The Abrams Brothers, fourth-generation musicians who haved toured together for almost a decade, have become Canadian festival favourites. In 2005, the Ontario group became the youngest Canadians to appear on Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry. They’ve toured Europe, and have performed several times for the Jacob’s Ladder Folk Festival in Israel. In 2006, the band received the Daniel Pearl Memorial violin, awarded to especially gifted young musicians.
In 2009 the band released Blue On Brown, an album of songs by Arlo Guthrie and Bob Dylan. The legendary Arlo Guthrie said they were “way too young to be playing that good.” The video for the band’s cover of Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida” made a splash on CMT in both the U.S. and Canada, and in 2010,The Abrams Brothers released a video on CMT for the single “Mermaid Town”. The release of their first single, “Nothing At All,” to Canadian radio in 2011 launched the band on a tour on country radio and the CBC. The Toronto Star raved, “The Abrams Brothers have been blowing away audiences with their virtuoso playing and effortless harmonies, drawn on a long family tradition of bluegrass and folk music.” With the release of Northern Redemption, The Abrams Brothers – John, James and cousin Elijah – make a transition from the music of their roots to their own distinct, high-energy, "Newgrass" sound.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO TO VEGAS – VEGAS IS COMING TO OSHAWA!
Bad boys have a certain way of putting you under their spell. But when the bad boy's also a hypnotist, watch out! See the media-monikered "Bad Boy of Hypnosis" Dave Curran's adults-only show at (The Regent theatre) on (Friday May 25). A regular guest on The Edge 102.1 Dean Blundell Show and used to entertaining Las Vegas crowds, Curran will have you laughing with his hypnosis act and antics.
A dozen or so people are brought to the stage and hypnotized. They may become Chippendale dancers, become porn stars, reach orgasmic levels, and perform other actions of an adult nature. They are the true stars of the show and are the real-life audience volunteers who, once hypnotized, do some of the funniest, wildest, and sexiest things you will ever see. Dave reinvents comedy hypnosis and delivers an energizing evening in which nothing is taboo. Shows like this are normally only reserved for Vegas.
Come see why Dave got his nickname “The Bad Boy of Hypnosis”. Look into our eyes - you are ready to fall under his spell and check out this mesmerizing show.
The Fab Four
SATURDAY, JUNE 2 8:00pm The Fab Four are an entertaining musical and historical re-enactment of the life of one of pop-rock music's most revered and influential bands.
Based in southern Ontario, Canada, The FabFour take pride in accurately re-creating live performances of The Beatles vast repertoire. Never relying on any recorded backing tracks what-so-ever, a Fab Four show is always a totally live and unique experience.
THE SHOW ..."We hope you will enjoy the show..."
ACT I : THE LIVE RADIO AND TELEVISION PERFORMANCES ACT II : THE LIVE TOURING YEARS ACT III : SGT. PEPPER ACT IV : AND IN THE END...
Instrumentation for this set includes instantly recognizable Epiphone, Fender and Gibson guitars and an electric keyboards to help round out the now familiar sound the Beatles made famous.
www.thefabfour.ca
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Jeremy Hotz
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012 8:00PM and SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012 8:00PM
Co-produced by the David Merry Comedy Series (Class Act Dinner Theatre) and WeRock Entertainment.
One of the most unique stand-up comics working today, Canadian born Jeremy Hotz has quickly become a proven international success. With another stellar performance at this year's Montreal Comedy Festival: Just For Laughs and his sold out Canadian theater tour "What A Miserable Tour This Is....", as well as performances all over the United States, Europe and Australia, Jeremy continues to grab audiences with his completely original and confused, yet very astute, observational comedy. Originally from Ottawa, Jeremy began his career performing at local comedy clubs across the country. In 1997, he performed at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and received a standing ovation after his debut performance at the festival's prestigious television gala. He returned to the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005 (voted Best Performer by the "Globe and Mail"), and 2008 (Chosen as Best in Fest by the "Montreal Gazette"). Recognition came quick, as American studios and networks showed interest and Jeremy was offered his first of many major development deals.
Back by popular demand, Jim Witter, the man behind the “Piano Men” tour returns to bring you on another music journey, this time through the 60’s featuring the music of Simon & Garfunkel. Their songs and Jim’s performance perfectly capture the innocence, hope and introspection that contrasted the monumental changes that our society experienced during the 1960s. Jim’s unique approach, musical depth and comfortable rapport makes each member of his audience feel as though they are a part of a private concert in the comfort of their own living room. It’s an evening not to be missed.
About Classic Albums Live: Classic Albums Live takes classic albums and recreates them live,on stage - note for note, cut for cut. Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live has become the ultimate destination for music lovers wanting to hear the greatest albums performed live without all the gimmickry and cheesy impersonations. Relying only on the music, using what Martin refers to as 'the world's best musicians', Classic Albums Live has defined itself as a mainstay in Performing Arts Centres across North America.
For more information on Classic Albums Live, http://classicalbumslive.com/
The Dark Side of the Moon is the eighth studio album by English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in March 1973. It built on ideas explored in the band's earlier recordings and live shows, but lacks the extended instrumental excursions that characterised their work following the departure in 1968 of founding member, principal composer and lyricist, Syd Barrett. The Dark Side of the Moon's themes include conflict, greed, the passage of time and mental illness, the latter partly inspired by Barrett's deteriorating mental state.
The Dark Side of the Moon was an immediate success, topping the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart for one week. It subsequently remained in the charts for 741 weeks from 1973 to 1988, longer than any other album in history. With an estimated 50 million copies sold, it is Pink Floyd's most commercially successful album and one of the best-selling albums worldwide. It has twice been remastered and re-released, and has been covered in its entirety by several other acts. It spawned two singles, "Money" and "Time". In addition to its commercial success, The Dark Side of the Moon is one of Pink Floyd's most popular albums among fans and critics, and is frequently ranked as one of the greatest rock albums of all time.
The Geetika Dance Company presents Cinderella, the Bollywood Ballet to benefit the Oshawa Community Health Centre. For one night only this classic fairy tale of love, revenge, triumph and a little glass slipper takes on a new spin as the cast of hard working, unique and cultural dancers tell it Bollywood style. Please join us for an evening of dance, music and story telling... all for a great cause. Hosted by: Independent Project Managers, Durham Jewel Resort Hotels, Synthesys, Tenn-Tek and Kris Sieber, Creative Free Agent.
This show is recommended for all ages. Please note that EVERYONE entering the theatre MUST have a tickets. This includes babes in arms.
“Legend” is not a title John McDermott would readily embrace, but his accomplishments have become legendary in recording industry lore. He calls Toronto and Boston home, but he has also found a home as an international recording star and household name – known as much for his successful musical career as for his commitment to veterans’ causes. He is a long way from the man for whom singing was a hobby less than ten years ago. John was discovered quite by chance, when working as a circulation sales representative for the Toronto Sun, he belted out an impromptu rendition of “Danny Boy” at a company party.
This show will feature the release of John McDermott's following CD's
**Acoustic Trio CD .........John Mcdermott ....Jason Fowler and Michael Peter Smith **New Christmas CD due out in September **New CD due in September ...” Quiet Desperation “
LIMITED OFFER: There will be a special Meet and Greet with John McDermott that will include a signed copy of his new Acoustic Trio CD.
This is limited to the first 60 people that signup. To book for the Meet and Greet, click on 'buy tickets', select your seats and click on 'Reserve selected Tickets'. In the Shopping Cart, click on 'Apply Discount' and select new ticket price - Friends $80.00. Click on Change discount. Continue with the checkout process.
BOB GELDOF, the Irish singer, songwriter, author, occasional actor and political activist rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats in the late 1970’s. The band had hits with his compositions “Rat Trap” and “I Don’t Like Mondays”. He co-wrote “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. One of the best selling singles of all time. He starred as Pink in Pink Floyd’s 1982 film Pink Floyd the Wall. Geldof is widely recognized for his activism, especially anti-poverty efforts concerning Africa. In 1984, he and Midge Ure founded the charity supergroup Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. They went on to organize the charity super-concert Live Aid the following year and the Live 8 concerts in 2005. Geldof was granted an honourary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Bob Geldof has just released his new studio album “How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell” and is touring select cities to perform tracks from the album and hits of The Boomtown Rats.
SHLOMO MINTZ, VIOLIN LEGEND • CELEBRATING 50 YEARS ON STAGE! "The most ravishingly beautiful playing we mortals can hope to hear." Milwaukee Sentinel • Considered one of the greatest violinists of our time, Shlomo Mintz celebrates "50 Years On Stage" with the OP • A great start to the concert season as fans from Durham Region have the chance to experience this legendary artist live at the Regent Theatre Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto in D major, op.35, Soloist: Shlomo Mintz Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.5 in E minor, op.64
PERFORMANCE IN TORONTO at Koerner Hall: Tuesday November 6, 2012 at 8pm | Koerner Hall, Telus Centre for Performance (Toronto) Info at www.ontariophil.ca
Matt Dusk is one of Canada's most beloved male vocalists, forging a career in music that has resulted in 3 critically-acclaimed studio albums including a GOLD record for the debut album TWO SHOTS. Matt's first recording in 3 years is GOOD NEWS, an album of originals and international hit songs that sees an exciting shift in direction for one of Canada's great crooners. Featuring the uplifting first single and title track 'Good News', this album is a decidedly new direction for Matt into the world of pop music and production. Although the songs represent a new direction in pop music for this amazing artist, Matt's signature voice and instantly recognizable tone remain.
WeRock Entertainment are proud to Present April Wine to Bring the Roof Down with Hit after Hit on Friday Nov 23!!!
April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969. According to the band, they chose the name 'April Wine' simply because members thought the two words sounded good together. The band has released more than twenty albums and forged a live performance reputation that still sees them drawing devoted crowds across Canada and around the world more than forty years after taking their first steps into the hard rock spotlight.•
April Wine has never been awarded a Juno, but have been nominated eleven times. Myles Goodwyn was awarded the ECMA (East Coast Music Awards) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. April Wine was also inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and awarded with the CMW Lifetime Achievement Award on March 13, 2009. In 2008 they were inducted into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame. On April 18, 2010, they were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
WeRock Entertainment is proud to bring to Newly Renevated Regent Theatre the Classic Rock Sound of April Wine!
The Multi–Award Winning Tim ‘E’ Show has played to sold out audiences all over North America. He just competed in the Toronto Elvis 2012 Competion and claimed Grand Champion. He is also the 2010 Collingwood Elvis Festival Grand Champion, 2010 Portage Indiana Elvis FANtasy Fest Grand Champion and is a 2010 Top 10 Finalist in the Ultimate Elvis Contest, Memphis Tennessee.
Tim E’s ability to capture the essence of Elvis Presley is uncanny and his love, admiration and respect for the King of Rock & Roll and his music, is clearly evident in every spectacular performance. The show is an unbelievable replication of the raw energy, passion and conviction that was evident in every show that was performed by Elvis Presley.
Relive the glory, the passion and the sheer joy of Elvis Presley and his music re-created for you by the Tim ‘E’ Show!
MAJESTIC BRAHMS • THE 2nd PIANO CONCERTO WITH ANTON KUERTI "Anton Kuerti, one of the greatest living pianists, showed how it's done at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra's latest masterworks concert." Winnipeg Free Press "Suddenly we were in the unmistakable presence of greatness. He was no longer playing the piano; the music was playing him, and we rode the wave too." The Globe & Mail, Toronto
• After an electrifying first encounter in 2011, Anton Kuerti, Marco Parisotto and the Ontario Philharmonic meet again as they continue their exploration of the Brahms' great symphonic opus. Johannes BRAHMS Piano Concerto in B-flat major, op.83, Soloist: Anton Kuerti Johannes BRAHMS Symphony No.4 in E minor, op.93
PERFORMANCE IN TORONTO at Koerner Hall: Tuesday December 4, 2012 at 8pm | Koerner Hall, Telus Centre for Performance (Toronto) Info at www.ontariophil.ca
Tony, Drama Desk and Olivier Nominated, Helen Hayes and Theatre World Award winning performer Colm Wilkinson, one of theatre’s most beloved voices, brings his astonishing vocal talents to the stage for an evening of unsurpassed entertainment.
Theater lovers around the world need no introduction to the man who originated such roles as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” and the Phantom in "The Phantom of the Opera". Broadway Christmas and Beyond gives fans old and new the opportunity to see and hear a more intimate and personal side of this phenomenal performer.
The concert is a two-hour evening of music and stories. Theatre favorites such as “Music of the night”, “Some Enchanted Evening”, “Somewhere”, and his signature song “Bring Him Home” anchor the show which also includes definitive Irish classics such as “Danny Boy” and “Whiskey in the Jar”. “Silent Night” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” add another dimension to a program rich in musical theatre and showcasing the complete depth, range, and variety of Mr. Wilkinson’s talents.
Joined on stage by two female vocalists and a seven-piece band, Mr. Wilkinson invites you to tap your toes and sing alone with his two-act show that celebrates Christmas Classics, a Broadway legend and the music that inspires him, bringing the audiences to their feet over and over again. Mr. Wilkinson bids you to join in the experience of Broadway Christmas & Beyond by email your stories and requests to contact@colmwilkinson.com.
Broadway Christmas and Beyond is truly a magical evening that only a talent such as Colm Wilkinson could create.
