Looking to add some soul to your life? I’ve got just the thing (actually two) for you. Two nights of funkified soul coming your way: Motown Meltdown and Soul Shake.
These two new events presented by the Shooting Stars Foundation are inspired by the critically acclaimed film “Standing In The Shadows Of Motown”. Over 25 talented Canadian vocalists, backed by a scorching 12 piece band will heat up the dance floor, each with their unique style and talent. The Motown songbook is as familiar to most people as are nursery rhymes: “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, “Dancing In The Street”, “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” – you can barely say the titles without singing them. These timeless tunes from the Motor City are embedded in our culture.
[Ali Milner]
Featuring August, Jim Byrnes, Leora Cashe, Oliver Conway, Warren Dean Flandez, Roy Forbes, Al Harlow (Prism), Bill Henderson (Chilliwack) with Saffron and Camille Henderson, Cecile LaRochelle, Lindsay May, Ali Milner, Claire Mortifee, Jane Mortifee, Lori Paul, Rebecca Shoichet, Kendra Sprinkling, Catherine St. Germain, Don Stewart, The Higgins, Sibel Thrasher, David Wills (Stonebolt), Garfield Wilson, AJ Woodworth, and more!
Motown Meltdown
Venue: Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville Street
Date: Saturday, March 31; Doors 7 pm, Show 8 pm
Advance Tickets: $30 (plus service charges) via Highlife Records or Ticketmaster (phone 1.866.985.5000; online)
This event is generously sponsored by CTV, Shore 104 FM, WE Vancouver, Vancouver Courier and East Van Graphics.
[Al Harlow]
Soul Shake
Venue: Red Robinson Show Theatre, Boulevard Casino, Coquitlam
Date: Saturday, April 21; Doors 7 pm, Show 8 pm
Advance Tickets: $35 (plus service charges) at Ticketmaster (phone 1.866.985.5000; online)
Featuring Rae Armour, Jim Byrnes, Leora Cashe, Oliver Conway, Jerry Doucette, Warren Dean Flandez, Babe Gurr, Al Harlow (Prism), Linda Kidder, Tom Landa (The Paperboys), Cecile LaRochelle, Lindsay May, Ali Milner, Jane Mortifee, Lori Paul, Rebecca Shoichet, Kendra Sprinkling, Catherine St. Germain, Don Stewart, Sibel Thrasher, Shari Ulrich, David Wills (Stonebolt), AJ Woodworth and more!
This event is generously sponsored by CTV, WE Vancouver, The NOW, Burnaby NOW, The Record and East Van Graphics.
Proceeds from both events will help benefit the Shooting Stars Foundation in support of direct service AIDS agencies.
