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Annual 'South End Summit' concert unites talented teen musicians

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SURREY — South End Summit, the annual gathering of talented teen musicians on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, returns this Saturday night, Jan. 18.

The fourth annual edition of the concert will again fill Earl Marriott Secondary's Wheelhouse Theatre with the sounds of big bands from that school along with those from Elgin Park and Semiahmoo.

The ticketed event ($19 for adults, $14 for students and seniors) showcases some fine young players in a celebratory setting.

The evening's guest is Cory Weeds, a Burnaby-based saxophonist who operates the Cellar jazz club in Vancouver.

"There's a lot of talented kids who come out of Surrey, so yeah, I'm excited about

being there," Weeds said. "It's always fun to play with kids because they're all wide-eyed and excited and enthusiastic about what they're doing, so I'm happy to be part of it."

Sadly, Weeds will close the Cellar doors Cory Weedsfor good at February's end, leaving a void on the local jazz scene.

"I've been battling pretty hard for 13 years to keep the Cellar going, but it's just time to get out for awhile and step back," Weeds said.

"The location was an uphill battle in many respects, with landlord and lease issues, too."

At South End Summit, another special guest will be iconic bandleader Dal Richards, 96, to whom the bands will pay tribute.

Show tickets are available at Tapestry music store in White Rock. For details, visit semiahmooarts.com or call 604-536-8333.

tzillich@thenownewspaper.com



Tom Zillich

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