Following a great fall return, Performing Arts Lakefield (PAL) continues with a spring run, which kicks off on MARCH 5, 2023 with Amanda Martinez – Mexican and South African roots with Flamenco Soul.
About Amanda Martinez (pictured): Amanda Martinez is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music is an original blend of influences from her Mexican and South African roots. Amanda credits her long-time band for being a huge support to her career. “They are world class musicians who I feel lucky to play with. Each one contributes to our overall sound.” Her band features her long-time guitarist and now-producer Kevin Laliberté, husband/bassist Drew Birston, and Cuban Canadians Rosendo “Chendy” Leon (percussion), Alexander Brown (trumpet), Osvaldo Rodriguez (violin) and Pablosky Rosales (tres). She often tours with Mexican bassist Paco Luviano.
She has released four albums and her latest recording Libre is her most eclectic creation to date. Her songs have been selected for four Putumayo world music collections. Career highlights include headlining the Blue Note jazz club in NYC, the FIFA World Cup in South Africa and the Pan American Games in Mexico and Canada. She has also been a guest recording and touring artist of award-winning guitarist Jesse Cook. She has sold out Toronto’s Koerner Hall multiple times and Ottawa’s National Arts Centre and Winter Garden Theatre.
Please note: As our performances are hosted in the Bryan Jones Theatre, at Lakefield College School, we will be following all COVID protocols. Venue policy requires all attendees have two vaccines. Masks are mandatory at all performances. All performances are scheduled for 3pm in the afternoon. Doors open at 2pm.
Tickets can be purchased at the PAL website, or at the Bryan Jones Theatre one hour before the performance.
About PAL: Performing Arts Lakefield (PAL) has been presenting an eclectic selection of world-class entertainment for more than 35 years. This volunteer run organization continues to find the most outstanding performances available to members. We are really excited to offer our-coming season of critically acclaimed classical, jazz, blues and Broadway performers! PAL has become recognized across the province as an active supporter of both the community of Lakefield and the artists who perform at our concerts.
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