Tal Bachman joins locals for music circle

By Steve Smith

On Thursday, April 13, the Revelstoke public is invited to join two-time Juno Award winner Tal Bachman, one of Canada’s musical gems, as he hosts an intimate evening of stories and songs with dedicated, local musicians.

Tal has a unique charm of capturing the audience. The stories you will hear him deliver, accompanied by his treasure trove of masterful songs, will be well worth the admission! A Song Writer’s Circle is simply artists in an intimate circle or semi-circle sharing original songs and stories with the audience sitting closely. It has that ‘house concert’ feel more than the standard musician on stage — crowd over there, dance floor in between. Chairs will be set up on the River City Pub floor, so it’s really first-come, first-serve for the primo seats! A massive thank you to the Regent staff for hosting this and believing in live music.

Aza Deschamps. Photo: Aza Deschamps Facebook page @azamusic

Joining the Song Writer’s Circle will be Revelstoke’s own rising star, Aza Deschamps, who is forging a path for young musicians regionally with her strong musicianship, uniquely powerful voice and now, add in songwriting. Northern Sons will also be sharing the stage. They are comprised of local, well respected veteran musician/guitar teacher and song writer Morgan Toutant with his partner-in-music, Jesse Booth, an amazing player originally out of Nakusp. Jesse is a vocalist to be experienced and phenomenal guitarist as well. Jesse can often be seen singing with the lovely Kaillee Knecht in Partial to Pie as well. Finally, I will have the honor of rounding out the Circle sharing some of my material from a 30-year career in music. For this show, I also got to serve as both promoter and producer, but I think the title of co-producer should go to Aza’s mom, Sarah Mickel, for her solid effort in promotion. She did the posters and revisions and took them around town and has been hitting social media for us. That’s why we would love your support Revy! Thanks from all of us Sarah.

An older file photo of Steve Smith. Photo: Revelstoke Mountaineer file photo

In a Song Writer’s Circle format, each musician(s) will be sharing original material and why the songs meant so much to them from its conception. It is an evening of honest and simple reflection on the process of why music means so much to musicians and hopefully you the audience as well. Tal will start the show with three songs, then pass the mantle to Northern Sons for two songs, then over to Aza for two and I finish with two. Then we take an intermission and we go back through the Circle again. At the end, we’d love to have Tal sing a few more tunes for you.

Please show your support and come out to the River City Pub from 8–10 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door ONLY! Without you, the audience, we can’t have live music. Musicians need crowds. They need a cheer or hands clapping. It is what makes a performer perform! Thanks for your support in any way.