McKee House Concert Series

Help Henry!

Emergency back surgery saved the life of Henry the little Daschund, after he awoke one morning unable to use his back legs. In the end Henry required not one but two separate surgical procedures this past summer.

His human family and friends and faculty from Delta Community Music School are holding a benefit concert and silent auction to help pay the bill.

Cheryl Carruther – piano,
Jared Burrows – guitar,
John Littlejohn – violin,
Garth Preston – piano,
Richard Coombes – piano,
Tracy Neff – voice,
Stephen Robb – clarinet / piano

Saturday November 2nd – 7:30pm

McKee Heritage House – 4705 Arthur Drive, Delta BC
 Tix: $20 adults, $10 students 18 years and under.

DCMS House Concerts Presents:

Kuimba

Sunday April 28, 2013 2:30pm  Tix: $15

Kris and Lark Bowerman

– to create and perform music that cross-links the world’s cultures and philosophies and creates respect for our home planet.

“We are the mirror as well as the face in it.” — Rumi

THE MUSIC: Flavors of Africa and the Americas coalesce in exotic rhythms and Swahili as well as English vocals in this World Fusion music by Kuimba for a mellow, upbeat mood. The clear, earthy quality of Lark’s lead voice is joined by Kris’ exuberant tenor producing an unusual and eminently lovely blend. Added to this are African harps and flutes, trombone, acoustic guitar, bass, spicy percussion, and throbbing African drums. Kuimba conveys the significance of cultural diversity and biodiversity through a colorful and informative style of presentation. This very unique music with its bold sensual rhythms, Swahili rap, trombone solos and warm, spirited vocals invokes the jubilant aura of village festivities. In African fashion, the audience is set at ease to clap, dance or sing along.

Kuimba has performed to enthusiastic response at intimate Home concerts, Universities, Community concerts and festivals, programs for Seniors and Youth , as well as for Environmental organizations, Campfire groups, Teachers conferences, Community colleges, Wedding celebrations and Art, Wine and Music festivals. They have also played on radio (KQED & KPFA) and television (KPIX & KTVU) in the S. F. Bay Area and other locations including Xi’an, China. They have recorded four CD’s; three full-length CD’s, Mawingu — I Remember Africa (1990/94), Salimu! Heshimu! (2001), Mystic Quest (2011), and one EP-length disc, Mount Diablo (2009). They are now recording another CD, titled Blue Kuimba, that will have a bluesy style theme, the song When The Summertime Comes will be included on the recording.

DCMS Presents an afternoon of Live Jazz!

DCMS ‘s own Brad Muirhead on bass trombone with Jared Burrows – guitar, Lyle Hopkins – bass, and Bernie Arai – drums

Sunday April 14th – 2:30pm.   TIX: $15 (see link below)

Come support the DCMS by dropping by Ladner’s Landing on Saturday March 16th By purchasing a $15 ticket (for the March 16th event) from any Board member, or the office, you are entitled to a burger (beef, chicken or veggie) and a beverage (wine, beer or coffee), This will be served between 5 and 6pm.

Between 3 and 6pm  each weekend the Landing Pub holds a raffle in the afternoon that benefits a non-profit society or charity. On March 16th come out to the Landing Pub and support your local music school! Proceeds raised go towards programs at DCMS.