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Kootenay Concert Connections, 2Day FM, & Key city Theatre presents:
Burton Cummings & Band: Unplugged
Opener: Ryan McMahon
Tickets: Regular $87.50

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About the show:

Canadian Music Icon Burton Cummings and band to perform in the Kootenays!

Multi Juno Award winner and Canadian music Hall of Famer, Burton Cummings and his all star band are coming to both Cranbrook and Trail to perform. The Cross Canada tour is called “Burton Cummings and band Unplugged….the hits like you have never heard them before.”

Trail’s Charles Bailey theatre will host the first of the Kootenay shows on Wednesday May 31st and then on Saturday June 3rd Cummings and his band will grace the stage at Cranbrook’s Key City theatre. Both shows are 7:30 pm starts.

In his two previous appearances in the Kootenays in the past ten years or so, Cummings performed solo on stage and all shows sold out very quickly. So music fans are advised to buy their tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets go on sale on Friday March 17th. In Trail you can purchase tickets on line at the Bailey.ca or by phone at 250-368-9669 or at the box office. In Cranbrook get your tickets at keycitytheatre.com or at the box office or you can phone 250-426-7006. All seats are reserved.

Burton Cummings is the voice of a generation and is widely considered as one of the finest rock voices in Canadian history. His musical creations continue to resonate with fans both old and new and he has continued to uphold his impressive reputation as a singer, songwriter, and performer. His songs are timeless and instantly recognizable by hundreds of thousands of fans. Stand Tall, These Eyes, Break it to Then Gently, I’m Scared, Laughing, Share the Land, I will play a Rhapsody, Albert Flasher, Timeless Love, Fine State of Affairs, You Saved My Soul, and My Own Way to Rock.

With Canada’s original rock ‘n’ roll superstars, the Guess Who, Burton scored an unprecedented string of international hit singles and albums with other songs like American Woman, No Time, Star Baby, Sour Suite, Orly, Glamor Boy, Dancin’ Fool, Clap for the WolfMan, and other songs already mentioned.

These special intimate evenings with Cummings and his band will cover some of his career as both a solo artist and his work with the Guess Who. One thing that sometimes is forgotten about the magic of all this, is that Cummings is not only a great vocalist he is a superb musician as well. So much so, that former Beatles member Ringo Starr invited Burton to play keyboards in his band during one of his tours just a few years ago. Just another accolade to add to a very impressive collection which includes multiple Juno Awards, dozens of gold and platinum records and a place in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and on Canada’s Walk of Fame. His song American Woman was acclaimed the No 1 single in Canadian music history in a recent best selling book The Top 100 songs of all time.

You will not want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see Rock Royalty. Burton Cummings and his band Unplugged and “Electric” in the Kootenays, in acoustically sound comfortable theatres like the Charles Bailey in Trail and the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.

Trail show again is May 31st and Cranbrook is June 3rd. Tickets on sale Friday March 17th. Burton Cummings and band is presented by the Kootenay Concert Connection, the Vista Radio Network, and the Key City theatre.

About Ryan McMahaon:
Ryan McMahon has been entertaining since the first time he managed to make his grandparents laugh. McMahon discovered very early how much he loved connecting with people and hopefully provided them with moments of joy.

His latest release, One More Fire, is a fiery re-entry  into the world with the hope to keep connecting and inspiring people to find their life passion and live today. Live now. Now is all we have.

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Kootenay Concert Connections, 2Day FM, & Key city Theatre presents:
Burton Cummings & Band: Unplugged

Opener: Ryan McMahon
Tickets: Regular $87.50

Get your tickets before they sell out!
Tickets are selling fast!

About the show:

Canadian Music Icon Burton Cummings and band to perform in the Kootenays!

Multi Juno Award winner and Canadian music Hall of Famer, Burton Cummings and his all star band are coming to both Cranbrook and Trail to perform. The Cross Canada tour is called “Burton Cummings and band Unplugged….the hits like you have never heard them before.”

Trail’s Charles Bailey theatre will host the first of the Kootenay shows on Wednesday May 31st and then on Saturday June 3rd Cummings and his band will grace the stage at Cranbrook’s Key City theatre. Both shows are 7:30 pm starts.

In his two previous appearances in the Kootenays in the past ten years or so, Cummings performed solo on stage and all shows sold out very quickly. So music fans are advised to buy their tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets go on sale on Friday March 17th. In Trail you can purchase tickets on line at the Bailey.ca or by phone at 250-368-9669 or at the box office. In Cranbrook get your tickets at keycitytheatre.com or at the box office or you can phone 250-426-7006. All seats are reserved.

Burton Cummings is the voice of a generation and is widely considered as one of the finest rock voices in Canadian history. His musical creations continue to resonate with fans both old and new and he has continued to uphold his impressive reputation as a singer, songwriter, and performer. His songs are timeless and instantly recognizable by hundreds of thousands of fans. Stand Tall, These Eyes, Break it to Then Gently, I’m Scared, Laughing, Share the Land, I will play a Rhapsody, Albert Flasher, Timeless Love, Fine State of Affairs, You Saved My Soul, and My Own Way to Rock.

With Canada’s original rock ‘n’ roll superstars, the Guess Who, Burton scored an unprecedented string of international hit singles and albums with other songs like American Woman, No Time, Star Baby, Sour Suite, Orly, Glamor Boy, Dancin’ Fool, Clap for the WolfMan, and other songs already mentioned.

These special intimate evenings with Cummings and his band will cover some of his career as both a solo artist and his work with the Guess Who. One thing that sometimes is forgotten about the magic of all this, is that Cummings is not only a great vocalist he is a superb musician as well. So much so, that former Beatles member Ringo Starr invited Burton to play keyboards in his band during one of his tours just a few years ago. Just another accolade to add to a very impressive collection which includes multiple Juno Awards, dozens of gold and platinum records and a place in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and on Canada’s Walk of Fame. His song American Woman was acclaimed the No 1 single in Canadian music history in a recent best selling book The Top 100 songs of all time.

You will not want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see Rock Royalty. Burton Cummings and his band Unplugged and “Electric” in the Kootenays, in acoustically sound comfortable theatres like the Charles Bailey in Trail and the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.

Trail show again is May 31st and Cranbrook is June 3rd. Tickets on sale Friday March 17th. Burton Cummings and band is presented by the Kootenay Concert Connection, the Vista Radio Network, and the Key City theatre.

About Ryan McMahaon:
Ryan McMahon has been entertaining since the first time he managed to make his grandparents laugh. McMahon discovered very early how much he loved connecting with people and hopefully provided them with moments of joy.

His latest release, One More Fire, is a fiery re-entry  into the world with the hope to keep connecting and inspiring people to find their life passion and live today. Live now. Now is all we have.

Get your ticket here

Tickets: $49.75

If you love The Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California – you’ve just found the next-best thing.

HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Original Tribute to The Eagles (Canada)

About Hotel California

For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock’s legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before. A long run by any measure, but it begs the question - what makes HOTEL CALIFORNIA so special? Well, incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top flight live performances, just for starters. These are the band’s hallmarks, and the foundation on which their reputation has been built. With over a century of collective professional experience in the band today, they’re still going stronger than ever!

HOTEL CALIFORNIA’s show has evolved into a masterful celebration of The Eagles’ music. One of the most game-changing song catalogs in the history of rock n’ roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. The band also offers tons of value-added promotional support and materials to every client, and the confidence that industry insiders have in them has made HOTEL CALIFORNIA one of the world’s most accomplished tribute productions. You can check them out any time you like, but you’ll never want to leave.

If you love The Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California – you’ve just found the next-best thing.

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Tickets: Regular $31, Big Ticket $25, Big Ticket Plus $21 & Student $10

About the artist:

Kunji Ikeda aims to redefine narratives of the body and show how physical communication can lead to physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Ikeda is the Artistic Director of Cloudsway Dance Theatre and has been recognized with multiple Betty Mitchell Award nominations for performance and choreography. Ikeda’s fearless political works have examined toxic masculinity, artistic political manipulation, and the Japanese Internment of WWII. In February 2020 Ikeda was invited into the rehearsal process of Akram Khan’s new work Creature with the English National Ballet. He was named an Artist in Residence at the Banff Centre 2019 and premiered a digital dance theatre adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment.

About Sansei: The Storyteller – Mark Kunji Ikeda

Through an engaging blend of dance, spoken word and loads of humour, Kunji Ikeda weaves a tale that is illuminating and profoundly personal.

On December 7, 1941, an attack on Pearl Harbour triggered events in Canada that may easily be described as among the darkest in our history – the internment and dispossession of tens of thousands of Japanese Canadians. Through an engaging blend of dance, spoken word and loads of humour, Kunji Ikeda weaves a tale that is illuminating and profoundly personal. Sansei: The Storyteller offers Ikeda’s observations about the internment, his own discovery of where he came from, and how Japanese Canadians found peace. A multi-award winning ‘masterpiece’ from a storyteller like no other. Audiences across the world have connected with the uplifting message of hope and perseverance.

It may seem as though a light-hearted look at the Japanese Internment isn’t possible until you understand: “If the Japanese Internment of WWII didn’t happen, I wouldn’t be alive.” Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance, theatre, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions and how the rampant racism of past generations affected the Japanese community today. Kunji Ikeda investigates the social climates and hardships when the Ikeda family was labelled enemy aliens. The silver lining? If not for the internment, Ikeda wouldn’t be alive to tell this story today…

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Tickets: Regular $57, Big Ticket $ 51 & big Ticket Plus $47

The Irish Rovers creates Celtic music that all ages will enjoy! So get your tickets for the entire family and be the first to say wasn't that a party!

About The Irish Rovers

The legendary Celtic folk and pop group, The Irish Rovers will be gracing Key City Theatre with their beautiful Irish music.

A long time ago when the earth was green, a Celtic folk and pop group was founded by 5 Irish-born musicians who emigrated to Toronto in their teens. 

The Kings of Celtic have been honoured as one of Ireland's greatest exports! they have been garnering awards and praises all over the world for their music. 

Celtic fans should fasten their seatbelts and be ready for a night of world-class hits and stories from their years of touring the world with their songs!

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Opener: Garron Stuart with Tim Plait
Tickets: Regular $39 , Big Ticket $33  & Big Ticket Plus $29

Young Masters of classical virtuosity!

Nature's Folk Songs

About Nicolas Ellis & Agora Quartet

The exceptionally talented young musicians of the Agora String Quartet will be accompanied by the highly accomplished, multi-award-winning and equally young pianist and conductor Nicolas Ellis in a vibrant and energetic concert of works inspired by folk traditions and nature. 

With spring just around the corner, this is a perfect time to reconnect with the wonderful music of Ernest MacMillan, Lili Boulanger, Jessie Montgomery, Marcus Goddard, as well as Antonín Dvořák’s sublime Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major.

About Garron Stuart:
Garron was first introduced to the cello at the age of 9. He took his early years of cello lessons from his sister’s violin teacher who was also a cello player. His parents rented his first quarter size cello from a music store in Creston. It was a trial that soon became a rent-to- own and after a year, he had owned his first cello and has been playing the instrument to this day.

Learning to play the cello in a rural setting has its setbacks with lack of resources for in-person professional instruction and the lack of chamber music opportunities. Garron learnt from several cello instructors including Alain Courmont, Patrick Heatherley and currently takes zoom lessons from Jeff Faragher.

After graduating from high school, Garron plans to pursue music and hopes to perform, entertain as well as provide music education to the community.

In his spare time, Garron loves to speed skate, hang out with his 3 other siblings, and participate in the music program in Mount Baker High School.

Ages 19+ Warning: coarse language, adult content

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Tickets: $35 Regular | $29 Big Ticket | $25 Big Ticket Plus

Live.Love.Laugh or Smash the Patriarchy!

Looking for a night out filled with laughter? Look no further! I am Woman, Hear me LAFF is coming to the Key City Theatre
on March 14th! You are in for a night of non-stop hilarity featuring some of Canada's funniest comedians!

Headliner Jane Stanton along with Sharon Mahoney and Amber Harper-Young will be setting the entire Key City Theatre building on belly busting laughs the entire night! 

About Women Who LAFF

Since breaking onto the Canadian Comedy scene, Jane Stanton has become one of the country’s favourite headliners. With multiple festival appearances across North America, Jane has been featured at the prestigious Montreal Just for Laughs, JFL Northwest, Global Comedy Festival, Bumpershoot Seattle, Seattle’s International Comedy Competition, Halifax Comedy Festival and Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

Between touring her headline act and appearances on such hit shows like CBC’s The Debaters, Jane has appeared alongside the likes of Tom Green, Tig Notaro, Arie Spears, Godfrey, Bobby Lee, Natasha Leggero and SNL’s Michael Che. 

MC: Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney is an award-winning comedian, actress, and street performer who has travelled the globe for over twenty years performing at world-class festivals and comedy clubs. Sharon has performed in Australia, NZ, USA, Europe, UK, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Africa, and more. With a background in improvisational acting from Second City in Toronto and a degree in Theatre Arts and Psychology, Sharon is a versatile performer, who successfully provokes and pushes the boundaries of social norms. Her stand-up comedy can be seen on national TV, she has recorded for Just For Laughs Originals, and she headlines and hosts comedy clubs around the world. Her most recent award-winning solo show; was produced at the Edinburgh fringe and toured festivals in Australia, UK, and Canada with rave reviews, sold-out houses and standing ovations.  Sharon is an incredibly engaging performer who strives to make a connection with her audience while metaphorically grabbing them by the short and curlies. The UK Times described her as a "Cross between Hunter S. Thompson and Bette Midler", and she has shared the stage with some of the most established names in the comedy industry.

Support Act: Amber Harper-Young

Amber was a finalist in BC's Funniest Female 2014. Her performing highlights include: The Comics Lounge-Melbourne Australia, The Del Close Marathon NYC (Improv), Yuk Yuk’s comedy clubs - Toronto/Ottawa/Vancouver and various other comedy clubs and touring shows across Canada. In 2015, Amber co-created/co-hosted and performed in a live series of Tragedy Comedy Shows at Yuk Yuk’s. She also co-hosts Vancouverite, an independent monthly show that was selected to be a part of the JFL NorthWest Comedy Festival in 2016. Amber's absurd, colourful style of self-deprecating comedy is based on her upbringing and adult life. 

Let's celebrate International Women's Day with these three amazing, strong, and hilarious women for a night of celebrating women's humour!

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Tickets: $40 Regular | $34 big Ticket Members | $30 Big Ticket Plus Members | $15 Students
Opener: Kootenay Dance Academy
There will be a 10 minute talk back session after the show open for everyone!

This exhilarating show offers audiences an evening of dazzling, powerful, and compelling experience that is sure to enliven aspirations!

About Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works

Set to several songs by Polaris Prize-winning composer and singer Jeremy Dutcher, taqəš (tawKESH) which means "to return something" in Ayajuthem, follows the traditional story Raven Returns the Water,” centred around p̓oho (raven) and walθ (frog). Cameron Fraser-Monroe brings his artistic mind in creating this inspiring and powerful show.

This show includes Guillaume Côté’s riveting Bolero, and a new, uplifting ensemble work by Robert Stephen.

Choreography: Cameron Fraser-Monroe

Music: Jeremy Dutcher, Oqiton, Essuwonike, Ultestakon

Show Opener: Kootenay Dance Academy

Live, Love, Dance ... your way through life!

Kootenay Dance Academy, formerly known as Kimberley Dance Academy, has provided qualified dance instruction in the East Kootenays since 1991, offering a wide range of classes including tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical/contemporary, jazz, street jazz, hip-hop, musical theatre, stretch and conditioning as well as acrobatics. Classes are available to all students ages 3 years to adult, offers both recreational and competitive programs and is proud to have been the first to establish a competitive dance team in the East Kootenays.

The young dancers from Kootenay Dance Academy are appreciative of this opportunity and feel very privileged to be opening for this evening's performance for Ballet Kelowna.

TINY HANDS

Choreographer: Desirae Durand

This arrangement recognises the thousands of indigenous children that were taken from their parents and families and placed in residential schools.

Music: Quantum Tangle

Dancers: Shelby Atwood, Sophie Babuin, Theo McAra, Denay Portman

HOWLING

Choreographer: Keiran Bohay

Music: Howling

Dancer: Maddie MacArthur

Show Opener: Aspire Dance Academy

Aspire Dance Academy is a professionally accredited dance studio offering training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre and acro. Offering both recreational and competitive programs, classes are available for students ages 3 years to adult. Aspire Dance encourages a balanced lifestyle where the health and welfare of every student is important. Our focus is on a caring environment where talent can develop and grow. The understanding of teamwork, cooperation and compassion is our key focus. Our teachers and students are enthusiastic and enjoy sharing their love of dance.

Aspire Dance would like to extend a huge thank you to Ballet Kelowna and Key City Theatre for this exciting opportunity. We are blessed to live in this community!

STICKS AND STONES

Choreographer: Brianna Deitch

 This contemporary piece brings awareness to the everyday struggles of school-aged youth. It inspires kindness, empathy and understanding that can mean so much to students impacted by bullying.

 Music: Old Days, Ingrid Michaelson

 Dancers: Kayleigh Waugh, Belle Keil, Eliana Schutz, August Kennedy, Lauren Jensen, Kate Bowers, Eliza Schutz, Marlee Wallace

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Tickets: $35 Regular | $ 29 Big Ticket Members | $25 Big Ticket Plus Members

"Rugged, raspy and reserved."

Unapologetically himself, the Alberta born singer-songwriter and performer is both bold in range and musical creativity and has a passion and reverence for the art of music and performance that has captured the attention of music fans across the country.

About JJ Shipplett

One part enigma, one part lover, one part creative, JJ Shiplett is many things, but as a musician, the singer is greater than the sum of these parts and always leaves a lasting impression.

Get your tickets, grab a beer and get ready for a night of country music on February 25th!

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Tickets: Regular $42 , Big Ticket $36  & Big Ticket Plus $32

Mark your calendars on February 16, 2023 because the Hottest Irish Acoustic band on the planet is coming to Cranbrook to give you a night you'll never forget!

About Lunasa

Lúnasa is internationally  acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish instrumental band of recent times. They are renowned for their stunning shows honed by superb musicianship and a constant touring cycle, performing over 1,500 shows across 36 countries since the band formed in 1997. The band has appeared at internationally renowned venues such as The Hollywood Bowl, National Concert Hall (Dublin), Sydney Opera House and Moscow International House of Music. They have been invited to appear at the White House and often perform with major symphony orchestras. 

Their arrangements and unique music create a sound that has propelled Irish acoustic music from familiar into surprising and exciting. Their recordings have been hailed as some of the best and most important world music albums anywhere, while their blend of intelligence, innovation, virtuosity, and passion has brought them to the forefront of Celtic music.


They will be joined on stage by The Hali Duncan School of Highland Dance:

About Hali Duncan School of Highland Dance:

Scottish Highland Dance is one of the most athletic forms of dance. Scottish dance combines technique, strength, and stamina. Dancers from the Hali Duncan School of Highland Dance have 50 dancers from the communities of Kimberley and Cranbrook, BC.

Dancers compete and place regionally, provincially, and at a national and international level. Most recently the Hali Duncan School of Highland Dance had 7 dancers nominated for the Sadie Simpson Scholarships through the B.A.T.D. for their theory and practical dance examinations.

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Tickets: Regular $36, Big Ticket $29 & Big Ticket Plus $25
Audience: Ages 19+ Warning: nudity, coarse language, adult content

About A Love Affair

We are purveyors of (almost) nude performance arts mixing dance, theatre, comedy, and luscious sensuality to dress-up and revive the classic art of burlesque entertainment! 

Did you watch the movie? Well, don't! It's got nothing on us. Burlesque is about creative self expression, embracing all humans at all stages of life, in all shapes and sizes and from various skills and backgrounds. A "catch-all" art form designed to titillate your senses, make you laugh, think, and feel all the feelings.

Book your seats now for another sensational, vaudeville affair brought to you by Deja Louve and Key City Theatre.