The Sunshine Coast will be treated to two surprise shows this weekend by an internationally acclaimed jazz artist who wants to come here because he just loves the Sunshine Coast and its people.
Fresh off the stage where he was playing with David Grisman, Duane Andrews brings his gypsy jazz to Roberts Creek this Friday and Saturday. He will be performing with friend and globally renowned fiddler DwayneCôtéat the new outdoor amphitheatre stage built at the Gumboot Restaurant. These will surely be two shows of world-class music that the whole family can enjoy.
Friday's show is at 8:30 p.m. with tickets $12 to $15 on a sliding scale. Children are free. The second show on Saturday is at 2:30 p.m. with admission by donation.
The newalbum by Andrews and Côté, The Empress, is set to impress. Like their debut self-titled album, The Empressfinds a striking balance between the rich complexities of the music they play and the simple instrumentation of only a fiddle and a guitar.
Those who love their signature style, mixing the traditional music of Cape Breton and Newfoundland with gypsy and jazz sounds showcased on their first multi-award winning album (2010), will be delighted with the new tracks that include a tribute to Cape Breton greats Winston Fitzgerald and Estwood Davidson as well as a modern instrumental interpretation of the Newfoundland classic Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary's.
With the addition of tracks from Austrian violinist Fritz Kreisler and French Gypsy guitarist Gusti Malha, their pallet broadens with a hint of global flair. This combined with new original tunes from both Côté and Andrews culminates in a well-crafted album that seamlessly blends the old with the new.
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