Manitoba based Sweet Alibi made two local stops this past week as part of their Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council’s Stars for Saskatchewan tour.
The Quill Plains Regional Arts Council Concert Series wrapped up with Sweet Alibi performing in Kelvington on March 18.
Marilyn Fredsberg says they were a wonderful band to wrap up the 2017-2018 series with three ladies singing beautiful harmonies for an afternoon concert.
The trio also made a stop at historical Manitou Beach Danceland Ballroom for their Watrous Area Arts Council show on March 23.
Laura Foulds with the Watrous council says it was a good show however weather was an issue which is a probable reason for their low attendance.
While Sweet Alibi was a wonderful infusion of jazz, folk, country, and roots, that was what Quill Plains was looking for as they finalize their 2018-2019 concert series starting with GhostBoy in Wadena in October, 2018.
Even though the Quill Plains is a regional council composing of four communities, Fredsberg says it is a balancing act to bring in unique acts while still bringing in acts that people are interested in seeing.
“We want to be able to sell in our communities so it’s got to be different, unique, and inspiring but it’s got to meet our people so they continue to come.”
They do not seem to have that problem, she says.
“Something we want to bring to our series; yes, it’s in four different towns, but our season ticket holders go from town to town. It brings them some different entertainment.”
The rest of Quill Plains 2018-2019 series four concert series includes Pretty Archie in Watson in November, Cod Gone Wild in Kelvington in February, 2019, and Red Moon Road in Wynyard in March, 2019.
It was a great year, and Fredsberg says they are looking forward to another great one next year.
The Watrous council still has one remaining performance for their 2017-2018 Stars for Saskatchewan line with Comedy in Motion featuring Bob Cates still on the books for an April show.
Their 2018-2019 line up has also been finalized with Cash Back being the first in line in September 2018.
Other shows include GhostBoy in October, Ladom Assemble in January, 2019, Outerbridge — Pure Illusion in February 2019, and Red Moon Road in March, 2019.
