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Roots ‘N’ Wings
Ticket prices:
Student/Senior: $27 (plus s/c)
Adult: $37 (plus s/c)
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Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
Roots ‘N’ Wings – a 45-voice, soulful women’s choir under the direction of Dawn Pemberton – will sing a collection of songs that speak to the heart, celebrate home and connectedness, and call for unity.
Roots ‘N’ Wings sings music that moves you and grooves you, from Stevie Wonder to Voco, Blues to Bach and everything in between. They explore the world’s music and experience the wonder and deep delight that comes from a community of voices soaring together. They strive to take their audiences on a musical adventure guaranteed to stir your heart, fire you up, and leave you wanting more! Joining Roots ‘N’ Wings is Artistic Director Dawn Pemberton, steadfast and talented accompanist Mark Wilson, and special guests!
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Ndidi O
Ticket prices:
Student/Senior: $27 (plus s/c)
Adult: $37 (plus s/c)
Pre-order your refreshments for pre-show and intermission here!
Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
Ndidi Onukwulu, professionally known as Ndidi O, is an award-winning Contemporary Roots & Blues singer-songwriter. She has roamed far and wide from the small northern BC town of Burns Lake where she grew up. In her youth, she did stints in New York, Toronto, Paris and Los Angeles, honing her craft as a soulful singer that deftly moves between soul, blues, contemporary roots, folk and Americana. A two-time JUNO award nominee and the 2019 Western Canadian Music Awards winner for Blues Artist of the Year, Ndidi has released seven solo albums to date with her newest album released in April 2024 (produced by Steve Dawson, Hen House Records).
Ndidi Odescribes her style as “rootsy blues with a tinge of soul and country”, but her musical adventures include wanderings that touch down on forms that include trip-hop, gospel, surf music, country, and electric blues. Her expressive vocal range is truly dynamic and utterly impressive: delicate and almost ethereal at one moment, unleashing the raw and fearsome power of an Etta James and blowing the roof off the place in another. Ndidi O’s live performances crackle with electricity and passion; this extraordinary artist is one that needs to be on your “must see” list.
She sees music as “an emotional way of understanding the world.” Her versatile and exciting musical world is one you are going to want to inhabit with her.
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Krystle Dos Santos: A Night of Soul with Bradley Barkman
Ticket prices:
Student/Senior: $27 (plus s/c)
Adult: $37 (plus s/c)
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Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
Joined by guest artist Bradley Barkman, experience an electrifying journey down memory lane with Krystle Dos Santos and her dynamic 3pc band! Prepare to dance the night away as they deliver an irresistible mix of classic soul, funk, and R&B hits. From Sam Cooke to the Supremes, their infectious rhythms will have you moving and grooving all night long. Grab your dancing shoes and join the ultimate party!
Krystle Dos Santos is a two-time Western Canadian award-winning singer, songwriter and performer. From Motown to Country Rock, this dynamic and versatile performer knows how to bring an audience to their feet! Her award-winning self-titled album was released in 2008, followed by Fame Fatale in 2011. BLOOM|BURN, her 3rd studio release, awarded her the Western Canadian Music Awards for R&B Artist of The Year in 2020. From singing on stage with Stevie Wonder and Michael Buble, to theatre performances on stages all around North America, Krystle brings her eclectic style, powerful vocal prowess and magnetic charm to every performance she delivers.
Bradley Barkman, a Canadian vocalist hailing from Vancouver, has graced the city’s music scene since 2014 with his captivating voice and dynamic performances. Born with a passion for music, Bradley’s journey began in his formative years, where he found his voice as a Soprano boy in choirs across churches and cathedrals in England. Embracing a diverse repertoire, Bradley pays homage to music icons, showcasing his versatility by effortlessly singing Cristina Aguilera’s hits in Spanish. His dedication to musical expression extends beyond covers, as he delves into crafting original material for his upcoming projects, promising audiences a fresh perspective on his artistic prowess.
With each note he sings, Bradley Barkman continues to captivate audiences, leaving an indelible mark on the Canadian music landscape.
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Krystle Dos Santos: A Night of Soul with Marie Hui
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Ticket prices:
Student/Senior: $27 (plus s/c)
Adult: $37 (plus s/c)
Pre-order your refreshments for pre-show and intermission here!
Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
Joined by guest artist Marie Hui, Krystle Dos Santos and her 3pc band will take you back to your glory days and get you dancing the night away! With classic soul, funk, R&B and much more, Krystle will get you moving and grooving to songs from Stevie Wonder to Chaka Khan. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a party!
Krystle Dos Santos is a two-time Western Canadian award-winning singer, songwriter and performer. From Motown to Country Rock, this dynamic and versatile performer knows how to bring an audience to their feet! Her award-winning self-titled album was released in 2008, followed by Fame Fatale in 2011. BLOOM|BURN, her 3rd studio release, awarded her the Western Canadian Music Awards for R&B Artist of The Year in 2020. From singing on stage with Stevie Wonder and Michael Buble, to theatre performances on stages all around North America, Krystle brings her eclectic style, powerful vocal prowess and magnetic charm to every performance she delivers.
Marie Hui, a Vancouver-based singer, is widely acclaimed for her commanding and soulful voice, effortlessly weaving lyrics and melodies together to evoke profound passion and emotion. With an impressive 19+ years of professional experience, Marie captivates audiences with her dynamic stage presence, exuding energy, expressiveness, and a genuine authenticity that resonates deeply. Her musical influences span across genres such as R&B, funk, pop, and soul, shaping her unique and versatile sound. Marie’s exceptional talent has taken her to prestigious venues across Canada, USA, and Asia, and notably, Marie’s extraordinary vocal abilities have led her to perform the National Anthems for esteemed companies and professional sports teams in and around the Pacific Northwest, adding a touch of musical grandeur to significant events.
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Beau Wheeler
Ticket prices:
Student/Senior: $27 (plus s/c)
Adult: $37 (plus s/c)
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Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
Beau Wheeler is a queer non-binary singer and songwriter based on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples known as Vancouver. Blessed with a set of pipes that would be the envy of Torch and Twang era KD Lang or a young Robert Plant, theirs is a music that encompasses a wide spectrum of human experience. With songs that touch on love, loss and redemption, and an unflagging ability to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again, Beau, who recently came out to the world as trans, is one of Canada’s brightest lights and an artist to watch out for.
Their music pulls no punches as it shines a light on gender, surviving cancer, and the all too human experience of love in a way that turns the dark and sour stuff of life into something beautiful and hopeful. Beau’s songs remind us that “we’ve all been there” and that no matter how low you are feeling that there’s hope. You’re not alone.
Over the years, Beau has performed at the Vancouver Juno Awards (2018), recorded and toured with several of their own bands as well as contributing vocals to “A Small Wonder” by A.C. Newman of the New Pornographers, and has shared the stage with many ground breaking artists including Dan Mangan, Shane Koyczan and Tanya Tagaq. Beau just released a new album called “Flying Colours” and has another one produced by Jason Corbett of Actors on the way. Beau’s dynamic range can lift an audience to its feet in a moment and in the next, stop your heart so the whole room could hear a pin drop. Beau’s music is the light at the end of the tunnel, a message of hope in dark times.
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