Latin Funk Night (Victoria Event Centre)
Schedule
Sat Sep 10 2022 at 08:00 pm to Sun Sep 11 2022 at 01:00 am
Location
Victoria Event Centre | Victoria, BC
Pablo Cardenas Presents “Latin Funk Night”Saturday, September 10th
Doors 8 PM | Show 9 PM
Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad St)
19+ | ID Required
Latin Funk & Soul Night is back! Come ready to listen to all times Funk, Soul, R&B, Reggae and Pop hits played the Cuban way by The West Coast Cuban Orchestra. This amazing band will create a fusion of music styles and flavors that is rarely seen around here, performed by outstanding special guests on vocals Leif Bradshaw, Shanna Dance and Rebecca Barritt. Music by Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more. All songs will be rearranged for partner dancing so Latin music dancers are all welcome! See you all at Victoria’s biggest latin party!
About our special guests:
Leif Bradshaw has already made quite a name for himself. He plays five instruments: piano, trumpet, viola, cello and percussion; has carved out an acting niche and has already completed a number of professional composing projects. But what he is really known for is his voice. A cross between Gregory Porter and Kurt Elling. Growing up obsessively consuming music of nearly every genre, and participating in several musical projects in and out of school, Leif Bradshaw was particularly fond of jazz, possibly thanks to his parents choosing Vince Guaraldi as default lullaby music for their newborn son. After over half a decade of being a familiar face to Victoria music scene, whether as a guest singer with some fabulous projects or leading his own project, Leif has become one of the top vocalists of his generation.
Shanna Dance, Victoria, B.C's own vocal gem, has a rare and profound ability to instantly capture and embrace an audience. Covering genres from straight jazz standards to deep soulful R&B music she takes her audience on an exciting and enriching musical journey. Having been compared to singers such as Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone and even Etta James, Shanna will amaze you with her moving vocal passion. She is also known to surprise audiences by performing her own rhythmic percussion accompaniment. After receiving a diploma from Victoria Conservatory of Music, Shanna transferred to Capilano University with the intention of completing her jazz degree. She decided to return home to Victoria, BC in 2013 to give her performance career a real shot. Shanna exhibits musical talent and maturity way beyond her years. She lived in East Africa where she volunteered as a Community Choir leader. She also spent a number of months in Thailand where she employed music as a method to teach preschool aged children.
Rebecca Barritt filters soulful songwriting through explorative moods to cook up a project textured with paradox: lightness and tension, desperation and transcendence.
Songwriting shaped by childhood echoes of church music; passion writers like Bob Dylan, Josh Ritter and Kathleen Edwards; singers like Lana Del Ray, Nina Simone and Norah Jones; duos like Angus and Julia Stone; and composers like Eric Satie. Other early inspiration came from bands like Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones and Radiohead and guitar players like David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Kelly Joe Phelps, Mike Campbell of the Heartbreakers and the sonic creativity and unorthodox playing style of Johnny Greenwood; more recent influences include Kevin Morby, Wilco and War on Drugs. As Rebecca, vocal tones with classically influenced electronic keys and gritty atmospheric guitar, immerse listeners into the heart and depth of their evocative soundscapes.
About the venue:
Masks are optional in the venue, beginning April 8th, proof of vaccination will no longer be required for entry. Hand sanitizer is available at wall-mounted dispensers throughout the venue. Read the VEC's full Covid safety info here:
https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/covid19/
In the event that public health restrictions prevent this event from going ahead, all tickets purchased for this event will automatically be valid for a rescheduled date.
Unless otherwise noted at point of ticket purchase, seating is unassigned, and first come first served. If you're attending a seated event, please choose a location suited to your party size. Please bring your email ticket confirmation on a mobile device, or a printed copy of it, valid government issued photo ID for 19+ events, or for liquor service at family friendly events.
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At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you agree to conduct yourself with the utmost respect for everyone at this event. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, please let a VEC staff person know and we will try to support you in the best way possible.
Our seating is a combination of high tables, bar stools, and cocktail tables with chairs. If you require assistance with this, please make a note when purchasing tickets or contact us at [email protected] and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate.
There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar.
The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at [email protected] and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate.
We would like to respectfully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people.
Where is it happening?
Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street,Victoria,BC,Canada