With almost 200 people attending our recent return to Kitchener, avery favourable review (See Below), and with the inspiration from the community – ‘Strings Attached’ has been welcomed back for a special 2012 Valentine’s Day performance. With Forest Hill now firmly established as not only a Tri-City concert venue but a room that has quickly become known for its stellar acoustics and intimate setting, Michael returns to play there with his gifted ensemble and newly acquired light show. To add something a little extra – the ensemble will be joined by a local youth choir and new songs will be added for this all ages event.
GROUP RATES & STUDENT DISCOUNTS
To take advantage of the following rates, purchase your tickets in sections 2 and 3 of the TICKET OULTETS category below. For more information, email mgabrielmusic@yahoo.com
Group Rates
10+ = $15 per person
25+ = $12 per person
50+ = $10 per person |
Students
$15 per person |
TICKET OUTLETS
1) ONLINE
MICHAEL GABRIEL
STRINGS ATTACHED – AN ORCHESTRAL CONCERT SERIES
Tuesday, February 14 @ 7:30pm
Doors Open @ 7pm
Tickets: $19 Advance $25 Door |
Forest Hill United Church
121 Westmount Road East
Kitchener, Ontario |
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*TICKET INCLUDES A CATERED RECEPTION AFTER THE SHOW FROM 9:30-10:30 PM*
An All Ages Event
2) FOREST HILL UNITED CHURCH
EMAIL OR PHONE TO ARRANGE PICK-UP OR MAILING OPTIONS:
(519) 744 – 3481
m.b.mcleod@gmail.com
3) MICHAEL GABRIEL
a) EMAIL OR PHONE TO ARRANGE PICK-UP OR MAILING OPTIONS:
(416) 722 – 9486
mgabrielmusic@yahoo.com
b) TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL SHOWS BEFORE FEBRUARY 14
VISIT THE CALENDAR FOR SHOWS DATES: http://www.michaelgabrielmusic.com/calendar.html
THE FEBRUARY 14 PERFORMERS
Michael Gabriel: Vocals, Classical Guitar
Sandy Sebastian: Piano
Trina Nadeau: Cello
Susan Zach: Viola
Karen Spithoff: Violin
Robert Reid: Steel-String Acoustic Guitar
Cecile Monique : Backing Vocals
& Shade of Blue Youth Choir – 18 Members – TBA
The Reception
It has been traditional to have a reception after the show for everyone who attends the event. From 9:30-10:30 PM the reception will be catered - once again - by Sushi Boat restaurant. This is already included in each ticket price. We invite you to stay for this gathering to meet with everyone at and in the show. Below, is a list of the contributing sponsors.
Sponsors
We are very happy to welcome a new sponsor for this special concert event. ESTA CHOCOLATES is a Waterloo based company that will be supplying tasty treats during the reception.
http://www.estachocolates.com/
The reception will be catered by Sushi Boat:
http://www.kwsushiboat.com/
Michael's wardrobe will be supplied by Denim Bar:
http://www.denimbarwaterloo.ca/
The History
The premier was held at one of Canada's top concert venues in London, Ontario. On April 16, 2011, 'Strings Attached' was launched to an extremely receptive crowd that filled the room. The support for the premier event was outstanding from all the fans to all of the effort from the media.
The follow-up performance was held at the new Studio Theatre @ Centre In The Square in Kitchener, ON. This proved to be an even bigger event with the addition of backing vocals and steel-string guitar. Once again, the reception was overwhelming and the support from the community was extremely encouraging.
The end of 2011 was tagged by two very well attended and received ‘Strings Attached’ concerts that proved to be the most elaborate yet. There were almost 200 people who attended over the course of two evenings. With the addition of a light show that correlated to the musical score, new members and more material – these last two concerts of the year solidified the success of the newly launched series and set an incredibly inspiring tone for 2012. In fact – the success of the November shows sparked an immediate booking for one more Kitchener show in 2012 – ‘Strings Attached’ for Valentine’s Day.
The Show
Michael performs original material with a selected group of classical and contemporary instrumentalists to create an evening of textured works with a dynamic delivery. This is an opportunity to see him perform his melodically driven material in an ideal environment where the lighting correlates to the musical score. Every concert in the series brings something new and different to showcase to make every concert experience for the audience - a unique one - but also maintains the orchestral flow for each performance that has made the series what it has grown to become.
Michael Gabriel is singer-songwriter who has toured Canada extensively, recorded and performed in the US, released multiple CD’s and put a strong focus on live shows for several years. For the ‘Strings Attached’ concert series, watch him perform his compositions with orchestral flavours at a custom-made event that has been in the making for his entire career.
