August 2010

Suzie McNeil - August 5 - The Schooner Showroom

Suzie McNeil is a seasoned performer who was first introduced to the world stage as the last woman standing in the 2005 CBS hit reality series Rockstar:INXS which topped TV ratings in US, Australia, Europe, the Philippines and Canada.

Proclaimed by INXS as the ‘best vocalist in the competition' she went on to record with INXS as a featured vocalist on ‘Switch', went on tour with P!NK and since has released 2 albums in Canada.

Broken & Beautiful produced the top 10 single ‘Believe' which she performed at the Closing Ceremonies for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and the Top 20 hit ‘Hung Up'. The solid debut effort garnered her the 2008 Canadian Indie Award for "Best New Pop Artist" in addition to her nominations for 2 Canadian Music Awards and JUNO for "Best New Artist".

Rock-n-Roller produced two Top 20 hits ‘Let's Go' and ‘Help Me Out' and paved the way for the 2009 Gold selling single ‘Supergirl' which topped the HOT AC charts at #3 next to Kelly Clarkson and former boss P!NK, and was Top 20 at CHR.

Suzie is currently in her 3rd season as a judge on YTV's The Next Star, an Idol-esque show for teens in Canada and has just released her 3rd CD, Live Acoustic. The CD is a collection of some of her hit songs including ‘Supergirl' and ‘Believe' and a rousing rendition of Dusty Springfield's ‘Son of a Preacher Man' performed live on her 2010 Colin James tour PLUS some bonus studio tracks.

Be sure to check out Suzie's August 5th performance in the Schooner Showroom in support of Music Therapy.

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $107 per person!

Please Note: there are no 2 for 1 tickets available for this show. The pricing above is based on full price tickets

Ballroom with a Twist! - August 12 - The Schooner Showroom

Conceived and choreographed by EMMY® Award nominated Louis van Amstel, a five-time Dancing With the Stars pro, Ballroom includes an amazing ensemble including with special hosting appearances by Evan Lysacek and featuring Cheryl Burke, Jonathan Roberts & Anna Trebunskaya as well American Idol alumni David Hernandez (Season 7) and Trenyce (Season 2), who provide stylish and exciting vocal accompaniment and interludes. This groundbreaking show pushes the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest "hip-hop" styles.

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $104 per person!

Dr. Hook ft. Ray Sawyer - August 20 & 21 - The Schooner Showroom

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $85 per person!

September 2010

Deadliest Catch Live - September 14 - The Schooner Showroom

Casino Nova Scotia is proud to announce Deadliest Catch Live - An Evening With Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers, appearing in the Schooner Showroom for one night only September 14th, 2010.
 
The cast of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch are leaving the unforgiving sea for the open road. In this live interactive event, they'll swap stories as they take the audience through some of the roughest situations that the captain and crew have ever had to face on the high seas.

Deadliest Catch premiered in April 2005 and currently airs in over 150 countries. The documentary series chronicles the real-life adventures aboard fishing boats in the Bering Sea during the Alaskan king crab and Opilio crab fishing seasons. From the treacherous weather and crew conflicts to the triumphs of the team, the series has turned out to be one of the most popular shows in Discovery Channel history.

Now for the first time, fans across North America will have a chance to hear the stories behind the show, view never-before-seen video footage and partake in a question and answer session as Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers bring the intimate world of crab fishing to live audiences!

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $91 per person!

Bruce Guthro's Songwriters' Circle - September 16 - The Schooner Showroom

Bruce Guthro can't think of a better gig than the Songwriters' Circle.

It consists of him and his peers in a circle listening to and talking about their music, all in an intimate setting with the audience surrounding them.

"What you get out of that is when we as songwriters all look at each other and talk about the songs and sing them we sing them to each other as much as we do the audience," Guthro said.

"You kind of get a different vibe."

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $85 per person!

Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band - September 18 & 19 - The Schooner Showroom

Bobby Bruce is an internationally renowned entertainer who has enjoyed sixteen years of headlining tours around the globe. A consummate professional, his outstanding voice and commanding stage presence have captivated audiences worldwide.

From his origins as a childhood actor, Bobby honed his keen theatrical skills. Beginning with a decade of operatic training, Bobby compounded his natural abilities. Building upon his skill set, Bobby evolved into musical theatre. There, by chance, he realized his innate ability to recreate the unique sound of Neil Diamond.

In 1994, Bobby took the stage in his tribute to Neil Diamond and a "legend" was born. Within two years the world-famous Las Vegas based "Legends in Concert" had selected him for their line up. After his first ten-month stint in the United States, which took him to theatres in Branson, Missouri and casinos in Atlantic City and Nevada, Bobby's talent caught the attention of producers from far and wide.

As a feature in "Legends of Rock" Bobby appeared on sixty stages across Australia. Performing on every major television program and in theatres, clubs and casinos from Perth to Sydney his celebrity spread and a new name was born - the Australian press dubbing Bobby's tribute "Nearly Neil".

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $80 per person!

Pauly Shore - September 24 - The Schooner Showroom

Mickey & Jan Rooney: Let's Put On A Show! - September 26 - The Schooner Showroom

Mickey Rooney, whose personal motto is "Don't retire, Inspire!" is set to celebrate his 10th decade of entertaining with a Canadian tour of his and wife, Jan Rooney's, "Let's Put on A Show!".

Crawling on to the stage during his father's Vaudeville act at 18 months in 1922, Mickey Rooney began a truly legendary career. Joined on stage by his wife, the singer/actress Jan Rooney, they will perform their highly acclaimed musical "Let's Put On A Show!" 85th Anniversary Edition. In 2004 Mickey and Jan received a Star on the prestigious "Hollywood Walk of Fame" this tour follows in that grand tradition.

"Let's Put On A Show!" is an autobiographical musical, highlighted with film clips, humor and anecdotal memories. Drawing on a rich 80 plus year career, the musical numbers are broad ranged and are taken from Mickey's films, some original tunes and Jan's vast repertoire, including her tribute to Patsy Cline. Additionally the show features a moving tribute to Mickey's famous co-star from his days at MGM, Judy Garland.

The show also features an on stage trio. Opening each performance of "Let's Put On A Show!" is Canadian Tenor, Julian Gallo, singing arias from "Cats", "Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Miserables". He will be joined by fellow Canadian, Lenni Stewart, soprano, for duets from "Phantom" and "The Merry Widow".

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $88 per person!

October 2010

Bret Michaels - October 8 & 9 - The Schooner Showroom

Bret Michaels is, if nothing else, a true survivor. He has survived a lifelong battle as an insulin dependent diabetic, a well publicized near fatal car crash in 1994 and the countless musical trends and fads of the last two decades.

"As soon as I ever start to just go through the motions I'll quit," confessed the 45 year old singer, songwriter, producer, director and actor in a recent interview. But there's little chance he'll even slow down let alone quit anytime soon. In fact, after more than 20 years in the business this award winning, multi platinum superstar's career continues to move at warp speed.

As front man for the legendary rock band Poison, Michaels has sold 25 million records and scored an amazing 15 chartbusting Top 40 singles including "Talk Dirty to Me," "Something to Believe In," "Nothing But a Good Time" and the timeless #1 smash "Every Rose Has its Thorn."
Michaels has also produced and written material for other artists including Stevie Nicks. He wrote and produced the song "Love's a Hard Game to Play" which appeared on Nicks' platinum album "Timespace: The Best Of Stevie Nicks." More recently Michaels could be heard providing background vocals along with Phil Vassar on the Kenny Chesney/Uncle Kracker duet single "Last Night Again."

In the mid-90s Michaels formed a film production company with actor Charlie Sheen. The partnership ultimately led to Michaels writing, directing and starring in several films including "A Letter From Death Row" which he executive co-produced with Sheen.

As an actor, Michaels has made regular appearances on such hit television shows as "Yes Dear," "Martial Law," and "The Chris Isaak Show." And he has also co-hosted "Access Hollywood" and been a judge on the wildly popular "Nashville Star" program. Recently, Michaels has played for charity on "Don't Forget the Lyrics" winning $250,000 for St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Setting his musical sights beyond Poison, Michaels released his debut solo album "Songs of Life" in 2003 followed by the rootsy, Americana flavored sophomore record "Freedom of Sound" in 2005. The current release, "Rock My World" was released in June 2008 and features a collection of Bret Michaels' solo songs that have been featured on the "Rock Of Love" television series.

"Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" has been a enormous ratings winner for Vh1. The series has became the highest rated series on Vh1 and consistently won its time slot when aired, including multiple airings. Michaels is currently filming a third installment of the series aptly titled "Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels" as the singer is taking the show on the road this time.

"I would play music whether I made it or not," Michaels told a journalist in 2002 and it's that commitment to his art that continues to keep him at the forefront of the entertainment industry.

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $96 per person!

Hotel California: The Eagles Experience - October 15 - The Schooner Showroom

Hotel California: The Eagles Experience fills the musical void left behind when the world's much-loved rock superstars, The Eagles, disbanded in 1982.

From the '70s through to the '80s, The Eagles were a major force in the world music scene. They were heaped with Gold and Platinum Records, showered with awards, and struggled to keep up with demand for product and live appearances, a strain that many say led to their break-up.

Now, six highly respected, multi-talented musicians present Hotel California: The Eagles Experience, a faithful recreation of The Eagles' timeless hits, in a show that salutes the talent and musicianship of the original members. Hotel California: The Eagles Experience focuses on The Eagle's Hell Freezes Over Tour of the early '90s, capturing the an era when The Eagle's music undeniably transcended the boundaries of rock, R&B and country.

Hotel California: The Eagles Experience is an exciting showcase of all the chart-toppers, such as Take it Easy, One of These Nights, Take it to the Limit, Heartache Tonight, Hotel California, Lyin' Eyes, Witchy Woman, New Kid In Town, Tequila Sunrise, Desperado, Best of My Love and Life in the Fast Lane, as well as more recent releases, Get Over It and Love Will Keep Us Alive. The group also performs selected solo hits of 1971 founding members Don Henley and Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh, who joined The Eagles in 1975. The music of The Eagles touched the hearts of a generation. If you enjoyed life in the fast lane in the '70s, or simply yearn for a night at the Hotel California, don't miss this amazing multi media show.

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $90 per person!

Michelle Wright - October 16 - The Schooner Showroom

One of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990's, winning the CCMAs Fans' Choice Award twice (1993 and 1995).

Wright's primary success has been in Canada, where she has charted more than twenty-five singles, including the Number One hits "Take It Like a Man", "One Time Around", "Guitar Talk", "One Good Man", "Nobody's Girl" and "Crank My Tractor".

She also had chart success in the United States in the early 1990s, landing in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with "New Kind of Love" at #32, "Take It Like a Man" at #10 and "He Would Be Sixteen" at #31.

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $85 per person!

Classic Albums Live: Michael Jackson's Thriller - October 17 - The Schooner Showroom

Classic Albums Live has been thrilling audiences with exemplary note for note re-creations of rock 'n roll's greatest records.

Not a tribute band, no wigs or costumes, no taped sound effects; Classic Albums Live produces "the soundtracks of our lives" to pure concert standard. You have to hear and see it to believe it!

Classic Albums Live recreates Michael Jackson's Thriller live "note for note, cut for cut" by studio musicians and vocalists who will blow you away.

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $83 per person!

November 2010

Barney Bentall & The Legendary Hearts - November 12 - The Schooner Showroom

In 1988, Bentall, Guppy, Nairne, Muir and Bowman, by then known as Barney Bentall & The Legendary Hearts, had a breakthrough when they landed a recording contract with Epic/CBS Records after releasing a video for "Something to Live For" on MuchMusic in 1987. The self-titled debut album, which featured three hit Canadian singles including "Something to Live For", "House of Love (is Haunted)" and "Come Back to Me", reached platinum status in Canada (100,000 records sold).

In 1989, the group won a Juno Award for "Most Promising Group of the Year". In 1990, Bentall, Fraser and Nairne were nominated for a Genie Award for "Restless Dreamer", a song they wrote which appeared on the soundtrack to the Sandy Wilson film American Boyfriends.

The band would release four more albums on Epic and later Sony Records, achieving more hits with "Crime Against Love", "Life Could Be Worse", "Livin' in the 90s", "Doin' Fine", "Do Ya", and "Shattered". Throughout the late '80s and early '90s the band toured extensively across Canada and into the U.S.

Stay, Play & See A Show packages for this performance start at only $80 per person!