“The Heart of the Holidays”

 SHARI CHASKIN IN CONCERT

Hoping you can join us to experience this beautiful concert with some of the greatest Christmas classics and winter songs with a little something extra special mixed in.

This year we will take the stage at Polaris Theatre (behind Cross Iron Mills). A state-of-the-art concert hall with comfy soft seats, VIP limited table seating, full bar, wheelchair accessible and lots of free parking.

Last year we sold out very quickly so please get your tickets now!

It is all reserved seating so you can choose your seats!

Artists:

• Shari Chaskin, vocals
• Jon Day, piano
• Rob Hutchinson, bass
  
  
• Madeline Bailey, guest violinist

 Details:

• Doors: 6:30pm
• Concert: 7:30pm
• Reserved Seating: $55 
• VIP Table seats: $80 
• Tickets are Non-Refundable 

 

SHARI CHASKIN – VOCALIST

 

Shari is a Calgary-based vocalist who lives every word she sings. Expect to be captivated by a contemporary and soulful singer whose voice touches all audiences. She has been compared to the power of Adele and Celine and the warmth of Karen Carpenter, however, she has her own unique sound.

Whether in the grandest concert halls and most intimate venues, her presence is captivating. She will take you on a powerful, emotional ride from intimate moments to soaring heights.

As an accomplished performer, Shari has worked with Top 40 bands, jazz ensembles, and big band orchestras including Prime Time Big Band in Calgary for 18 years. She is humbled to have shared stages with Al Jarreau, Chantal Kreviasuk, Céline, Tommy Banks, Oliver Jones and many more.

Shari's star power has connected her with some of the most successful acts in North America.  She honed her talents as an original cast member of the Montreal Bilingual Company and the Canadian National Tour of “Les Misérables”.

Shari and Jon Day wrote and released their first original single “Margate” in 2022 and collaborated on many other projects including the single release of “At War with Love” in 2023. Jon arranged a powerful version of this song by Michael Caruso, American composer. Most recently she released a vintage recording from her collaboration with American songwriter Elliot Willensky on the theme song "Beautiful for You", Shari provided the voice for Hollywood star Farrah Fawcett. Find them streaming on your preferred platform.

“Attending their live concerts is an experience like no other. Shari's enchanting voice possesses the rare power to transport the listener to a world of pure emotion and resonance. Her stage presence is magnetic, and she effortlessly connects with her audience, making every performance a personal and memorable journey. Jon Day's accompaniment is the perfect complement, adding depth and dimension to their musical creations. Together, they create a synergy that is nothing short of magical.”  - L. Selig

To learn more about Shari click here: https://www.sharichaskinmusic.com/

  

JON DAY – MUSICAL DIRECTOR & PIANO

Jon is a multi-instrumentalist (piano and trumpet), educator, arranger, composer, orchestrator and musical director. Over a career spanning 30 years, Jon has had the privilege of sharing the stage with a long list of international and local artists. He is also a respected leader having conducted and composed for a wide variety of ensembles and vocal groups. 

To learn more about Jon click here: https://www.jdaymusic.com/

 

ROB HUTCHINSON - BASS 

Wait until you hear Rob Hutchinson play his acoustic bass if you haven’t already.

An elegant addition to any combo. He has been nothing short of an encouraging and passionate musician and has brought his beautiful sound to Shari’s recording of “At War with Love” …one of his favorite songs of all time.

Rob spent 12 years as a professional musician in London, UK, bringing a unique skill set that includes orchestral and jazz double bass and fretted and fretless electric bass. His West End credits include several mega-hit shows. Now in Calgary, Rob has worked with Stage West and performed with symphony and chamber orchestras across the UK, Spain, and Canada. 

To learn more about Rob click here: https://www.robhutchinson.ca/

  

MADELINE BAILEY – GUEST VIOLINIST

Madeline Bailey is currently a full-time violin teacher and performer in Alberta. She began learning violin focused on the Suzuki method at the age of 3 years old, later studying with wonderful teachers including Graham Tagg, Norbert Boehm and Joan Barrett.  She has performed with a variety of ensembles and orchestras, including the University of Lethbridge Conservatory Orchestra, Coulee Fiddlers, The Calgary Civic Symphony, Symphony of the Kootenays, Calgary Jazz Orchestra, Revv52, IL Divo (2019 tour) Disturbed (2023 tour) and in Michael Buble's orchestra during the Alberta leg of his 2014, 2019, and 2022 World Tours.

Madeline also joins several bands for performances as a fiddle player, including Chris Leblanc, The Ranchmans "House Band", Jordan Shingoose, FOXX Worthee and more. She currently manages and performs in a Duo called “Arrow Creek”, focusing on folk and Irish music. Madeline is certified in the Ward Method of Music Instruction.

In 2022, Madeline founded the Wild Rose Youth Strings orchestra with friend and colleague Karen Dees. When she’s not performing or teaching, Madeline keeps busy spending time with her husband Robbie, and 3 beautiful daughters

To learn more about Madeline click here: @madeline_violin