14 July, 2006
Review: August When Things Mature
(Photo: John Ellis, Beverley Elliott, Meg Tennant, Rae Armour) (Merritt, B.C. ) - Vancouver's AUGUST performed at Merritt's Mountain Fest, the first artists on the program, setting the stage for the entire weekend, or as some would say: setting the consciousness.
The M.C. introduced AUGUST by saying 'It's all about the month of August when things mature. Please welcome AUGUST!'
AUGUST is composed of real women - nurturing women - who have seen the world and are able to sing about our trials, our breakups, our babies, our growing hips with humorous wit and a deep intelligence.
A few media people in the crowd recognized actor and singer Beverley Elliott. One comment was, "Where have you been Beverley? We've missed your singing!" Ms Elliott has been busy performing on film (TV's Godiva) and in theatre (Mom's The Word), among other venues.
The insightful songs by singer/songwriters and recording artists Rae Armour and Meg Tennant rounded out the performance with equal validation that yes, when AUGUST comes around we want to kick back, have fun and relax with these inspiring women!
With John Ellis on lead guitar and Linda Kidder on bass, AUGUST played to an appreciative crowd who braved the dusty winds like tough urban cowboys. Ms Elliott laughingly said, "Cowboy hats are rolling around like tumbling Tumble Weed."
Songs about heartache, grief, life, upliftment and love, and all sung with humour and conviviality! That's the women of AUGUST. Catch them again at the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver on August 12 on the Fountain Stage, 9:00 p.m.
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July 12, 2006
M. J. Milne
Media - Blue Heron Productions
