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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 14 Apr 2004, p. 19

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llhyNiittllt stays trm to tradition I I 1he “Wily excmng Irv,h group Dervish ml) hring their tradmortal sound to the (Zhurch The- are In M, tacolv, thv, Sun, day at 8 pm, Formed 1n 1989 hy a group of five musiuam. Lam Kelly. Shane Mitchell. Martin McGinley. Brian McDonagh and Michael Holmes. the group came tNether to record an album of local music. which was released as The Boys of Inspired by the proierc they decided to develop this informal gathering mm a working band under the name Dervish. which was chosen as It related to any group of poor but spiritual people who become enrap- mred be muur 265 Weber St, North, Waterloo I 772-2001 (NEXT TO SWISS mum we :- Wyn-inlay 1073. Saturday IO 5:30. Sunday News” Over the fullmnng two In H's”. Rnsrnmmmr horn singer Cathy Jordan and all-Ireland tchampion Shant- McAleer joined the band. giving them the right balance to produce the rim Derush album "Harmony Hill". released in 1992. years. Tlervish honed their craft Lb a Immanw hand. It wasn't long before the impact of the album became apparent. won widespread critical acclaim and was described by many as ‘a landmark Irish tradi, tional album". The impact of the recording was immediate. Its artistry: musicianship and maturity won out- standing praise from the media. placing Dervish in the forefront of bands work- mg In Traditional lush music ._‘ ""T I , Art-Irs; MM ,1 [f; This demand led In the hund touring continuously throughout 1993 and per- forming at all the major folk festivals. The enormous workload and constant touring made it difficult for the band to work in the studio. but the following year their keenly awaited second album "Playing with Fire" was released. The high expectations for the recording were nol only met, but also sur- passed. Reviewers and crib its alike lauded praise for "Playing with Fire". confirm- ing Dervish's status as the pre-eminem Irish tradition- alhand, The album reached number I on the Irish Folk Music Charts and stayed on top for several months. THE REGIONS FINEST SELECTION OF PREMIUM QUALITY BRAND NAME LUXURY MATTRESSES.. STEARNS & FosrER,SjlWrthrti, SEALY...AND MORE AT INTRODUCTORY PRICES! Waterloo Community Arts Centre helper Julia Sumner (left) helps Walter Ozaruk hook up the new stereo that he purchased for " at the centre's recent spring clean- out sale In 1996. Dervish released -At the End of the Day". which firmly established the band as a major force in world music. winning them the Hm Press Folk Album of lheYear Award. In the same year. the hand performed a series of concerts in Hong Kong and Malaysia. which opened the door into the Far Eastern market. Dervish's concert perfor- mances are a myriad of tones and moods ranging from high-energy tunes played with fluidity and Uttuitiveness. to beautifully measured songs. from charming lyrics, of life and love, in inspiring melodies that lift audiences from their Keats. All the elements are Continued onpagezo Making music ait "trs “am (In April 2fi at 2 p.1ll.. the Waterloo (Inna-n Band u tll prewar In annual spring umu'n. "Afternoon al tht. Opera". lulluring opera therues, show mm». and mum. arranged for hand. Half oi G. SH) admission will bee donated m the Grand River Ilospital Foundation - Grand Riwr Hegiunal t Lallu'r t Icnlre. lhe “mum will be held an The Cedars. 543 Brody u and I V in Waterloo. For murr Information. um the Weir site at WWW. waterloolrandwun1 . lhis Saturday the Watertuo l Zunununity Arp, (len- lrr will host Us annual !ipringlhats dinner and dance tundrmwn Starting at ti pm. with a cocktail hour reception. iin- rwning cvlrhrales the whim-n of the WC.AC. lurlul Art Awards for the "I liee Music" exhibit. The three prizes will hr artrtour1rcd and prt-wnu-d that m thing. The "1 See Music" exhibit will he on display an the Centre April 20 to May 29. Ihe exhibit will consist oi' 30 paintings chosen (mm the initial 90 paintings submitted. Dim- Ott a gourmet feast prepared by Julia Pren- divine Catering while listening to the sounds of music by harpist Christina Mame. The beautifully decorated hall will be festooned with butterflies created specially for this Springl'haw celebration by local artists. After dinner there will lw door prizes and dancing to the sounds of a D]. Don't miss this fesliile evening of hm and enter- tainmem. This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. in room 202 at RIM Park. well-known local artist and designer David Amscherl invites you to bring your sketchbouk and favourite paint media or pastels and "Paint in the After a morning of sketching followed by demon stration and an opportunity to paint, Antscherl will offer individual attention and critique work. Some drawing experience and rhmfun with your chosen media is required The fee is $30 for Waterloo ( Jtrmmunity Arts t Ion tre members, and $45 for non-members. WCAC hosts Spring Thaw dinner and dance Waterloo Concert Band supports cancer centre Artists invited to 'Paint in the Park' all slut avgalaWk alt -_ u arohe

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