BJ Snowden, Petunia and the Vipers and Charlotte Leung will each perform at CSAC this fall.
The Charlotte Street Arts Centre has announced a trio of upcoming performances planned for the fall season with outsider music legend BJ Snowden, rockabilly, shakedown, hoedown, barnburners Petunia and the Vipers, and emerging guzheng performer Charlotte Leung all making their way to the CSAC stage.
BJ Snowden has appeared on MTV, Comedy Central, and was a guest at Sackville’s Sappyfest in 2010. Snowden performed her breakout single “New Brunswick” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, which led to an appearance on CBC’s As It Happens to talk about her music and her many songs about Canada. She has been compared to Yoko Ono and can claim the B-52’s Fred Schnider as one of her many fans.
BJ Snowden | September 6, 2024 | Doors at 7 p.m. | Show at 7:30 p.m. | Buy Tickets
Vancouver-based roots crooner and Canadian underground music legend Petunia has been making annual pilgrimages to the East Coast for well over a decade. A one-time resident of Fredericton, Petunia cultivated a loyal audience performing his own mix of jazz, roots and country offset by occasional forays into yodeling cowboy territory through weekly performances at the Lunar Rogue Pub in the early to mid 2000’s. Since moving to B.C., he and his band The Vipers have continued to spread their music through frequent tours up and down the West Coast and releasing several critically acclaimed albums.
This fall, Petunia and the Vipers will be touring Canada appearing on the East Coast for the very first time supporting a brand new album. Petunia and a full band! Now that’s something to be excited about.
Petunia and the Vipers | September 20, 2024 | Doors at 7 p.m. | Show at 7:30 p.m. | Buy Tickets
Charlotte Leung is an enthusiastic guzheng player who brings a heartfelt passion to every performance. With a deep-rooted love for the guzheng, Charlotte has spent years learning and exploring the rich musical traditions of this ancient Chinese instrument. The guzheng, also known as the Chinese zither, has a history that spans over 2,500 years. Originating during the Warring States period, the instrument has evolved from a simple five-stringed zither to the sophisticated 21-stringed instrument commonly seen today. Renowned for its ethereal and resonant sound, the guzheng has played a vital role in Chinese music, often associated with court music, folk traditions, and contemporary compositions. Its unique sound is created by plucking the strings with a combination of finger techniques and movable bridges, allowing for a wide range of expressive possibilities.
In this special performance, Charlotte will explore the instrument, share its history, and perform a range of compositions for our audience. Part education, part performance, this has all the makings of a beautiful evening.
Charlotte Leung | October 18 | Doors at 7 p.m. | Show at 7:30 p.m. | Buy Tickets
