She's a multi-talented percussionist - and a whole lot more.
Burnaby's Lauri Lyster is bringing her talents to the stage in a show at the Orpheum Annex in Vancouver, set for July 25.
The Drummer Girl uses not just her percussion skills but her writing, acting and comedic talents.
"Costume changes and slide images accompany me as I take you on a journey through my life as a female drummer making a living making ... a lot of noise," Lyster explains in a press release.
Lyster, looking for a way to satisfy her yearning to be more than a "sideman," hit upon the idea of creating a musical revue to showcase her abilities in various styles.
The Drummer Girl debuted at the Firehall Arts Centre last year to rave reviews, featuring standards such as Cheek to Cheek and Wild Women Don't Get The Blues, alongside Lyster's originals The Road to Utah and The List. She has assembled a lineup of talented musicians to join her onstage: Laurence Mollerup on bass, Brenda Baird on keyboard and vocals, Evan Arntzen on saxophone and clarinet, Kat Wahamaa on vocals and mandolin, and Simon Stribling on saxophone and trumpet.
Stribling fronts the New Orleans Alestars and The Hoppin' Mad Orchestra, projects of which Lyster is also a member. Stribling and Lyster are a trio in real life along with their young daughter Scarlet.
Lyster will also be offering a women's drumming workshop entitled We're All Drummers! An Introduction to Hand Drumming and Percussion, on Saturday, July 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. The beginner's session covers basic rhythmic practice common percussion instruments, including bells, shakers and hand drums.
The cost is $20. Pre-register by calling 604-836-9943 or email [email protected].
The Drummer Girl is onstage at the Orpheum Annex, 823 Seymour St., at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, or $15 for students, seniors and arts workers.
They're available at www.northerntickets.com or by phone at 604-569-1144.
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