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September soul vespers at St. George’s United Church

St. George’s United Church is pleased to announce the date of our afternoon jazz vespers program the afternoon of Sept. 24.
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Anela Kahiamoe is performing at St. George’s United Church

St. George’s United Church is pleased to announce the date of our afternoon jazz vespers program the afternoon of Sept. 24.

Jazz vespers is a collaboration between local artists and St. George’s to bring together local musical talent and spiritual reflection for the benefit of the Valley community.

This month’s event features Anela Kahiamoe, a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who performs regularly around the Comox Valley.

Raised in Hawaii, he grew up influenced by gospel music from a young age. His styles also include jazz, rock, country, blues and reggae with a Hawaiian flavour. Kahiamoe has been a professional musician since the age of 17, and has appeared at Vancouver Island Musicfest, Sunfest Country Music Festival, and variety of other venues around Vancouver Island.

His latest CD, entitled Through the Years, is a solo compilation of songs recorded over the past 20 years. Kahiamoe’s music brings a tropical feel-good vibe, so he says “sit back, relax hang loose and enjoy the ride.” The theme of the event will be the change of seasons, bringing us into a whole new cycle of life and sacred experience.

The event will be hosted by Ingrid Brown, who will tie together the themes with spiritual reflection.

The term “vespers” is an ancient Latin term for regular evening prayer. St. George’s United Church sees events like this as integral to its purpose as a faith community to use the resources it’s been given as a common space to foster connection and encourage spiritual and artistic vitality for the benefit of the Comox Valley.

Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to the artist. There will also be refreshments to follow, and an opportunity to meet Kahiamoe.