Sat, Dec 19th, 8-10pm, Concert – Beth Marie Anderson – Christmas Concert – jazz/country/traditional
Beth Marie: 2015 has been a whirlwind full of opportunity for this young singer-songwriter.  Beth’s song ‘Sunday Shoes’ was the lead radio single for Canadian artist, Alessia Cohle, Beth received FACTOR funding to record music in the spring, and was again selected as an Emerging Artist at the CMA Fan Fair in Nashville this past June.  Beth had a busy summer showcasing at the SML Songwriting Festival in Virginia, recording and releasing her third studio album in Nashville, and writing songs for her upcoming Christmas Album, set to release in Winter 2016.  Beth was thrilled to be selected in the ‘Unsigned Only’ Artist Competition (seeking the greatest unsigned act in North America) and made her way to Semi Finalist.  Also this year Beth was selected to showcase during CCMA Week in Halifax, was nominated for ‘Album of The Year’ at the 2015 BCCMA Awards, and was selected to perform at the BCCMA Awards in Vancouver.  Her latest adventure for 2015 will be her 16 date Christmas Tour of Vancouver Island along side the release of her Radio Christmas Single, The First Noel.
Darcy Phillips: Darcy is a pianist, composer, and producer located in Victoria, on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.  Since 1995 Darcy has been keyboardist and vocalist for Canadian superstar and Universal recording artist Jann Arden, accompanying her on stages throughout the world and performing on several of her recent recordings. A winner of the Alberta Motion Picture Industry Association’s Score of the Year award, he has also composed original soundtracks for numerous theatre, feature film and television productions, including the feature film “Road to Saddle River,” with Michael Becker, and with his partner Scott Hafso he composed music for the stage musical version of “Joe Versus the Volcano.” In the recording studio, Darcy has supported many recording artists both as session keyboardist and as producer. 
Grown Up Christmas List (Cover)  https://youtu.be/__xP5J2tUMc   www.bethmarieanderson.com
Tickets $15 (Advance $13) on sale now @ Char’s Landing or call (778) 421-2427 to purchase with Visa/MC/Amex/Debit
FMI http://alberni.ca/events/16674    Char’s 19+ Lounge open 5:30-12midnight 365+ days a year www.charslanding.com Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle @5th. Port Alberni V9Y 1V9
 
 
BIO Beth Marie Anderson
 
From Vancouver Island, Canada, Country Singer/Songwriter Beth Marie Anderson has accomplished much in her young years.  She has had several of her songs cut by artists all over North America, including Grand Ole Opry Performer Sherry Lynn, and has had song holds with major label artists including LeAnn Rimes, Sarah Evans & Pam Tillis.  Beth has recorded three albums in Nashville and was nominated for multiple awards in B.C including “Song of The Year” at the Vancouver Island Music Awards in 2012, “Female Vocalist Of The Year” at the 2nd Annual Barebones Music Awards in 2013, and “Album of The Year’ with the British Columbia Country Music Awards, 2015. 
 
Beth has shared the stage with Canadian Superstars such as Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Johnny Reid, Michelle Wright, Patricia Conroy, Trooper, Jessie Farrell, and English/US hit songwriter Roger Cook.  Beth was selected as the only Canadian ‘Emerging Artist’ at Nashville’s 2013 CMA Fan Fair where she did four days of 8 hour meet & greets, saw over 3,000 new fans and performed at select venues including the legendary Bluebird Café.
 
In her younger years Beth was a lead in the Musical ‘Honk Jr’ with Bard To Broadway, sung in the chorus of many Operatic Productions with the Vancouver Island Opera Company including ‘La Boheme’ and Die Fledermaus, and other musicals through the Echo Players Theatre Company.
 
One of Beth’s passions is teaching and inspiring youth, so in 2013 she started speaking at elementary, middle and high school kids about her journey, how being unique is a blessing, and inspiring them to dream big and chase their dreams through life’s obstacles.  In 2014 Beth was selected to be the Music Director at the Tim Horton’s Children’s Camp in Kentucky (for under privileged children) for 4 months.  Beth taught guitar, vocals, mandolin, drums and recorded music with the kids.  Also in 2014, Beth was selected as an International Finalist in the ‘NewSong International Songwriting Competition’, beating out thousands of Artists all around the world for 1 of the 10 spots.  
 
2015 has been a whirlwind full of opportunity for this young singer-songwriter.  Beth’s song ‘Sunday Shoes’ was the lead radio single for Canadian artist, Alessia Cohle, Beth received FACTOR funding to record music in the spring, and was again selected as an Emerging Artist at the CMA Fan Fair in Nashville this past June.  Beth had a busy summer showcasing at the SML Songwriting Festival in Virginia, recording and releasing her third studio album in Nashville, and writing songs for her upcoming Christmas Album, set to release in Winter 2016.  Beth was thrilled to be selected in the ‘Unsigned Only’ Artist Competition (seeking the greatest unsigned act in North America) and made her way to Semi Finalist.  Also this year Beth was selected to showcase during CCMA Week in Halifax, was nominated for ‘Album of The Year’ at the 2015 BCCMA Awards, and was selected to perform at the BCCMA Awards in Vancouver.  Her latest adventure for 2015 will be her 16 date Christmas Tour of Vancouver Island along side the release of her Radio Christmas Single, The First Noel.
 
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