Swing back into the big band era at an upcoming fundraiser at the Columbia Theatre.
The Big Band Big Bang is making a return to the historic downtown theatre on Saturday, April 16.
The event will feature the two big bands of the AROKIS Music Society, Impressions and Urbana, along with special guest vocalist Peter Juric – a regular performer at charity galas, festivals and special events who has also been featured on CBC Radio and Princess Cruise Lines.
“Peter is a dynamic, soulful singer with a gift for making some of the greatest songs of all time entirely his own,” a press release says. “A superb ‘front man’ and trumpet player, he knows how to bring a party to life and is especially good at connecting with his audiences.”
Both bands will offer up new material alongside established favourites.
The event is a fundraiser for AROKIS, which has a mission to preserve and promote live big band music in the Lower Mainland.
Doors for the event open at 7 p.m., with the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 general, or $15 students and seniors. Buy at the door or online at www.thecolumbia.ca, or call 604-522-4500 for information.
Check out www.arokismusic.org for more on the group.
