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Musical revue concert showcases variety of talented local acts

Proceeds from the show will assist military families in Moose Jaw
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Keyanna Dunbar will provide violin music

Nine local musical acts have been lined up to entertain at the annual Fellowship Musical Revue on Sunday, March 24.

The variety of acts runs the scales from country/pop to guitar, violin, piano, Celtic music and Metis dancers.

Proceeds from the show, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Forces Fellowship, will assist military families in Moose Jaw.

Back for a second year are Bonnie and the Jets, a local quintet. Two members Bonnie Watson and daughter Kim Churko played across Canada in the 1980s with the Churko Family Band. Kim’s daughter Alethia Stafford is also a member.

Two musicians were recruited from 15 Wing.

Snowbird Capt. Rich MacDougall has been a finalist in national star searches. His songs and guitar will be accompanied by Justin McCrea. 

Music instructor Capt. Margaret Carey of 15 Wing will perform on the violin.

Well-known local Celtic band Desperate Haggis, a frequent performer around town, featuring the bagpipes and Irish drum, will entertain for the second year.

Caronport musician and student Keyanna Dunbar will play classical tunes and a reel. She learned to fiddle the reel In Nova Scotia last year.

Band City Band member Lorne Jackson of Moose Jaw will perform on the piano and lead a wartime tune singalong.

Guitarist and local sea cadet Joaquin Tyrie will perform and  sing.

Local pianist Kelly Sapergia will entertain with a variety of tunes.

Two local Metis women will show traditional dance steps at the revue.

A penny parade and 50/50 draw will be part of the session.

The show starts at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Timothy Eaton Centre, 510 Main Street North. Admission costs $8.

Refreshments and snacks will be served courtesy of 15 Wing contractor Serco.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net    


 

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