Michael Occhipinti presents a pre-concert talk from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm and Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon performs at 7:30 pm on Saturday October 15, 2016 at the Merrickville United Church
 Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon is a spectacular group performing music by John Lennon and The Beatles uniquely arranged by eight-time JUNO nominee Michael Occhipinti. The all-star lineup collectively boasts over 20 JUNO Award nominations, and includes the unique voices of Elizabeth Shepherd, Yvette Tollar and Dominic Mancuso, paired with the instrumental talents of Mark Kelso (drums/vocals), Roberto Occhipinti (bass), Kevin Turcotte (trumpet), and Michael Occhipinti (guitar/vocals). The group has started to perform in the US also, and recently had a successful run of shows and performance workshops presented by Jazz Arts Columbus (Ohio).
Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon was a Top Pick of 2012 by the staff at Jazz FM Toronto, and the group has performed at jazz festivals across Canada, from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to the Wreckhouse Festival in St. John’s Newfoundland. The group connects with audiences on big outdoor stages and in intimate theatres and clubs, as the music is familiar yet surprising and the musicians are among Canada’s best. The musicians came together in December of 2010 for a concert to mark the 30th Anniversary of John Lennon’s passing. Taking utter delight in the audience’s enthusiasm and the chance to work together performing an iconic repertoire, they recorded and released the album The Universe of John Lennon in the summer of 2012, and have since appeared at festivals and venues from St. John’s to Victoria to New York.
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Michael Occhipinti – guitar
Yvette Tollar – vocals
Dominic Mancuso – vocals
Elizabeth Shepherd – vocals, keys
Mark Kelso – drums
Kevin Turcotte – trumpet
Roberto Occhipinti – bass