October 25, 2008

Welcome to the Bragg Creek Performing Arts Newsletter. This edition provides updates on our current concert series and new concerts which we've added.

Matt Andersen - Saturday Nov. 1, 2008
Stubby Fingers comes to Bragg Creek

New Brunswick's Matt Andersen has an enigmatic personality that is coupled with a larger than life showmanship that has been earning him a fervent and steadfast audience wherever he graces the stage. Matt's sprawling Blues, Roots and Rock Musical hybrid with his sorrowing and soulful voice has sparked a phenomenal buzz on the east coast and that grass roots word of mouth can not be contained any longer.

We saw Matt perform at Alberta Showcase in 2007. If you thought you had to go to New Orleans to hear great Blues guitar, think again. Its here in Bragg Creek on November 1.

Matt has a great new CD out and we hope he brings lots of copies to sell. You can check it out on his web site - stubbyfingers.ca.

Since this is a Spotlight Series concert, the doors open at 6:30 pm and we will be serving an optional meal. The three course menu consists of:

• Appetizer:  Spinach Salad with Tomato, Black Olives, Feta Cheese and Balsamic Honey Dressing - $4
• Entree: Maritime Beer Beef Stew with New Potatoes and Green Peas - $9
• Dessert: Buttercup Country Bakery's Lemon Meringue Pie - $5

Blues Guitar Workshop with Matt Andersen
Saturday November 1, 2008
Bragg Creek Performing Arts is sponsoring a Blues Guitar Workshop with Matt Andersen on Saturday November 1, 2008 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Bragg Creek Centre, 23 White Ave, Bragg Creek. If you play the guitar, come and find out more about the Blues from a great guitar player. We're asking interested guitar players to register in advance and bring your acoustic guitar with you. To register, call 403-949-4114 and leave a message with your name and contact info. Admission is $5 for anyone over 14 years. The admission fee is donated to a musical charity.

Shooglenifty - Saturday Nov. 22, 2008
A world touring Celtic band from Scotland
Shooglenifty's sound marries traditionally based tunes - primarily Scottish in style, but featuring a wealth of other world-music flavours - with the rhythmic energy, inventiveness and sophistication of contemporary dance music. Such a description, though, hardly begins to capture the dazzling multi-layered intricacy, exquisitely jeweled lyricism and intoxicating, coruscating grooves that are Shooglenifty's hallmarks.

"Shooglenifty are one of the foremost groups in the 'cool Celt' genera, and I suspect will be so for some time to come now that they have the often difficult third album out of the way. Their musical journey is always that of discovery, as each album appears and I've had time to analyse the contents, my mind moves to where they may take us to next?"
Keith Whitham The Living Tradition - folkmusic.net

Jane Bunnett embracing voices - April 18, 2009
NEW Special Concert Added
Juno winner and Grammy nominee, Jane Bunnett returns to Bragg Creek with a special concert called 'embracing voices' based on her latest CD.

We will have more information and tickets available on our web site in a few days.

Spotlight Season Tickets still available
Until November 1, 2008
Spotlight Series Season Tickets are still available. You can come and enjoy Matt Anderson, Bottom Line Duo and Keri Lynn Zwicker for only $80, a $10 discount from individual tickets. You can also savour a wonderful meal prepared by our volunteers at very reasonable prices.

Spotlight Season Tickets are available online at our web site, by phone from 403-949-4114 or 403-949-4277 or in person at Bragg Creek Centre or Spirits West.

Local Showcase - Jan. 17, 2009
A mini-festival for those willing to brave the winter roads.
Bragg Creek Performing Arts is working with the Bragg Creek Community Association to create an event in the middle of winter. We've tried January concerts but its tough to get an audience in the depths of winter. We thought we'd try something different and invite local artists to perform for their families, friends and neighbours. We should have more information by the next newsletter. You can also keep up to date with this project from our Local Showcase web page.

Bragg Creek Festival
Returns May 29, 30 and 31, 2009
We're in the process of planning the second Bragg Creek Festival. Currently we have the Marc Atkinson Trio, Alex*Cuba and Land's End Ensemble booked.

We are looking for volunteers to help with planning and producing the Festival. If you're interested please leave a message on 403-949-4114.

You can find more details on our second Bragg Creek Festival on the Festival web site.

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