Gladstone to host the Derina Harvey Band

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Published on Saturday, February 17, 2018

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Derina Harvey leads this Celtic rock group, whose rhythmic undertow is layered with guitars, fiddle, and topped by an undeniable voice. Derina has been compared with vocal powerhouses and Adele and K.D. Lang, and her vibrant personality is on full display throughout every show.

“I had the opportunity to see Dreana Harvey and her band in Morden back in 2016,” said Kelvin Bueckert, secretary for the Gladstone Community Center Board. “They not only put on an energetic and professional show, they also had a unique sense of humor about what they were doing which was good to see.”

2017 has seen the group expand their touring footprint due to several successful showcases across Western Canada and the United States. The band has logged over 120 performances in the last two years, with many of these on the performing arts and festival circuits, including tour dates in Western Canada, Newfoundland (eastern Canada), and even the Northwest Territories. In October 2017, the band won Best Showcase at the Arts Northwest Booking Conference in Tacoma, Washington. The band’s most recent release, “Rove and Go”, was added at over 30 stations across Canada and tracked at #65 on CKUA’s top-played albums for 2016. The band was nominated for an Edmonton Music Award in 2016 in the “Artist to Watch” category.

“Sure it’s a little chilly outside these days but there’s nothing like a good fiddle solo to warm things up,” said Buekert. “Besides, shows like this help keep the doors of the community center open, so what could anyone lose by coming down to the community center on February 18th? If  anyone wants more information about this they can call 385-2002 or visit our website at www.gdccshows.com”