The Piano Men
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 7:30 pm
The Piano Men, starring Jim Witter, is a musical celebration of the 1970s—year by year, hit by hit—from the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. Dove Award nominee and Canadian Juno Award nominee, Witter and his band lead an expertly crafted tour of an entire decade that begins with Your Song and winds us along on a musical time machine saluting two of the century's most popular contemporary songwriters. Utilizing rear-screen projection, we return to the newspaper headlines, the automobiles, the people, the events, the toys and even the TV shows that shaped a decade. Along the way, the sounds of My Life, Candle in the Wind, Rocket Man, Just the Way You Are and many more classic hits create an evening that's just too much fun to let it end. Jim Witter is an artist who truly does justice to the two giants known as The Piano Men.
Website: www.thepianomen.net
The Heath Family
Prairie Oaks Neighborhood
The Newcomb Family
Monson Construction, LLC
What audiences are saying:
"Jim Witter's show absolutely delighted our audience. He is a real professional whose appealing personality and wonderful musicianship make his performances so much fun. It's easy to understand why his fans adore him, and why their numbers are increasing so quickly."
—Rob McAlear - Artistic Administrator, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
"FANTASTIC!!!!!! It was, without a doubt, the very best concert I’ve seen EVER. I was ready to go back the following night!"
—Carrie Simcoe
"Last night's show was the complete package -- a warm ambiance, a headliner who is a fabulous entertainer but still so accessible, the whole band is clearly having a blast. Simply delightful!"
—Marci Kitchener
"Each year we surprise our guests with an act that entertains at our gala..."The Piano Men" was the best entertainment we have had to date...the ballroom became another place and time. In a word, it was fabulous!"
—Robert P. Sicard - President and CEO-UPI Energy LP
"My husband and I caught "Piano Men" last night. We were stunned. That was by far the most enjoyable concert I have ever attended. I laughed and laughed about the seventies commercials, toys, and TV themes. We sat in the balcony and I sang along with all of the favourite songs from my (early) youth (I am naturally still in my youth!) We both commented (separately) that you sounded better than the original artists (whom we have seen in concert!)"
—Nancy Hamilton
“Finding entertainment for our Gala is always a challenge, and every year I hold my breath. I didn't have to hold it long this year. "The Piano Men" show is nothing short of spectacular! The audience loved you”
—Susan Tumback, Sun Life Financial
“... I'm not sure a concert has EVER touched me like that before. I was thoroughly moved as Jim took me back to my past for 2 hours. It opened my heart and touched my soul. I had my 11 year old son with me and he loved the visual presentation during the show and was constantly asking me questions about the 70s. It was such a great night!”
—Christine