North Americans mark an especially commemorative week –
starting, eh, in this land of ours with Canada Day and, in
the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial Day –
Newfoundlander, comedian+ Rick Mercer notes the poignant
dichotomy of July 1: “On the day we are supposed to be
celebrating the flag, the flags are flying at half mast” in
his blog @
http://rickmercer.blogspot.ca/2005/07/memorial-day-in-newfoundland.html
This week rolls ahead with Pretzelfest, July 3 on Salt
Spring Island, BC and rockets with July 4, Independence
Day, celebrations across the USA.
Where e’er you be, and whatever the occasion, may you and
yours know peace and joy alongside the best of health and
times. Sláinte!
Here at Rubenesque Records we’re invigorated by Allison
Crowe’s most recent, sensational, concerts in Europe. Now
home, Allison’s already deep into production of this year’s
Gros Morne Theatre Festival – as Musical Director
of Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador’s hit show, “Newfoundland
Vinyl”.
TNL proclaims:
“Newfoundland Vinyl” is back! And this time it’s “The
“C” Side”. Allison Crowe has made this show into a
perennial Festival favourite. The vinyl
Newfoundland hits of the 1960's, 70's and 80's by
Newfoundland's biggest recording stars are never- ending.
From Harry Hibbs’ “The Wild Rover” to Eddy
Coffey’s “Area Code 709” to Corey & Trina’s “Northern
Lights of Labrador” Allison manages to lay bare the
simple and beautiful melodies and lyrics of our most
talented artists.”
The show spins each Tuesday and Friday from July 11 -
August 29 at the GMTF – and the “incredibly
talented and versatile cast”, says Allison, features the
wonderful performing roster of musicians/actors: Colin
Furlong, Craig Haley, Claire Hewlett, Amelia Manuel,
Stephanie Payne, Keelan Purchase, and Marquita Walsh. With
Adam Christopher Brake as Ed.
The show’s stellar cast is supported by a shining set of
northern production lights: Director - Jeff Pitcher/Allison
Crowe; Musical Director - Allison Crowe; Stage Manager -
Effie Parsons; Set Design - Derek Butt; Costume Design -
Lindsay Code; Original Sound Design - Dirk Ave; Original
Lighting Design - Johnny Cann; and Sound Coordination &
Lighting Coordination - Laura Penney.
On July 28, 2014, in a special, solo, performance, Allison
Crowe Sings "Newfoundland Vinyl" and More - in
GMTF's "Who's Darkening Our Door" Concert
Series.
For info on these, and all, Gros Morne Theatre Festival
shows (May 31-Sept. 13, 2014) - call 709-639-7238 or
toll-free 1-877-243-2899 + visit
http://www.theatrenewfoundland.com
Labels: Allison Crowe, Aurora Borealis, Beaumont Hamel, British Columbia, Canada, Canada Day, festival, GMTF, Gros Morne, July 1, Memorial Day, music, Newfoundland, Newfoundland Vinyl, theatre, TNL
