He got his start in 91原创, now world-renowned musician James Hill is back home participating not once, but twice this Saturday in the returning McBurney Plaza Summer Series.
This free, family-oriented musical event this Saturday, June 23 is hosted in the plaza, off the one-way section of Fraser Highway, from noon to 3 p.m.
This weekend鈥檚 event will have a Canadian folk theme, said Sherryl Parsons, of Rare Affairs Event Management.
鈥淲e are incredibly excited about the calibre of entertainment that we are able to offer throughout the entire series this year,鈥� she said.
Hill, a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist (violin, drums, and ukulele) now lives in Nova Scotia but is back here in 91原创 鈥� where he learned to play the uke with the local ensemble.
He will kick things off with a pre-show free uke workshop from 11:30 to noon, where anyone who has a ukuele can bring it to learn.
Then the afternoon will be filled with back-to-back performances by a young First Nations singer songwriter from North Vancouver, Ta鈥橩aiya Blaney on stage at noon, the Mad Celts and their sounds of Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland, The Maritimes, and Australia performing at 1 p.m., and then Hill and cellist Anne Janelle are on stage at 2 p.m.
鈥淲e have some of the most talented musicians and entertainers who have performed all around the world,鈥� Parsons said.
This year鈥檚 summer series begins Saturday, but runs through until Aug. 11, with five events on the calendar, including three day-time concerts, and two evening music celebrations.
鈥淲e鈥檝e included a mix of family friendly events, along with two 19-plus evening events after a very successful trial of an evening event, Dueling Pianos in the Plaza, last year,鈥� Parsons explained.
The was started by the DLBA and 91原创 City in 2015.
Over the last few years, attendees have had the chance to experience circus acts, science fun, Jedi battle,s and dance lessons. They鈥檝e hosted DIY experts, local artists, award-winning musicians, and performing artists.
This year, the events include a musical walk down memory lane, a Celtic celebration, a variety show, and a country music night.
