ASSINIBOIA The Assiniboia and District Arts Council will continue to celebrate their 40th anniversary, with new Stars For Saskatchewan concerts in 2022.
Sarah Hagen, the ‘Perk Up Pianist’, will perform at the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre on Wednesday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Often referred to as the next Victor Borge, Hagen has transformed her award-winning role as “concert pianist” into a stand-up, or rather, sit-down comedy.
Pairing anecdotes with music, “Perk up, pianist!” takes audiences deep inside the world of a classical musician as she shares her earnest efforts to keep her spirits up in the midst of troublesome times.
Described as “one of the best hours I’ve ever spent at the Fringe” [The Coast (Halifax)], “Perk up, pianist!” tells the tale of a touring classical musician remaining optimistic in the midst of challenging and ridiculous situations.
Of the show’s debut at the Toronto Fringe Festival, Montreal Rampage wrote, “Hagen reminds us the beauty of how an honest solo performance can make you so easily fall in love with its performer.” The show is directed by Rick Roberts, and is created, written and performed by Sarah Hagen, with original compositions.
The Bromantics will perform at the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre on Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Formed in the summer of 2013, The Bromantics are a Saskatchewan six piece that perform a sensational tribute to the 50s. They also perform original music following similar chord progressions, while working within the parameters of the genre.
In making use of warm brass instruments in combination with vintage guitar tones, and accompanying them alongside doo-wop style harmonies, The Bromantics are reviving the era with a youthful energy.
They have recorded live sessions through Blue Door Studios, and in collaboration with Nyshe Media have released several videos that encompass exactly how they look and sound live. They are now in the process of recording a debut EP to be hopefully released in 2022.
The Bromantics have been performing consistently since they formed and are only gaining more notice. The contagious genre of music, combined with their high-energy stage performances has proved successful in creating a nostalgic atmosphere that also promises to have everybody twisting the night away.
Residents who have have questions or comments that they would like to share with the Assiniboia Arts Council regarding their programming can phone (306) 642-5294 or send an email to assiniboia.artscouncil@sasktel.net.
