http://www.bowfire.com/
Friday, October 23, 2009 • 7:30 PM
Mayo Civic Center - Arena | Tickets
Bowfire is the Total String Experience consisting of the finest lineup of fiddle and violin virtuosos ever assembled. They take audiences on a musical journey that moves seamlessly through Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass, Celtic, Rock, World music and Ottawa Valley and Cape Breton styles, mixing in incredible step and tap dancing and beautiful vocals, wrapped around a fast-paced show with first class production values including great sound, choreography, dramatic lighting, set design and costumes.
The hottest new show to hit the stage is quickly becoming a major international success. Bowfire is a one of a kind musical and theatrical experience which strings together one show-stopping hit after another in a fast paced theatrically staged production.
Bowfire has continually proven itself to be a "must see" event everywhere it is presented, with audiences clamoring for more and standing ovations routine. Bowfire presents an "All Star Show" of the finest lineup of fiddle and violin virtuosos ever assembled on one stage.
From the traditional fiddle and violin to the exotic Chinese erhu, Bowfire has been impressing audiences worldwide. Bowfire has recorded 2 CDs, been shown as a TV special Bowfire Live on PBS stations in the U.S., and as a Cineplex Big Screen event in Canada.
The Bowfire company is composed of virtuoso string players who are at the forefront of their respective styles, combined with equally gifted and respected backup musicians: piano/keyboards, bass, drums/percussion, guitars and cello. Fiddlers in the company are world-class step dancers and tap dancers. This avalanche of talent is brought together under the guidance of Creator and Artistic Director, Lenny Solomon and Broadway acclaimed Stage Director, Stafford Arima.
Formed in June 2000, Bowfire made its debut performance the following month at Expo 2000 in Hannover, Germany. Audience response was wildly enthusiastic, and the group was subsequently invited to perform on the Governor-General’s Awards telecast, the Canadian equivalent of the United States’ Kennedy Center Honors.
