Tuesday, June 2, 2009

"Orchestral Zeppelin" June 27 @ Danforth Music Hall!

On June 27, Michael White and The White will be performing the music of Led Zeppelin with a 50-piece youth orchestra at the Music Hall (www. themusichall.ca). Tickets cost $30-$40. Partial proceeds will be donated to the music programs at Father John Redman Catholic Secondary School & Regional Arts Centre and the Sherway Academy of Music.
Yes, the music will be awesome… Michael White and The White have been playing a tribute to Led Zeppelin since the dawn of time, and will not disappoint. I’ll certainly be there. I hope you’ll be there too, and here’s why:
Children and youth need outlets to explore and express themselves. They should have the opportunities to try new things and explore their abilities while they are young. That’s when talent gets discovered and developed. That’s where arts schools come in and do a fantastic job. For artistic youth, the arts aren’t just subjects they study for an hour in school. They become a passion, a way of life. There is no good reason for us not to support them… we, who complain that there isn’t enough for kids to do, there aren’t enough after-school programs to keep kids active, or that kids watch too much television. We need to support the kids who use their talents. We need to support the programs that make it possible. Now, what’s wrong with sitting back and listening to some great music while we do some good in the community?

3 comments:

  1. Have seen Michael White many a times, and am sure he won't disappoint.
    I'll be there too !

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  2. Saw the Show - for the most part he was great but White can't hit the high notes anymore. Must be why thay kept lowering his microphone. Orchestra was good but would have liked to have it integrated a bit better to really take advantage of the sound.

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  3. I also saw the show with my family. I thought that the youth orchestra should have been behind the main band as most of the kids had a look of disinterest. Sound quality was terrible with a lound buzzing happening throughout. Not a $40.00 show. Some highlights but it did not rock for us.

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