Hamilton-based children’s entertainers, Turkey Rhubarb, will perform at the Drayton Library as part of the library’s Christmas program.
Seventeen years ago the trio, consisting of Dale Behnke on mandolin, Gerry Dion and Paul Fralick on guitar, performed its first concert. In the last 10 years it has played over 550 concerts across Ontario.
The group’s diverse selection of traditional songs originate from North America, Mexico, Antigua, England, Scotland and Ireland. The trio believes in diversity and singing in different languages, bringing a fun approach to traditional folk tunes. Turkey Rhubarb’s music is suitable “for dancing, clapping and singing along,” states a bio on the band’s website. “Their harmonies, humour and sense of fun add to their performances.”
The band’s songs include Saturday Night, Three Fine Mice and Chee Chee Cha. Christmas tunes Soggy Mittens and Tingly Toes, along with Christmas classics, will be part of this fun filled event.
Turkey Rhubarb will be performing a one-hour concert at the Drayton library on Dec. 16 beginning at 6:30pm. All ages are welcome to attend and refreshments will be available. For more information contact the library at 519-638-3788.
