BOWFIRE “Live in Concert” On the Big Screen Canadian Film Premiere Exclusively At Cineplex Entertainment Theatres Across Canada Wednesday, October 29, 2008 http://www.bowfire.com
“BOWFIRE is enormously entertaining.” The Washington Post
Bowfire Productions LLC announces the Canadian premiere of BOWFIRE “Live in Concert” opening exclusively in Cineplex Entertainment theatres across the country.
The film captures the worldwide critically acclaimed musical and theatrically staged BOWFIRE concert. This "all star" show presents the finest lineup of fiddle and violin virtuosos ever assembled on one stage. It’s an amazing show for all generations of music lovers. BOWFIRE “Live in Concert” opens in wide release at participating Cineplex Entertainment theatres on Wednesday, October 29th. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.cineplex.com and at participating Cineplex Entertainment theatres, beginning Friday, October 17th.
Cineplex Entertainment will present Bowfire at the following select theatres throughout Canada: BRITISH COLUMBIA SilverCity Metropolis Cinemas Burnaby SilverCity Coquitlam Cinemas Coquitlam Cineplex Odeon Aberdeen Mall Cinemas Kamloops Colossus Langley Cinemas Langley Galaxy Cinemas Nanaimo Nanaimo SilverCity Riverport Cinemas Richmond Cineplex Odeon Strawberry Hill Cinemas Surrey Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver Vancouver Famous Players 7 Cinemas Vernon SilverCity Victoria Cinemas Victoria ALBERTA Cineplex Odeon Crowfoot Crossings Cinemas Calgary
1 Scotiabank Theatre Chinook Calgary Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton Cinemas Edmonton Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas Edmonton Galaxy Cinemas Lethbridge Lethbridge Galaxy Cinemas Red Deer Red Deer MANITOBA SilverCity Polo Park Cinemas Winnipeg SASKATCHEWAN Galaxy Cinemas Regina Regina Galaxy Cinemas Saskatoon Saskatoon ONTARIO SilverCity Ancaster Cinemas Ancaster Galaxy Cinemas Barrie Barrie SilverCity Brampton Cinemas Brampton SilverCity Burlington Cinemas Burlington Cineplex Odeon Queensway Cinemas Etobicoke SilverCity Gloucester Cinemas Gloucester Galaxy Cinemas Guelph Guelph Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas Kingston SilverCity London Cinemas London Coliseum Mississauga Cinemas Mississauga Cineplex Odeon Niagara Square Cinemas Niagara Falls SilverCity Newmarket Cinemas Newmarket SilverCity Oakville Cinemas Oakville Cineplex Odeon Oshawa Cinemas Oshawa Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough Peterborough SilverCity Richmond Hill Cinemas Richmond Hill Famous Players Lambton 9 Cinemas Sarnia Galaxy Cinemas Sault Ste. Marie Sault Ste. Marie Coliseum Scarborough Cinemas Scarborough SilverCity Sudbury Cinemas Sudbury Cineplex Odeon Sheppard-Grande Cinemas Toronto Scotiabank Theatre Toronto Toronto SilverCity Yonge-Eglinton Cinemas Toronto SilverCity Thunder Bay Cinemas Thunder Bay Colossus Vaughan Cinemas Vaughan Galaxy Cinemas Waterloo Waterloo
2 SilverCity Windsor Cinemas Windsor QUEBEC Cineplex Odeon Brossard Cinemas Brossard Coliseum Kirkland Cinemas Kirkland Colossus Laval Cinemas Laval Scotiabank Theatre Montreal Montreal StarCité Montreal Cinemas Montreal Galaxy Cinemas Sherbrooke Rock Forest Cineplex Odeon Ste. Foy Cinemas Ste. Foy Galaxy Fleur-de-Lys Cinemas Trois Rivieres
The concept of BOWFIRE is the realization of a dream from creator and artistic director, violinist Lenny Solomon. Recorded May 2007 at Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, this sizzling concert is shot in high definition with multiple cameras, wrapped around a fast-paced show with first class production values that include great sound, choreography, dramatic lighting, set design and costumes. Executive Producer Barry Avrich (The Last Mogul) has created a high-energy musical experience translated onto the big screen, capturing the live performance of the total string experience.
Formed in June 2000, BOWFIRE made its debut performance the following month at the 2000 World Exposition in Hannover, Germany. Audience response was wildly enthusiastic, and the group was subsequently invited to perform on the Governor General’s Award telecast. This diverse music ensemble has been blazing international sold out venues ever since.
The film takes its audiences on a musical journey that moves seamlessly from jazz, classical, bluegrass, Celtic, rock, gypsy, world to Texas Swing, Ottawa Valley, Cape Breton styles and then combines incredible step, tap dancing and a beautiful voice.
The BOWFIRE company is composed of leading Canadian string virtuosos who are at the forefront of their respective styles: Lenny Solomon - George Gao - Jon Pilatzke - Bogdan Djukic - Raymond Legere - Shane Cook - Kelli Trottier – Yi-Jia Susanne Hou - Stéphane Allard - Stephanie Cadman combined with equally gifted and respected ensemble musicians: Bill Bridges, guitars - Bernie Senensky, piano & synthesizer - Lew Mele, acoustic & electric bass - Wendy
3 Solomon, acoustic & electric cello - Benjamin Riley, drums & percussion. Fiddlers in the company are world-class step dancers and tap dancers.
BOWFIRE “Live In Concert” will be released November 4th on CD and DVD in Dolby Digital, Dolby 5.1, Dolby Stereo, DTS Digital Surround™ formats across Canada. Kicking off 2009, Bowfire “Live In Concert” airs nationally on Bravo! Canada and Canadian concert dates will be announced for their spring tour.
A production of Bowfire Productions LLC. Creator and Artistic Director: Lenny Solomon, Executive Producer: Barry Avrich.
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We are presently confirming interviews.
For media information or to arrange interviews, please contact: Planet3 Communications Ltd. • Joanne Smale / Marli Bennett T: 647.346.4101 E: [email protected]
For theatre information, contact: Pat Marshall, Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations Cineplex Entertainment T: 416.323.6648 E: [email protected]
Georgia Sourtzis, Manager, Communications Cineplex Entertainment T : 416.323.6728 E : [email protected]
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