News and Events
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
New! - Disc number two is on its way!--a Christmas album called "Long-awaited, Unexpected", slated for release this coming Christmas. A couple benefit concerts for this project (in the next few months) are now in the works; keep your eyes peeled to this page as details unfold; one could be at a venue near you!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Join The New Brunswick Country Showcase for a very special Country Christmas concert featuring first time singers Shannon Walsh, Tom & Nancy Donavan, Becka deHaan, Gerry Flowers along with New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Famers, Mavis O’Donnell, Reg Gallant, & The Wade Brothers.
Candace Phillips, Steve Waylon, Wanda Grant, Dale Delucry, Kevin Annett, Brent Buchanan, Kevin Neilson and Tom Hoyt will round out the cast with special guests, the Connaught Street School Children’s Choir.
This Christmas show will have something for everyone, young and old alike!
Fredericton Playhouse
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Tickets available at the Playhouse box office
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The 1st annual Premier’s Provincial Prayer Breakfast will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at 7:30 am, at the Delta Hotel, Fredericton, NB.
This is the opening day of the 2nd Session of the 57th Legislature. The keynote speaker will be Premier David Alward with readings from Lieutenant Governor The Honourable Graydon Nicholas, Opposition Leader Victor Boudreau and NDP Leader Dominic Cardy. Music by recording artist Becka DeHaan.
Advance tickets, $30, will be sold at the Lighthouse Family Resource Centre, 60 Bishop Drive, Fredericton. 453-1010. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Translation services provided.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Becka has recently become a mentor for the American Foundation for the Blind's Career Connect program. Read her newly-posted success story here.
"AFB CareerConnect® mentors have often acquired a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience that would benefit blind or visually impaired students and job-seekers. If you too are an employed person with vision loss willing to share your skills and knowledge of the workplace with others as they search out their own career paths. , Become a mentor!"
Saturday, October 1
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Chocolate River Station, Riverview
Details: (This show has now been canceled, as the venue closed with very little notice; stay tuned, though, for a rescheduling in January at the Moncton Press Club. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
$10. This is a new and exciting venue--seeming intimate yet full of energy and life. I am very much looking forward to performing there, along with Rose Misner and Shelby Murray. Special Thanks to Don Coleman for sharing and carrying out the wonderful idea. Here's a recent news article about the venue,including a full schedule of performers: http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/lifetimes/article/1434700.
Saturday, September 10
Madrigal Players Presents My Mama and her Mega Party...
Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne
Details:-Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and children under five are free. Tickets can be purchased at Westminster Books and at the door. This is an original script using many of the same ABBA selections as the Broadway show, Mama Mia. Becka is music director and is also cast as Alyson, in a successful ABBA cover band.
 Madrigal Players Presents... My Mother's Mega Party |
 ADDA Madrigal Players Presents... My Mother's Mega Party |
Friday, September 2
Frex Gospel Event
Time: Friday, September 2 • 7:30pm -
Location: Fredericton Exhibition grounds
Details: Doors will open at 6 p.m.
Tickets can be bought at the door. Advance tickets are available at CJRI Radio, 105 Main St., and the Lighthouse
The ticket price is $10, and children under 12 are admitted free of charge.
Acts include Keith Young, Gerry Flowers, Roger Cormier, Kerri Jewett, Shannon Walsh and, of course, yours truly.:)
Here's a recent news article on the event: http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/search/article/1435195
Saturday, July 16
Gourlay's Fun Day
Time: Saturday, July 16 • 2:00pm -
Location: 47 Kingsclear Drive, Upper Kingsclear NB
Details: Everyone is welcome, please bring a lawn chair, your own cold drink, something to share at a potluck supper and donations of non perishable food items for the Fredericton Food Bank. Created By Charlotte Newman Gourlay.
Friday, July 8, 9:00-10:00PM (plus later)
Vinyl2Bits at River Jam, Delta Ballroom
River Jam is a celebration of music from St. John River Valley. Four stages and 20+ bands from folk/bluegrass to rhythm & blues and classic rock performed by local bands ending with a jam session that will bring musicians together for an all-star performance. Find River jam on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/RiverJamFredericton.
"Thanks, everyone, for your congratulations—and of course to my nominators, and to the committee/jurry for selecting me to receive this year’s Diane London award. Such is a true honour, to say the least, and I very much appreciate the local/regional support. See y’all at the jam!:)" - Becka
River Jam Photos
 Becka deHaan receiving the Diane London Award |
 Becka addressing the crowd upon receiving the Diane London Award |
 Becka deHaan performing at River Jam 2011 |
Friday, June 17, 6:00 - 8:30AM
Vinyl2Bits on 99.5FM and CBC TV channel 3 - Information Morning, Health Blooms
www.cbc.ca/informationmorningfredericton
Sunday , June 12, 6:00PM
An evening of Music, Song and Culture at Smythe Street Cathedral 913 Smythe St. Fredericton Sunday June 12th at 6:00 pm.
The evening will feature:
- Swahili Choir
- Saa Andrew playing the African drums
- Smythe Street Choir (featuring soloists Christine Crain, Jannah Peach, Sheldon Gordon and Becka deHaan)
- SS Kids performing "Superhero"(Mary Rose's favourite) A sampling of African food and culture
This event is in support of Shabani Kachua and Gemina Chaze and their youngest daughter Mary Rose. Mary Rose has a rare form of brain cancer that has required surgery and ongoing treatment. This involves several trips and extended stays at hospitals in both Halifax and Toronto. This fund raiser is to help the Kachua family cope with the overwhelming costs of travel, lodging and daily needs during this time of Mary Rose's treatment and recovery.
For more information please email or call: isao@unb.ca 453-4860
Saturday, June 11, 12:30 - 2:00PM
River Rhythm at the Maritime Country Music Festival, Officers' Square - Fredericton
The all-girls quintet, River Rhythm at the Maritime Country Music Festival
Friday, May 13th, 7:00-9:00PM
Our Lady's Cafe Concert - Our Lady of Fatima Church, 130 Crocket Street, Marysville, NB
This is a non-alcohol event with music ranging from flamenco to bluesy folk rock. Performers will include ECMA nominee Becka deHaan and ECMA showcase artist David Wills playing with their quartet, Brunswick Thunder. Admission is a free will offering with all proceeds going to food vouchers for in-need people in the community.
Monday, April 11th, 7:00-8:30PM
Sour Grape: 281 Restigouche Road, Oromocto...
Join Becka deHaan, for her last performance before she sets out for Charlottetown for the ECMA's!
Admission is free [It's a cafe.]
March, 2011: The Maritime Gospel Music Association has just congratulated Elizabeth Deveau and Becka deHaan as Artists of the Month!
March 19th: FUNDRAISER
Patricia Mead will be a member of a Team from the Moncton Wesleyan Church when they travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo in May of 2011. This year’s projects are to build a residence block for the children at Ephata School for the Deaf, hold a week long Vacation Bible School for over 130 students and fill their school’s empty library with quality French books.
In support of this mission, a Spaghetti Dinner/Variety Show will be held at Smythe Street Cathedral on March 19th at 6PM. The show will feature several artists including, Women Who Worship, Sheldon Gordon, Becka deHaan, Christine Crain, Jonathan DesRoches, The SSC Choir, and, The Mead’s.
Tickets are $10.00 and can be reserved by contacting Patricia Mead at 506-472-0086 or email her at: . All proceeds will go to support Patricia and the Congo Mission Team.
January 21: ECMA nominations were announced yesterday, and "Wait for the Wind" received one for Gospel Recording of the year!
The awards will be presented throughout ECMA week, April 13-17 in Charlottetown, PEI, where Becka has also been selected to showcase on the RBC Discovery Stage.
MADRIGAL GLEE and MADRIGAL PLAYERS Presents:
"I’LL Be Home for Christmas", a musical set in 1941 New Brunswick.
FREDERICTON, N.B. - MADRIGAL GLEE and MADRIGAL PLAYERS present "I’ll Be Home for Christmas", a musical set in 1941 New Brunswick at the Nashwaaksis Middle School’s Theatre, Sunday, December 19th, 2010.
Time: Showtime is 6:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, December 19th, 2010.
Place: Nashwaaksis Middle School’s Theatre, Fredericton, N.B.
Set in late 1941, “I'll Be Home for Christmas” is the story of a family and a nation during World War II, preparing to celebrate the holidays. This adaptation of the book by Deborah Craig-Claar combines the original musical score by Mark Hayes with familiar Christmas favourites to form the backdrop for this memorable and dramatic musical. Becka plays the part of jazz radio star, Sylvia LaTrousse.
Proceeds from the concert will go to support Camp Rotary and the local Food Bank. Tickets are available at Blossoms and at Westminster Bookstore or can be purchased at the door. Cost of admission is $10 for Adults; $8 for seniors and students. Audience members are also asked to bring a non perishable food item.
Madrigal Music Art and Dance has been offering classes and private lessons since 2004. This project is a combined effort of the newly formed MADRIGAL GLEE AND MADRIGAL PLAYERS.
For more information, please contact Ms. Judy Lavigne, Proprietor and Instructor at 506 999 2631 or visit our blog: http://illbehomeforchristmasplay.blogspot.com.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/MadrigalMusic-ArtandDance/100000237489358
Email: madrigalmusicians@gmail.com
Musical Colours of Christmas
Date and Time: November 27, 2010 at 7:00pm
Venue: Church Saint Teresa of Avila, in Robertville NB
Details: An Evening of classical and contemporary music. Tickets are $10.00
Draw Close to the Fire
Date and Time: Friday, November 19, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Venue: Our Lady of Fatima church on Crockett Street in Fredericton, NB
Details: Becka DeHaan and David Wills. Admission is a free will offering.
Bourbon Quarter/Magnolia Cafe
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 17, 7:30-9:30pm
Venue: Bourbon Quarter/Magnolia Cafe, 112 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB
Details: This is a restaurant my friend's brother started up not too long ago; I've heard only good things about this venue, so I've been looking forward to playing there since it opened. Come on out if geography permits!
Gospel Concert
Date and Time: November 7 at 6:30pm
Venue: Salvation Army Church in Woodstock
Details: : Becka and a couple other artists (Clayton Stairs and 2010 Trio of the Year with MGMHF, Golden Harmoony) do a Gospel concert at the Salvation Army Church in Woodstock.
Vinyl2Bits Appearance
Date and Time: October 15
Venue: Blue Olive in Saint John
Details: Vinyl2Bits makes its first appearance at the Blue Olive in Saint John. www.liveattheblueolive.com
Becka deHaan opens for Terry Kelly in Winnipeg!
Date and Time: October 12
Venue: The Park Theater and Movie Cafe, 698 Osborne Street.
Details: Becka deHaan opens for Terry Kelly in Winnipeg! www.parktheatervideo.com
Becka joins Terry Kelly at Fundraiser
Date and Time: October 6:
Venue: Saint Joachim's Church, 603 Loch Lomond Road in Saint John
Details: Becka joins Terry Kelly at a Fundraiser
Turkey Dinner
Date and Time: October 3, 3:30PM
Venue: Christ Church (Parish) Church
High on the Arts" fundraiser
Date and Time: September 30: "High on the Arts" fundraiser, at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre.
Venue: Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Details:Set aside September 30th to enjoy High on the Arts, a festive evening of refreshments and live entertainment, conviviality and an arts auction suited to all tastes and budgets. The event is in support of the Fredericton Arts Alliance and its programs: the weekly Arts News, the annual Art Trek studio tour, and the Garrison District Artist in Residence program.
The evening begins at 7 at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres served as you browse the auction items, enjoy the entertainment, and enjoy refreshments from the cash bar. Incidental piano music will be provided by Dianne Roxborough Brown, followed by performances featuring tenor Derrick Paul Miller, the Stanford School of Irish Dance, and alto Becka deHaan.
John Leroux is our auctioneer for works by artists including Peter Powning, Carol Collicott, Trudy Gallagher, Brigitte Clavette, Will Forrestall, Stephen Scott, Michael Khoury and George Fry.
Silent auction items include a weekend EdVentures course, a family membership in the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, art books from Goose Lane Editions, paintings, jewelry and assortments of CDs by local musicians.
The evening will finish with the rollicking Celtic rhythms of Krista Touesnard and friends.
Tickets are $35 each, include a complimentary beverage, and are available from Fredericton Arts Alliance board members (listed in the weekly Arts News), at Westminster Books, and at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre office.
GMA Canada - Covenant Award
September 15th, 2010 - "Wait for the Wind" is nominated for a Covenant Award, 2010 Inspirational Album of the Year. www.gmacanada.ca
MGMA Artist of the Month
September 8th, 2010 - "MGMA bulletin congratulates artist of the month, Becka deHaan, for September 2010." www.mgma.ca
Music New Brunswick Award
September 7th, 2010 - "Wait for the Wind" is nominated for a Music New Brunswick Award, 2010 Spiritual Recording of the Year... and your votes count for 25% of the winning process! http://musicnb.org/