It may have been a bit of a learning curve for the Humboldt Area Arts Council as they finished their first concert series this spring with shows at the Humboldt and District Gallery.
That just makes them more excited as they prepare for their second one, says Museum and Gallery Director, Jennifer Fitzpatrick.
“The first concert series was a learning curve; understanding how the Gallery works for musical performances and getting out all the kinks. The community was so supportive of the shows so we’re really excited.”
Going ahead into the second concert series, Fitzpatrick says they have learned a lot from previous performances about what the audience and the performer needs.
“Our partnership of the Arts Council with the Gallery really allows us to bring performing arts to the downtown.”
The series kicks off on Oct. 5 with internationally known singer/bassist Jay Semko gracing the Gallery stage. The Northern Pikes member will sing acoustically from the Pikes catalogue, solo albums, and his TV and film category, as well as feature stories from his diverse career.
Semko’s performance is sponsored by HSA Hergott Seidel Associates.
The series continues with Laila Biali featured thanks to Weber Gasper Law Office on Nov. 2.
Biali is an award winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist and has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents.
For those looking to venture into the world of a traditional jazz and contemporary pop cocktail, look no further than Biali’s show at the Gallery.
The concert series returns for 2018 with the Tomato Tomato show on March 9 sponsored by Causeway Natural Health.
For those who enjoyed the Fortunate Ones shows in both Humboldt and Watrous, Tomato Tomato is for you with the New Brunswick based wife/husband duo bringing East Coast sounds back to Humboldt.
The second concert series will then wrap up with Canadian country music star, Chris Henderson on April 14, sponsored by Behiel Will and Biemans Law Office.
Regina-based Henderson, together with Brad Prosko on guitar and bass, and Jayson Brinkworth on percussion, drums, and vocals, will bring his traditional country sound to the Gallery stage.
Fitzpatrick says they were really looking for variety when they were deciding the Humboldt line up, which is why the genre of each show is so varied from Henderson’s country to Biali’s jazzy pop sounds.
The Gallery as a concert space has meant a perfect fit with smaller more intimate acts, says Fitzpatrick, and people can expect to interact and meet with artists.
The series is sponsored by the Humboldt Journal, City of Humboldt and the Friends of the Museum and Gallery.
Tickets are currently on sale for individual concerts or the concert series pack.
With only 75 tickets sold per show, Fitzpatrick encourages everyone to get their tickets to one or all concerts.
