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The Cannery hosts Music at the Cannery starting July
by Frankie Neilson
(Steveston, BC Canada)
Steveston is a great place to visit any time of the year, but this summer the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in conjunction with The Beatmerchant CDs, DVDs & Record Store and the Steveston Folk Guild are putting on a series of Open Air music shows called Music at the Cannery. The shows will run every Friday evening in July and August starting at 6:30 pm. If the weather does not cooperate then the shows will go on inside the Cannery building. This year the shows feature a wide range of artists and here is a rundown of the acts that will be appearing. FRIDAY JULY 3rd at 6:30 pm - JUST DUETS
Strong harmonies and clever guitar work fuse togerther this duo together to present a selection of Canadian Country and Folk music classics.
FRIDAY JULY 10th at 6:30 pm - DANCETIME BIG BAND
Your feet with certainly be tappin' to this 10 piece Swing Band who with be playing favorites from the 40's 50's and 60's all night long!. Put on your dancin' shoes!
FRIDAY JULY 17th at 6:30pm - SIBEL TRASHER
A smooth unforgettable voice, Sibel brings her own brand of high-class Jazz to Steveston. As Long John Baldry said of her "Trasher is a Smasher."
FRIDAY JULY 24th at 6:30 pm - The BEAT MERCHANTS
Bring back your memories of the 60's as the Beat Merchants play all the classic Beatles songs of Lennon & McCartney and Harrison.
FRIDAY JULY 31st at 6:30 pm - SILK ROAD MUSIC
An" East meets West " duo, Qui Xia He and Andre Thibault offer their unique spin on Chinese and World music culture.
FRIDAY AUGUST 7th at 6:30 pm - SWELL & SWAG and the SWAGMEN.
Featuring the best in Lounge and Surf Guitar music from the 50's and 60's with a relaxing happy World music vibe.
FRIDAY AUGUST 14th at 6:30 pm - PANCHO & SAL
Bombos and Cha Chas play the beat as this energetic duo delivers a fun - filled evening of exciting romantic Latin rhythms.
FRIDAY AUGUST 21st at 6:30 pm - ROLAND NIPP
Local artist Roland's soulful melodies and dazzling guitar playing with make your heart spirit soar!.
FRIDAY AUGUST 28th at 6:30 pm - TIM READMAN & SHONA LA MOTTEE
High energy fiddle and guitar playing make this pair a must -see performance. Guaranteed to make you laugh. The Music at the Cannery venue holds 150 people so come early for seating and admission is by donation. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is situated at 12138 Fourth Avenue right in the heart of Steveston Village. Telephone number 604-664-9009. Hope to see you there.
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