Joey Kitson
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Joey Kitson from Charlottetown
, Prince Edward Island
is the three-time ECMA
Award winning vocalist for Rawlins Cross
. Kitson is currently starring in a production of "Stan Rogers - A Matter of Heart" a musical review of the legendary Stan Rogers
at the Mackenzie Theatre in downtown Charlottetown. In support of the review, Kitson released "Stan", an eclectic reinterpretation of songs written by Rogers on Warner Music's Ground Swell imprint. Kitson is slated to star in the Charlottetown Festival's production of Christmas Rocks (Canada Rocks
Christmas) at the Confederation Centre of the Arts
in December, 2009.
In 2007, Kitson starred in British Invasion
at the Confederation Centre of the Arts
. Previously (2006), he starred alongside Matt Minglewood
& Terry Hatty in the Charlottetown Festival's 2 year run of Canada Rocks
at the Confederation Centre of the Arts
.
Kitson is no stranger to the bright lights of the mainstage, having performed in some of Prince Edward Islands biggest bands (Rock Island Blues Band, Black Cat Bone, Poppa Shine, Jive Kings and Big City, to name a few) as well as being a Juno Award
nominee & a three-time ECMA award winner for his tenure in Rawlins Cross
.
Charlottetown
Charlottetown is a Canadian city. It is both the largest city on and the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, Charlottetown was first incorporated as a town in 1855 and designated as a city in 1885...
, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
is the three-time ECMA
ECMA
Ecma or ECMA may refer to:* Ecma International, an international standards organization for Information Communication Technology and Consumer Electronics* Engineering College Magazines Associated, a group of student-run engineering-based publications...
Award winning vocalist for Rawlins Cross
Rawlins Cross
Rawlins Cross is a Canadian Celtic band. With members from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario, the band took its name from an intersection in St. John's, Newfoundland.-Formation and early history:Rawlins Cross was formed in St...
. Kitson is currently starring in a production of "Stan Rogers - A Matter of Heart" a musical review of the legendary Stan Rogers
Stan Rogers
Stanley Allison "Stan" Rogers was a Canadian folk musician and songwriter.Rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finely crafted, traditional-sounding songs which were frequently inspired by Canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing...
at the Mackenzie Theatre in downtown Charlottetown. In support of the review, Kitson released "Stan", an eclectic reinterpretation of songs written by Rogers on Warner Music's Ground Swell imprint. Kitson is slated to star in the Charlottetown Festival's production of Christmas Rocks (Canada Rocks
Canada Rocks
CANADA ROCKS! is a celebration of Canadian pop and rock songwriters, musicians and singers. It is a full length production that has been performed in the 2005 and 2006 season of the Charlottetown Festival, hosted by the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.The...
Christmas) at the Confederation Centre of the Arts
Confederation Centre of the Arts
The Confederation Centre of the Arts is a cultural centre dedicated to the visual and performing arts located in the city of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.-History:...
in December, 2009.
In 2007, Kitson starred in British Invasion
British Invasion
The British Invasion is a term used to describe the large number of rock and roll, beat, rock, and pop performers from the United Kingdom who became popular in the United States during the time period from 1964 through 1966.- Background :...
at the Confederation Centre of the Arts
Confederation Centre of the Arts
The Confederation Centre of the Arts is a cultural centre dedicated to the visual and performing arts located in the city of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.-History:...
. Previously (2006), he starred alongside Matt Minglewood
Matt Minglewood
Matt Minglewood is a Canadian musician whose style can be described as a blend of country, blues, folk, roots and rock.-Career:...
& Terry Hatty in the Charlottetown Festival's 2 year run of Canada Rocks
Canada Rocks
CANADA ROCKS! is a celebration of Canadian pop and rock songwriters, musicians and singers. It is a full length production that has been performed in the 2005 and 2006 season of the Charlottetown Festival, hosted by the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.The...
at the Confederation Centre of the Arts
Confederation Centre of the Arts
The Confederation Centre of the Arts is a cultural centre dedicated to the visual and performing arts located in the city of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.-History:...
.
Kitson is no stranger to the bright lights of the mainstage, having performed in some of Prince Edward Islands biggest bands (Rock Island Blues Band, Black Cat Bone, Poppa Shine, Jive Kings and Big City, to name a few) as well as being a Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
nominee & a three-time ECMA award winner for his tenure in Rawlins Cross
Rawlins Cross
Rawlins Cross is a Canadian Celtic band. With members from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario, the band took its name from an intersection in St. John's, Newfoundland.-Formation and early history:Rawlins Cross was formed in St...
.