Christmas with the Travelling Mabels Kicks off in Delia
By Gwen Snell
The Mabels are getting set to hit the road this season, and where better to kick things off than Delia, Alberta. Some may question "spring boarding" a professional tour from this seemingly quiet little Alberta community, but Delia is quickly becoming a hotbed for featuring outstanding musical talent.
Lately, there have been frequent sightings of a virtual "Who's who" in the professional musical business. Rumor has it that there will be a CCMA award winner and professional recording artists in attendance for this sweet gig on November 19 for the 2 p.m. Matinee show.
For those who missed the Community Centre fundraiser, you will want to mark your calendar the next time Elton Lammie pulls out his instruments in the area. His concert back in September gave the audience a $200 concert for a fraction of that cost.
And now, the Travelling Mabels are offering up their unique harmony blends for your enjoyment with a very affordable ticket price of just $30. Each is talented enough to stand alone with a solo career, but together, the Mabels lift you higher than you ever thought possible. With "Mother Mabel" (Eva Levesque) settling in the Delia area, it seems logical that they would include Delia on their tour. To date, their tour features nine dates throughout Alberta. Two of these dates are already sold out.
According to travellingmabels.com
"The holiday season is approaching, and the Travelling Mabels can hardly contain their excitement as they prepare to enchant audiences with their special show, "Christmas with The Travelling Mabels." As an extra treat, they are set to release their very first Christmas CD, filled with musical gems that capture the festive spirit. Their upcoming album features two original songs, "Grandma's Kitchen" and "Follow That Star," alongside their heartfelt interpretations of timeless Christmas classics. You can expect to hear their renditions of "Operator" (originally by Manhattan Transfer), "Light Of The Stable" (inspired by Emmylou Harris), "Let It Snow," and a delightful tribute to Vince Guaraldi with their "A Charlie Brown Christmas" medley, which includes "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Tannenbaum," "Skating," and the beloved "Linus and Lucy." The live shows promise to be an enchanting evening filled with the signature Mabels harmony, extraordinary musicianship, and a sprinkle of Dad jokes that will leave you with a heartwarming sense of joy. Digital and hard copy release date November 18, 2023."
Tickets for the Delia performance are available online at www.travellingmabels.com or at The Jolly Penny in Delia or call Eva at 403-558-3967.