BTU Album Release Concert - Qualicum Beach

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Friday, January 22nd, 2016
Doors 6:00pm | Dinner 7:00pm | Show 8:00pm

Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich, together as BTU, are back with a brand new album and shows around the coast! Tightrope Walk is the second recording from the powerhouse folk trio, and it's first to be released on Borealis Records. Tightrope Walk is a remarkable and varied journey through the inspirations of it's creators, and an acoustic instrumental delight. Whether recorded or taken in at a live show, the songs on Tightrope Walk will melt your heart with their beautiful harmonies, evocative lyrics, driving rhythms and sweet balladry.

The Vancouver show coincides with the album's official release on February 12th, and BTU chose The Cultch as it is a special and favored venue for the band. The three songwriters will be joined during the evening by three of the musicians who contributed to the recording; Rob Becker on bass, Geoff Hicks on percussion, and Julia Graff on violin (who also photographed and designed the album cover). Tickets are on sale now through the Cultch's website and box office.

Barney, Shari, and Tom first played together in 2007 at a songwriters concert on Bowen Island, and their collaboration was instant magic for both the songwriters and audience. A year later, the trio returned to Bowen and recorded Live at Cates Hill; an eclectic mix of the character, voices and writing talents of the three unique artists, that captured the magic that brought them together. Due to their respective busy careers, it took a few years to arrange the time to record a studio album, but in summer 2015 the stars aligned to produce what became Tightrope Walk. The band gathered at Barney's house with Shari's daughter Julia Graff and partner James Parrella engineering and co-producing, and created an album in which all involved are exceedingly proud, made effortless by their teamwork and undeniable chemistry.

To reserve tickets, phone 250-594-1150