Music lovers will have the chance to see the incomparable Edie Daponte again as she performer her show Under Paris Skies: The Music of Edith Piaf. Last year's concert was a huge sold out success, so don't wait to get tickets, they will sell out!?
=0D=0A=Edie DaPonte promises to make people smile, laugh and cry … though mostly smile! In 2017, Edie’s song, “Island Rain” was awarded song of the year in the Jazz category by Vancouver Island Music Awards. In 2016, she was nominated vocalist of the year and her song “Ride the Wind” was nominated as song of the year in the Traditional Category at the International Portuguese Music Awards.
=0D=0A=Under Paris Skies – La Musique de Edith Piaf is a unique show combining music and entertainment inspired by Paris. With her stellar band, Edie will perform many of the French cabaret singer’s soulful and emotional numbers. Non Je Ne Regrette Rien; La Vie en Rose; Hymne a L’Amour; songs of enduring popularity, interwoven with Edie’s engaging style of audience-interaction, and interpretation of the French lyrics. She’ll also be mixing in some songs and stories that compliment perfectly alongside Piaf’s oeuvre – inspired by her recent trip to Paris, meandering the city’s beautiful streets.
=0D=0A=?Channeling Piaf, with her rich timbre and captivating stage presence, Edie aims for a completely authentic experience and her experienced band will help create the atmosphere of an intimate Parisian theatre. Joining Edie are long-time collaborator Joey Smith on bass, and local favourites Karel Roessingh on piano, Jonathan Eng on drums and filling the important role of accordionist, Aaron Watson. All these talented musicians have long careers in the Vancouver Island jazz scene. You might not see Edie wearing the characteristic ‘little black dress’ that Piaf was known for – she prefers a little more flare - but she promises to deliver Piaf’s music as it was originally intended, with emotion and love.
=0D=0A=Growing up in Quebec in a Portuguese family, Edie (named Edith at birth) feels Piaf has always had a role in her life, listening to scratchy vinyl recordings through her early years, despite not understanding the words in their French originals. As an adult singer Edie has witnessed again and again the strong emotional pull Piaf’s songs have on an audience. You will be fully transported, and will get completely lost in Edie's sweet and powerful Edith Piaf renditions.
=0D=0A= =0D=0A=Doors open at 6:45 pm
=0D=0A=The Dave Dunnet Community Theatre is located at Oak Bay High School, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road.
=0D=0A=Advance tickets at Lyle's Place, the Royal & MacPherson Box Office, Nicholas Randall Ltd (2180 Oak Bay Ave) and online at www.beaconridgeproductions.com
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