Through the years country artist Leah Durelle has released several singles in the American market. But less than a month ago, the St. Albert resident released her first single for Canadian radio with I Need to See You.
Co-written with another local country songwriter Aaron Goodvin, I Need to See You is a heartbreak song based on Durelle’s own experiences. She’s pretty mum about the romance, but will say, “It took a long time to write the song.”
With upwards of 200 songs under her belt, Durelle is performing at the Beer Hunter Pub and Grill tonight with backup musicians David and Kathy Barber. “When you have three people, there’s a lot of energy. It’s richer and fuller..”
Durelle plans to line the evening with songs from favourites such as Carrie Underwood, the Beatles and Fleetwood Mac.
There is no cover charge. The Beer Hunter is at 386 St. Albert Trail.
There’s a father terrified of getting a call from Kandahar that his son is wounded or worse. There’s a military wife whose life is turned upside down as her husband struggles with PTSD. There’s an infantryman scanning an Afghan village and wondering if the enemy is hidden within.
All these thoughts and poetic stories are part of In Arms, a dramatic performance of words by the members of the military and their family.
Presented by the Edmonton Poetry Festival, the poems weave together the full range of military thoughts and impressions and all aspects of pride, fear, loneliness, camaraderie, tension and routine are shared. Music, photography and professional stage direction will heighten their impact.
This free performance is tonight, the eve of Remembrance Day, at 8 p.m. at the Royal Alberta Museum. Lt.-Gov. Donald S. Ethell, a retired colonel in the Canadian Forces, will attend.
Seating is limited so spectators are advised to come early. The museum is at 12845-102 Ave.
