The 2015-16 season of Stars for Saskatchewan features a wide range of acts, promising something for everyone.
The season kicks off with a blast from the past, as Abbamania and Night Fever bring disco back with the music of ABBA and the Bee Gees. The show features 9 musicians, and all the spectacle with choreography, costume changes, a live band and a big studio sound. This show is October 1.
The season continues with Diyet on October 22. The contemporary aboriginal artist is said to leave listeners with a sense of hope and possibility, with lyrics that paint a vivid picture of her surroundings and the events that happen in her world.
Next up is Ken Lavigne on November 8. Lavinge’s show is an autobiography, retelling his campaign to get on stage at Carnegie Hall with ballads, show tunes and classical crossover hits.
The beginning of December brings Quartette, coming to the city on December 3. The group, which first performed on the Toronto Harbourfront in the summer of 1993, is a musical mosaic with flavours of folk, country, bluegrass and swing, a sound with roots in traditional forms.
Next up is the Travelling Mabels, taking advantage of the leap year by coming to town February 29. Voted the ACMA Group of the Year in 2011, they are a folk/country trio full of spirit, spunk and laughter.
March ends with Samuel Deason, presenting Kaleidoscope, crafted with the intention of delving the depths of emotion and colour.
On April 11, Prairie Debut presents Marie-Josee Lord, winner of a 2011 Felix Award and Juno Nominee. Lord, with violinist Antoine Bareil and pianist Hughes Cloutier will be presenting their program Jambalaya, a spicy collection of audience favorites.
Finally, the season ends on April 30 with The Leahys. The Leahy Family has been playing, dancing and sharing their stories around the world for years, and The Leahys is a new configuration focused on vocals and songwriting. The group is exploring new directions and pushing their musical edges further.
All performances in the series are at the Ann Portnuff Theatre. Tickets are available online at yorktonarts.ca.
