Saturday, June 28th at the Tantramar Veteran's Memorial Civic Centre (aka The Sackville Rink) Sandpiper Productions will be hosting a "Battle of the Teenage Bands". This will take place from approximately 1pm to 4 pm. The stage will be set up on the rink floor with production provided by Hub City Sound out of Moncton - we will have a drum kit (rental donated by MusicStop in Moncton) on stage so bands will not have to switch out after each performance - admission for spectators will be $5 at the door - all ages - no booze. We will have several sponsors who will be providing prizes for the top band/bands and perhaps spectators. This "battle" is open to "teenagers" who have a band that jams or plays together - There is no charge for Bands to enter but we are looking for approximately 10 bands to play 3 songs each - any style - rock, pop, rap, country, Indie, whatever - the only rule - no profaniity - no hate lyrics - as there will be younger kids in the audience. Preference will be given to teenage bands (looking for high school age but will consider others)from the Sackville, Amherst, Moncton areas. To apply for one of these 10 spots - email me (toyrun@nb.sympatico.ca) a mp3, link, or youtube, etc. performance of your band along with contact info. The top band (chosen by the fans and maybe a couple of Judges) will receive a trophy, $100 cash, other prizes from sponsors (to be determined) and the opportunity to play 2 songs at the concert that night at the Civic Centre featuring CCR Tribute Band THE BAYOU BOYS with opening act JAM HALL. This could also lead to further bookings so get your band and put together a video, mp3, whatever and send it in. Deadline for entry is JUNE 16th. More info to come. MusicStop in Moncton has agreed to be a major sponsor for this event!
The Music Barn, 18 Station Road Middle Sackville NB is proud to present Country performer, Kevin Chase. Eastern Canada has produced many world-class performers and New Brunswick’s Kevin Chase is no exception. This Country singer – songwriter has been pegged by music industry personalities as “one of only three new Canadian acts presently on our radar.” With the release of two singles off of his album ‘I won’t Fall’. Chase has burst into Country music radio to the thrill of Country music lovers across Canada. In 2004 his debut CD “Another Road” received an ECMA nomination for Country recording of the year. The single ‘Brand New Man’ off of this album had airplay across Canada and Europe. Also, in 2004 Chase showcased at the ECMA’s Sneak Peak Rising Star Showcase. Doors will open 1 hour prior. Ticket price: $12.00 For more information check out the Music Barn website at http://www.freewebs.com/themusicbarn/
Goodies Productions and Sandpiper Productions presents "North America's Best Tribute to CCR - The Bayou Boys - Live in Concert at Tantramar Veteran’s Memorial Civic Centre in Sackville on Saturday, June 28th! Canada Day weekend Rocks in Sackville! The Bayou Boys hit the road in 1989, performing favorite Creedence Clearwater Revival hits and haven't looked back. Touring all over Canada, into the American Casino Market and averaging 12 weeks of touring each year in Finland, lead singer Mike MacDonald's voice has often been compared to John Fogarty's and is backed by strong vocal harmonies. The stage setting and costumes worn by all band members will bring the audience back to the early 1970's peace revolution and take them right through to "Rock N Roll Girls". The Bayou Boys will make you feel that you are seeing Creedence Clearwater Revival in person and take you back through time to the hits we all heard growing up and hits that have become part of any "Rock and Roll" fan's life, regardless of age. With hits like Proud Mary, Lodi, Who'll Stop the Rain, Bad Moon Rising, Willy & the Poor Boys, Lookin out my Back Door and many other, this band will be Rockin the Civic Centre as part of Canada Day Weekend Festivities. Opening the show are New Brunswick based (all-female) Jam Hall. This is an all ages show with cabaret style seating and a licensed area for those 19 years of age and older. Tickets are available at Pugsley's Pharmacy, Amherst, Tidewater Books & Ducky's Lounge, Sackville, Scotty's Inconvenience & The Rite Stop, Dorchester. Doors open at 8pm - Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $15.00 Adult (advance) and $8.00 under 19. Tickets will also be available at the door for $18.00 Adult and $10.00 Student. For more information please contact Mike 506-536-7006 or toyrun@nb.sympatico.ca
PARC will be hosting its annual Playwrights' Colony and Retreat. Visiting and resident playwrights from across the Region will work with a team of professional actors and dramaturges to facilitate the development of new works for the stage. To learn more about PARC, check out their website at http://www.playwrightsatlantic.ca/Home/tabid/174/Default.aspx