If you’re looking for some great music in the new year, you won’t have to travel farther than downtown New Westminster.
The Anvil Centre Theatre has announced a couple of acts for January that will appeal to local music enthusiasts.
On Jan. 14, the Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble from Montreal will be on hand with their new show, Tribute to Dave Brubeck. The ensemble will be joined by special guest pianist François Bourassa for the tribute to the popular American jazz artist, who, in the 1950s, was responsible for hits such as Take Five and Blue Rondo a la Turk. Brubeck’s Time Out album remains one of the best-known and best-selling albums in the history of jazz.
Bolduc is considered one of Canada’s best jazz saxophonists – and, as a press release notes, “offers a formidable package of music that is intense and under control, breathtaking precision, magnetic stage presence with refreshing original compositions.”
The group’s Anvil Centre concert will offer cabaret-style seating with table service, as well as theatre seating, and tickets range from $25 to $50.
Then, coming up on Thursday, Jan. 28, local audiences will be able to enjoy the Queer Songbook Orchestra, a Toronto-based, 11-piece chamber ensemble made up of top queer and allied musicians.
Their evening, Songs of Resilience, combines storytelling and song in a look at the contributions of LGBTQ songwriters and performers – with selectiosn such as Joe Meek’s Telstar, k.d. lang’s Constant Craving, Melissa Etheridge’s Come to My Window and Lesley Gore’s You Don’t Own Me.
Tickets are $30 regular or $20 for students and seniors.
Both events are at the Anvil Centre Theate, 777 Columbia St. See www.ticketsnw.ca to buy tickets.
