Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra
Paying homage to one of the most widely-known musicians of all time, the Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra is a nine-piece ensemble who will be performing beloved hits such as Georgia On My Mind, Hit the Road Jack, and Let the Good Times Roll at the Dekker Centre Saturday night at 8 p.m. on Nov. 19.
The ensemble was formed by musical director John Gray, a Calgary-based bassist who toured with the Ray Charles Orchestra. Fans of Ray Charles or lovers of the rhythm and blues/jazz/country sound Charles helped popularize can get tickets through the Dekker Centre box office by calling 306-445-7700 Ext. 2 or online at www.dekkercentre.com.
A Louisiana Hayride Christmas
Christmas goes country at the Dekker Centre Friday, Nov. 25 with A Louisiana Hayride Christmas, featuring hits by country western performers such as Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Roy Orbison and Patsy Cline as well as Christmas favourites. Appearing as Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn is Andrea Anderson with Gil Risling performing as Hank Williams and Roy Orbison and William Brookfield as Johnny Cash.
The show has become a holiday favourite of Western Canadian audiences since debuting five years ago and with Christmas classics such as White Christmas, Pretty Paper, Little Drummer Boy and Let It Snow audiences will leave with a dose of cheer. Tickets are available through the Dekker Centre box office at 306-445-7700 Ext. 2 and online at www.dekkercentre.com.
