winter solstice show
“It’s become a family tradition that we look forward to every year.”
“Wonderful Music. Moving”
“Exquisite, heart-full music. It’s food for the soul. A celebratory night to warm you through the season. ”
Children 12 and under $15 for all three shows.
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“I never miss Cari Burdett’s Solstice Concert! It always features an incredible line up of dynamic local talent, & is a warm, heartfelt community event that absolutely completes the season! xo ”
“Cari, I went to your first solstice concert in the small St. Peter’s Anglican church. After the concert ended, I left walking into the dark night filled with the warmth of the song and dance of my community
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“I never miss Cari’s Annual Solstice Concert. She brings together fabulous musicians evoking light with songs of luminescent joy blended with gorgeous harmonies and precise instrumentation on the darkest day of the year, a chance to Celebrate the interplay of dark and light.”
“This annual Winter Solstice event is one of the season’s highlights for families in the Cowichan Valley; a celebration of dance, song & instrumentation, including a very touching & entertaining improvisation based on the audience’s Christmas Wishes… I go every year ! ”
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“For me it is a gift. It helps me to quiet down and see what is important in life. It allows me to celebrate in gratitude. Light is stronger than darkness !”
“Being an audience at your show is so moving, on a soul level, it has been a part of our family routine that we look forward to year after year and that adds tremendous joy to our holiday season!”
Cari Burdett, Artistic Director, Vocals
Adrian Dolan, Musical Director, Piano, Accordion, Mandola, Violin
Anne Schaefer, Vocals, Singer Songwriter, Guitar, Piano
QuiN Etheridge -Pedden, Violin
Scott White, Bass
Adam Dobres, Guitar
We hope you, your family and friends will be able join us
The 8th Winter Solstice Concerts, 2023, are here! After a long break, we are thrilled to offer you a very special musical experience. We hope you, your family, and friends will be able to join us in celebrating the return of the light.
Cari Burdett presents her sell-out Winter Solstice Music Concert for the 8th year, a family tradition enjoyable for all ages. This wonderful yearly musical tradition weaves acoustic music, lots of singing with jazz, folk, and new arrangements, providing warmth and peace on the longest night of the year. Bringing forward the spirit of cabaret and combining it with music from around the world and a dash of improvisation, this show is sure to please!
To celebrate the returning light, musicians will collect holiday wishes from the audience and create a one-of-a-kind piece of music to honor this very special time of year. “Every year we offer an array of songs connecting us to different Winter Solstice traditions in the world, and 2023 will not disappoint!” explains Burdett.
Joining us this year is the incredible ensemble of Anne Schaefer (Voice, Guitar, Piano), QuiN Etheridge-Pedden (violin, vocals), Adrian Dolan (piano, accordion, vocals, and guitar), Scott White (bass, vocals), Adam Dobres, (Guitar), Lila Community Choir, The Collective, Cari Burdett (vocals), along with Special Guests.
Throughout the evening, the audience can be expected to join in and sing along. The exuberant close to the evening will be a hand-clapping-sing-along of “This Little Light of Mine.”
This concert has become a cherished Solstice tradition, offering one Matinee at 2pm and one Candlelight show, 7pm on December 16th at the Sylvan United Church in Mill Bay, and one evening show in Victoria at 7pm on December 17th, at the Beautiful Church of Truth.
In addition to the concert, we will also be fundraising for a new society called Arts Based Community Discovery/ ABCD, which focuses on supporting our relationships in the valley through the Arts and Nature Connection. Don’t miss out on this amazing concert!
A big thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!
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