Lean on Me

The Bill Withers Songbook

Saturday February 3, 2024 – 8:00pm

Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bill Withers had a number of hits spanning his short career, including “Ain’t No Sunshine” (1971), “Grandma’s Hands” (1971), “Lean on Me” (1972), “Lovely Day” (1977) and “Just the Two of Us” (1981). Experience the songbook of this great American songwriter as singer, songwriter and keyboard artist Joel Gaines leads this celebration of Withers music.

Gaines has been part of the performing entourage for the likes of Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, and Chaka Khan just to name a few. In between his writing, recording, and arranging he also is the musical director for Ronnie Laws. But previously he’s made the rounds in the company of artists such as Kenny G, Rick Braun, Eric Darius, Tom Braxton, Brian Culbertson, Ray Fuller, violinist Karen Briggs and The Jazz Crusaders.

Baby Bushka

Saturday February 17, 2024 – 8:00pm

The magic and music of Kate Bush is brought to you by this 8-women powerhouse ensemble from San Diego, California who perform a ‘wonderfully bewitching’ operatic pop night of exhilarating music bursting with wit, creativity and humour.

With great respect and wide eyes, this powerhouse troupe delivers “other-worldly versions” of your favourite Bush songs “from the ethereal to the bombastic and back again.” Filled with four-part harmonies and epic choreographed dancing, Baby Bushka captures the wonder of Baroque Pop and beauty of ‘80s glam into a night of virtuoso musical creativity you have to experience to believe.