Love Train Revue

There’s a lot more music in the air in York Region, thanks to George and Sher St. Kitts and their company, St. Kitts Music Inc. February is Black History Month and to help celebrate it, the St. Kitts have produced the “Love Train Revue”! This is a new show that stars George St. Kitts. The Revue will be held at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts on Thursday, February 11th, 2010. According to their News Release, “Love Train Revue is pleased to have Spider Jones as our illustrious Master of Ceremonies! This event is to raise awareness and preserve our national heritage and all the contributions made by Black Canadians over the years.” The release goes on to say, “Reminiscent of the Apollo Theatre and Soul Train the Love Train Revue show will feature great local Canadian artists; many are Juno winners/ nominees, all coming together to bring you a fantastic night of entertainment. It will be a challenge to sit still while enjoying the Sounds of Motown, Jazz, Authentic African Folk Songs, Soul and Blues. Listen as your favourite artists’ tunes come alive: Sammy Davis Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Smokey Robinson, Earth Wind & Fire, Sam & Dave, Wilson Picket, Jimmi Hendrix and Michael Jackson. A real valentine treat filled with love – looks like it’s - time to get your groove on!” One of the great things about the Love Train Revue is their support of local charities. In speaking with promoter Sher St. Kitts, she tells me that raising money for local charities is a “must” for any event they plan. There are three charities being supported, Safehaven (www.safehaven.to), Believe to Achieve (www.believetoachieve.com) and N.O.A.H. Canada – Nurturing Orphans of Aids for Humanity (Canadian Branch) (http://www.noahorphans.ca/). Anyone who would like to attend this great event can purchase tickets at www.richmondhill/ticketwindow.ca 905 787 8811. Group rates are available – contact 905 841 6489, St. Kitts Music, for further information. Finally, another St. Kitts Music Inc. event that will be coming to York Region will be the second annual Aurora Jazz+ Festival coming at the end of July, 2010. I’ll have more on the upcoming event in future Blogs. To find out more about St. Kitts Music Inc. visit their website at http://www.stkittsmusic.ca/.