Greetings friends! It feels like forever since I’ve logged into the website and shared some news with you. Please forgive me.
Life is full! The hills and valleys; trials and joys; as we come to the year’s end, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and peace. Let’s bring that vibe to the forefront as we gather for the second edition of Spirit of the Season!
2025 was the first year to present Christmas music as a concert at the Esquimalt United Church. In previous years, I’d been performing such a show at Hermann’s, but with the construction there, it made sense to keep it close to home. The community was delighted, with a full turn-out, and happy audience members. Like last year, there is a stellar line-up of musicians joining me for this second edition: Attila Fias will be playing piano, Ken Lister is on bass, and Kelby MacNayr is on drums and percussion. A girl can’t ask for more! Nevertheless, I do hope to have a few special guests on the roster, just to make more merry. Stay tuned!
Thank you to friends, family and neighbours, that continue to support local music, and support my journey. Life has been busy with my very big family, yet, it is the experiences with these folks, and with you, that is shaping what happens next. I’ve also found that by leading yoga and fitness classes, I learn about many lives, which inspires the emotions and moods in the songs I present. I feel new lyrics and melodies on their way. The tunes I’m choosing for this event are befitting of our lives, these times and the season. Come be uplifted.
For any queries, or for advance ticket sales for the Sat.,Dec. 12th concert, please e-transfer: $25/person to lorraine@lorrainenygaard.com OR, bring cash to the door, which opens at 6:30. Show is from 7 – 9 p.m. With a limited amount of seating, getting your tickets early is highly recommended. For those that live in the community, you’re also welcome to approach me with cash, and I’ll have a ticket in hand for you and your party members. Families with children can expect a family rate: talk to me.
Speaking of families! There is a lovely room for families to relax in, if you choose to move from the hall, with a few toys, colouring and such. You can look through the windows to the sanctuary hall, and meanwhile, the live music is being piped into the room via quality speaker. There will also be a mid-way break with a few simple refreshments. Experiencing live music from an early age is a wonderful thing: Thanks for choosing to bring your children.
Esquimalt United is at 500 Admirals Road, corner of Lyall and Admirals. Several stairs will greet you. Elevator access is via Lyall Street side entrance. I can’t wait to see you there!