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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 7 Feb 2001, p. 23

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anada‘s â€" awardâ€"winâ€" ning musical comedy duo Bowser & Blue will be in concert at the Centre in the Square on Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Canada‘s hysterical musical duo / Bower & Blue perform in Centre [; ¢ in the Square‘s Comedy Series t Bowser & Blue are George Bowser and Ricky Blue. They first teamed up in 1978 and spent a few years playing their beloved ‘60s folkâ€"rock music in Montreal pubs. Always inclined toward the musicalâ€"comedy tradition, their show evolved in that direction and they hit the college and university circuit in 1984 with their comedy and music show. Bowser & Blue‘s irreverâ€" ent, intelligent and someâ€" times just plain silly comedy has tickled the funnybones of appreciative audiences in theatres and concert halls everywhere. They are well known for their unique brand of music and comedy, and social and political satire, whether appearing in Canada, the U.S., or in clubs, at corporate events, or on TV, radio or theatre. George Bowser was born in Sussex, England and eduâ€" cated at Tonbridge and Oxford, where he read modâ€" ern languages until departâ€" ing to pursue his musical Simply Strings Saturday, February 10, 2001 â€" 7:30 p.m. Equitable Life of Canada® . >« Iaterloo Chamber players protram: Vivaldi â€" String Conecrto RY 167 in Bâ€"flat Ginliani â€" Guitar Concerto in A Tehaikoveky â€" Serenade for Strings }\ Conductor: Maithew Jones \*y Sefeist: Kevin Ranesear â€" Uiitar ie Tickets available at the door For subscriptions, call: ($19) 885â€"5697 or eâ€"mail:bondrpdmi@‘golden.net Waterloo North | Mennonite Church ® 100 Benjamin Rd. (at Weber St.}, Waterloo Aduttsâ€"$15 * Students/Semiorsâ€"§10 Children (6â€"12)â€"$0 * Under 6â€"free interests. His musical advenâ€" tures included a band with guitarist Roger Hodgson, later of Supertramp, and a stint with Katrina and the Waves. Bowser immigrated to Canada in 1970. Ricky Blue was born in Liverpool, England but was raised in Maine, New Jersey and Toronto. He has an M.A. in English from Concordia University. Blue has been involved in bands and media music in Montreal for over 20 years. The duo has appeared in Montreal‘s _ international comedy fegtival Just For Laughs every year since 1988. Television â€" credits include Canada AM, The Dini Petty show, Much Music, and the Arts and Entertainment â€" Network‘s, Comedy on the Road. In November 1997, they made a TV special entitled Bowser & Blue: A Comedy Christmas â€" Two Nuts Roasting On An Open Fire. In January of 1999, they gave a private performance for Prime Minister Jean Chretian to honour his 65th birthday. Bowser plays guitar and bass, and can make recogâ€" nizable musical sounds with many other instruments, Winter Concert including his mouth. Blue plays guitar, mandolin, and harmonica, and sings in a rather pleasant baritone when Bowser will let him. Bowser & Blue are part of the Centre‘s 2000/2001 Comedy Series. Tim Conway and Don Knotts performed there last September and Another Night of Laughs (A Surprise!) will take place on June 2 (The public will be let *Lease based on 2001 Voivo $40. Limited time offer available until February 28, 2001. Through Bâ€"K Voivo and Volvo Car Financial Services Canada on approved credit to qualified retail customers only Delivery required by February 28, 2001 SYSTEM + INFLATABLE SIDE CURTAINS + SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM + SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS + HIGH STRENGTH STEEL SAFETY CAGE + ANTELOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WiTH EBD + iSOâ€"FIX BABY/CHILD SEAT ATTACHMENT 160â€"HORSEPOWER TURBOCHARGED ENGINE + DUALâ€"STAGE FRONT AIR BAGS + WHIPLASH PROTECTION SEATING ©2001 Voivo Cars of Canada Lid "Volvo for We‘ is a trademark of Volvo Cars of Canada Lid. Always remember to wear your seat belt . Vist wwrw.bivolvo.com % * For a night of fun, laughâ€" ter and just plain silly comeâ€" dy, plan to be at The Centre in the Square on Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. for a hilarious perforâ€" mance of Bowser & Blye. Tickets are $16, $21 and $26 each with a discount of $2.00 for groups of 20 and more. For further information, call the Centre box office at 578â€"1570. in on the secret Apnl 2) «: Bâ€"K VOIVO 4 "Capy 108" P"_ CR «¥¥TTYÂ¥y " * AF a*rr Authorized Voivo Retailer 533 King St. N., Waterioo Across From Conestoge Mail s13 885â€"5091

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