The Big Easy Funk Ensemble had the dance floor packed all afternoon! This high energy band paid homage to the rich musical traditions of New Orleans while infusing their own distinct west coast flavour. This was the first afternoon concert/dance and we were thrilled to have so many of you in attendance and having such a good time! Jay will invite them to come back again next year.
Kim Fenton won $76 in our 50/50 draw. Tickets to the next dance were won by Collene Sand. Congratulations!
Thanks to all the volunteers who pitch in to make these dances possible. They help with promoting the events, setting everything up and taking it down again, washing and ironing the tablecloths, tending bar, serving snacks, making the beautiful decorations, clearing tables, playing music between sets . . . you name it – they do it!
Coming up on February 21st. . . don’t miss Mitch Lazer and the British Invasion featuring Mitch on drums, Eddy Erik on guitar and vocals, Bruce Mortimer on bass and Peter Van Deursen on keyboards. They’ll be playing all your favourite hits from across the pond. Doors and the bar open at 6:30 pm and the band will play from 7:00 pm til 10:00 pm.
Looking ahead to March – save the dates on your calendar for Company B Jazz Band featuring a harmonizing vocal trio. Inspired by renowned female harmony groups such as the Andrews Sisters and the Boswell Sisters, the band offers a vast repertoire that dates from the 1920s through to the current day, all performed in classic swing style. This concert is on March 21st, doors and bar open at 1:30 pm with the show running from 2:00 pm until 4:30 pm. Tickets include British style tea sandwiches and sweet treats. Tickets are $35 at the SSAC front desk and at A Little Brit of Heaven or $40 at the door.
On March 28th we will have an hour long line-dancing workshop from 5:30 pm. til 6:30 pm followed by an evening of dancing with one of the Sunshine Coast’s favourite bands – Blue Western featuring Mike Evans on guitar and vocals, Archie MacLean on drums and vocals, Warren Allan on bass and vocals and Bill Barclay on keyboards and vocals. The line dance workshop with the dance ticket is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. If you are only coming to the dance, the ticket is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Come on out and dance your tush off! .
Note: Ticket prices reflect the cost of the band and expenses.
