"Always Shania" – A Tribute to Shania Twain

Join us for "Always Shania" – A Tribute to Shania Twain on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7pm at The Theater at North.

Michelle Truman as SHANIA TWAIN

ALWAYS SHANIA brings the heat, the energy and all the good feels. With Michelle Truman steering the ship of charismatic and talented musicians, the fun is unstoppable and will have you on your feet and singing along. ALWAYS SHANIA captures the spirit Shania Twain and the hits that made her one of the most successful and loved artists.

THE BAND

Michelle Truman (lead vocals):

Michelle is a born entertainer. Lead singer for the Canadian Classic rock band TORONTO. An accomplished vocalist, her career spans countless musical theatre productions across Canada and Europe. Leas singer of the epic Monster Rock Orchestra. Touring member of BIG TOP RADIO portraying Joan Jett, Lita Ford, and HEART. Michelle has sung with several American symphonies across the United States. She is currently performing with the premier ABBA tribute, ALWAYS ABBA. Michelle can also be seen in the accomplished SHANIA TWAIN tribute show for ALWAYS SHANIA experience in the staring role.

Rob Laidlaw (bass):

Rob Laidlaw,JUNO nominated song writer,producer,musician...35 years in the music business,performed and produced artists like,Kim Mitchell,Alanah Myles,Platinum Blonde,Honeymoon Suite, Alannis Morrisette, Glass Tiger, Loverboy, Survivor, Rough Trade, Lee Aaron, Always ABBA ...many film and TV credits for original music,.and countless of indie artists....I have toured all over this outstanding globe.

Philip Shouse (guitar):

Dynamic guitar player and performer. Seen on stages around the world with Country superstar Rodney Atkins, Accept, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley from KISS, John Corabi, Mike Farris, Band on the Run (Paul McCartney tribute), appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman, Fox News, New Years Eve live from Time Square, the Grand Ole Opry. He can also be seen parading his talents around North America with ALWAYS ABBA.

Jamie Constant (drums):

From the steady rhythms of a Scottish pipe band to the electrifying pulse of rock stages across North America, I have managed to carve out a career spanning decades. Starting as a drummer in a Scottish pipe band in the 1970s, laid the foundation for a lifelong career in music. The 1980s marked a shift into the world of rock, where I became a founding member of Syre. Signed to A&M Records in 1987, the band toured extensively across North America earning a loyal fanbase leaving their mark on the rock scene.

Dan Benezra (keys):

Multi-instrumentalist, including Lead voice, Piano, Keyboards, Bass Keyboard and Guitar. Throughout the past 25 years, Dan has traveled extensively throughout Canada and USA, playing outdoor festivals, Cruise Lines, Marriott/Holiday Inn Hotel chains in addition to various banquet halls & corporate events. Performing in a JOURNEY Tribute Band and BON JOVI Tribute Band for the past ten years has provided him with the platform to perform to large stadium size venues. In earlier years, Dan performed as a one-man band throughout Canada. In additon to sitting in as piano player for late great Long John Baldry he also has done session snd studio work for many Canadian Artists. He also performed on various Cruise lines, where his vocal skills stood the test. A classically trained graduate from the Royal Conservatory of Music achieving A.R.C.T., and Jazz programs from York University, he plays a variety of genres from today’s popular music, R&B, Jazz, Classical and contemporary styles. In addition, he is an Alto Vocalist along with being an arranger and composer and Rhythm guitarist. His flare and musicianship bring a level of professionalism, as he is an MBA Graduate from U of T and enjoys multi-tasking and making people dance!

Tickets are $30-$35 and can be purchased online at www.thetheateratnorth.org or in person at the box office: Tuesdays 11am-2pm, Wednesdays 11am-2pm, Thursdays 3pm-6pm, and on the night of the show starting at 5pm.

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