"Come Here Tonight!" for Fiddling and Fun at Ship’s Company Theatre
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatrePARRSBORO NS: Strings will sing and toes will tap in time when outstanding musical pros unite to deliver an outstanding evening of fiddling and fun at Ship’s Company Theatre on Saturday evening, May 22nd.
Seven renowned professional musicians, each of them an instructor at Ship’s Company’s annual Fiddle Camp in Parrsboro, will be featured on stage in a concert that will be a much-anticipated highlight of the weekend, as well as a rousing prelude to the exciting 2010 performance season at the Theatre.
Gordon Stobbe, who hosted the popular Maritime television series, Up Home Tonight, will lead the evening of fiddling and fun, joined by a group of celebrated and dynamic performers: fiddling sensations Kelli Trottier, Kendra MacGillivray, and Timi Levy, pianist Geoff Horrocks, Skip Holmes on mandolin, and longtime Ship’s Company Associate Artist, Greg Simm, on guitars.
“Come Here Tonight” for a delightful time at the Theatre on Saturday evening, May 22nd. Admission for this exceptional night of music is $20 per person. Join us at the Theatre on Sunday evening for a lively jam session with camp participants and instructors; admission to the jam session is $10 per person.
The annual Fiddle Camp weekend provides participants, many of whom eagerly return year after year, with professional instruction, workshops, community meals, and tons of fun for all.
Visit www.shipscompany.com for detailed information about the 2010 Fiddle Camp Weekend. A few spaces are available, so call 902-254-2003 now to register!
