Event Info
Reel Alternatives: 20 Feet from Stardom:
Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest music of our time.
The backup sing...
7:00pm Doors at: 6:30pm
$12
Hard-copy tickets
Physical tickets at: http://www.cowichantheatre.ca
Event Description
Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest music of our time.
The backup singer exists in a strange place in the pop music world; they are always in the shadow of the feature artists even when they are in front of them in concert while they provide a vital foundation for the music. Through interviews with veterans and concert footage, the history of these predominately African-American singers is explored through the rock era. Furthermore, special focus is given to special stand outs who endeavored to make a living in the art burdened with a low profile and more personal career frustrations, especially those who faced the very different challenge of singing in the spotlight themselves.
Venue
2687 James Street
since 1978