Celebrating Women's Day, Rose Theatre brings Quebec Violin Super Star Angèle Dubeau and La Pietà to the stage. As a omnipresent woman, Dubeau can be found in different places. You can watch her hosting television programs; listen to her on the radio or right in your own home if you are one of the 450,000+ fans who own one of her albums. A nod to her success, Dubeau is accredited with two gold records which she recorded with her prominent violin "Des Rosiers" Stradivarius 1733 by her side.

Her success can be attributed to more than thirty years of hard work and a special combination of classic and contemporary music. Along with the all female string ensemble of La Pietà, which she founded in 1997, Dubeau travelled the world sharing the group’s musical beauty and feminine power. This is the perfect show to celebrate Women’s Day! Let us celebrate together tonight at the Rose.


Happy Women's Day!

Angèle Dubeau and La Pietà can be found in the March edition of Odeum Magazine

Similar to early musicians, Michael Kaeshammer is living a nomadic life by choice. This 35-years-old musician says this is a time in his life for freedom.  With no forwarding address, he is taking the opportunity to soak up a new world. Kaeshammer started following  this “philosophy” a few months ago and it makes sense when you see his schedule from 2011 which included more than 50 concerts throughout Canada, U.S., Germany and Israel.

As a child, growing up in Germany, Michael was surrounded by his father's favourite music  – ragtime, boogie and gospel.  Those influences are evident in his current style which showcases repertoire with hints of 20s and 30s jazz blended with pop, rock and a whole lot of soul. Tonight, Canada's Boogie Woogie King makes his home in Brampton where he will share his experience and talent with the audience at the Rose Theatre.

There are still a few tickets available for tonight's performance.  Call the Box Office at 905-874-2800.  

Are you curious to know more about Michael Kaeshammer? Click here to read Nick Krewen's article in the March issue of Odeum Magazine. 

If you liked Replay The Beatles, you might enjoy an upcoming tribute to another classic band, The Doors.  Classic Albums Live presents L.A. Woman on April 18 at 8pm.  

To put it simply, the work of Indian-born artist Kaamar Thiya, is stunning and unforgettable.  His canvas captures a sense of mystery, with vibrant colors that play with light and shadow.
         
 Discovered by the actor and celebrity Suresh Menon in 2004, Thiva specializes in works that express a photographic effect.  His work will be exhibited in the Rose Theatre Gallery from March 8 – June 7.  When you see it for yourself you will quickly understand why Menon has made many pieces part of his personal collection. Most of Kaamar's famous pictures display Indian women presented with sensuality and an unusual mysticism. It's a style that truly intrigues the naked eye.

Kamar was born in India, the youngest of seven children and started painting at six years of age. An insatiable artist, he was encouraged by his family to pursue artistic proficiency by taking his Masters in Fine Arts. There, he developed a unique style of drawing he terms “psychological line drawings”.  The critics say he's following in the footsteps of another important Indian artist Anish Kapoor.  

Visitors to the gallery are welcome any time the Rose is open.  Check in with the Box Office or Security for complimentary access.  The current show by Janet Simmons Sweet runs until March 3.

Peter Appleyard performs to a sold out Studio Two audience - Feb. 24/12

The great jazz vibes player, Peter Appleyard, recently played to a full house in the Rose Theatre Studio Jazz Series. As usual, Appleyard left the audience hankering for more, and to their delight, he had a new CD for sale. I should probably say new-old CD, as the title, “Peter Appleyard and the Jazz Giants – Lost Sessions 1974”, very aptly describes,. That’s right – 1974. And what a gem it is, featuring Peter Appleyard – vibes; Hank Jones – piano; Zoot Sims – tenor sax; Slam Stewart – bass; Bobby Hackett – cornet; Mel Lewis – drums; Urbie Green – trombone.


Appleyard toured with Benny Goodman in the 1970’s and in 1974 The Benny Goodman Sextet brought together this incredible aggregate of musicians. Appleyard took advantage of having these all-stars together and brought them into the studio to record some of the best tunes ever written – “Sophisticated Lady”, “After You’ve Gone”, “Tangerine”, You Don’t Know What Love Is”, “But Beautiful”, “You Go To My Head”, “Dancing on the Ceiling”, and more. It has been nearly 40 years since the recording and every tune still holds up today. No great surprise with these guys making it happen!


Click here to get your copy of Peter Appleyard and the Jazz Giants - Lost Sessions 1974.