HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-02-14, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013. PAGE 19.
Patsy Cline anniversary show comes to Blyth
United Way
approaches
its goal
On Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. the
music and life of the legendary
Patsy Cline will be celebrated at the
Blyth Memorial Hall with a special
event entitled “Patsy Cline: The 50th
Anniversary show” presented by
Canadian producer/musician Bill
Culp.
“This Blyth performance marks
the 50th anniversary of Patsy’s final
concert on March 3, 1963 and so
I’ve created this special event for
Patsy where we can all remember
her incredible talent and songs,”
Culp said.
Patsy Cline’s unique vocal style
took her to the top of the Country
and Pop charts on numerous
occasions in the late 1950s – early
1960s with Patsy’s classic hits
including “Crazy” “Walking after
Midnight” “I Fall to Pieces” “She’s
Got You” and “Sweet Dreams of
You” before her tragic death in a
plane crash on March 5, 1963. Most
of all, music fans will always
remember Patsy Cline’s amazing
voice, which even today, remains
the voice by which all female
country singers must measure
themselves.
Culp is very excited about the
calibre of talent he’s assembled in
the Cline cast, especially the leading
lady herself.
“Patsy Cline will be played by
none other than Marie Bottrell, a
true Canadian Country music
legend. She’s had eighteen top 40
hits on country radio, is a 2-time
CCMA Female Vocalist of the Year,
an eight-time Juno nominee and was
inducted into the Canadian Country
Music Hall of Fame last year, so you
can’t get better than that. Simply put,
she’s an amazing singer and actress,”
Culp says.
In addition to Bottrell, the show
will also feature the Memphis Cats
band including the award-winning
Steven Miller on steel guitar.
Regarding the new show coming
to Blyth, Bottrell notes “Not only is
it an honour to portray Patsy Cline,
one of my musical heroes on this
special date in music history, it’s
exciting to be appearing at an
intimate venue like the Memorial
Hall. It really gives Patsy
fans a chance to see and hear the
show at its best.” Producer Bill Culp
adds “Due to the intimate nature of
the theatre, we highly recommend
that people buy their
tickets in advance for this special
event.”
“This is a family-oriented
performance that is similar to Jersey
Boys as it mixes great live music
with a fascinating but true story. It’s
an audience-interactive show that
will have everybody singing and
clapping along, and I’m truly proud
to be associated with such a talented
cast and historically authentic
show,” Culp said.
Tickets for the Sunday, March 3
matinee show are only $25 in
advance or $30 at the door and can
be picked up at the theatre box office
423 Queen Street Blyth, or order by
phone 519-523-9300 or toll-free at
1-877-862-5984.
For more information visit:
www.BlythFestival.com and click
on “Memorial Hall”.
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goes out to The Centre for
Employment and Learning who
challenged other businesses and
schools to pay 11 dollars to dress
down for United Way.
Ryan Erb, Executive Director
says, “The day was filled with hope,
inspiring stories and generous
donations. The people of Perth and
Huron are so supportive – they care
deeply and want to help the United
Way continue to reach at least
45,000 people again next year.”
Donations are still being accepted
as the campaign has been extended
until Feb. 20, 2013.
BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL
423 Queen Street
519-523-9300
www.BlythFestival.com
Featuring the INCREDIBLE...MARIE BOTTRELL
- 8 Time Juno Nominee, 2 Time CCMA Winner -
SUNDAY, MARCH 3rd • 3:00 P.M.
PATSY CLINE
50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW✩✩
“Walking After Midnight”
“I Fall to Pieces”
“Sweet Dreams”
“Crazy”
ONE SHOW ONLY
$25 Advance
$30 Door
Proceeds to:
Wellspring
Stratford
Cancer
Support Centre
More Info:
Feb16cancerbenefit
@hotmail.com
Wellspring is a welcoming and
safe community that provides a
wide range of supportive care
programs and educational
services at no cost for people
living with cancer.
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$12 at door
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A special anniversary
Marie Bottrell, a Canadian country music legend, will be in
Blyth in March to perform as Patsy Cline, on the 50th
anniversary of Cline’s final concert, which took place on
March 3, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo submitted)
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