Female country artists honoured
Lady Singers of Our Century show is women’s centre fundraiser
The popular Lady Singers of Our Century tribute show is returning to Summerside, this time to raise funds for East Prince Women’s Information Centre.
The Women’s Centre, located at 109 Water St., in Summerside, provides services, training and referrals for the women of Prince County and western Queens. It is also a support for women in need.
The Women’s Centre is provided no core funding so it has to raise all its own funds through fundraisers such as this evening of entertainment.
The event takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church in Summerside.
“Lady Singers of Our Century” pays homage to country music stars Tanya Tucker, Rita MacNeil, Loretta Lynn, Emmy Lou Harris, Patsy Cline and Lynda Rondstad.
Hosts Judy McGregor and Joan Reeves will be joined by Jolee Patkai, Keila Glydon and Colleen MacPhee to perform the songs of these country music artists.
Singer/songwriter Patkai has released two CDs “Going Home” and “Shore Rhapsody.” A member of the group, “Treble With Girls,” she will be paying tribute to Loretta Lynn and EmmyLou Harris.
Glydon, who performs with Dino and the Harmonies and Phase II, has written many songs, many of which can be found on her latest gospel CD,
“Here I am Lord.” She will be paying tribute to Patsy Cline and Linda Rondstad.
MacPhee, originally from Georgetown, has been singing
and playing guitar since the age of 12. She has two recordings to her credit. She will be paying tribute to Rita MacNeil, one of her favourite female artists.
McGregor and Reeves, also known as comic duo, Ding and Dong, have been singing together for many years, producing a harmony that only siblings can. They will be adding lots of humour and stories as they pay tribute to Tanya Tucker and the McGuire Sisters.
Tickets are $12 and available at the East Prince Women’s Information Centre in Summerside, by email: epwic@eastlink. ca, and by phone at 902-4369856 or 902-439-7268.
Organizers of the fundraising show promise a fun night of entertainment with door prizes as well.