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Starman: Acoustic Bowie: Doug Cox, Helen Austin, Shaun Verreault, Sam Hurrie, Linda McRae, Robin Layne, RiCk MaY

When Doug Cox first conceptualized Starman:An Acoustic Evening of David Bowie So...
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Wed. February 8th 2017 + Add to Calendar The Farquhar at UVic (All Ages)
3:00am - 4:20am  Doors at: 2:30am $25 - $35

Artists

Doug Cox
from Courtenay BC
Available for Shows/Gigs
Helen Austin
Shaun Verreault
from Vancouver BC
Sam Hurrie
from BC
Linda McRae
folk/roots from Nashville Tennessee
Available for Shows/Gigs
Robin Layne
RICK MAY
Live & Recording Session Musician from Victoria BC
Available for Shows/Gigs

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UVic Ticket Centre

University Centre Victoria BC

Hard-copy tickets

Physical tickets at: UVic Ticket Centre

Event Description

When Doug Cox first conceptualized Starman:An Acoustic Evening of David Bowie Songs, the thought of it being a posthumous tribute to the influential English rock star was inconceivable. Starman will be presented as a songwriters-in-the-round format, with lead vocals split evenly among band members. Cox has recruited a solid cast of professional musicians, including Juno award-winning singer/songwriter Helen Austin, and Shaun Verreault of Wide Mouth Mason. Other band members include Cox’s long-time collaborator Sam Hurrie, Linda McRae (Spirit of the West), percussionist Robin Layne (Locarno) and Canadian bassist extraordinaire Rick May. Members of the all-star band chose Bowie songs that were meaningful to them, and the results cover his entire career — up to and including a song from ... more...

Venue

The Farquhar at UVic

University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road Victoria BC

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Starman: Acoustic Bowie: Doug Cox, Helen Austin, Shaun Verreault, Sam Hurrie, Linda McRae, Robin Layne, RiCk MaY @ The Farquhar at UVic Feb 8 2017 - Nov 23rd @ The Farquhar at UVic

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