A Celtic Celebration Featuring Performance by Canada's Own "Gowan"

Join us for A Celtic Celebration where the spirit of the Celts comes alive!

Lawrence Gowan's first album, "Gowan," was released in 1982 and marked the beginning of his successful solo career. The album showcased his unique blend of pop, rock, and classical influences, and featured his soaring vocals and virtuosic keyboard skills.

His 1985 album Strange Animal was his commercial breakthrough in Canada, spawning the hit singles "A Criminal Mind", "(You're A) Strange Animal" and "Cosmetics". The Juno award winning music video for "A Criminal Mind" was an innovator in the use of Rotoscoping, and inspired A-ha's music video for "Take On Me".

Some of Lawrence Gowan's biggest hit songs include: "A Criminal Mind", "Moonlight Desires", "Dancing on My Own Ground", "Strange Animal", "Lost Brotherhood", and "Cosmetics". These songs showcase Gowan's unique blend of pop, rock, and classical influences, and have earned him a dedicated following of fans and critical acclaim. With their catchy melodies, soaring vocals, and powerful instrumentation, these hit songs continue to captivate audiences and solidify Gowan's place as a true icon of modern music.

Lawrence Gowan joined the rock band Styx in 1999, taking over as the lead keyboardist and vocalist. His addition to the band brought a new energy and musical direction to Styx, and he has been a regular member of the group ever since.

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