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From Our Musical Family To Yours
local performers for hire
By Jackie Donaldson
“We have never had this much fun in our entire lives!” says Sylvianne Young, one member of the entertainment duo, SY Rock’n Grandma et Compagnie. This sentiment is apparent when this mother-daughter musical group share their unique brand of song, dance and comedy with audiences at community events and luncheons, longterm care facilities, and retirement residences throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes. A local resident, Sylvianne embarked on a second career in entertainment when she entered semi-retirement three years ago. Performing for audiences throughout the region, Sylvianne found that when her daughter Sherry
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April 5, 2018 - The Kawartha Promoter
The College Community Choir will be performing on Saturday, April 21 at 2 pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lindsay. The annual Spring event will feature guest soloist, Kristen English, a soprano who grew up in the town. She has performed as a soloist in Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s Mass in A Major, and Fauré’s Requiem. You can get tickets to the concert in advance, $15 for adults, $10 for children, by emailing collegecommunitychoir@gmail.com, through choir members or at the door. For more information contact choir president, Diane Lansdell at 705-328-0558.
ROCK WITH THE BEST FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Celebrate the spring thaw by heating up the dance floor for a great cause. The Enforcers, billed as the Best Rockin’ Rhythm ’n’ Blues Boogie Band around will be playing a lively gig at the Armoury in Lindsay on Saturday, April 21. A popular, annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes Haliburton fundraiser for nearly a decade, the evening is sure to be fun. Says band guitarist, Doug Saunders, with a big smile, “the only thing we enforce is a good time” Tickets are available at the door for $15 or by calling (705) 324 6800.
came onboard last year, the fun amplified; creating an original, dynamic SY Rock’n Grandma et Compagnie team, excited to engage with their audience and with each other. Sylvianne started early. Growing up in a family of 11 children, her mother was passionate about music and her father never missed a chance to dance the Charleston with his girls every Sunday after church. According to her older siblings, Sylvianne was humming every song she heard before she could talk. Later, while enjoying her career as a nurse, Sylvianne decided that the next stage of her life was going to be musical. SY Rock’n Grandma et Compagnie shows are tailormade to meet the needs of listeners. Able to perform in many genres, the duo most often sings 50s, 60s, 70s and traditional folk music with skits, banter, costumes and numerous instruments. Most importantly, the team delivers a whole lot of fun: “We give it our all, and transfer our contagious energy and smiles along the way.” More than anything, Sylvianne loves her audiences: “We are animated and encourage active participation. We love to see people join in. It is the most rewarding part of this career and we know they won’t soon forget their experience.” SY Rock’n Grandma et Compagnie hope to expand their local fan base and make their engaging show available at area resorts, private parties, and dances. Their already affordable fee is reduced for non-profit organizations. To speak with Sylvianne about hosting an event tailored especially to your needs, please call (705) 879-0441 or email syry99554@gmail.com.