The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre is proud to host a night with grass-roots performer Jack Garton at the Mae Wilson Theatre on March 19 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Jack’s musical style and visual presence bring a communal feeling back to the stage as he re-ignites memories from his past and the audience. Singer, songwriter, and musical artist playing guitar, trumpet, and accordion, Jack is a Jack of all trades.
“I love folk music and got introduced to it after starting to tour B.C. in my early 20s, meeting folk artists at festivals and jamming with them around campfires. It is such a powerful music because of its inclusivity; it's made to be sung along with, passed along from musician to musician, and played at dances and gatherings all around, wherever people meet,” said Garton.
Jack Garton’s show is a rocking, sultry, and fresh blend of folk and roots, steeped heavily in rockabilly and doo-wop.
Born in Vancouver and raised there until moving off the west coast of Canada to Galiano Island 12 years ago, Jack celebrates his roots. “I live with my wife and three kids. I love my family, and being a father and husband is something I am very proud of.”
He goes on to say, “As a child, I loved my grandparents' tape collection, which was mostly Elvis Presley and other artists from the 1950s, like Chuck Berry and Little Richard. I loved (and still love) the sincerity of the singers of that time, and the commitment and passion to the songs. I've absorbed lots of different kinds of music, but anything with passion and feeling has always excited me.”
Jack shares his life and experiences with his audiences through storytelling, music, and interaction with the audience. “In addition to being a musician, I have had many other jobs, including recently being a bookseller for five years and a gravedigger at the local cemetery for seven years. These days I am a music teacher as well, and I love teaching music to kids.” A true Jack of all trades.
His love of music, family, and home brings this artist pride in sharing his talents. Check him out on YouTube or his website is https://jackgarton.com/.
If you’re looking for a nostalgic evening of listening to great music, Jack Garton will appear at the Mae Wilson Theatre on March 19 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Tickets are on sale at https://sasktix.evenue.net or follow this link.
