BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:1.0 TZ:-07 BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Butchart's Summer Festival Presents Brishen URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/butcharts-summer-festival-presents-brishen/ LOCATION:Butchart Gardens :: 800 Benvenuto Avenue Victoria, DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The Butchart Gardens' summer festival presents virtuoso Gypsy Jazz by Brishen.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= This open-air concert takes place on the Concert Lawn stage. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= The summer entertainment program is part of your general admission ticket. There is no extra charge for lovely evenings on the Concert Lawn or for Firework Saturdays.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= About Brishen​​=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Brishen's sophisticated yet organic sound reflects the essence of its birthplace - Canada's West Coast.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Brishen recreates the magic of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club de France for an unforgettable musical experience. Be prepared to be wowed with sizzling hot, world-class Gypsy Jazz music performed with incredible virtuosity and soul. =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Brishen is fronted by seventeen year old guitarrist Quinn Bachand, one of Canada's most exceptional young musicians and violinist Richard Moody, a veteran of the Canadian folk music scene. Although Quinn and Richard are very active with their own separate music projects, both share a passion for Gypsy Jazz and have teamed up to form this exceptional ensemble that also features the talented Reuben Wier on rhythm guitar and vocals. =0D=0A= =0D=0A= The stellar Brishen line up also includes some of the best Gypsy Jazz players on the West Coast joining in on upright bass, accordion and a variety of other instruments. DTSTART:19691231 DTEND:19700101 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR