Chris Donnelly is one of the stars that will dazzle audiences at the Elora Festival this summer.
And as a special this year, Centre Wellington residents only can purchase tickets to see him for only $5.
Hot off a successful debut album in 2008, Donnelly has never been better at impressing audiences. His album, Solo, earned him rave reviews from the jazz and general music communities.
The album also earned him a Juno nomination for traditional jazz album of the year as well as nominations for best recording of the year and best keyboardist of the year from the 2009 National Jazz awards.
Donnelly is riding the wave of critical and popular acclaim.
He holds a Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Toronto, and he is currently a professor there. His latest project is composing new music based on the works of graphic artist M.C Escher. Titled Metamorphosis it will follow-up his debut album and is due for release later this year.
The Elora Festival is a summer music festival dedicated to bringing world-class music to audiences in Elora. Its 31st season not only features its own resident choir, the Elora Festival Singers, but also includes performances by some of the best musicians from around the globe.
It started July 9 and offers over 35 concerts before it concludes on Aug. 1.
Tickets for Donnelly this Saturday at 8pm at the Gambrel Barn across from the Grand River Raceway are $39 for adults, youths and EyeGO associates $5, and Centre Wellington residents only: $5with proof of ID (maximum of 6 tickets.
Tickets are available at 33 Henderson Street Elora, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm or Saturday 10am to 1pm, or by phone at 519-846-0331 or toll-free 1-888-747-7550 or online at www.elorafestival.com.
