Event: Bill Bourne with Bop Ensemble
Date: January 22, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Price: $30 per adult / $10 per student
Free Preshow: Jane Eamon at 6:30 p.m.
Three forces of nature meet in Bop Ensemble, a Canadian super-group featuring folk legends Bill Bourne and Wyckham Porteous, along with up-and-coming singer-bassist Jasmine "Jas" Ohlhauser.
Combining Bourne's grit, Porteous' warmth, and Jas' energetic devilry, the three manage to catch lightning in a bottle. Bourne, who is cut from the cloth of a classic troubadour, was called by Texas songwriting legend Tom Russell "a shining light in the North American folk and roots scene."
Porteous matches Bourne's nearly legendary status and was described by Andrew Loog Oldham as "Leonard Cohen meets Harry Dean Stanton, a warm, warm, performer whose voice is like a bottle of wine who has matured into a friend."
Jasmine "Jas" Ohlhauser is the wild card of the bunch, an exuberant 25-year-old who also plays with the Edmonton band Lilys On Mars. With the addition of her dance theatrics, Bop Ensemble shows come close to performance art. Each of the three is great on their own; together they're something truly special.
Tickets can be purchased online through Select Your Tickets, by visiting the RCA Box Office, or by calling (250) 717-5304. For more information on Bop Ensemble visit www.billbourne.com.
About the Rotary Centre for the Arts
Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is a unique multi-disciplinary arts centre that offers a wide array of events and festivals. At the RCA, the community can experience artists and performers in action, while sharing in the excitement of strengthening art and culture in the Okanagan.
