Montréal Art Centre - Music Meetup Group

## About the event

Doors open at 6 PM | Sets at 7 PM, 8:30 PM, and 10 PM
Admission is $10 — This amount will be added to your bill at your seat.

Get ready for a rollicking evening of vintage swing, playful banter, and toe-tapping tunes! From the timeless classics of George Gershwin to the charming whimsy of Roy Rogers, this dynamic British duo brings guitar, sax, and vocals to life with humor, energy, and irresistible flair.

Chris and James have been making music together since their schoolboy days in Reading, UK, and now bring their decades of chemistry West, delivering a show that’s equal parts musical mastery and joyful nonsense. Swing, laugh, and sing along—this is a night you won’t forget!

Join us for an unforgettable evening with legendary Montreal soul and R&B singer Skipper Dean, as he brings audiences back to the golden age of music with timeless classics from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
With his powerful voice, natural stage presence, and warm connection with the audience, Skipper Dean delivers a performance filled with soul, rhythm, nostalgia, and timeless energy. From soul and R&B to jazz, pop, rock, standards, and more, this evening promises a rich musical journey through the songs that shaped generations.
About Skipper Dean
Skipper Dean began his singing career with the group The Fabulous Fascinations, performing in various local venues across Montreal. As his career progressed, he shared the stage with major performers including The Young Rascals, Herman’s Hermits, Ben E. King, and Gary U.S. Bonds.
He later joined the U.S.-based group The Avalons, performing alongside artists such as Charles Aznavour, Johnny Farago, Ginette Reno, and Claude Valade. Skipper was also a member of The Platters, touring throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, the South Pacific, and Hawaii, where he performed with the legendary Don Ho.
Throughout his career, Skipper has also performed with renowned artists and ensembles including Quincy Jones, Oliver Jones, Michael Bolton, Paul Anka, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, the Montreal Jubilation Choir, and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.
His repertoire spans jazz, country, rock, pop, standards, R&B, and soul, with a special love for the music of the 1960s. With remarkable showmanship and a genuine connection with his audience, Skipper Dean continues to stand out as one of Montreal’s great classic soul and R&B performers.