You never know where a song will end up, Norman Foote says.
While the process of writing a tune can be a journey in itself, nowadays music travels, the internationally acclaimed songwriter and musician said. And sometimes it takes off in unexpected places. Foote鈥檚 folk-meets-rockabilly song 鈥淪hake a Leg鈥� sold a million copies in Brazil.
Songwriting is a craft, one in which the storyline and words resonate with different people and demographics, Foote noted. It鈥檚 that creative process that鈥檚 being celebrated at the 15th annual Doing it for a Song concert. At the Brackendale Art Gallery on Saturday (April 12), five acts will showcase their original tunes and adaptations.
鈥淭hey鈥檙e always amazing evenings,鈥� Foote said, adding the event showcases local talent and draws in some of the Lower Mainland鈥檚 best musicians.
The Juno Award-winning troubadour will host the concert. Legendary Vancouver blues and roots guitarist and singer Russell Marsland is the feature act. Marsland shared stages with fabled performers such as B.B. King, James Brown and Ray Charles.
鈥淗e is such an incredible guitarist,鈥� Foote said. 鈥淵ou don鈥檛 want to miss it.鈥�
Squamish鈥檚 Anne and Stan Thomson will get out their instruments, along with local strings player and vocalist Cam Salay.
Anne Thomson is a performing arts teacher at Mamquam Elementary School who has played a key role in infusing arts into learning activities. Last May, Anne took the school鈥檚 music program to new heights. The students gathered in an singalong with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield while he was aboard the International Space Station.
The trio are all amazing musicians, Foote said. He first heard them play at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Co. and immediately knew he wanted them to be a part of the annual concert.
鈥淎nne鈥檚 taught half of Squamish music,鈥� Foote added.
Doing it for a Song is a swift-flowing whirlwind of musical treats, he said. The show will include Foote鈥檚 mix of Canadiana, blues and comical numbers, as well as powerful tunes from vocalist Rita Kyle鈥檚 powerful tunes and the work of up-and-coming Squamish artist Cameron Larson. The concert kicks off at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 at the door.
鈥淟ive entertainment is the one thing one can鈥檛 download,鈥� Foote said.
For more information visit www.brackendaleartgallery.com.
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