A Vancouver Island singer含羞草研究社檚 dream became reality when he flew across the country and sang the national anthem at an NBA game in January.
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The opportunity was a twist of fate since the scheduled singer was unable to perform and the request came on short notice.
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The singer will perform live in Nanaimo this month as a headliner for 含羞草研究社楾he Power of Love含羞草研究社� concert with Jona Kristinsson and Jonah O Connor. The show will include original material from all three performers, as well as some familiar staples.
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含羞草研究社楾he Power of Love含羞草研究社� concert takes place at St. Andrew含羞草研究社檚 United Church on Fitzwilliam Street on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at .
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