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ALAC concert series

Local Musician Paul Allen to perform at the Bonnington

The second concert of the local talent series sponsored by the Arrow Lakes Arts Council  (ALAC) is being held on June 27 at The Bonnington Arts Centre.

The concert features Paul Allen and his wife Petra who reside south of Burton. Paul has spent many years as a professional musician, having shared a stage with the likes of Jan Arden, Sarah McLaughlin, Grapes of Wrath, Messenjah, Kenny Shields, Streetheart, and Spirit of the West.

Paul has played guitar in a variety of musical styles, both acoustical and electric, including rock, pop, jazz, folk, funk and reggae. His playlist for this concert includes The Kinks, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Harry Nilsson, Elton John, Carole King, Marc Jordan, The Beatles, and James Taylor along with many others.

Joining him on stage for a number of songs is his wife Petra who has been involved musically in local choirs and music groups. This is Petra’s first time being in the spotlight on stage and although justifiably nervous is excited to make this particular dream of hers come true.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Bonnington Arts Centre at Nakusp Elementary School. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The Arts Council local artists series was initiated to give local talented musicians an opportunity to perform in a focused venue where their music can be heard and appreciated and to provide a quality music experience for residents of the Arrow Lakes and District For more information contact Rob Plaskett at robplaskett@telus.net.