season 13: 1997-1998

Keep Their Memories Alive September 24, 1997 Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto

For the second year, Oasis sang 5 songs in memory of those who had passed away from AIDS.

ArtsWeek September 27, 1997 BCE Place, Toronto

Under the huge glass atrium of BCE Place in the Financial District of downtown Toronto, Oasis performed two short sets on a brisk Saturday afternoon. The show was Ian Attridge's last.

Kiwanis Festival February 18, 1998 Timothy Eaton Church, Toronto
For the first time in years, Oasis entered the Kiwanis Festival. The judges did not score the group, as there was no other competition in the "mature" category! The two-song performance marked Derick Hoffman's debut with the group.

Benefit at Casey House March 11, 1998 Casey House Hospice, Toronto

Oasis performed a set of 5 songs for the residents of Casey House Hospice in downtown Toronto.

Oasis After Dark May 29 and 30, 1998 Tallulah's Cabaret at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Toronto
Oasis returned to Tallulah's Cabaret for another 3 shows under the direction of Jen Hewitt. Ex-Oasis alto Suzanne Bennett took time from her busy professional stage schedule to MC the show, and Sean Lavery contributed vocals on a couple of songs. The sizzling backup trio of Doug Scaife on piano with guest musicians John Richardson on drums and Ross McIntyre on bass kept the show hopping.

Personnel soprano - Catherine Dale, Diane Engelstad, Maribeth Graham, Susan Reid alto - Kelly Baker*, Claire Swift tenor - Geoff Gibson, Derick Hoffman bass - Ian Attridge*, Bob Crouch, Alan Gotlib, Colin Swift piano - Doug Scaife musical director - Jennifer Hewitt guest performers - Sean Lavery (vocals), Ross McIntyre (acoustic and electric bass), John Richardson (drums), Suzanne Bennett (MC) *partial season

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