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Lennon & McCartney: In their own Words and Music
Creekside Theatre Presents

Lennon & McCartney: In their own Words and Music

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$41 Per Person
*Including fees and charges


“The Music of a Lifetime”

Lennon & McCartney: In their own Words and Music, is a ‘Rockumentary’ celebrating the uniqueness of the most successful songwriting partnership in history featuring Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee.

Lennon–McCartney is the best-known and most successful musical collaboration ever by records sold, with the Beatles selling an estimated current world-wide sales figure of over 2 billion units sold! Between 5 October 1962 and 8 May 1970, the partnership published approximately 180 jointly credited songs, of which the vast majority were recorded by the Beatles, forming the bulk of their catalogue.

Now, two of the most copied and revered songwriters of all time are paid homage to in a moving tribute with video, interviews, and information in a perfectly recreated live performance with complete multi-media enhancement.

Michael and Mick were part of the much-heralded Beatles touring show, ‘Revolver’ a show that Rick Neilson and Robin Zander of ‘Cheap Trick’ fame claimed was ‘the greatest Beatles band we have ever seen… and we’ve seen a lot of them!’

The two lead vocalists and multi-instrumentalists (Mick & Michael) have now paired up to present this new and unique show, telling the stories behind the songs along with performances of total authenticity with complete multi-media enhancement.

Jimmy Rankin

Jimmy Rankin

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$42.00
*Including fees and charges.

Now this is big news. One of the true originals in Canadian music has moved from Nashville to Nova Scotia and is celebrating with music only he could make. Jimmy Rankin's new Moving East is pure East Coast, a homecoming album featuring true stories, tall tales and bittersweet ballads, and the classic folk-rock sound that Rankin helped pioneer.

Just at a time when people are searching out authentic cultural voices, strong stories and well-crafted songs, Rankin has made an unapologetically East Coast folk-rock record, with a raw, unsentimental, and current edge. “I’m putting the party back in the kitchen” quips Rankin.

It's called Moving East because that's exactly what Jimmy's done. He's moved back to Nova Scotia after seven years living and working in Nashville. Hooking up with fellow Nova Scotian Joel Plaskett as producer, he's made an album appealing to young and old alike, with songs running the gamut from gritty pub tunes to soulful ballads all featuring great storytelling, and fine song writing.

One of the most famed Canadian songwriters, Jimmy Rankin wrote such classic Rankin hits as “North Country,” “You Feel the Same Way Too,” and the Juno winning single “Fare The Well

Love,” voted the #1 East Coast song of all time by CBC listeners across Canada. His own hits include “Followed Her Around,” “Morning Bound Train,” and “Cool Car.” Jimmy’s the guy who wrote “Mull River Shuffle” a Cape Breton anthem with an all-ages cult following, jamming dance floors and mosh pits at parties, weddings, and raves as the last big song of the night.

Says Rankin “With Moving East, I was trying to distil the fabric of Maritime culture into a musical collection replete with life’s highs and lows, and breathe life into stories that capture a feeling, a moment in time, live off the floor and organic.” It’s an album full of classic Cape Breton storytelling, unashamedly celebrating his moving back, and making the music he loves. Now that’s a homecoming.

Guy Davis

Guy Davis

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$39.00 Per Person
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American Roots, Blues, Folk, Spoken Word, New Artistic Renaissance Instruments: Vocals, 6 & 12 string guitar, harmonica, 5 & 6 string banjo, didgeridoo.

Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, a musician, actor, author, and songwriter. Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address, the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles. His background in theater is pronounced through the lyrical storytelling of songs “God’s Gonna Make Things Over” about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, “Welcome to My World”, and “Got Your Letter In My Pocket”. His storytelling is sometimes painful, deep, and real, an earthy contrast to modern-day commercial music, meant to create thought, underlined by gentle tones from his guitar or banjo fingerpicking.

Guy won “Keeping The Blues Alive” Award, and was nominated by The Blues Foundation for Best Acoustic Album of the Year, Best Acoustic Artist of the Year, and Best Instrumentalist. In fact, he's been nominated nearly two dozen times by the Blues Foundation.

Among hundreds of newspaper appearances, he's also been featured in articles or reviews by New York Times, Village Voice, Boston Globe, Pulse Magazine, Blues Magazine, Acoustic Guitar, Dirty Linen, Songlines, Blues Blast Magazine, Living Blues, Down At the Crossroads, The San Francisco Chronicle, Association For Independent Music (formerly NAIRD), Playboy Magazine, National Public Radio (NPR), "Folk Alley", and Sirius.

When asked about his experience as a performer, Guy has replied, “There is no tale so tall that I cannot tell it, nor song so sweet that I cannot sing it.”

MASK
Creekside Theatre Presents

MASK

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$39.00
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What do you get when you combine the greatest pop, rock, Broadway and acapella songs from the 1970's and MASK, one of the Okanagan's premiere performance groups? You get an evening of Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Don McLean, Queen, and much more!! Join MASK (Musical Actors and Singers of Kelowna) - a singing group that's been bringing great shows to the Okanagan for the last 30 years, for an evening of some of the best tunes from one of the greatest decades of music!

Ryan Donn

Ryan Donn

Singer/Songwriter
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$39.00 Per Person
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Experience a one-of-a-kind live music performance showcasing a blend of beloved tracks from previous albums as well as fresh new material. Donn's dynamic acoustic style and powerful vocals will be enhanced by captivating background visuals and a lineup of exceptional guest performers. Plus, as an added bonus, you'll have the opportunity to pick up some Doric (a NE Scottish accent) during the show. Don't miss out on the chance to see Neville Bowman, Lynda Norman, Jason Cassidy, Shalisa, Nick Garding, and other special guests taking the stage alongside Donn.

Biography
Bio: Ryan Donn is a Scottish born Canadian songwriter…
Heckler: wait isn’t he the person who was on Kelowna City Council for 8 years…
Okay that too.. but back to the point… He released his debut album Causewayend 20 years ago.. and his sophomore album “In this life” 15 years ago

Heckler: wow he must be old
For the record he’s 46 yr old. Fully in the middle aged catagory. He then released his sophomore album “I This Life” 15 years ago..

Heckler: wait didn’t his oldest daughter just turn 15 ..
Yeah that is also true and probably why he wasn’t busy releasing albums or touring for the last decade and a half.
His sophomore album “In this life” can be found on Apple Music and Spotify.

It had a number of singles such as “There for you” and “In this Life” on radio stations throughout Western Canada (starting with Silk FM in Kelowna), some placed on the MTV Real World DC TV series, and some placed on a few random German TV shows in 2022. Donn wrote many theme songs for various non-profit and community events including: “Love will lead you home” for the KGM 30k club, “One dream” for the Terry fox run, etc.


Heckler: wait isn’t he the same guy that manages the Creekside Theatre. He better not be getting some sort of deal
Same guy! After years of being in the background, Donn is returning to his passion of sharing music on the stage. It's all very exciting! But not to worry, he loves his job at Creekside and isn't going anywhere. He wouldn't want to host this return show in any other venue

Shaun Majumder
Train Wreck Comedy Presents

Shaun Majumder

The Love Tour
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$49.00
*Including fees and charges.

Raised in rural Newfoundland Canada, Shaun Majumder has been a performer his entire life. After leaving his hometown of Burlington (Pop 350) and moving to Mississauga Ontario at the age of thirteen, Shaun acted in his first stage play in the 8th Grade (Grade 8 in Canada). Immediately he was hooked. He continued theatre throughout high school, winning several awards at festivals for his many performances. But according to the adults around him, there was no future in this acting thing. So, Shaun followed the guidance of his teachers and did what most did; went to university with the hopes of a career finding him.

After one year of partying and taking general arts classes, Shaun quickly realized his true passion was acting, so he abandoned his safety net and went for it.

He found early success as a Standup Comedian and host, landing his first gigs with YTV (Canada’s Nickelodeon) as a host/PJ for five years, along with CBC’s Just For Laughs comedy series. He continued to book small roles in Film and TV and in 2003 he Joined the cast of CBC’s This Hour Has 22 minutes where he spent seventeen seasons.

For the past twenty plus years, Shaun has found success on both sides of the border. A few noteworthy performances include his work as Detective Vik Mahajan in the ABC’s critically acclaimed crime drama, Detroit 1-8-7. His role as Andrew Palmer on NBC’s The Firm starring alongside Josh Lucas and Juliette Lewis. As Hassan Numair on FOX’s 24. His comedy roles include starring in the Sketch Comedy Series Cedric The Entertainer Presents, The Farrelly Brothers Unhitched, ABC’s Married Not Dead, NBC’s Nevermind Nirvana, and CBC’s Hatching Matching and Dispatching.

He currently stars alongside Harold Parineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Eion Bailey, in the EPIX Sci Fi/Horror series FROM playing Father Khatri.

Shaun resides in Los Angeles with his wife Shelby Fenner, his two daughters Mattis Maple and Eslyn Willow and their two Boston terriers Jazzy and Freddy.

Countermeasure
Creekside Theatre Presents

Countermeasure

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$43.00
*Including fees and charges

A CAPPELLA ENSEMBLE

THE NEW SOUND IN VOCAL MUSIC

Countermeasure is the new sound in vocal music, known for their sophisticated arrangements, seamless harmonies, lively performances, and infectious energy. Formed in 2010, Countermeasure is led by award-winning composer/arranger Aaron Jensen. The group performs original songs and re-imagined popular standards ranging from Cole Porter to the Beatles, with a strong accent on pop and jazz arrangements. Their dramatically choreographed show, where every song tells a story, has received standing ovations and critical acclaim worldwide. Featuring 13 of Canada’s top harmony singers, their genre-defying contemporary sound takes a cappella to the next level.

Their diverse songbook has equipped the group to headline international choral concerts, play the main stage at jazz festivals, entice club-goers onto the dance floor. Incorporating innovative live looping, instrument imitation, and vocal percussion, Countermeasure enthralls their audiences worldwide with their dramatically choreographed shows and flawless harmonies. They have won multiple awards from Contemporary A Cappella Society of America, include Best CAL Album, best video, and for song writing.
Countermeasure has shared stages with hitmakers from a cappella giants Naturally 7 and The Swingle Singers to top 40 stars Corey Hart and Blue Rodeo.

Their 3rd Studio Album GUEST SESSIONS was released in 2020. Guest Sessions features entirely original works composed by Artistic Director, Aaron Jensen. Each track features a guest instrumental soloist, including Randy Brecker (trumpet), Dame Evelyn Glennie (percussion), Cindy Cashdollar (dobro), along with Quebecois guitarist Christian Roberge, Natalie MacMaster (fiddle), Pamelia Stickney (theremin), 88-year-old bandleader Charlie Gabriel, Rich Brown (electric six-string bass), Kevin Fox (cello), and Michael Davidson (vibraphone).

Jensen shares, “The concept of the album was that each song was tailored to shine a light on the special skills of each guest performer. It was incredible to watch these sensitive, high-level players adapt to the project in their own way...integrating themselves into the arrangements, bringing different “voices” to the group.”

Sweet Surrender: A Tribute to Sarah McLachlan
Creekside Theatre Presents

Sweet Surrender: A Tribute to Sarah McLachlan

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$35 Per Person
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“Sweet Surrender- A Tribute to Sarah McLachlan” brings to you the sounds and ambience of Sarah’s magical live performances with a top shelf cast of Okanagan musicians.

The band is led by well known Okanagan performer Niki Martinus on lead vocals, rhythm guitar and keyboards. Niki has been a huge Sarah fan since the late 80’s and has covered many of Sarah's songs in her own shows over the years. Niki captures the tone, range and emotion of Sarah, and even bares a resemblance to the star. Supported by the incredible talent Neville Bowman on piano, Cristy MacDonald on backup vocals, Cody McWaters on guitar, Adam Kavanagh on bass and Robin Labossiere on drums, the band does not try to impersonate, but rather pay tribute to Sarah’s genius, creating a beautiful experience you will not want to miss!

Theta Kinshira

Theta Kinshira

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$39.00 Per Person
*Including Fees & Charges.


Theta State. The intriguing space between the conscious, and subconscious worlds. Your awake mind slowly drifts from Beta to Alpha then... Theta. Not quite asleep, but no longer awake or bound to this world.

You're daydreaming, about to slip into deep sleep, or entering the blissful flow state. Nothing else exists but you in this moment.

Before the pandemic in early 2020, we interviewed local creatives, recording conversations about their most interesting dreams, recurring dreams, and nightmares - what do they mean and what is their link to the creative subconscious? These compelling conversations, woven into the audio soundscapes, will be interpreted on stage using theatrics, aerial arts, and acrobatics for a thrilling and immersive ride through the layers of our subconscious.

Special thank you to our dreamers for sharing these experiences with us and allowing us to bring their dreams to life.

DECK or How I Instigated Then Overcame an Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement

DECK or How I Instigated Then Overcame an Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement

Written and performed by Lucas Myers
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$35.00 Per Person
*Includes all Fees & Charges

DECK examines the fine line between perfectionism and obsession, chaos and freedom and why a piece of 2x6 lumber isn’t really two inches by six inches. Not even close. DECK stars Cliv, a meticulous single parent of two who has been forced to reassess his future after taking major losses in the recent recession. He embraces a new start as a small town, eco-conscious, back-to-the-lander. His attempts at self-sufficiency are hijacked by a bad house buy and he is forced to try his hand at home improvement. Enter Corey, the charismatic carpenter who takes Cliv under his wing and offers to lend a hand. As Cliv is drawn into Corey’s world of free-wheeling free living, Cliv begins to lose his grasp on reality and is consumed by suspicions of Corey’s true motives. DECK is a darkly hilarious take on the modern milieu of a small town, semi-urban environment.

Please note: This performance is not suitable for children.

WARNING: POWER TOOLS, PHYSICS, PARTIAL NUDITY

MILF & Cookies
Rebecca Leboe Presents

MILF & Cookies

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$44 Per Person
*Including fees and charges.

How can you have Christmas every day of the year?

With MILF and Cookies!
Loveable comedian Anne Marie Scheffler is back with her MILF Squad (Terry and Kendra) and this time they are on a quest to see Santa! So, after putting out some cookies for Santa (the kind that makes you giggle), the three BFFs navigate dating stories, life choices, ghosts of boyfriends past and an uber ride to see the man in red himself at the local shopping mall. Apparently, Anne Marie is now clearly sending out the signal to The Universe, and in a letter, she wrote to Santa, of what she really, really wants! And of course, it’s the biggest love she could possibly imagine! Earth is just one big playground, according to Anne Marie’s spiritual and sexy BFF Kendra, and life is a flesh vacation! So, grab your soul sisters, play with your soul mates and, if you dare, ask for the biggest love ever experienced in the universe! Anne Marie believes that life is just beginning. Ask for what you really want from Santa! And from Life! Life truly does get better and better! How good can you stand it?

A Nutcracker Christmas Variety Show

A Nutcracker Christmas Variety Show

Hosted by Payton Bischoff
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$30.00 Per Person
*Including fees and charges.

Payton Bischoff is hosting the third annual Christmas Variety Show. This year's theme is A Nutcracker Christmas. The show features a variety of talented young performers that are sure to get you feeling the holiday spirit. The event will showcase talent from the Lake Country School of Dance, local singers, and musicians as well as actors to round out this festive event. Keeping the rhythm for the event is Brother Down, a high-quality four-piece band that adds the perfect energy to the show.

Winter Blues Festival

Winter Blues Festival

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$69.00 Per Person
*Including fees and charges.

After a four-year hiatus our much-loved Winter Blues festival is finally set to return!

Three stages of blues music happening simultaneously for an evening featuring amazing blues, good beer and a ton of friends.

Jim Byrnes headlines the 2024 event. Garrett T Willie is also confirmed for this event.

More artists will be announced this fall.