The May 23rd dance with the Steve Hinton Blues Band was a night to remember! Steve on vocals and harmonica, Sully Antonyk on bass and vocals, Al Alford on guitar and Tim Rannard on drums all gave an outstanding performance that had the dance floor filled with a happy crowd grooving to the music. There were quite a few new faces at the dance and they really enjoyed themselves and will be back for more along with all the regular attendees.
Tickets to the upcoming dance workshop were won by Dieter and Uschi Greiner. Wendy Lowings won tickets to the Julio Avila Cuban Band event. The 50/50 draw was won by Rico Lund who kindly donated $10 back to the center.
Congratulations to the winners! Also, a multitude of thanks to all the volunteers who help put on the dances! You are all so very much appreciated.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 13 – Put your dancing shoes on and come on down for a Latin Dance Workshop with Gustavo Ferman. Gustavo will be teaching everyone some moves to use at the upcoming dance the following week with the Cuban band. Check out his website at gustavoferman.com. Tickets for this event are on sale now at the SSAC front desk and A Little Brit of Heaven. Save yourself $5 by getting your tickets early! The cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Doors open at 5:30 pm with the class running from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.
June 20 – The Julio Avila Cuban Band will be coming to play at the Centre with the doors and the bar opening at 6:30 pm and the show from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. This exciting high energy group of musicians’ repertoire includes Son, Salsa, Bachata and Boleros. Checkout their website julioavilacubanband.com. Get your tickets now at the front desk or A Little Brit of Heaven – $30 in advance or $35 at the door.
July 18 – Matchbox Bluze features Jhan Dudley on vocals and guitar, John Burton on guitar, Peter van Deursen on keyboards, Bruce Mortimer and Shawn Soucy on drums. Between them these talented musicians have played in numerous bands including Doug and The Slugs, Long John Baldry, Rainbow Bridge, Alibi and Groove Syndicate. This dance will start at 7:00 pm. More details upcoming in the July Echo.
August 22 – The Souled Out Band with Nancy Herb, Ken Kirschner and Marlee Walchuk all on vocals and percussion, Linda Kidder – vocals and bass, Chris Nowland – lead guitar, Brenda Baird – keyboards, Steve Nimchuk – drums, Peter Juric – trumpet and vocals, Bruce Norris – baritone saxophone and harmonica, Peter Homenuk – trombone and Dave Ronald – tenor and baritone saxophone. Check out their website at souledoutyvr.com for more information on this skilled group of musicians. This show will be starting earlier as the band needs to get back to the lower mainland. Doors and bar will open at 4:30 pm with the dance from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Keep on dancing!
