Sheesham and Lotus

Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ 7:30pm

Spreading the joy of old time, rag time, high steppin' mountain music, this duo plays their high energy music on almost anything you can blow, strum or tap. Sheesham lets 'er rip with fiddle, bones, harmonica, foot stepping, vocals, gourd banjo , jaw harp and hambone. Lotus is brilliant on banjo, bass harmonica, jaw harp, vocals, ukelele, gourd banjo and hambone. We'll bet that once they start playing, you won't be able to stay in your seats.  www.Sheeshamandlotus.com

Trio Hochelaga

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 @ 7:30 pm

Violinist Anne Robert, cellist, Paul Marleyn and pianist Stephane Lemelin share their passion for the chamber music repertoire ranging from the classical era to contemporary music. This highly polished and professional trio is one of Canada's most important musical ensembles. We promise a delightful evening of beautiful music.  www.triohochelaga.com

Pentaèdre Wind Ensemble

Sunday, January 29, 2012 @ 2:30 pm

five piece wind ensemble consists of Danièle Bourget, flute, Martin Carpentier, clarinet, Normand Forget, oboe, Mathieu Lussier, bassoon and Louis-Philippe Marsolais, horn. A  unique musical ensemble in the Canadian landscape, Pentaèdre explores and presents a diversified and original chamber music repertoire.  Under the artistic direction of Louis-Philippe Marsolais since 2005, the five artists-musicians forming the quintet are recognized for the talent, technique, precision and colour they bring to their performances.  They have toured widely in Canada and abroad. www.pentaedre.com

The Good Lovelies and The Human Statues

Monday, March 12, 2012 @ 7:30pm

This unique double bill presents Juno award winners (2010 Roots Traditional Album of the Year) "The Good Lovelies" (Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Sue Passmore) along with Jeff and Zach, "The Human Statues". The Good Lovelies are know for their unerring three-part vocal harmonies, clever songs, and onstage, convulsively funny repartee. The Human Statues have been described as "the Beatles meets the Jackson 5, meets Flight of the Concords". This pair will hook you with catchy melodies, impeccable harmony, clever lyrics and choreography to boot.  www.thehumanstatues.com   www.goodlovelies.com

Denis Chang - Manouche Quartet

Tuesday, April 16, 2012 @ 7:30pm

This young virtuoso guitarist has been formed and influenced by the great Jazz Manouche guitarists and well as great musicians from the classical to the contemporary periods. Known as "The Godfather of the Montreal Gypsy Jazz scene", he plays "faster than his shadow". Performing with a jazz quartet consisting of guitars, electric upright bass and sax, this award winning musician engages his audiences from the first note. www.stationbleue.com/artistes.e/changmanouchequartet_de.php

Note: The B.C. Tour of "Carmen" by Georges Bizet has been postponed until the fall of 2012. We hope to make it part of our 2012-2013 season.

SERIES TICKET PRICES
Adult $95 • Student $45
• Family $245 (includes 2 Adults & 2 Students)
*Note: Season Pass is in form of 5 tickets.
May be used for multiple entries to one show, or one to each show.

Individual Concert Price:
• Adults $22 ($25 at door)
• Students $10 ($12 at door)

All performances at Prince Charles Theatre, Creston, BC

Tickets available at Black Bear Books, 1013 Canyon St, Creston, BC
For further information please call: (250) 428-2711

 

The Creston Concert Society is pleased to recognize Creston & District Credit Union as our supporting partner throughout the 2011 – 2012 Season!