Michelle Mares, and The Big Fish Fry are $20.00 Adv.
$25.00 at the door. The Country Dance is $12:00 Adv. $15:00 at the door. A
special pass for all four events is $50.00 but numbers are limited. The
Kerplunks concert is free, all other concerts and workshops are by donation
with a suggestion of $10.00. Advance tickets available at the Village Liquor
Store in the Gabriola Folk Life Village.
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