Sask Express delivers high-energy performance
By Joan Janzen
Sask Express delivered a high-energy performance Thursday evening at the Elks Hall in Kindersley. Their presentation entitled “Frequency Quest” included choreography, dance, lively tunes, humour, an engaging plot, but most of all talented vocalists.
The troupe of young Saskatchewan artists was joined by their director Danny Balkwill from Regina, along with pianist Craig Salkeld from Saskatoon, and Brent Jefferson from Regina who treated the audience to an impressive drum solo. The performers came from communities across the province: Regina, Moose Jaw, Kamsack, Strasbourg, White City, and Martensville.
Sask Express treated their audience in Kindersley to a high-energy song and dance performance on Wednesday night at the Elks Hall. Photo by Joan Janzen
Each performer took a turn of the radio dial and performed iconic songs from the past. Photo by Joan Janzen
One by one game show participants were eliminated from the game, and became robotic frequency followers. Here the game show hostess bonds with her most recently acquired frequency followers. Photo by Joan Janzen
Frequency Quest featured a game show where participants asked their hostess a question, in an attempt to guess what song she was thinking about. After receiving a simple yes or no response, each player would turn the radio dial until they selected a tune. And that’s when the magic happened on stage.
One by one each vocalist wowed the crowd as they performed iconic tunes that had made the charts by artists such as the Beatles, Tom Jones, Tom Cochrane and more. Each lead vocalist was accompanied by their group of back-up singers, pianist and drummer, while the group simultaneously delivered a high-energy dance routine.
The talent, engaging plot and humour captivated the audience. Even five youngsters sitting on the front row had their eyes locked on the stage non-stop for an hour and a half. Meanwhile the performers kept on delivering their high-energy performance.
Director, Danny Balkwill thanked Sk Culture and Sk Lotteries for being such a great support for Saskatchewan artists, and expressed appreciation to the three local sponsors and Jackie’s Delicious Delights for providing supper. This combination of support enables audiences to see these performances across the province.