Music Fundraiser / Charity Wheelchair Accessible
mk@kingstheatre.ca
(902) 532-7704
Doors open at 6:45pm
Last year’s Kitchen Party, hosted by SUSAN CROWE — one of Canada’s great singer-songwriters - and featuring a fabulous cast of local musical talent, was a barn-burning success. So we’re doing it again!
A fundraiser for King’s Theatre, the night will feature a joyous, roving celebration of music that starts on the street at 6pm, moves to the back deck at 6:45pm, and then onto the stage at 7:30pm.
Susan brings her rich voice, wicked sense of humour, and generous heart back to the King’s Theatre stage where she will offer up a mix of her own classic songs in between showcase performances by local musicians.
- 6:00-6:45pm Bluegrass on the Street with Eclectica
- 6:45 Music on the deck with Carolyn Buck & David Chamberland
- 7:30 Showtime on Stage with Susan Crowe & Co, including Shalan Joudry, Shelley Marshall, Gregg Mazel, Taren Yelle, Duncan Draper, James Stevenson, and Caleb Miles
Find out more about the performers who will be contributing their talents to the big night!
SHALAN JOUDRY – Singer/songwriter
Shalan Joudry is a multi-talented artist who calls the community of L’sitkuk her rooting place. She was raised with Mi’kmaq philosophy and teachings about honouring the sacred relationships of balance, and holistic worldview. She’ll be performing some of her original music on stage.
SHELLEY MARSHALL – Stand-up comic and actor
Comedienne extraordinaire Shelley Marshall is a Toronto actor & writer who has recently relocated to Bear River. Her humour is unfiltered and powerful. This set will give audiences a hint of what’s to come in her full one-woman show “Hold Mommy’s Cigarette”, making its Nova Scotia premiere at King’s Theatre in August.
JAZZ TRIO:
DUNCAN DRAPER acoustic bass, GREGG MAZEL – sax & TAREN YELLE – vocals
Greg Mazel is a multi-reed virtuoso on all the saxophones and bass clarinet who is originally from Providence RI and now based in Weymouth, NS.
Taren Yelle was born in Digby, Nova Scotia, and was raised on both coasts of the US. She is a versatile multi instrumentalist and band leader and as a vocalist, sings with a really fresh take on everything -jazz standards , R&B or blues. After performing for years in Kumamoto, Japan and throughout New England, Taren has happily moved back to ruggedly beautiful Sou’west Nova Scotia .
Originally from Massachusetts Duncan J. Draper lived in Northern California for 25 years and was a go-to -accompanist for modern dance companies and dance schools in the SF bay area. He incorporates his knowledge of piano ,percussion, acoustic bass and other instrumentation in his performances. He is delighted to discover that Greg Mazel and Taren Yelle, both world class musicians, could collaborate to form this new jazz trio.
JAMES STEVENSON BLUES BAND
JAMES STEVENSON – Guitar
James plays guitar with ease and grace in many genres from country, gospel to jazz. He has been recognized for his capabilities by a wide variety of audience at many events over the years. Born into a musical family in Annapolis Royal in 1940, he taught himself to play guitar at the age of 13.
CALEB MILES – Guitar
Since moving to the Annapolis Valley in 2005, Caleb Miles has established himself on the local scene as a formidable guitarist, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, his stylistic diversity is displayed on three self-produced cds (Brickyard Road, Memory Well, and Strange Weather), blending blues, folk, country, roots-rock and pop.
DUNCAN DRAPER – Drums
ECLECTICA – Swing!
GEORGE SLOANE (Guitar) & ALEX CONSTABLE (Sax)
CAROLYN BUCK – Celtic fiddle
DAVID CHAMBERLAND – Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Carolyn Buck is a fiddler based in Bear River, Nova Scotia. She has been playing celtic/traditional music for 18 years and forms part of the band Dulaman, also based in the Digby and Annapolis Royal area. Classically trained and a music teacher for almost 40 years, she is now enjoying an expanded repertoire that includes blues, bluegrass and pop accompaniment.
”Born and raised in Sherbrooke, Québec, David Chamberland has been performing since the age of fourteen. Always with energy and humour, this performer is known for connecting with his audience. Inspired by the people and the landscape of Nova Scotia, the province which has been his home for five years, David delivers an acoustic groove with warm vocals influenced by many musical genres.”
mk@kingstheatre.ca
(902) 532-7704
Doors open at 6:45pm
Last year’s Kitchen Party, hosted by SUSAN CROWE — one of Canada’s great singer-songwriters - and featuring a fabulous cast of local musical talent, was a barn-burning success. So we’re doing it again!
A fundraiser for King’s Theatre, the night will feature a joyous, roving celebration of music that starts on the street at 6pm, moves to the back deck at 6:45pm, and then onto the stage at 7:30pm.
Susan brings her rich voice, wicked sense of humour, and generous heart back to the King’s Theatre stage where she will offer up a mix of her own classic songs in between showcase performances by local musicians.
- 6:00-6:45pm Bluegrass on the Street with Eclectica
- 6:45 Music on the deck with Carolyn Buck & David Chamberland
- 7:30 Showtime on Stage with Susan Crowe & Co, including Shalan Joudry, Shelley Marshall, Gregg Mazel, Taren Yelle, Duncan Draper, James Stevenson, and Caleb Miles
Find out more about the performers who will be contributing their talents to the big night!
SHALAN JOUDRY – Singer/songwriter
Shalan Joudry is a multi-talented artist who calls the community of L’sitkuk her rooting place. She was raised with Mi’kmaq philosophy and teachings about honouring the sacred relationships of balance, and holistic worldview. She’ll be performing some of her original music on stage.
SHELLEY MARSHALL – Stand-up comic and actor
Comedienne extraordinaire Shelley Marshall is a Toronto actor & writer who has recently relocated to Bear River. Her humour is unfiltered and powerful. This set will give audiences a hint of what’s to come in her full one-woman show “Hold Mommy’s Cigarette”, making its Nova Scotia premiere at King’s Theatre in August.
JAZZ TRIO:
DUNCAN DRAPER acoustic bass, GREGG MAZEL – sax & TAREN YELLE – vocals
Greg Mazel is a multi-reed virtuoso on all the saxophones and bass clarinet who is originally from Providence RI and now based in Weymouth, NS.
Taren Yelle was born in Digby, Nova Scotia, and was raised on both coasts of the US. She is a versatile multi instrumentalist and band leader and as a vocalist, sings with a really fresh take on everything -jazz standards , R&B or blues. After performing for years in Kumamoto, Japan and throughout New England, Taren has happily moved back to ruggedly beautiful Sou’west Nova Scotia .
Originally from Massachusetts Duncan J. Draper lived in Northern California for 25 years and was a go-to -accompanist for modern dance companies and dance schools in the SF bay area. He incorporates his knowledge of piano ,percussion, acoustic bass and other instrumentation in his performances. He is delighted to discover that Greg Mazel and Taren Yelle, both world class musicians, could collaborate to form this new jazz trio.
JAMES STEVENSON BLUES BAND
JAMES STEVENSON – Guitar
James plays guitar with ease and grace in many genres from country, gospel to jazz. He has been recognized for his capabilities by a wide variety of audience at many events over the years. Born into a musical family in Annapolis Royal in 1940, he taught himself to play guitar at the age of 13.
CALEB MILES – Guitar
Since moving to the Annapolis Valley in 2005, Caleb Miles has established himself on the local scene as a formidable guitarist, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, his stylistic diversity is displayed on three self-produced cds (Brickyard Road, Memory Well, and Strange Weather), blending blues, folk, country, roots-rock and pop.
DUNCAN DRAPER – Drums
ECLECTICA – Swing!
GEORGE SLOANE (Guitar) & ALEX CONSTABLE (Sax)
CAROLYN BUCK – Celtic fiddle
DAVID CHAMBERLAND – Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Carolyn Buck is a fiddler based in Bear River, Nova Scotia. She has been playing celtic/traditional music for 18 years and forms part of the band Dulaman, also based in the Digby and Annapolis Royal area. Classically trained and a music teacher for almost 40 years, she is now enjoying an expanded repertoire that includes blues, bluegrass and pop accompaniment.
”Born and raised in Sherbrooke, Québec, David Chamberland has been performing since the age of fourteen. Always with energy and humour, this performer is known for connecting with his audience. Inspired by the people and the landscape of Nova Scotia, the province which has been his home for five years, David delivers an acoustic groove with warm vocals influenced by many musical genres.”
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing
$28 Member
$32 General\
$12 Youth, aged under 18 years
All prices include HST
$28 Member
$32 General\
$12 Youth, aged under 18 years
All prices include HST
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
902-532-7704
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