Entertainment
A Sweet Musical Deal AYLMER PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
The Aylmer Performing Arts Council (APAC) has become known for bringing their community a series of high-calibre, Canadian music in a variety of genres. There is always an anticipatory buzz on the evening when they announce the shows for the upcoming season. This past January, council members seemed to be just about bursting to share what they had come up with for 2014/15. Once again, it looks like a crowd-pleasing sampling of the depth and breadth of Canadian musical talent and the opportunity to see it live. Check out the schedule on page 6. Sounds of the 2013/14 season, which winds up in April, have ranged from John McDermott’s sweet tenor refrains to the alt-rocker beat of Cuff the Duke. Margo Bode, who is a member of the
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performance selection committee of APAC, chatted recently about the current and upcoming seasons. Margo notes, “We try to appeal to a wide audience, to offer variety and to include something a little bit ‘rockier’. Not everyone loves everything but our season’s ticket holders are receptive to variety— they are there to hear the music.” Last November, Margo eagerly introduced Cuff the Duke to the stage. She had suggested the band for the series, and there may have been a tiny hint of apprehension in her voice as she wondered if the audience would share her enthusiasm. Heading into their first set, the band did seem a little taken aback by the quietness of the crowd, with frontman Wayne Petti commenting “I am not used to hearing myself tuning.” However, as the evening progressed
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