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Runs from Thursday October 15 2020 to Saturday October 17 2020

Approximate running time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Venue

ArtSpring Theatre
100 Jackson Ave.
Saltspring Island BC V8K 2V8

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Though raised in Artemisa, an hour outside of Havana, Alex Cuba’s artistry is as far-flung as the place he has settled and lived for over fifteen years: Smithers, BC. His music at once incorporates his roots and is a unique amalgam of styles. Having collaborated with artists ranging from Jason Mraz to Ron Sexsmith and Nelly Furtado, he brings together melodies, popsoul hooks and rock chords in songs that may seem to bear little resemblance to traditional Cuban form.

A forward-thinking, indie-minded artist, Alex has amassed a steadily growing following among critics and fans. With over 20 awards and nominations to his name, including four Latin Grammys, two Juno Awards and three Grammy nominations.

Alex carries his Cuba within, incorporating subtle jazz influences gained from his early years as a bass player in his home country, and tasteful, sophisticated chords and lyrics expressing his poetry in an undeniably Cuban way. His growing body of work defines a unique musical place in the Latin diaspora.

Building on the 2017 Grammy nominated release Lo Unico Constante with its back to roots introspection, his latest collection of songs – Sublime – was released in September 2019, and features six duets with Latin American singers and songwriters.

Photo: Eduardo Rawdriguez

COVID-19 safety protocols

Your safety is our priority. We are taking all measures to provide a safe, sanitized and comfortable theatre setting, and we are following current regulations provided by the provincial government, WorkSafeBC, and ActSafeBC. For each performance we are selling a maximum of 50 tickets, advance sales only. Your seating will have appropriate social distancing between your party and the next. Each party will have their own entry point to a seating row. An additional entrance and exit will be used to load in and out of the theatre. If you are feeling unwell or have symptoms please do not attend the concert and contact the box office. ArtSpring will be providing hand sanitizer, and facemasks are required when entering and exiting the theatre due to narrow doorways. Masks are not mandatory whilst in your seat.

  • Patrons required to give name and contact number for all ticketholders in their party at time of purchase

  • Maximum group size is 6.

  • General seating only - Box Office will assign seats

  • No paper tickets – guest list on arrival

  • Arrival via lower parking lot only (upper parking lot will be closed).

  • Staff wearing PPE

  • Masks available to attendees

  • Merchandise is pre-ordered and delivered to your seat

  • No intermission and no concession

  • Cleaning/disinfecting entire space before and after the event

  • Please maintain social distance from others outside of your party

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