The Battlefords Jazz Society is looking for new board members with some key members moving on to other things.
"The Battlefords Jazz Society has been bringing excellent music of all genres to the Battlefords for the past few decades," says board member Laird Brittin. "Some notables guests include Deep Dark Woods, Robin Nolan Trio, Absofunkinlutely, Michael Kaeshammer, King Street Station Jazz Band, Road to Django and many, many more."
Brittin says, "We have had some recent resignations of board members, and others, including myself, who would like to move on to other things and hand over the reins of running this great organization. So, we thought it was time to send out a letter to our supporters and attendees regarding the future of the Jazz Society."
It's time to start a new season for the society, so the search for new volunteer board members is on. Duties include planning music events at least four times a year, booking groups, promotion, renting halls, selling tickets, arranging sound, setting up and running the bar and clean up, says Brittin.
"Oh, and, of course, you get to host what is still the best party in town." he says. "Sound fun? It is. But, of course, it is also hard work.
Interested parties can contact the society via Facebook.
The Jazz Society it also supportive of other musical events in the community. Brittin is urging music enthusiasts to check out the Halloween party taking place in the Sloan Auditorium of the North Battleford Legion Saturday evening.
"Once again the Canadian Legion of Riders is putting on their Halloween bash in the Sloan at the NB Legion. And once again featuring the great local kings of classic rock, the Barons of Buckingham. And this year it lands right on Halloween night. So, fill all the kids with chocolate, turn out the lights and come on out for some fun with your friends," says Brittin.
Tickets are only $15 and there is a prize for best costume. The event begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are available from the Legion and members of the Legion executive or by contacting Chris Miller at clrsecretary@canadianlegionofriders.ca or 306-386-2131.
