Nelson Star Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Entertainment listings ON STAGE Ed Sullivan performer, Larry Merchison, informs audiences nightly… “Tonight, right here on this stage… you’re in for a Reeeally Big Sheeew!” And, the touring Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars is indeed big as it is the largest line-up of top quality tribute artists ever to tour in Canada. The Caravan of Stars will be at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, March 23. The show also includes Ted Torres as young Elvis, Peter Jackson as Eddie Cochran plus superb impersonations of the Big Bopper Ricky Nelson and the Everly Brothers. All of the featured cast members are among the most respected tribute artists in the world and their credentials are very well documented in tribute circles everywhere. Tickets are $39.50 and are available through the Capitol Theatre Box Office.
MUSIC Do 'N Notes are at The Royal on Wednesday night to host the open stage. Instruments are provided for musicians interested in participating. It's also a great night for enjoying local music. Doors open at 9 p.m. No cover. Spiritbar is hosting an I love Techno themed birthday party for local DJ Joel West on Thursday, March 15. There will be music from Sijay, Naasko and Braden Early. Come get robotic to techno, tech-house, minimal and big room tech. If you are the type of person who loves making robot costumes out of cardboard boxes and tinfoil, then this is a dress up aprty. If dress up parties are something you feel awkward at because you aren’t dressed up or you feel dressing up is for keeners, Then this is not a dress up party. Doors open at 10 p.m. No Cover. Vortex studios presents their
monthly showcase of local talent on Thursday. This is a great night to hit the dancefloor and enjoy some Kootenay music. Tickets are $5 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. Musical funnyman B.A. Johnston returns to The Royal on Friday, March 16. He will be sharing from his new album which came out February 23. You’ll be laughing from the moment he walks on stage. Drunk Uncle will open the show. Tickets are $7 at the door and doors open at 9 p.m. Friday, March 16 at Spiritbar. el Jimador and DJ Just-B are back. Don’t miss this rare public appearance combining DJ Just-B’s smooth mixing technique and user-friendly track selection with el Jimador’s trick-heavy style and beats bleeding with bass-heavy bounce. Cover is $5 and doors open at 10 p.m. St Patrick’s falls on Saturday, March 16. It’s going to be a big one with the master DJ from the East Kootenay brethren. $5 bucks at the door.
senting his blend of folk, country and bluegrass in cafes, clubs and on street corners from Toronto to Terrace. Performing a varied selection of originals and faves, Max will be joined by Roger Luckey on mandolin. Up next is Sally T., born and raised in Australia. Having performed in a variety of musical acts across the country, this singer-songwriter has now embarked on a solo musical endeavor with the belief that, through music, we can create social change. Sally’s songs are a folky fusion of roots and oldtimey jazz, well-rounded and strongly driven by her warm, bluesy vocals. Closing will be Alana Lilly, performing gypsy folk, soulful rock, a capella and more on guitar and drum. She’ll cover some Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, Ben Harper, Iron and Wine plus some of her originals. Alana will be accompanied by Miguel EstanJuan on flute and drum for a few songs. She is also inspired by drawing in the crowd with songs that incorporate group sounds. More info is available on Ellison’s Cafe’s facebook page.
Tickets are available at The Capitol Theatre box office or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
AT THE PUB
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All local musicians, bands, artists, media, radio, and other music industry people are invited to a special social get together at Finley’s on Thursday, March 15. The evening gets started at 6 p.m. If you want to book a free table for your merchandise or music products you can phone Finley’s pub at 250-352-5121. Local band Almanak will perform a live show with music from their latest CD, the headline act of the evening will be Redeye Empire. There is a $5 entrance fee which includes finger food. At 9 p.m. a $10 cover charge will apply. Join the Ymir Hotel’s country blue grass jam every Friday night. Things get going at 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9.
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Opening Saturday, March 16 at Ellison’s Cafe Unplugged Sessions at noon is Max Hawk. Since 1976, he has been repre-
The Capitol Theatre presents Steven Page on March 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for full-time students.
Friday night at Finley’s free cover and an all request DJ from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with top 40 tunes that keep you on the dance floor all night long.
Join the after work dance party every Friday night at The Royal. Doors open at 6 p.m. No cover. Finley’s Friday after work party starts at 5 p.m. with a toonie buffet, frosty pints of beer and $5.50 Jager bombs.
Finley’s Saturday we have live music and free cover with our all request DJ from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Come down to Finley’s if you feel like dancing! On Saturday, March 17 celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Finley’s Irish Pub. The countdown is on for green beer, new menu launch, prize spinning wheel, party starts at noon until the wee hours of the morn. Foggy Mountain Rangers start off the day, with Sunshine Drive at 4 p.m., Rob funk and the pickled livers. A Nelson fixture the Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band will play from 5 to 8 p.m., and our hot fireman always do a round about. This is an all day event. Come down wear green, eat drink and be a little Irish! Finley’s is the place to be this St. Patrick’s Day! Come for the food stay for the entertainment!
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