JUNO Award Nominee, Shawn Hook, will headline a special homecoming show during the Silver City Days celebrations on Sat. May 9 at 7 pm.
“We are excited to welcome back to The Bailey Stage local artist, and internationally known performer, Shawn Hook with his Band to headline Silver City Days,” said Amelia Ewart, Executive and Artistic Director of the Trail & District Arts Council.
One of the most successful Canadian artists of the past few years, Shawn has crafted a name for himself on the world stage. His global audience extends to the hundreds of millions, and he has shared the stage with international superstars The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, The Chainsmokers, Camila Cabello and more.
As a renowned pianist and adept songwriter, Shawn Hook writes from the heart, with songs that are a product of soul-searching and an unwavering desire to spread hope in our uncertain world. Shawn’s undeniable combination of slick vocals and touching lyrics have resulted in multiple double-platinum singles such as, “Sound of Your Heart” and “Reminding Me” featuring Vanessa Hudgens.
Shawn Hook began his musical journey at a very young age, learning piano, bass, and trombone, singing in a choir, and enrolling in music composition class in high school. Born Shawn Hlookoff in the Kootenays, British Columbia, he started college as a Geological Engineering major before committing full-time to music. He transferred to the Art Institute in Vancouver, studying Audio Engineering and playing in a disco cover band called Shag.
Away from the limelight, Shawn is a quiet philanthropist, eagerly devoting time to charity events as well as sitting on The Unison Fund board of directors.
Shawn says, “I’m really looking forward to coming home to play this show. Growing up in the Kootenays shaped so much of who I am, and getting to perform where it all started means the world to me.”
Shawn’s show is presented by Trail & District Arts Council and the City of Trail ’s Silver City Days with support from ATCO Wood Products, Nelson & Ft. Sheppard Railway Co., Sutco Transportation Specialists, and Skemxist Solutions.
The performance will be over in time to watch the Silver City Days fireworks.
Tickets are $50 and are available online at purchase.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Wheelchair seating is available but may only be purchased through the box office. Please call 250-368-9669.
For details on other Silver City Days events and activities please visit silvercitydays.com.
