is a series of shows that go down at Heritage Hall on Main at 15th Ave, plus some other ones around the city. Wrapping up this year's events is the one and only James Hill, master of the 'uke, with cellist Anne Davison on April 30th. The official word:
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JAMES HILL, 'UKULELE
with cellist Anne Davison
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street, Vancouver) $25/$15
"Never have four strings attached to a hollow wooden shell been
coaxed to do so much."
- The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Sun
(Vancouver, BC) – Music on Main presents one of today’s most
stunning virtuosos, 'ukulele player James Hill with cellist Anne
Davison as part of the Main Series at Heritage Hall on Thursday,
April 30, 2009 at 8:00 PM.
From YouTube sensations to the New York Times, the 'ukulele is
hailed as one of today's hottest musical instruments, and Canada's
James Hill is stoking the flames as one of the world's hottest
players. With his mind-boggling virtuosity, open-hearted artistry and
sense of humour, James takes the 'ukulele to places previously
unimagined. Don't miss his Main Series concert with cellist Anne
Davison where you'll hear inspired arrangements and original
compositions, including tracks off their brand new album True Love
Don't Weep. Come find out why CBC Radio calls him "the Wayne Gretzky
of the 'ukulele".
