Featuring Shred Kelly, Keith Bennett, David Sinclair, Robyn & Ryleigh, Murray Porter and Tanga
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - For the sixth year, CBC Vancouver’s Musical Nooners continue to bring the sounds of summer to the CBC plaza. With live concerts
featuring a blend of pop, indie and world music, this free concert series runs every weekday from noon - 1pm on the CBC outdoor stage at 700 Hamilton St.
This week’s line up:
Monday, July 27 -
Shred Kelly
CBCMusic.ca
listed Shred Kelly’s release, “Sing To The Night” as one of the most anticipated Albums of 2015. Come see this “stoke-folk” quintet from Fernie, BC hit the
Nooners stage for some high energy fun.
Tuesday, July 28
- Keith Bennett & David Sinclair
These two veterans of the music scene make a winning duo of harmonica and guitar playing a great mix of blues, gypsy jazz and pop.
Wednesday, July 29 -
Robyn & Ryleigh
They’re sisters from Langley and their music is the sound of country today. Find out where the next generation is headed.
Thursday, July 30 -
Murray Porter
Few performers can command the stage with such authority as Murray Porter. His blues-fuelled songs and piano playing will leave you dazzled.
Friday, July 31 -
Tanga
Tanga’s take on the sound of Cuba will make your feet move, your hips sway and paste a big smile on your face. Save the air fare to Cuba and catch Tanga
right here in Vancouver!
About CBC Vancouver’s Musical Nooners
Now in its sixth year, the Musical Nooners free concert series runs Monday - Friday, from noon to 1pm, at the CBC Broadcast Centre at 700 Hamilton Street (between Robson and Georgia) from July 3 - August 21. For more information on the Musical Nooners series and CBC in British Columbia, go towww.cbc.ca/bc or follow us on Twitter @CBCVancouver or #musicalnooners.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. The Corporation is a leader in reaching Canadians on
new platforms and delivers a comprehensive range of radio, television, internet, and satellite-based services. Deeply rooted in the regions,
CBC/Radio-Canada is the only domestic broadcaster to offer diverse regional and cultural perspectives in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages.
A space for us all is CBC/Radio-Canada’s strategy to transform the public broadcaster, and ensure that it continues to fulfill its mandate for Canadians, now and for future generations. Through to 2020, it will increase its investment in prime-time television programming and continue to create radio programs of the highest quality, while promoting the development of digital and mobile platforms and content.
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Media Contact:
Asifa Lalji
CBC English Communications
604.662.6464
asifa.lalji@cbc.ca
Twitter: @CBCVancouver
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