The Community Exchange (TCE) follows up its monthly community meal this Saturday with its first-ever Bands Night.
After chowing down at the free community supper from 5-6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to stick around for an evening of live bands playing classic hits starting at 6:45 p.m.
“At The Community Exchange, one of the things that we have wanted to do all along is to bring music to the community because we believe that music is just a natural connector,” says music night organizer Carol Braun.
A grant from the Manitoba Arts Council made it possible for TCE to not only provide a stage for local performers but also ensure they’re compensated for their talents.
“People will already be coming together to eat, so this will be another way for them to enjoy each other’s company and extend their evening,” Braun says.
Taking the stage is an lineup that includes Filipino band AlterLimitz and youth rockers The Sixagons.
AlterLimitz was established back in 2017 with a rotating group of members playing a mix of genres. Today, its roster of permanent performers have mainly become known for playing alternative rock hits.
The Sixagons, meanwhile, are a young rock ‘n roll outfit from Altona whose roots stretch back to the inaugural SPRKL Studio rock band camp in 2021. The current group has been together since last February, performing both their own music and covers of popular songs.
Performing between the two bands’ sets will be musical duo Promise & Tuesday, who sing a collection of mostly gospel songs.
Admission to Bands Night is free—just stop by to enjoy the show.
The Manitoba Arts Council funding will allow TCE to hold two more music nights in the months ahead, Braun shares.
“At this point, we have plans for three events,” she says, noting the dates have not yet been set for the second and third shows, though one will shine a spotlight on local singer-songwriters while the other will feature a night of piano music.
They’re also not sure if the other nights will follow community meals or be held on a different day.
“We want to see how this goes together with a community meal [this first time],” Braun says, encouraging people to stay tuned to TCE coming events for further details.
Upcoming Community Meal nights include Feb. 24, March 23, and April 27.
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Promise & Tuesday (right), AlterLimitz (left), and The Sixagons (on the title) perform at The Community Exchange’s first Bands Night this Saturday after the monthly community meal. Admission is free.
