Jesse DeNatale: Celebrated American Songwriter Comes to Turner Valley

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By Shelley Whitehead
Beneath the Arch Concert Series in Turner Valley will kick off the 2010-2011 season with acclaimed singer-songwriter Jesse DeNatale on September 11th.
Tom Waits calls Jesse DeNatale, “a unique and original American voice.” Can-lit star Michael Ondaatje describes DeNatale's work as, “tender, intimate and wise.” With musical and literary giants singing his praises on both sides of the border, Beneath the Arch concert is thrilled to present this rising star.
From northern California, DeNatale is part poet, part storyteller. With two critically acclaimed records to his credit, Shangri-La West and Soul Parade! DeNatale has been busy touring internationally, performing in festivals, clubs and theatres. He is currently touring his most recent album, Hallelujah Rain, which was released last winter.
Along the way he has met many artists both musical and otherwise who greatly inspire him. “Composers and songwriters from the past and certainly my friends and peers right now inspire me,” he says.
“Call it a past and modern melting pot of influence, a new and old source of inspiration,” he continues. “A greatness that seems to come in all forms, be it the Eiffel Tower, or a Nina Simone song, or a little kid's drawing. It pushes a button inside me that tells me what it is to be human, which leads to a bell ringing or a signal that forces up a desire to create something equally great, and then, well it's usually followed by a light bulb going on. It's like I've got a little Rube Goldberg machine inside me. Which is a great thing in itself.”
Jesse DeNatale in concert Saturday, September 11th at the Flare & Derrick Community Hall, Main Street, Turner Valley.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the music starts at 7:30. Rush tickets are $25 (adults) or $10 (students from 6-12 years), available from Coyote Moon (Turner Valley), Bluerock Gallery (Black Diamond), Harvest Moon Health Foods (Okotoks) and Millarville General Store. For information call 403-933-7040 or 403-933-5811 or visit www.beneaththearch.org.
Beneath the Arch has a terrific season lined up and season tickets are still available, $135 buys seven great concerts:
September 11th - Jesse DeNatale
October 23rd - Sam Baker and Tim Lorsch
November 20th - Dustin Bentall Outfit
January 16th, 2011 - special Sunday matinee featuring the Bow Valley Brass Ensemble
February 12th - Twilight Hotel
March 12th - Oh My Darling
April 16th - “The Gift” – A tribute to Ian Tyson
Library construction means changes to parking
Beneath the Arch reminds concert-goers that the new Sheep River Library is under construction in what was formerly the parking lot in front of the Flare & Derrick Community Hall. Patrons will have to find street parking – please respect Turner Valley residents and park on Main Street, not on residential side streets. Also, please use caution when walking toward the hall. The construction site is well fenced but the ground is rough in places, watch your step.
Access to the hall may also be affected – if so, Beneath the Arch volunteers will be on hand to direct concert-goers to the correct doors.