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HILTON BEACH - A limited number of tickets are still available for a Wednesday evening performance by Sophia Perlman on St. Joseph Island.
One of the most promising up-and-coming jazz and blues vocalists in the country, Sophia Perlman takes the stage at 8 p.m. on August 12.
She has already made a name for herself impressing audiences with her musical maturity and her impressive ability as an improviser.
Her powerful old-soul voice has made her the featured singer with the top ensembles and musicians in Canada.
Sophia sang on Brandi Disterheft's album Debut and Adrean Farrugia's album Ricochet, which were Juno-winning and Juno-nominated, respectively.
Sophia also delights in sharing music with children, having spent several years with the Canadian Children's Opera Company where she helped nearly 2000 elementary aged students create music.
The WholeNote Magazine wrote of Sophia: "Perlman's approach is all at once soulful, gut-wrenching, funky and provocative."
Perlman is performing as part of the 20th anniversary season of the Old Town Hall Concert Series, held every August on beautiful St. Joseph Island, Ontario, outside of Sault Ste. Marie.
Some of Canada's finest musical talent has graced the stage and many have made repeat visits.
The venue is small and intimate with a capacity of just 250, guaranteeing the audience an up close and extraordinary evening with the performers, often with a meet-and-greet afterward.
To close out the season, the Series welcomes Michael Kaeshammer on August 19.
The final concert of the season, taking place on August 19, is a three-peat performer at the Series.
Michael Kaeshammer's career and reputation have grown substantially since he first visited our Series in 2004, and especially since his second visit in 2010.
He is now on the cusp of a breakthrough into a major career.
Perhaps it's already happening, however; he's gone from playing coffee shops and small jazz festivals to performing in major metropolitan performance halls in Canada, the U.S. and Europe.
The fact that he's coming back to this Series for its 20th anniversary is astounding, and we couldn't be more thrilled.
Kaeshammer is, of course, one of Canada's finest jazz/blues pianists, and also a phenomenal singer and songwriter, with the charisma to make his performance a true spectacle.
His lightning-fast skills on a piano and his ability to improvise and flawlessly blend jazz, soul, pop and blues influences have been known to put his audiences into a state of awe.
A Calgary blogger wrote of Kaeshammer's show: "Technically brilliant and a spectacle. Like taking a Ferarri for a drive through winding mountain highways and then going for a gourmet meal. It excites all of your senses."
Tickets for individual concerts are $37.50 each.
Tickets are available by calling 705-246-0055 or by purchasing online at oldtownhall.ca.
Tickets will be held at the door for you.
The concerts are held on three consecutive Wednesday evenings, beginning at 8 p.m., and refreshments are available.
St. Joseph Island is approximately 35 minutes east of Sault Ste. Marie, accessible by a toll-free bridge.
Tickets are available online at oldtownhall.ca or by calling 705-246-0055.
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