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Sue Malcolm and the Swingin’ Doors — Wednesday Night Summer Concert
July 24 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Free
Psst… What are you doing Wednesday evenings this summer? Join us for FREE live local music and kids’ activities.
Bring family and friends to our Summer Concert Series at the outdoor performance area on the east side of the building. Along with fantastic live music, there will also be an Arts & Craft Station and kids activities led by Red Fox! Bring a picnic to enjoy the evening sun while listening to the fantastic lineup of live music we have planned for you.
(Note: rained out concerts will be held in the Grandview Room.)
Wednesdays, July 10 to August 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
FREE/ 7 sessions
Performing July 24, 2024 — Sue Malcolm and the Swingin’ Doors
These six Vancouver roots veterans serve up a menu of sizzling hot western swing. This distinctive style of music is a gumbo of country, swing, jazz and blues, featuring the sound of fiddle and steel guitar. Western swing is dance music, come in your dancing shoes and let’s party!
Come to the next shows! Here’s the line-up:
Mariachi Tabasko – performing on July 31, 2024
Mariachi Tabasko, led by Diego Kohl, delivers the passion and the love they feel for México and its culture when performing together. They use a variety of musical instruments and vocals to create an authentic sound. This band offers a range of different styles of Mariachi which include; heartfelt Rancheras, romantic Boleros, rhythmic Huapangos, Polkas, Cumbias and our favourite Songs.
Stepout Sister – performing on August 7, 2024
The ultimate fusion of Disco, Funk, and Rock and Roll! Their high-energy performance will have you on your feet all night long, dancing to iconic hits spanning decades of music.
Coveralls – performing on August 14, 2024
Songs with great harmonies, rhythm and sweet lyrics! This group takes great songs and pay tribute to the original while adding their own spin. “We are the Coveralls because we cover ’em all!”
Checo Tohomaso and VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir – performing on August 21, 2024 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
First half of this performance showcases Checo Tohomason keeping sweet soul alive, taking inspiration from Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Marvin Gaye. For the second half Checo is joined by the VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir to deliver some dancing, toe tapping, energetic music!
The Carnival Band – performing on August 21, 2024 from 8 to 9 p.m. for the Lantern procession.
Many of The Carnival Band’s favourite tunes are originals by band members. The remainder of their monstrous repertoire includes samba, calypso, swing, afrobeat, jazz, funk, disco, and traditional music from around the globe. These lads joke around between songs and always make sure the audience is having a great time!