The monthly Artesia Coffeehouse will be held Friday, April 26th at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt.This month's line up includes singer/songwriter Kaeli McArter and her dad Fraser who have not been on our stage since 2006; jazz vocalist Jacquie Allan and Barry Taylor with electronic sound design and Bits of String with Mark Lebbell, vocals/guitar, Kaia Nielsen, vocals/bass and Ken Dalgleish, grand piano. Closing this varied vocalist evening will be a new singer to the coast, Kelly Lupini accompanied by Wayne Slingerland and friends Dave and Lightning Lou. Come early to get a good seat as doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. Enjoy treats by Trish, the current art show in the Doris Crowston Galley and the last 'musical' Artesia Coffeehouse of the season. Next month we will partner with the Sunshine Coast Arts Council Literary committee for a night of spoken word.

For an archive of past evenings ... check it out ... you may recognize someone you know.

The Artesia Coffee House is organized by CCA members and is held the last Friday of each month (usually) with 4 25 minute sets of live quality performances. Linda Williams will be booking the performers and handling promotions, Peter Lietz mixes the sound and volunteers will be helping with the setup and front of house. 80% of proceeds go to pay performers & sound tech after expenses.

Anyone wishing to volunteer or perform, contact Linda at 604.740.5825 or artsinfo@suncoastarts.com