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Sunday, December 20, 2009

New Years Eve With Billy Dixon's Soul Train Express And The Solid Gold Sisters Of Soul



Bring in the New Year on Thursday, December 31 at the legendary Yale Hotel and create memories to last a lifetime! Audiences will be treated to the catchy sounds of Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye and the Righteous Brothers when Billy Dixon hits the stage for an unforgettable night of supreme entertainment. The consummate entertainer has handpicked top notch musicians to form Soul Train Express, adding to the mix the sultry and sensational Solid Gold Sisters of Soul featuring vocalists Lillooet Fox, Carleen Lay and Vicky Sjohall. Dixon grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he began singing gospel music at age 10. The riveting entertainer has been the front man for many popular groups such as the Vancouver Shades, Chimes, Upbeats, Billy Dixon Gang, Night Train Revue, and New Breed, garnering a devoted following with his charismatic onstage presence. Tickets to New Year’s Eve 2010: Billy Dixon’s Soul Train Express and His Solid Gold Sisters of Soul are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Advance ticket sales are available by contacting The Yale at 604.681.9253 or online at www.theyale.ca. Price of admission includes a hot buffet, party favors and complimentary champagne at midnight! Doors open at 7:30pm.