Rocky Mountain High - An Evening Of John Denver
Date:
Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 to Fri, Mar 30th, 2018Time:
7:30 pm to 10:00 pmDescription:
Concert Celebrating the music of John Denver. Featuring Lee Holdridge conducting special guests, The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra. Supporting the Boys and Girls Club of the Okanagan.
Featuring vocals by Canadian recording artist Rick Worrall, as well as guests, Soprano Mia Harris, Canadian recording artist Steve Worrall, actress/singer Delphine Litke and Tenor Justin Moore. Boasting an all-star band, comprised of some of the best-known musicians from throughout the Okanagan, including Gary Smyth, Scott Grant, Brian McMahon, Chris Stevens, Susan Aylard, Neville Bowman and Melina Schein.
These Concerts will help raise awareness to the Boys and Girls Club of the Okanagan. A portion of the sponsorship and ticket sales will be donated to the club. Also, kids from the club as well as youth of school age are invited to attend an “invitation only” dress rehearsal on March 29th at 2 pm at Kelowna Community Theatre. This will be a way for the kids to experience a behind the scenes look and have a little fun. Please contact Geek SOS Productions for more information.
To John Denver fans Lee Holdridge is best known for his arrangements for John Denver’s songs, including Annie’s song, Country Roads, Calypso and Perhaps Love to name a few.
Holdridge has also written, arranged and conducted for many major recording artists including Placido Domingo, Barbara Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, John Denver, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, and many more.
One of Hollywood’s most honoured composers, Holdridge has lent his talents to countless feature films, television movies, mini-series, series and specials. He has been nominated 18 times for an Emmy Award, winning seven. He has also won an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award, received three Cable Ace Award Nominations, and Grammy Awards.
Venue:
Kelowna Community Theatre
Address:1375 Water St. Kelowna, Kelowna, V1Y 0B4
Cost:
Regular 59.00 Senior 54.00 Student 27.00Ticketing and/or registration:
Click here for full event detailsFor more info:
info@geeksosproductions.ca
Geek SOS Services Ltd.
Concert is also in Vernon on March 31st. Tickets available at Ticket Seller
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