Regular Appearances:
Join Brent Mason at O'Leary's Every Wednesday for Open Mic Night.
You can catch Darren Farrell at Kacey's on Thursday and Sunday nights.
Upcoming Concerts, Performances and Events in Saint John:
Thursday June 29
Open Jam with Ozzie & The Pacemakers @ The Brickyard
Friday June 30
Great Balancing Act @ The Brickyard
Saturday July 1st
The Vagrants @ The Brickyard
Saturday July 1st
Dixie Boppers - a jazz sound Board Walk, Market Square
Wednesday July 5th
The Moffatts / SoulDECISION / McMaster & James / & Pacific Rim
Four great acts in one show! Only New Brunswick appearance. Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Saturday May 27, 2000
at 10:00 at the Harbour Station Box Office and all regular outlets (listed below), or charge by phone by calling 657-1234 or
toll free 1-800-267-2800. See our website: http://www.harbourstation.nb.ca for additional information.
Wednesday July 5th
Michael Doherty – Jazz Pianist @ The Space Gallery
The Space Gallery will be hosting it’s first auction and gala benefit! The auction will feature over 50 works donated by both
emerging and established Contemporary artists from the Maritimes. Master of Ceremonies ; Curtis Collins, Curator -
Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Live Entertainment: Michael Doherty – Jazz Pianist. Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction:
7:30 -9:00 pm. Bid tables close at 8:45 pm. Catered by Incredible Edibles. Ongoing: Special art events, draws, costumes &
prizes. Performances: 9:15-9:30 pm: Felicita - Tribute to Fred Ross. Choreographer: Andrea Scott. 9:30-10 pm: Lee
Saunders - Gratiae Gratis Datae. 3rd Floor Gallery: Dance 10:30-12 midnight. 3rd Floor Gallery - Cash Bar. Black Tie or
Glamourous Attire. Auction Works on view at the Space Gallery June 6 - July 8, 2000. Bids may be placed at the Gallery
during this time. Tickets: $20 each, $15 for Students/Seniors, available at The Space - A Non-Commercial Gallery, 52
Canterbury Street (other locations to be announced). (506) 693-2281 or Email: thespacenb@hotmail.com
Thursdasy July 6
Boys Next Door @ O'Leary's
Friday July 7
Boys Next Door @ O'Leary's
Friday July 7
Watters Murray & Round @ Tapps Brewpub
Saturday, July 8
Boys Next Door @ O'Leary's
Saturday, July 8
Watters Murray & Round @ Tapps Brewpub
Saturday, July 8
An Evening Of Music
Featuring local performers Stephanie Burgoyne (organist), Kevin Langford (baritone), Michael Molly (organist), Holly Elaine
Seale (soprano), and Robert Selby (baritone). A wonderful evening of organ and vocals! Only $5 per person. 8 pm. Gothic
Arches (formerly Centenary Queen Square United Church), 95 Wentworth Street. (506) 652-6576.
Monday, July 10
Handbell Concert
Featuring the 11-member South Church Handbell Ringers from St. Johnsbury, Vermont, U.S.A., as part of their summer
concert tour through Maine, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Under the direction of Phil Brown, the choir performs an
energetic concert of original compositions and transcriptions for handbells from the sacred, secular and classical repertoire. The
aural and visual beauty of handbells is combined with flute, trumpet and percussion to create a stirring and entertaining program.
Admission is by donation. 8 pm. Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Road. (506) 635-8438.
Thursday, July 13
Aspen Grove @ O'Leary's
Thursday, July 13 - Saturday July 15
Nesbitt Burns Saint John Jazz & Blues Festival
Featuring a super variety of jazz styles by some of Canada's finest musicians and vocalists! (506) 642-JAZZ (5299).
Friday, July 14
Aspen Grove @ O'Leary's
Saturday, July 15
Aspen Grove @ O'Leary's
Tuesday, July 18
Mozart Festival
Concert No. 1 of 4. Proudly presented by Symphony New Brunswick. Featuring pianist Janina Fialkowska and the
Symphony Chorus. 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
Thursday, July 20
Mozart Festival
Concert No. 2 of 4. Proudly presented by Symphony New Brunswick. Featuring soprano Nathalie Choquette. 8 pm.
Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
Thursday, July 20
Dave Gunning @ O'Leary's
Friday, July 21
Dave Gunning @ O'Leary's
Friday, July 21
Bob MacLean @ Tapps Brewpub
Saturday, July 22
Dave Gunning @ O'Leary's
Saturday, July 22
Bob MacLean @ Tapps Brewpub
Tuesday, July 25
Mozart Festival
Concert No. 3 of 4. Proudly presented by Symphony New Brunswick. Featuring cellist Lac-Hong Phi. 8 pm. Imperial
Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
Thursday, July 27
Mozart Festival
Concert No. 4 of 4. Proudly presented by Symphony New Brunswick. Featuring Canadian pianist Anton Kuerti. 8 pm.
Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100
Thursday July 27
Fortune's Hand @ O'Leary's
Friday July 28
Fortune's Hand @ O'Leary's
Friday July 28
Frank Taylor - The Flying Scotsman @ Tapps Brewpub
Saturday July 29
Fortune's Hand @ O'Leary's
Saturday July 29
Frank Taylor - The Flying Scotsman @ Tapps Brewpub
August 11-19
Festival By The Sea (506) 632-0086
Acts include:
Gordie Sampson on the 12th
Tammy Raybould on the 12th,
Moxy Fruvous on the 15th
Rawlins Cross on the 17th in Loaylist Plaza
Julian Austin on the 18th.
Sirens on the 18th and 19th.
Downchild Blues Band on the 19th
August 19th
Art On The Edge - Outdoor Festival Of Contemporary Art & Music 2000!
60 of the top provincial artists and galleries working on site, sculpture, site specific, paintings, installations, performance, fire
drums and performances on the water. 18 provincial bands top of every hour!!! 8 pm - Tem tem–bring a drum. Epicurean
food Kiosks, admission only $5 for entire day. $4 students/seniors (under 8 free!). Rain or shine. Wheelchair accessible.
Gates open at 10 am till 2 am. Puglsey Wharf, Water Street. (506) 693-2281.
August 25th
Jomomma @ The Brickyard
August 26th
Jomomma @ The Brickyard
Saturday, Sept 9
Jordan Zed @ The Imperial Theatre
Singer/songwriter/pianist/arranger Jordan Zed will be performing original award-winning songs, with talented players,
background singers/dancers from Berklee College of Music. Jordan was the winner of the prestigious BMI/John Lennon
songwriting scholarship competition, and was awarded the $10,000 US first prize. Jordan is also the winner of the Startrack
'99 songwriter competition sponsored by Maritime Broadcasting System, and the winner of the Jack Maher award for
outstanding contributions to songwriting, arranging, production and performance at Berklee. 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King
Square South. (506) 674-4100.
September 16
United Way Fiddlefest 2000 @ The Imperial Theatre
Featuring Rick Gerrior & The Old Time Fiddlers. 7 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. For tickets: (506)
674-4100. For information: (506) 658-1212.
September 29 & 30
Carmen - The Opera @ The Imperial Theatre
Presented by OPERA New Brunswick. Carmen is one of the most recognized and popular operas of all time. This fully-staged
production will include period costumes, a full orchestra and bilingual translations overhead. Kristin Chavez (Carmen) is a
beautiful mezzo soprano, and winner of the George London Foundation Award. Ross Neil (Don Jose) is a Canadian tenor. All
other roles are played by New Brunswick artists who are making their full-time careers in opera; they are accomplished and
experienced. 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
October 14
Sine Nomine
Founded in 1991 to explore and perform vocal and instrumental music of the Middle Ages, this ensemble presents concerts of
music focussing on particular countries, periods or themes, enriched by readings. They perform music in a broad spectrum of
styles: serene plainchant and ethereal vocal music convey the meditative devotion of the Middle Ages; polyphonic and
accompanied courtly songs present the many voices of medieval poetry - courtly love-lyric, humour, satire, and narrative;
instrumental settings and dances offer yet another glimpse of the medieval world. Performed in an intimate cabaret-style setting
right on stage with the performer! Only 140 tickets are available and include a light snack and a complimentary beverage of
your choice. (Single Event Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000). 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506)
674-4100.
October 17
Wofa!
Percussion and dance straight from the street of Guinea, West Africa to you, WOFA! - which means "come together" in the
Guinean soso dialect - is a non-stop explosion of drumming, dancing and chanting featuring ten young energetic performers.
They have brought audiences to their feet in Asia, Europe, North America and will astound you with their electricity, blend of
ancient rituals and contemporary vision. Wofa with WOFA! (Single Event Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000). 8 pm.
Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
October 28
Joe Trio
This is not your average piano trio. But that's the point. The trio strives for diversity, versitility, and more than a little
unpredictability. Their repertoire consists of the classics - from Haydn to Shostakovitch - new works by contemporary
composers, and their own imaginative arrangements of popular, jazz and rock tunes. Since Joe Trio was formed in 1989, this
classically trained violin-cello-piano threesome has performed concerts across Canada, and in the United States. (Single Event
Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000). 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
November 27 and 28
Frank Mills
Canada's most popular pianist returns to the Imperial Theatre! 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506)
674-4100.
November 30
The Irish Rovers
Hear the tried and true classics that keep Rover fans coming back for more year in, year out - The Unicorn, The Black Velvet
Hand, The Orange and the Green, Wasn't That A Party and any of the literary hundreds of crowd favourites they can pull
out of their deep bag of tricks. "Our shows are the fastest two hours around", says George Miller (guitar, vocals). "people are
too busy clapping their hands, stomping their feet and having a grand old time to notice the clock ticking by. After all these
years, it still does feel like a party every time we go out on stage." (Note: Single Event Tickets go on sale September 16,
2000). 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
December 6
Toronto Percussion Ensemble
Performances by this ensemble include music from such diverse sources as Brazil, the Caribbean, Spain, West Africa and the
British Isles, as well as the military and art music traditions of Europe. For 15 years, this quartet of polished performers has
been entertaining audiences of all ages. (Single Event Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000) 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24
King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
January 10 & 11
Show Boat - The Musical
Based on the novel by Edna Ferber and winner of five Tony Awards, Show Boat originally premiered on the New York stage
to glowing reviews in 1927 and has become a classic story that transcends time. Set on the Mississippi River in the late 1800's,
the crew of the Cotton Blossom invites you to sail away to a bygone day as Show Boat follows the lives of Cap'n Andy
Hawkes, his wife Parthy and his beautiful daughetr Magnolia. Enjoy the melodies Only Make Believe, Can't Help Lovin'
That Man, Bill, and the timeless classic, Ol' Man River. (Note: Single Event Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000). 8 pm.
Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
February 17
Martin Dube
With impressions of over 400 famous and noteworthy people mastered, Martin Dubé has fused together his incredible singing
voice and very funny performance into one package. Martin's dynamite stage presence grabs your attention. Then his five
octave voice takes over, leaving everyone gasping for more! Performed in an intimate cabaret-style setting right on stage with
the performer! Only 140 tickets are available and include a light snack and a complimentary beverage of your choice. (Single
Event Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000). 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
March 21
British Columbia Boys Choir
30 young voices ranging in age from 8-22 years, this choir have held a long tradition in choral mastery, winning international
acclaim throughout Canada, Russsia, Australia, New Zealand, United States and Europe. Over its 30-plus year history, the
Choir has made over 20 albums and has trained over 750 boys who have represented Canada on 16 international tours.
(Note: Single Event Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000). 8 pm Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506)
674-4100.
March 25
Quatuor Arthur-Leblanc With Special Guest Anton Kuerti
As the Quartet-in-Residence at the Université de Moncton, the Quatuor Arthur-LeBlanc is now beginning a second decade
of making beautiful music. In addition to their frequent broadcasts on CBC radio and Radio-Canada, the quartet is presently
finishing their much-anticipated next recording. This performance will feature the quartet during Act 1. During Act II, special
guest Anton Kuerti, described as "one of the truly great pianist of this century," will join the group in an exhibition of incredible
musical collaboration. (Single Event Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000). 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square
South. (506) 674-4100.
April 28
Independance Jazz Reunion
A professional, six-piece ensemble made up of prominent musicians and lifelong friends, who play the spectrum of jazz
entertainment, swing, Dixieland, classic jazz and mainstream. Independence Jazz Reunion has played at Carnegie Hall, Jimmy
Ryan's night club, the Village Gate in New York, and has toured Europe. Individually, they have played with everyone from
Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and the Buddy Rich Band, to James Taylor, Dave Grusin, and Carly Simon. (Note: Single Event
Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000). 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
May 12
Lee Pui Ming
She's a pianist, composer, and one of the most compelling improvisers on the North American new music scene today.
Trained in the European classical tradition, this highly original artist creates a fresh and uniquely imaginative musical language, a
blend that incorporates Chinese traditional music, new concert music, jazz and experimental improvisation. Performed in an
intimate cabaret-style setting right on stage with the performer! Only 140 tickets are available and include a light snack and a
complimentary beverage of your choice. (Single Event Tickets go on sale September 16, 2000). 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24
King Square South. (506) 674-4100.
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